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Bonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler are an award winning luxury Miami Beach real estate force. They have been the best of friends since going to Junior High School on Miami Beach. It has been a friendship of over 40 years and a business partnership of more than 25 years. Both realtors are lifelong r...

Founders of Opendoormiami Bonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler are your luxury Miami real estate guides.  The pair of dedicated realtors has been working together for a majority of their career span, flawlessly introducing people to their Miami area dream homes.  Opendoormiami specializes in the famo...

When you are discovering the luxury properties of the Miami and South Florida areas, do not overlook the reduced estates of Sans Souci!  These lavish communities are complete with guarded gates, providing security and peace of mind for families. These breathtaking luxury estates are located behi...

Existing real estate sales in the state of Florida rose in February, marking the sixth consecutive month for sales increases in the annual comparisons, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors.  The same report showed that February real estate sales al...

The foreclosure process can become confusing if the process is not made clear to the buyer.  During a foreclosure, the lender obtains court ordered termination of a borrower's equitable right of redemption, or ownership.  This is often referred to as "defaulting" on a loan. Once a borrower defau...

In the business of real estate, a short sale refers to the process of a bank authorizing the sale of a property for less than the balance owed, essentially forgiving the balance.  In times of economic crisis or financial hardship, it is a method for lenders to recover a bulk of the debt owed to i...

Bonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler are the founders of Opendoormiami, your Miami real estate solution.  Opendoormiami specializes in the famous Miami luxury investment opportunities- opportunities that are at an all time high in the best interest of the buyer/investor. Bonnie and Ilene have cultiva...

South Florida's Bay Harbor real estate is some of the most luxurious in the United States.  A shining example is 1270 97th Street, in Florida's Bay Harbor Islands.  This chic, lavish Bay Harbor property is a spacious and rare find in the world of real estate. This home boasts five large bedrooms,...

If you are in the market for a stunning contemporary waterfront home in South Florida, look no further than 9525 E. Broadview Drive in Bay Harbor Islands.  Nestled within Miami's prestigious Bay Harbor Islands, this luxury South Florida waterfront estate is an investment opportunity that will not...

If you are in the market for a truly unique South Florida property that charms, 10200 West Broadview Drive is a remarkable Bay Harbor Islands home.  This contemporary masterpiece boasts a grand entry opening to high ceilings, for a spacious feel.  The luxury Florida property features walls of gla...