Marina Orfali DeRobertis - Realtor

08/07/2026

The sellers making the most upgrades to their properties are not the ones getting the best profit from their home sale.

I’ve watched sellers spend $80K+ gutting a kitchen right before listing — completely convinced it’ll come back to them dollar for dollar at closing.

It almost never does.

The single highest-ROI renovation in the entire country isn’t a kitchen. It’s a $4,672 garage door — adds $12,526 at resale. That’s a 268% return, no joke. (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)

But a full-blown remodel? It may not pay you back the way you think it will.

It really comes down to your neighborhood, your comps, your specific house — not a national average.

Before you spend a dollar renovating to list, ask me which projects are actually worth it for your home. I’ll tell you straight.

Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️+1(847)530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

08/05/2026

Do you plan to repaint? Don't forget about gray as a color choice.

When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic...

07/31/2026

📌Save this post! August is packed with can’t-miss events across —from foodie favorites and cultural celebrations to unforgettable experiences for the whole family.

Here are 7 events worth adding to your calendar this month. ⬇️

🍽️ Miami Spice Months – Enjoy prix-fixe menus at many of Miami’s top restaurants during one of the city’s most anticipated culinary events.
📅 Aug. 1–Sept. 30 | 📍Participating restaurants throughout Miami

💆 Miami Spa Month – Relax and recharge with exclusive offers on luxury spa treatments.
📅 Aug. 1–31 | 📍Greater Miami

🇯🇲 Jamaica Independence Festival – Celebrate Jamaican culture and family-friendly festivities.
📅 Aug. 2 | 📍Wynwood Marketplace, Miami

🎨 Wynwood Art Walk – the district’s galleries, studios, and creative spaces open for an evening of exhibitions and programming presented by the Wynwood Business Improvement District..
📅 Aug. 8 | 📍Wynwood Arts District

🖼️ PAMM Free Second Saturdays– Free general admission with hands-on art-making activities, guided tours, and performances for all ages
 📅 Aug. 8 | 📍PAMM Miami

🩰 International Ballet Festival of Miami – Experience world-class ballet and contemporary dance performances. 📅 Through Aug. 16 | 📍Various venues across Miami, Miami Beach, South Miami & Fort Lauderdale

🎤 Don Toliver – The recording artist performs at Kaseya Center as part of a national tour stop.
📅 Aug. 22 | 📍Kaseya Center

Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️+1(847)530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

07/29/2026

Do your walls need a little freshening up? Here's what you can do.

Did your toddler scribble on the walls? Or perhaps a year or two of wear and tear have your interior...

07/22/2026

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

07/21/2026

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Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️+1(847)530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

07/20/2026

Spain may have taken home the World Cup this summer , but here in Miami, Pinecrest just won its own kind of championship.⚽

This June, Pinecrest homes sold 91% more often than last year, sales volume more than doubled (+101% YoY), and inventory tightened from 15 months down to just 7 — a market moving fast in favor of sellers.

Coral Gables and Palmetto Bay also posted strong gains this month, while Cutler Cay cooled off with sales volumedown 71% YoY — proof that Miami’s market is anything but one-size-fits-all.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the scoreboard, knowing which neighborhoods are heating up makes all the difference. Swipe through for the full June recap 👆

Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️ +1 (847) 530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

07/15/2026

Adding a dog to your family? Here are common expenses to know.

One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feed...

07/13/2026

There’s a lot of noise online claiming Florida has eliminated property taxes. It hasn’t — and won’t, unless voters approve it in November.

Here’s the actual, timeline: the Legislature passed a proposal (not a law) on June 2. It’s now Amendment 3 on your Nov 3 ballot, and it needs 60% approval. If it passes, the bigger exemption doesn’t even start until 2027. But it could be a game changer for FL Real Estate!!! 🏡 💰

📝Leave in the comments below, what YOU think will happen with property values and the real estate market in FL.

Save this post so you have the facts straight before it comes up again. 📌

Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️+1(847)530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

07/08/2026

Little luxuries don’t always need a passport. ✨

Living in Miami means having access to experiences that people travel thousands of miles to enjoy.

From spa days at five-star resorts and dining inside the former Versace Mansion to sunrise beach walks, world-class sporting events, fresh stone crab, and waterfront boating, these are the kinds of moments that quietly make life here special.

Sometimes the best reminder to enjoy Miami is simply to see it through a visitor’s eyes.

Which one do you appreciate the most? Did I miss any? Leave in the comments below what I should include in the list

Marina Orfali DeRobertis
☎️+1(847)530-1593
www.marinaderobertis.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty