RUA REALTY, INC.
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

With the guidance of Rua Realty and its agents, within this site you will be provided with useful information for your residential or commercial search. Rua Realty, Inc prides itself on facilitating real estate transactions for buyers and sellers, making it a smooth, enjoyable, and seamless process for all. When you are ready to buy or sell your property contact Rua Realty to have one of our experienced agents give you the unrivaled and personalized service you need. Charlie Rua’s in-depth knowledge of the real estate business comes from growing up in a real estate-oriented family. At the age of 12, he was already learning the mechanics of development and construction from his father, Carlos; from his mother he learned all about real estate sales and marketing. Charlie began working at his family’s projects in 1992, cleaning and carrying out other light tasks while getting a feel for development from the inside. He also began showing and giving potential buyers tours of his parents sites as well. A graduate of Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, he suspended his work at the family business for four years to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and advertising from the University of Florida (2002). While still in college, Charlie obtained a Florida real estate salesman’s license. Currently he is licensed as the broker of record for Rua Realty. Charlie is also a licensed Florida Mortgage Loan Originator. Xavier Durana has worked extensively, since 2000, in the real estate, development and construction industries. The parallel relationships between these three fields, has given Xavier an in-depth knowledge of the Greater Miami market and allowed him to view and analyze properties with a unique perspective. Mr. Durana holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida, as well as a minor in Business Administration. Xavier is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate as well as a Certified Florida Licensed General Contractor. He was raised in Coral Gables and graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Coral Gables High School. Alina lives, works and has raised her family in the beautiful city of Coral Gables. She combines her time between offering her services as a paralegal at her husband’s law firm in real estate transactions and as a sales associate for Rua Realty, focusing her efforts in the Coral Gables and Miami residential markets. Currently she serves as a Vice-president for The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables. Mrs. Durana is fluent in English and Spanish. The combination of her professional experiences have given her an opportunity to serve a multicultural clientele. One of the newest members of the Rua Realty team, Robert a true Miamian, is intimately familiar with the South Florida region. He makes a concerted effort to always stay informed of the ever-changing conditions in this local market. Robert is fluent in English and Spanish. A graduate of Christopher Columbus High School, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Tulane University and a juries degree from Harvard Law School (2004). Looking at the recent Coral Gables single-family sales in the month of July, the under $1 million market segment has remained very active. In this price range inventory tends to sell quicker and closer to asking price, if homes are priced correctly. Note, 919 Capri was a short sale that sold for significantly less than asking price. If you are interested in knowing what your home is worth, reach out to one of our experienced agents at Rua Realty for a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis.