February 3, 2014

The Village of Pinecrest 2013 Market Report – The Year in Review

In The Village of Pinecrest, 228 homes single family homes sold in 2013 with a total sales volume of $254,928,575.  Sales ranged from $305,000 to $3,800,000.00 with an average sale price of $1,118,108 and an average price per square foot (SF) of $256.  The average sale price increased 13% and the average price per SF increased by 9% over […]
February 3, 2014

Luxury Home Trends for 2014

The luxury home buyer wants amenities, services and infrastructure.  Here’s the 2014 lux wish list. Amenities  Range of common spaces: on-site fitness centers, pools, spas, theatres, lounges, roof gardens, art galleries  Parking and storage Services  Hotel-like services: concierge, doorman, housekeeping, dog walking, catering, fine dining  Security and privacy Infrastructure Flexibility for renovations High ceilings Finishes equivalent to a five-star […]
January 29, 2014

Hitchcock Film Fest at The Barnacle

Everyone loves a great Alfred Hitchcock movie and The Barnacle Society is presenting three classics this Thursday and Friday.  The musical score alone from the shower scene in “Psycho” is enough to make you shriek in horror. Bring your outdoor movie accoutrements:  chairs, blankets and picnic – and hunker down for some moonlight movie thrills. Thur. Jan 30:     7:00 pm    VERTIGO Fri.  Jan. 31:       7:00 […]
January 28, 2014

Salumeria 104 – Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine

Midtown has a winner in Salumeria 104.  Although it’s not a new restaurant, friends introduced me to it last night and I’ll surely be returning. The concept is based on the Italian trattoria and neighborhood shop that serve up specialty cured meats and delicacies, also known as salumi shops. As we walked in, large wooden boards were being served […]
January 27, 2014

Luxury Defined – Miami – New York – London

Christie’s International Real Estate just came out with their report on the state of luxury real estate in three world class cities, Miami, New York and London, all of which are experiencing significant growth. Buyers with high net worth, wishing to spend $1 million or more on residential property, can afford to acquire homes anywhere […]
January 21, 2014

De Garmo Estate for Sale in Coconut Grove

An exquisite 1929 Walter De Garmo estate just came on the market in The Moorings, overlooking the bay in Coconut Grove. This beautifully restored 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath Mediterranean Revival home exemplifies classic De Garmo grandeur and old world charm with its enchanting courtyard, garden and open air loggia.   The home, with 6,856 square feet of living space, is on less than 3/4 […]
January 7, 2014

Just Listed in South Miami

If you’re looking for the South Miami lifestyle and you’re a low maintenance kind of person, this place is screaming for you. Nestled in the trees of the incredibly well maintained Pathways Condo is this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with wood floors and a kitchen complemented by quartz counters, euro-height cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soft-close drawers and a tankless […]
January 6, 2014

Coral Gables Waterfront Estate for Sale

This home is all about location and phenomenal unobstructed waterfront views.  Every room overlooks Biscayne Bay with views of downtown Miami and Key Biscayne in the distance. This two-story, gated home, on a low traffic and exclusive street in Coral Gables, is 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with 5,157 square feet of living space.  It has a formal […]
January 3, 2014

Pinecrest Fourth Quarter Single Family Home Sales 2013

In the Village of Pinecrest, 36 single family homes sold in the fourth quarter of the year (October 1 – December 31, 2013) with a total sales volume of $42,673,250.  This is a dramatic drop in sales from the third quarter of this year, where 72 homes closed. Of the 36 closed sales, 15 homes were under $1,000,000 and 21 homes were over $1,000,000. […]