August 31, 2014

The Courts Did Right by this Disabled Veteran

A disabled veteran prevailed in the federal appeals courts this week on a discrimination lawsuit against a Central Florida condominium association. Ajit Bhogaita, an Air Force veteran, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  In 2008, he acquired a support dog named Kane to help him in his recovery. The dog exceeded the condo association’s allowed weight limit of 25 pounds so the condo […]
August 30, 2014

Just Closed on Another Townhouse

  Its been a great run for Wellins Dwellings this year.  I’ve had four closings in three months, all smooth as silk, happy buyers and sellers and personally, a most satisfied feeling. My clients and I work closely through the process of buying and selling their homes and we get to know each other quite well, becoming extended family, […]
August 28, 2014

Pinecrest Homes For Sale Under $700,000

The Village of Pinecrest has 11 single family homes for sale under $700,000. They range from $496,500 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house with 1,578 square feet of living space to $699,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2,071 square feet of living space. All 11 of the homes for sale have 3 or 4 […]
August 18, 2014

Same Sex Marriage Property Law Update

Gay marriage bans are collapsing throughout the nation and rightly so. With that said, the Florida Bar has assembled a special committee to explore real estate and probate laws as they pertain to same sex couples. The Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section created the panel in June to study  property and estate […]
August 14, 2014

What is My Home Worth?

You think your home is worth HOW MUCH? Well let’s find out.  It could be more, but then again, it could be less. Even if you’re not thinking of selling right now, it’s good to know the value of your home or condo. Just click this link for a complementary home valuation. I am an estate specialist […]
August 11, 2014

Highest Sale – Lowest Sale in Pinecrest

Here’s the ying and yang of single family home sales in The Village of Pinecrest this year. Let’s start with the high end.  Located at 9030 SW 60th Ave, this 7 bedroom, 8 bath, 3 half bath home with 12,400 square feet of living area on over an acre sold in June for $6,199,000 or $444 […]
July 28, 2014

Breaking News: Zillow Agrees to Acquire Trulia

Trulia has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zillow.  The agreement stipulates a 3.5 billion stock-for stock transaction approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in 2015. Both companies will operate as separate and distinct brands.  At closing, Trulia CEO Pete Flint will remain as CEO of […]
July 19, 2014

JUST SOLD MODERN COCONUT GROVE TOWNHOUSE

  I just closed on this fabulous Coconut Grove townhouse at 3177 Florida Ave. This place is absolutely divine.  Not only is it located on a quiet charming street, but it is walking distance to everything Coconut Grove. I represented the buyer of this modern townhouse, listed by Jessica Adams of the Riley Smith Group.  This stunning place […]
July 8, 2014

Pinecrest Townhouse Sales

Since January, only 4 townhouses have closed in Pinecrest, two at Swan Lake and two at Sutton Place. The prices ranged from $425,000 ($224/SqFt) for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome at Sutton Place to $650,000 ($221/Sq Ft) for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath tonwhouse at Swan Lake. The townhouse market in The Village of Pinecrest is extremely small […]