August 19, 2020

Village of Pinecrest 2020 Mid Year Real Estate Report

Single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest were surprisingly good the first half of 2020 despite the shut down from Covid 19 in February and slow trickle of life forms emerging from their cocoons in May. Condo dwellers have been running from the towers on Brickell to the wide open spaces of Pinecrest, […]
August 2, 2020

Stay Informed: Miami-Dade and Broward Residential Real Estate Report

It’s been an exceptionally different year in residential real estate in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.  Covid-19 has had a dramatic effect on the real estate industry in ways that could not be predicted.  Consumers were of the belief that Covid-19 would adversely impact home values. Surprisingly, what you will see in this report is that […]
June 19, 2020

May Pinecrest Home Sales Strong Under $1 Million

May single family home sales in The Village of Pinecrest were strong under $1 million, but down by 32% over last May. The price point of the buyers last month is the stand out stat. Nine of the 13 sales were under $1 million:  3 sales were in the $600,000’s,  3 in the $700,000’s, 2 […]
May 27, 2020

Just Listed a Bright and Appealing North Pinecrest Home

I just listed a bright and very appealing North Pinecrest home on a no-through street with some major updates already done: a metal roof, new plumbing and impact windows. It needs cosmetic improvments like new flooring, baths, kitchen cabinetry and counters but, once this charming home is updated, it will be magnificent.  The home has […]
May 22, 2020

Surprising April Home Sales in Pinecrest

April single family home sales in Pinecrest were surprisingly good. While everyone anticipated a big downturn last month due to the novel corona virus, 18 homes sold in The Village of Pinecrest. In and of itself, 18 is not a big number for Pinecrest closings, unless compared to the 19 homes sold the previous April, […]
May 4, 2020

Blissful Tennis Court Home Just Listed in Pinecrest

I’m excited to share this blissful tennis court home just listed in Pinecrest.  Tranquility begins as you turn down the no-through street with only six other homes on the block and enter the beautifully landscaped circular driveway. The home is set back on a deep 40,510 square foot lot surrounded by mature oaks, palms, gumbo […]
April 24, 2020

The Pandemic Effect on Real Estate

The pandemic has triggered a very unpredictable real estate market with unusual dynamics.  Nobody knows what will happen with inventory and pricing. So here are some things to ponder if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. Seller Considerations: Should I Sell? Some sellers are pulling their homes off the market if there’s […]
April 23, 2020

Pinecrest Real Estate Market Update – March 2020

Village of Pinecrest single family home sales were surprisingly great in March – up 65% over March sales from last year and up 189% over last month. Crazy right? But don’t get too excited as there are early signs that these numbers will fall off in April.  There are 187 homes for sale, down 11% […]
April 18, 2020

Key Biscayne Home Beautifully Modernized and Back on Market

Beautifully modernized, 541 S. Mashta Dr.  on Key Biscayne is back on the market. This home has been elegantly updated with white and bright cabinetry and doors. Especially striking is the huge chef’s kitchen with Thermador cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, ice machine, walk-in pantry and breakfast room overlooking the pool. From the moment you […]