February 23, 2018

Village of Pinecrest 2017 Market Report

Fewer Units Sold but Prices Up The number of single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest was down by 7% in 2017, with 180 units sold for a total sales volume of $257,086,111. The average home sold for $1,428,256 or an average price of $326 per square foot (SF) up from an average of […]
January 22, 2018

Bloody Good Marys at Norman Van Aken’s THREE

On the way to the Wynwood Women’s March, we stopped for an impromptu brunch at Norman Van Aken’s new restaurant Three.  Mr. New World Cuisine himself was at the counter of the open kitchen working on whatever celebrity chefs do, while his new chef de cuisine, Miguel Massen, was busy in the kitchen.  Miguel hails from […]
January 18, 2018

Pinecrest Gardens – Cypress Hall Reinvented

Anyone remember the Cypress Hall Cafeteria of Parrot Jungle days in Pinecrest? Last night, Pinecrest Gardens opened its doors to the reinvented Cypress Hall, a cultural and educational center designed to connect visitors with the world of contemporary art.  Located at the entrance to the Garden, the new 4,600 square foot venue has a wonderful […]
August 2, 2017

Palmetto Bay Home Sales – Under $700K a Sure Bet

I just finished analyzing Palmetto Bay single family home sales from January through June of this year. It’s great news for this neighborhood where home sales under $700,000 are a sure bet to sell. Not only do homes in this community priced under $700,000 have an excellent chance of selling, but they sell within an average […]
July 24, 2017

Just Sold – Center Grove Townhouse

  I’m excited to announce my recent Center Grove townhouse sale located at 3233 Gifford Lane. I represented the sellers of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 1,836 square feet of living area on one of the best streets in Center Grove. At $340 per square foot, this town home commanded the highest price per […]
July 2, 2017

Lang-Adams Historic Home for Sale in Coral Gables

I’m looking for the perfect buyer for a truly special historic home for sale in Coral Gables. It’s an enormous honor to list this priceless masterpiece located in the prestigious Riviera Section of the Gables. Providence Let me take you back to the turn of the 19th Century, before the City of Coral Gables existed. […]
June 21, 2017

What are the Odds of Selling Your Home in Pinecrest?

If you’re thinking of selling your home in Pinecrest, you’re probably wondering what the likelihood of success will be.  There are some interesting trends. I looked at the data from the past six months to see what the odds of selling your home in Pinecrest are.  Clearly, if you are priced under $1 million, and have not overvalued […]
June 5, 2017

Plenty of Pinecrest Homes for Sale but Slow to Sell

There are plenty of single family Pinecrest homes currently on the market, 205 to be exact. The average list price is $2,354,283 or $411/SF.  But, there is a big discrepancy between the offered price and sale price. Since January this year, a total of 77 homes have sold with an average sale price of $1,245,886 or $305/SF. These homes […]
April 28, 2017

Bill Passed that Caps Estoppel Certificate Fees

HB 483/SB 398, which caps estoppel certificate fees, was just passed by the Florida Legislature! As many of you know, this is a long-standing issue that those in the real estate industry have been working on for several years, and its passage represents a big win for homeowners and Realtors across the state. This bill caps the […]