April 9, 2026
Miami's new condo towers promise resort-style amenities and charge resort-style fees. Luxury real estate advisor Debra Wellins breaks down what buyers are actually paying for - and when an older building in Coral Gables or Coconut Grove is the smarter financial call.
April 6, 2026
Florida's post-Surfside condo safety laws reshaped the due diligence process for Miami condo buyers. Here's what the new reserve requirements, milestone inspections, and financing rules mean before you make an offer.
April 2, 2026
In Miami's luxury market, home staging isn't an optional upgrade - it's a measurable return on investment. Here's what sellers in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove need to know before they list.
March 30, 2026
In Miami's luxury market, waiting for lower mortgage rates often costs buyers more than the rates themselves. Here's why the buy-now-refinance-later strategy changes the math entirely for buyers in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove.
March 26, 2026
Roughly 67% of luxury home sales above $1 million in Miami close without a mortgage. Financed buyers can still compete - when they understand offer structure, seller priorities, and how to secure the right lender approval before writing an offer.
March 23, 2026
Miami's move-up market is thawing, and mortgage rates are not the reason. Debra Wellins explains what is actually driving Coral Gables and Pinecrest homeowners off the sidelines in 2025, and what move-up sellers need to know before they list.
March 19, 2026
In Coral Gables, the first two weeks a home sits on market are the most valuable - and the hardest to recover from. Here is what the data shows about pricing dated homes correctly from day one.
February 26, 2026
Many sellers say they want to test the market before committing. Here is what that really means, why it often backfires, and how to approach selling with clarity and confidence.
February 24, 2026
Choosing a listing agent based on comfort instead of strategy can quietly cost sellers time and equity. Here is what to look for and what to avoid.