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August 23, 2014

Lofty Plan to Bring Back the Coconut Grove Theater

I attended a meeting last night at City Hall in Coconut Grove that pitched an alternative $45 million proposal to rebuild the Coconut Grove Playhouse. This version of a theater center would be operated by the Adrienne Arsht Trust under the current agreement with the county. If not governed by the Arsht Trust, a 501c3 trust board could […]

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 31, 2014

Bianco Gelato Opens in Coconut Grove

What could be better than cold, creamy gelato on a scorching hot day in Coconut Grove. Federico and Carla Di Franco, originally from Milan, just opened Bianco Natural Organic Gelato on Commodore Plaza. Made with Love Not Chemistry Their authentic fruity Italian gelato is handmade with fresh organic fruit and pure mineral water. It’s also dairy-free and gluten-free. […]

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 25, 2014

Making a Difference in Haiti

The Valdivia family just returned from Haiti, where they volunteered for the past two summers at a dental clinic sponsored by Hands Together of the Palm Beaches (HTPB). HTPB helps the Haitian people both locally and in Haiti through its volunteer and assistance programs. They believe in teaching the people of Haiti skills that empower them to […]

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 […]