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September 16, 2013

Luxury Sales in Coconut Grove

Forty two homes sold in the residential luxury market in Coconut Grove this year, with sales beginning at $1,000,000. The chart below breaks down the sales in increments of $200,000 until reaching $2,000,000.  Sales were strongest between $1,200,000 and $1,399,000, with nine of those sales falling between $1,200,000 and $1,299,000. In the ultra luxury category, […]
September 11, 2013

Free Trees – Last Chance

It’s the last chance for homeowners to adopt two free trees for this year.  Adopt-a-Tree is giving away trees at the Miami Springs Community Center at 9 am on Sept. 14, 2013. Trees reduce the cost of air-conditioning by providing shade, especially on the south and west sides of homes. They additionally increase property values, […]
September 9, 2013

Apple’s New iPhone – Fingerprint ID? Can it Be Hacked?

Rumor has it that Apple is launching its new iPhone Tuesday with fingerprint authentication, a major new technology that should give Apple a leading edge in big markets like enterprise computing and mobile payments. It is possible that the fingerprint tech will be near the home button at the bottom of the device, the most […]
September 9, 2013

Five States with Highest Home Price Appreciation in July

Florida (13.5%) along with Nevada (24.2%), California (20.2%), Arizona (14.9%) and Utah (13.5%) had the highest home price appreciation for the month of July, if distressed sales are excluded. The five states with the highest home price appreciation, including distressed sales, are Nevada (27%), California (23.2%), Arizona (17%), Wyoming (16.4%) and Oregon (15%). Only Deleware […]
September 8, 2013

Residents SPEAK Out for Pinecrest Dog Park

What a huge turnout today at the Pinecrest Dog Park booth at Pinecrest Gardens Farmer’s Market. Hundreds of people signed the petition SPEAKING out in support of a dog park at Veterans Wayside Park on SW 112th St and South Dixie Hwy. Folks were lined up to sign, many with their beloved dogs and many without. […]
September 4, 2013

The Truth about the Library Fiasco

It’s not exactly Watergate, but my source must remain anonymous.  All library employees, while on the job, are under a strict gag order not to discuss the library crisis with the press.  After all, they work for Mayor Gimenez and fear being fired. Here’s the inside scoop from my deepthroat. 1.  Libraries are not “saved”. […]
September 3, 2013

Pinecrest Modern Home for Sale

An eye appealing and spacious modern home just hit the market in Southeast Pinecrest. This gated 1990 residence was recently remodeled with a new addition by Hollub Homes. Consisting of 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and 7,225 square feet of living space, it has all impact doors and windows and a two car garage and pool […]
August 30, 2013

Flipping Houses – Seven Rules to Flip By

Interested in buying properties at a discount, fixing them up and re-selling them quickly for a profit?  Follow these seven rules and you will succeed. 1.  Don’t overpay for the property.  Know its value. 2. Don’t underestimate the cost of repairs or skimp on renovations. (Save receipts to show appraisers) 3.  Don’t buy with the […]
August 28, 2013

Key West Style in the Village of Pinecrest

Hemmingway would approve of this beautiful Key West style home under construction in North Pinecrest.  The two-story luxury home, on over an acre, will have 10,519 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, a media room, a gourmet kitchen, a staff or in-laws quarters, a full size gym,  an elevator, a pool […]