September 4, 2013
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
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
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
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 […]
August 27, 2013
Coconut Grove is bustling with investors, builders and home buyers snatching up original Grove homes on small lots that are prime for renovation or, more often than not, tear down and new construction. Built in the early to mid 1900’s, these houses are approximately 940 to 2,330 square feet, on tree lined lots from 5,000 […]
August 26, 2013
Very little real estate in the Village of Pinecrest is waterfront with the exception of homes along canals and on small lakes that do not have ocean access. Rock Lake, nestled between 67th and 69th Ave and 124th St and 130th Terr, is one such community where residents can canoe and paddle boat while enjoying the serenity, […]
August 20, 2013
Distressed single family home sales as a percentage of total annual sales are down since the first quarter in homes along the Southeast Miami-Dade corridor. Distressed sales include foreclosures and short sales. I analyzed distressed sales in six cities: Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami and Key Biscayne. In the chart to […]
August 19, 2013
Tongue and Cheek has a very nice Miami Spice menu and they change it up weekly. I’d been anxious to try this new South Beach restaurant since my friend Allison raved about it after opening day four months ago and continues to rave. For starters, we had some excellent hand crafted cocktails. A friend ordered […]