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May 31, 2013

Transitional Style in this South Gables Charmer

New on the market in a great South Gables neighborhood is this fully renovated three bedroom, three bath, 2,479 square foot home. Check out the photos of the gleaming hardwood floors, open living spaces, updated kitchen, large master bedroom with his and her walk-in closets, two car garage and pool- patio with that lounge feeling. […]
May 27, 2013

Just Listed in Pinecrest

This spacious home located at 7650 S.W. 122nd St.,  in S.W.  Pinecrest,  is 5 bedrooms and 4 baths with  5,599 square feet of living space on just under an acre. It has a large open kitchen, an oversized master bedroom and a long  covered terrace overlooking the private pool and backyard. As you can see […]
May 26, 2013

Pinecrest Real Estate Market Update

To show you the trends in the Village of Pinecrest real estate market these days, I’ve created the chart below that shows the number of new listings that came out on the market each month in 2013 combined with how many of those new listings have either pended or sold. As you can see, we […]
May 25, 2013

Luxury Sales in Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove

The luxury residential market is healthy with 38 homes selling at $2 million and up.  Since January,  11 homes in  Pinecrest, 10 homes in Coral Gables and 17 homes in Coconut Grove have closed, 21 of which are waterfront. *Some Nice Features* Most of these high-end homes have what you would expect: gourmet kitchens, luxurious […]
May 20, 2013

Fire Protection Crisis in East Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay

Residents along the Eastern boundary of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay have no fire station to protect their homes and families.   There are two fire stations that serve Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay, both located on US1 at SW 104th St and and SW 152nd St.  The response time is about eight minutes to both neighborhoods. […]
May 18, 2013

New Listing in Palmetto Bay’s Cutler Oaks

Move right into this pretty home in Palmetto Bay’s Cutler Oaks, a gated community of 24 homes with French Colonial flair.  Just picture the fireplace in the parlor surrounded by furnishings of your own taste, where you can cozy up with a great book on one of the few cold nights we have. This family […]
May 14, 2013

Le Parc Brickell – Urban Oasis by Simpson Park

Le Parc Brickell is taking reservations for its 12-story 128-unit luxury condominium located on the corner of South Miami Ave. and SW 17th Road in Miami’s upscale Brickell neighborhood. Slated for delivery December, 2014, this eco-friendly, boutique-style building will have panoramic views of Simpson Park Hammock and look out over Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami/Brickell skyline. Le […]
May 13, 2013

Five Year Comparison of Average Price Per Square Foot in Pinecrest

In looking at the “average list price per square foot” and the “average sale price per square foot” in Pinecrest, there is good reason for optimism.  These numbers are indicative of buyers and sellers frame of mind. Between  2009 – 2011, prices per square foot declined.  You can see by the graph below that  prices […]
May 12, 2013

Restaurant Michael Schwartz

Need I say more than Michael Schwartz.  Like all his other restaurants, this one, in the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach, is classic Michael with a few twists. We dined al fresco by the pool, in a perfectly lovely setting under the stars, with sea breeze, salty air, and little globe lights strung from the […]