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February 1, 2026

Pinecrest Home Sales 2025 – The Annual Review

  Single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest increased ever so slightly in 2025.   There were 192 closed sales last year, up by a mere one percent over 2024.  While average sales prices remained stable year over year at $3,531,000, the average price per square foot declined modestly by 5%, suggesting some softening […]
January 29, 2026
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Why Physical Staging Still Outperforms Virtual Staging in Miami

When a home isn’t receiving strong offers, price or timing is frequently the reason.  But, just as often, the way sellers present their home can discourage offers.  In a slower or balanced market, buyers take their time. They pause, compare, and notice details they might have missed in a hotter cycle. That’s why physical staging […]
January 15, 2026

Coconut Grove vs. Coral Gables: An Honest Comparison

What separates Coconut Grove from Coral Gables is how people feel when they spend time there. That emotional response quietly influences the final decision far more than most buyers expect. When buyers tour both neighborhoods, they are not just evaluating homes. They are responding to energy, rhythm, and visual cues. Those reactions are often subconscious […]
January 13, 2026
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What the Holiday Slowdown Really Means for Miami Real Estate

In Miami real estate, the holiday season from Thanksgiving through early January is often labeled a dead period. Buyers assume nothing worthwhile is available. Sellers worry they will miss their moment and wait for spring. The reality is more nuanced than that assumption suggests. The market slows down during the holidays, but the impact is […]
January 3, 2026

North Coconut Grove Furnished Seasonal Rental

Are you looking for a 6 month furnished rental in a superb North Coconut Grove neighborhood? This stunning home has a great vibe with vaulted ceiling, tastefully remodeled kitchen, cheerful dining room, warm and inviting living room and a thoughtfully designed lush & private patio. The primary bedroom is super spacious with a terrific walk-in […]
December 29, 2025
Understanding Neighborhood Vibe

Understanding Neighborhood Vibe: A Relocator’s Guide to Miami

Most buyers relocating to Miami start with the basics: price, size, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and commute. Those details matter, but they rarely determine the final decision. The actual turning point usually comes the moment a buyer connects with the neighborhood. That neighborhood vibe shows buyers what daily life will feel like before […]
December 2, 2025
Miami Real Estate in Transition

Miami Real Estate in Transition: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Miami market remains strong, though it no longer mirrors last year’s high-pressure environment. Across Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Palmetto Bay, the shift is subtle yet significant. Prices remain elevated, and demand is steady. Miami continues to attract newcomers from across the country and the world. At the same time, inventory is rising, […]
August 15, 2025

The Roads – A Great Place to Live if you Work on Brickell

The Roads is a mecca for young families and first-time home buyers looking to live near Brickell and Downtown Miami. 
August 9, 2025

Coral Gables Home on Alhambra Circle is Closed

My clients moved into this wonderful Coral Gables home on South Alhambra Circle this week.