Coconut Grove – Community Information

August 27, 2013

Coconut Grove Investment Ops -Tear Downs and Renovations

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 20, 2013

Distressed Sales of Single Family Homes – Southeast Miami Dade Corridor – 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 12, 2013

Compare Your City – Average Price Per Square Foot of Homes for Sale

Check out how your neighborhood compares in average price per square foot for single family homes for sale.  I analyzed homes currently on the market in six cities: Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and South Miami. The numbers are quite interesting, especially if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. […]
July 29, 2013

Just Listed in Coconut Grove

This lovely 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home for sale in North Coconut Grove has land – a little under half an acre of open green space on a quiet street.   It is vintage Coconut Grove, built in 1951, but the insides no longer reflect that era. It is move-in ready, with nice entertainment areas […]
July 10, 2013

Two Estates Sell in The Moorings – Coconut Grove

The Moorings, located in the heart of Coconut Grove, just off Main Highway, is an exclusive waterfront gated community with only 41 homes.  Two of these homes just sold in the last week. 3885 S. Moorings Ct. sold for $2,900,000 ($461/square foot).  This Bermuda Colonial home is 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath  with 6,288 square feet […]
July 3, 2013

4th of July Fireworks, Concerts, Picnics, Pool Parties

Here ya go pyromaniacs and ooh-ers and ahh-ers.  A run down on the 4th of July picnics, pool parties, bbq’s, concerts and fireworks. For a list of events click here  Channel 10 Run Down For a suave 4th of July celebration check out The Biltmore For eating and viewing (focus here is on viewing) The […]
June 15, 2013

Cars and Cigars at The Barnacle

Celebrate Dad with classic cars, freshly-rolled cigars, kid’s crafts, live music and more.   Bring a picnic or purchase lunch from The Barnacle Society. Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Regular Park Admission:  $2 age 6 and up; under 6 free The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy.  Coconut Grove, FL  33133 […]
June 14, 2013

The Commodore Trail

The COMMODORE TRAIL dedication wall at the entrance to the new pedestrian bridge over the Coral Gables Waterway at the LeJune/Sunset Circle.  Photo courtesy of Bob Deresz. Did you know that the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key on Key Biscayne was originally dedicated as the Ralph Munroe Marine Stadium on December 23, 1963? There […]
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 […]