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 12, 2013
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. […]
August 9, 2013
Closed Sales In July, a total of six properties sold in South Coral Gables off Old Cutler Road averaging 5 bedrooms, 4 baths with 4,428 square feet of living area at an average sale price of $2,740,833 or $619 per square foot. These homes were on the market an average of 130 days and sold […]
July 19, 2013
Three residential properties sold during the 2nd quarter in the luxury waterfront gated community of Gables Estates, located off Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables. The exquisite acre estate at 555 Arvida Parkway was listed for $7,995,000 and sold for $7,000,000. This Mediterranean home, built in 1990, is 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths with 8,500 square […]
July 16, 2013
In case you missed the 21st Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild Garden in Coral Gables this past weekend, here are some juicy photos of the delectable fruit of Gods. In addition to sampling a variety of tasty mangos from Mexico, Fairchild hosted a Mango Brunch where some of South Florida’s greatest chefs prepared their favorite mango dishes. The […]
July 3, 2013
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 25, 2013
There has been an astounding increase in the average price per square foot of homes for sale in Gables by the Sea for the second quarter of 2013. Thirteen listings on the market are averaging an asking price of $589/square foot. Compare this number to the seven closed sales averaging only $316/square foot. That’s a […]
June 24, 2013
Finally there have been some closings in Snapper Creek Lakes after a first quarter lull. Four properties sold in the second quarter of the year averaging 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, with 5, 206 square feet of living space, for an average sale price of $2,590,000 or $498 per square foot. But, the trend is […]
June 14, 2013
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 […]