September 5, 2014

The Lake at Pinecrest Gardens Gets a Facelift

Pinecrest Gardens, the spectacular botanical garden in The Village of Pinecrest, has just completed the installation of a gorgeous rock border around the lake thanks to funding provided by The Garden Fund and the support of Craig Morell, Horticulturist at Pinecrest Gardens. The oolitic rock was also placed between the grass and the dessert garden […]
August 30, 2014

Just Closed on Another Townhouse

  Its been a great run for Wellins Dwellings this year.  I’ve had four closings in three months, all smooth as silk, happy buyers and sellers and personally, a most satisfied feeling. My clients and I work closely through the process of buying and selling their homes and we get to know each other quite well, becoming extended family, […]
August 28, 2014

Pinecrest Homes For Sale Under $700,000

The Village of Pinecrest has 11 single family homes for sale under $700,000. They range from $496,500 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house with 1,578 square feet of living space to $699,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2,071 square feet of living space. All 11 of the homes for sale have 3 or 4 […]
August 23, 2014

Lofty Plan to Bring Back the Coconut Grove Theater

I attended a meeting last night at City Hall in Coconut Grove that pitched an alternative $45 million proposal to rebuild the Coconut Grove Playhouse. This version of a theater center would be operated by the Adrienne Arsht Trust under the current agreement with the county.  If not governed by the Arsht Trust, a 501c3 trust board could […]
August 11, 2014

Highest Sale – Lowest Sale in Pinecrest

Here’s the ying and yang of single family home sales in The Village of Pinecrest this year. Let’s start with the high end.  Located at 9030 SW 60th Ave, this 7 bedroom, 8 bath, 3 half bath home with 12,400 square feet of living area on over an acre sold in June for $6,199,000 or $444 […]
July 31, 2014

Bianco Gelato Opens in Coconut Grove

What could be better than cold, creamy gelato on a scorching hot day in Coconut Grove.  Federico and Carla Di Franco, originally from Milan,  just opened Bianco Natural Organic Gelato on Commodore Plaza. Made with Love Not Chemistry Their authentic fruity Italian gelato is handmade with fresh organic fruit and pure mineral water.  It’s also dairy-free and gluten-free.  […]
July 25, 2014

Making a Difference in Haiti

  The Valdivia family just returned from Haiti, where they volunteered for the past two summers at a dental clinic sponsored by Hands Together of the Palm Beaches (HTPB). HTPB helps the Haitian people both locally and in Haiti through its volunteer and assistance programs.  They believe in teaching the people of Haiti skills that empower them to […]
July 19, 2014

JUST SOLD MODERN COCONUT GROVE TOWNHOUSE

  I just closed on this fabulous Coconut Grove townhouse at 3177 Florida Ave. This place is absolutely divine.  Not only is it located on a quiet charming street, but it is walking distance to everything Coconut Grove. I represented the buyer of this modern townhouse, listed by Jessica Adams of the Riley Smith Group.  This stunning place […]
July 8, 2014

Pinecrest Townhouse Sales

Since January, only 4 townhouses have closed in Pinecrest, two at Swan Lake and two at Sutton Place. The prices ranged from $425,000 ($224/SqFt) for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome at Sutton Place to $650,000 ($221/Sq Ft) for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath tonwhouse at Swan Lake. The townhouse market in The Village of Pinecrest is extremely small […]