Community Information Archives - Page 29 of 39 - Debra Wellins Real Estate: Pinecrest Coral Gables Coconut Grove

September 20, 2013

Residential Land Sales in Pinecrest

The Village of Pinecrest has been active in land sales this year with nine lots between .65 acres to 1.5 acres selling for an average of $18 a square foot. The most expensive land, a 6,438 square foot lot lot on 78th Ave and 111th St., sold for $1,100,000 or $23 per square foot. The […]

September 19, 2013

Valuing Land – Buy a Tear Down or Vacant Lot?

A buyer recently inquired about the value difference in buying undeveloped residential land vs a tear down. When you purchase land, the major considerations are location, size and shape of the property, size of the home you wish to build and limitations due to protected trees. There are also impact fees associated with new construction. […]

September 18, 2013

Two acres and a Wine Cellar In Palmetto Bay

Take the three story elevator down to your wine cellar, select a bottle of Chateau Haut Brion Vintage 1990, bring it upstairs, open it and let it breath while you dial me up for an invite over to share it on your terrace overlooking the back acreage. La Maison (these estates have names) is a […]

September 16, 2013

Luxury Sales in Coconut Grove

Forty two homes sold in the residential luxury market in Coconut Grove this year, with sales beginning at $1,000,000. The chart below breaks down the sales in increments of $200,000 until reaching $2,000,000. Sales were strongest between $1,200,000 and $1,399,000, with nine of those sales falling between $1,200,000 and $1,299,000. In the ultra luxury category, […]

September 11, 2013

Free Trees – Last Chance

It’s the last chance for homeowners to adopt two free trees for this year. Adopt-a-Tree is giving away trees at the Miami Springs Community Center at 9 am on Sept. 14, 2013. Trees reduce the cost of air-conditioning by providing shade, especially on the south and west sides of homes. They additionally increase property values, […]

September 8, 2013

Residents SPEAK Out for Pinecrest Dog Park

What a huge turnout today at the Pinecrest Dog Park booth at Pinecrest Gardens Farmer’s Market. Hundreds of people signed the petition SPEAKING out in support of a dog park at Veterans Wayside Park on SW 112th St and South Dixie Hwy. Folks were lined up to sign, many with their beloved dogs and many without. […]

September 4, 2013

The Truth about the Library Fiasco

It’s not exactly Watergate, but my source must remain anonymous. All library employees, while on the job, are under a strict gag order not to discuss the library crisis with the press. After all, they work for Mayor Gimenez and fear being fired. Here’s the inside scoop from my deepthroat. 1. Libraries are not “saved”. […]

September 3, 2013

Pinecrest Modern Home for Sale

An eye appealing and spacious modern home just hit the market in Southeast Pinecrest. This gated 1990 residence was recently remodeled with a new addition by Hollub Homes. Consisting of 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and 7,225 square feet of living space, it has all impact doors and windows and a two car garage and pool […]

August 30, 2013

Flipping Houses – Seven Rules to Flip By

Interested in buying properties at a discount, fixing them up and re-selling them quickly for a profit? Follow these seven rules and you will succeed. 1. Don’t overpay for the property. Know its value. 2. Don’t underestimate the cost of repairs or skimp on renovations. (Save receipts to show appraisers) 3. Don’t buy with the […]