May 25, 2013
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 […]
May 20, 2013
Residents along the Eastern boundary of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay have no fire station to protect their homes and families. There are two fire stations that serve Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay, both located on US1 at SW 104th St and and SW 152nd St. The response time is about eight minutes to both neighborhoods. […]
May 18, 2013
Move right into this pretty home in Palmetto Bay’s Cutler Oaks, a gated community of 24 homes with French Colonial flair. Just picture the fireplace in the parlor surrounded by furnishings of your own taste, where you can cozy up with a great book on one of the few cold nights we have. This family […]
May 14, 2013
Le Parc Brickell is taking reservations for its 12-story 128-unit luxury condominium located on the corner of South Miami Ave. and SW 17th Road in Miami’s upscale Brickell neighborhood. Slated for delivery December, 2014, this eco-friendly, boutique-style building will have panoramic views of Simpson Park Hammock and look out over Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami/Brickell skyline. Le […]
May 13, 2013
In looking at the “average list price per square foot” and the “average sale price per square foot” in Pinecrest, there is good reason for optimism. These numbers are indicative of buyers and sellers frame of mind. Between 2009 – 2011, prices per square foot declined. You can see by the graph below that prices […]
May 12, 2013
Need I say more than Michael Schwartz. Like all his other restaurants, this one, in the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach, is classic Michael with a few twists. We dined al fresco by the pool, in a perfectly lovely setting under the stars, with sea breeze, salty air, and little globe lights strung from the […]
May 10, 2013
Sales are heating up in the luxury waterfront community of Gables by the Sea. Eighteen single family homes are on the market. The most expensive home is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath contemporary offered at $8,199,000 . This property, with phenomenal wide bay views, was recently subdivided allowing for a much better asking price. The […]
May 6, 2013
There are some good buys in Pinecrest right now, particularly if you don’t mind updating. Out of 50 homes for sale under $1,000,000, eight are less than $600,000, 21 are between $600,000 and $799,000 and 28 are between $800,000 and $999,000 . Sixteen homes are reduced price listings and may be a good opportunity for buyers to negotiate a great deal. Single […]
May 3, 2013
I just joined Mayor Lerner’s Dog Park Committee to explore the development of a dog park in The Village of Pinecrest. I don’t know about you other puppy owners, but our Hungarian Vizsla has made a daily snack out of the family room sofa and needs play dates in the neighborhood to burn up some […]