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 […]
April 30, 2013
Tucked away off Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables is the exclusive gated community of Journey’s End. This neighborhood, with its towering oaks and palms, features 18 estates with tennis courts, 24-hour security and a marina with boat slips. Four residential homes are for sale in this lush Coral Gables community, once privately owned by industrialist Arthur […]
April 29, 2013
Only six residential homes are for sale in The Village of Pinecrest for under $500,000 and all but one are clustered near Evelyn Greer Park between 81st – 83rd Ave. and 127th – 132nd St.. Four of these are regular sales of homes built between 1955 and 1963 offering 3 – 4 bedrooms and 2 – 3 baths with 1,553 – 2,056 square feet of living space . Two […]
April 27, 2013
ZEN homes are commanding the highest prices this year in Pinecrest. One particular beauty, at 5952 SW 102 St., sold for the highest price per square foot.Homes in the NE quadrant of Pinecrest typically sell for the highest price and price per square foot and this property is no exception. 5952 S.W. 102nd St., built in 2008, offered […]
April 26, 2013
Echo Brickell is taking reservations now for its 172 luxury residential units, featuring a cutting edge robotic parking system, a 4,000 square feet state-of-the-art fitness center and spa and a full floor infinity pool suspended over 250′ in the air. Each residence will be delivered furniture ready, complete with interior design inspired by Carlos Ott, and include Apple […]