January 14, 2022

Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in South Miami and Coconut Grove

Are you looking for dog friendly restaurants in South Miami and Coconut Grove that serve great food and spoil your pet? I’ve got you covered. Cafe Pastis Cafe Pastis in South Miami is my number one pet-friendly bistro for delicious traditional French food. With its relaxed atmosphere, outdoor seating, great service and reasonable prices this […]
November 22, 2021

Comparison of Home Prices from Palmetto Bay to Miami Beach

Here's a very interesting comparison of home sale prices in seven of South Florida's finest communities: Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach and South Miami.
September 23, 2021

Six Tips to Winning the Rental Bidding War

It’s a brutal rental market for tenants but here are six tried and true tips to winning the rental bidding war. Hire a great agent who knows how to negotiate. Be first in line to see the house.  Make a strong offer as soon as possible. Out of towners: Make an offer sight unseen, contingent […]
August 6, 2021

The South Florida Rental Market is Insane

The South Florida rental market is flat out insane with inflated prices, super low inventory and fierce competition. I represented tenants who just closed on a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,286 SF home in South Miami that, last year, would have leased for around $8500 – $9000.  It closed at $11,200/month because prospective tenants are […]
November 3, 2019

Fiola Miami – My New Favorite Italian Restaurant

  Fiola Miami is my new favorite Italian restaurant, surpassing Il Gabbiano. I’ve been back to Fiola three times now and am more enthralled with the food and service each time, already establishing my must-have dishes and impressed that they recognize my handsome husband and fuss over him. The room is beautiful, with exceptionally well […]
February 7, 2016

In Demand – The Walkable Neighborhood

I’m flooded with buyers looking for homes in walkable communities.  Millennials, downsizing couples and people with disabilities are all in search of a unicorn – town homes, single-family homes and apartments within walking distance to a city center. Homeowners of all ages don’t want to drive.  They want to walk into town, grab a bite to eat, throw back a […]
December 15, 2014

South Miami Pioneer Home Closed

My 1909 pioneer home in South Miami just closed for $425,000.  This was a very exciting sale for a number of reasons, the most important of which is that the buyer is keeping the original home and not tearing it down. The new owner, soon to be married, fell in love with this rustic abode on […]
October 24, 2014

Just Listed Pioneer Home in South Miami

I’ve just listed this historical gem in South Miami.  The original 2 bedroom home was built in 1909 and lived in by the supervisor of the mango grove. In 1941, a warm and inviting living room with huge fireplace was added along with the bathroom and a new breezeway.  The old porch became the new kitchen as it stands today. […]
June 10, 2014

Inventory of Homes for Sale is on the Rise – Especially in Palmetto Bay

There are definitely more homes on the market this year over last.  Take a look at the graph to the right that compares single family homes for sale between Jan 1 and June 1 in 2013 and 2014. Palmetto Bay has seen the greatest increase in homes for sale, up by 44%.  This is a super hot area to […]