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 […]
May 19, 2014

South Miami Charmer for Sale

This three bedroom, two bath South Miami home is completely updated with 1,676 square feet of beautiful hardwood floors and 24 x 24 porcelain tiles. In addition to new cabinets and granite counters in the kitchen, it has updated bathrooms, an  indoor laundry room, hurricane impact windows and new French doors opening onto a wood deck overlooking the spacious back yard.   […]
March 10, 2014

Barceloneta – Chef’s Tasting Menu

“The Belly Rules the Mind” – a Spanish proverb on the menu of South Miami’s Barceloneta, the second location of the Spanish Tapas Bar and Bistro from the Pubbelly Group, known for their concept themed tavern style pubs. Barceloneta pays tribute to the cooking and “Mercat” dining of Catalonia. For $35 per person, you can sample a wonderful assortment […]
January 7, 2014

Just Listed in South Miami

If you’re looking for the South Miami lifestyle and you’re a low maintenance kind of person, this place is screaming for you. Nestled in the trees of the incredibly well maintained Pathways Condo is this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with wood floors and a kitchen complemented by quartz counters, euro-height cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soft-close drawers and a tankless […]
September 24, 2013

Modern Home Near South Miami and Coral Gables

Sweet Deal on Starter Home Check out this modern custom-built three bedroom two bath home with a gated entrance.  This charming house, built in 1976, has 1,515 square feet of living space, vaulted ceilings, an interior patio with Chicago bricks, a  large covered terrace,  new hurricane shutters and a gas generator to power the entire […]
August 20, 2013

Distressed Sales of Single Family Homes – Southeast Miami Dade Corridor – 2013

Distressed single family home sales as a percentage of total annual sales are down since the first quarter in homes along the Southeast Miami-Dade corridor.  Distressed sales include foreclosures and short sales. I analyzed distressed sales in six cities: Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami and Key Biscayne.  In the chart  to […]
August 12, 2013

Compare Your City – Average Price Per Square Foot of Homes for Sale

Check out how your neighborhood compares in average price per square foot for single family homes for sale.  I analyzed homes currently on the market in six cities: Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and South Miami. The numbers are quite interesting, especially if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. […]
July 3, 2013

4th of July Fireworks, Concerts, Picnics, Pool Parties

Here ya go pyromaniacs and ooh-ers and ahh-ers.  A run down on the 4th of July picnics, pool parties, bbq’s, concerts and fireworks. For a list of events click here  Channel 10 Run Down For a suave 4th of July celebration check out The Biltmore For eating and viewing (focus here is on viewing) The […]
July 2, 2013

High Pines New Listing

High Pines continues to be a popular neighborhood for first time home buyers – and with good reason.  It’s in South Miami, one of the few remaining cities with that small town feel and great neighborhood restaurants and schools. This super bright and cheerful  four bedroom, two bath  home, with 2,289 square feet of living space, […]