April 9, 2017
Pinecrest Gardens (the old Parrot Jungle) holds the most special memories for my family. So many mornings, I’d meet with other moms and their toddlers there to have breakfast or coffee and enjoy the gorgeous garden. An early morning lifesaver, the Garden was a local spot where kids could play and interact in a safe and […]
March 13, 2017
The Village of Pinecrest land sales were relatively stable in 2016. Although it took longer to move Pinecrest real estate last year, prices were up. Market Recap of Land Sales A total of 14 properties sold last year in Pinecrest, most between 3/4 of an acre and 1.25 acres, averaging $1,031, 921 per sale or $26 a square foot (SF). […]
March 5, 2017
Jump in and enjoy my Village of Pinecrest 2016 Annual Market Report – the most comprehensive analysis of single-family home sales in Pinecrest. Sales data is divided into quadrants, with SW 112th Street representing the division between north […]
October 29, 2016
So often, I’m asked how to calculate the real estate tax savings or tax portability when downsizing homes. Here’s a clear and simple example that I provided to one of my sellers in Pinecrest. Use it as a template for your own numbers. Take a look at the chart. If you own a home that has a current market value of $2,300,000 with […]
September 23, 2016
Looking for a huge family home in Devonwood, in the sweetest corner of southeast Pinecrest? This mid century modern home is perfect for a growing family who dreams of 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Downstairs, there’s a gigantic family room with full wet bar for game day and gorgeous formal living and dining rooms with […]
February 19, 2016
What’s Happening with Undeveloped Land In Pinecrest? Last year, 16 parcels of undeveloped land sold in the Village of Pinecrest. An additional 8 lots with tear-down houses sold for land value only. (These statistics are included in my 2015 single-family home sales report.) Seven sales were west of 77th Av with an average sale price […]
February 18, 2016
Each year, I create a comprehensive market report that subdivides single-family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest into quadrants, with SW 112th Street representing the division between north and south and SW 67th Avenue representing the division between east and west. (See map below). These numbers reflect […]
January 4, 2016
The top 10 must-have items that will be major selling points for 2016 are: Contemporary Design or Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Flooring that Looks like Wood Granite Countertops Stainless-Steel Appliances Open-Floor Plan Walk-in Designed Closets Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen with Wine Cooler and Pantries Impact French Doors and Windows for Maximum Natural Lighting En Suite Bedrooms Fireplace (yes – even in Miami) Lush Tropical Landscaping Pool […]
November 27, 2015
My newest listing is a contemporary family home in Devonwood on half an acre that thrills from the moment you walk over a wooden foot bridge through a lush tropical hammock to enter this fabulous abode. Devonwood, one of the most desirable, safe and private communities in Village of Pinecrest, is known as the Coconut Grove of the Village by virtue of its forest of towering oaks and palms and shimmering landscapes of filtered light. It […]