June 25, 2013

Price Per Square Foot Surges in Gables by the Sea

There has been an astounding increase in the average price per square foot of homes for sale in Gables by the Sea for the second quarter of 2013.  Thirteen listings on the market are averaging an asking price of $589/square foot. Compare this number to the seven closed sales averaging only $316/square foot.  That’s a […]
June 24, 2013

Snapper Creek Lakes is Trending Up

Finally there have been some closings in Snapper Creek Lakes after a first quarter lull.  Four properties sold in the second quarter of the year averaging 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, with 5, 206 square feet of living space, for an average sale price of  $2,590,000 or $498 per square foot. But, the trend is […]
June 18, 2013

Key Biscayne Luxury Condo Sales

Condos with a waterfront view are selling on Key Biscayne.  Twenty seven properties have closed in the last 105 days at or above $1 million and 24 of these were waterfront. The Grand Bay had the highest sale at $5,750,000 ($1,195/square foot) for a 5 bedroom 3.5 bath condo, with 4,810 square feet of living […]
June 16, 2013

Just Listed in Pinecrest

Need space – here it is! Northeast Pinecrest gated manse with all the bells and whistles:  7 bedroom, 8.5 bath,  8,712 square feet, enormous family and great room, rotunda foyer, mahoghany library, large cook’s kitchen with Viking appliances and two pantries, fireplace, custom closets, pool, spa and patio with covered  bbq area, balconies, three car […]
June 10, 2013

Problems with Buying and Selling Smart Homes…Get the CODE!

I’m not talking The Davinci Code here folks.  However, if you don’t have it, you’re dead in the water.  This is probably the most important piece of advice I can give the buyer who is making an offer on a luxury property with sophisticated home automation. You must have the Source Code or you can’t […]
June 7, 2013

Chic and Modern in Pinecrest

New on the market, this stylish house is perfect for the modernist who loves cooking and entertaining. Located in Southwest Pinecrest, this renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on just under half an acre, with 3,192 sq feet of living space, is offered for $1,490,000. This home has a beautiful pool area including a tiki […]
June 2, 2013

Ultra Luxury Smart Home Technology

This is how it works!  You’re having a party and want to set the mood.  With one touch,  the lights turn on to a preset softness and color, the thermostat reduces the temperature, the fountains flow, the motorized shades retract, the music begins, the front gates open and the fireplace ignites.  Bing-bang-boom. Home automation is […]
May 31, 2013

Transitional Style in this South Gables Charmer

New on the market in a great South Gables neighborhood is this fully renovated three bedroom, three bath, 2,479 square foot home. Check out the photos of the gleaming hardwood floors, open living spaces, updated kitchen, large master bedroom with his and her walk-in closets, two car garage and pool- patio with that lounge feeling. […]
May 27, 2013

Just Listed in Pinecrest

This spacious home located at 7650 S.W. 122nd St.,  in S.W.  Pinecrest,  is 5 bedrooms and 4 baths with  5,599 square feet of living space on just under an acre. It has a large open kitchen, an oversized master bedroom and a long  covered terrace overlooking the private pool and backyard. As you can see […]