May 26, 2013

Pinecrest Real Estate Market Update

To show you the trends in the Village of Pinecrest real estate market these days, I’ve created the chart below that shows the number of new listings that came out on the market each month in 2013 combined with how many of those new listings have either pended or sold. As you can see, we […]
May 25, 2013

Luxury Sales in Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove

The luxury residential market is healthy with 38 homes selling at $2 million and up.  Since January,  11 homes in  Pinecrest, 10 homes in Coral Gables and 17 homes in Coconut Grove have closed, 21 of which are waterfront. *Some Nice Features* Most of these high-end homes have what you would expect: gourmet kitchens, luxurious […]
May 18, 2013

New Listing in Palmetto Bay’s Cutler Oaks

Move right into this pretty home in Palmetto Bay’s Cutler Oaks, a gated community of 24 homes with French Colonial flair.  Just picture the fireplace in the parlor surrounded by furnishings of your own taste, where you can cozy up with a great book on one of the few cold nights we have. This family […]
May 14, 2013

Le Parc Brickell – Urban Oasis by Simpson Park

Le Parc Brickell is taking reservations for its 12-story 128-unit luxury condominium located on the corner of South Miami Ave. and SW 17th Road in Miami’s upscale Brickell neighborhood. Slated for delivery December, 2014, this eco-friendly, boutique-style building will have panoramic views of Simpson Park Hammock and look out over Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami/Brickell skyline. Le […]
May 13, 2013

Five Year Comparison of Average Price Per Square Foot in Pinecrest

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 10, 2013

Action Galore in Gables by the Sea

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

Pinecrest Homes Under a Million

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 […]
April 30, 2013

Journey’s End is the Beginning for Some

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

Pinecrest Under $500,000

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 […]