January 14, 2017

Just Sold – Great Palmetto Bay Home

  I had the pleasure of selling a terrific 4 bedroom, 2 bath Palmetto Bay home to a wonderful family I met through our dog Chili.  Chili picked up Willy in front of our house in Pinecrest one day as he and his mom were cruising down the street.  It was the start of a […]
November 6, 2016

Rustic Lakes Home for Sale in Hot Kendall Neighborhood

I’ve just listed a wonderful neighborhood home in the Kendall subdivision of Rustic Lakes that truly has it all.   Situated on an 8,500 square foot corner lot, on quiet low traffic streets, this bright and cheerful four bedroom, two bath home provides privacy for the family and fabulous spaces for entertaining. As you enter the […]
October 29, 2016

How to Calculate Your Real Estate Tax Portability when Downsizing Homes

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

Priced to Sell – Mid Century Modern Pinecrest Home

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 […]
July 10, 2016

A Zen Real Estate Deal

I’ve worked with great clients before, helping them buy and sell property, but this transaction was straight out of the Zen book of real estate deals. I was holding my first open house when a family of three stepped past the red front door, glanced around the room and proclaimed , “we are buying this house.”  I immediately liked them!  Fifteen […]
March 25, 2016

Charming New Home for Sale in Biltmore Heights

I just listed a delightful 3 bedroom 2 bath family home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Biltmore Heights section of Miami.  Biltmore Heights is a wonderful neighborhood nestled between Coral Gables and South Miami. This 1,649 square foot home features pergo and tile floors and a living room, dining room, family room, laundry room and updated kitchen.  Beautiful wood cabinetry and granite counters […]
February 28, 2016

Where to Put that OSCAR? Dazzling Homes of the 2016 Nominees

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Palm Springs Casa –
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 […]
January 4, 2016

What Home Features do Miami Homebuyers Want in 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 […]