February 3, 2014
The luxury home buyer wants amenities, services and infrastructure. Here’s the 2014 lux wish list. Amenities Range of common spaces: on-site fitness centers, pools, spas, theatres, lounges, roof gardens, art galleries Parking and storage Services Hotel-like services: concierge, doorman, housekeeping, dog walking, catering, fine dining Security and privacy Infrastructure Flexibility for renovations High ceilings Finishes equivalent to a five-star […]
January 27, 2014
Christie’s International Real Estate just came out with their report on the state of luxury real estate in three world class cities, Miami, New York and London, all of which are experiencing significant growth. Buyers with high net worth, wishing to spend $1 million or more on residential property, can afford to acquire homes anywhere […]
January 21, 2014
An exquisite 1929 Walter De Garmo estate just came on the market in The Moorings, overlooking the bay in Coconut Grove. This beautifully restored 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath Mediterranean Revival home exemplifies classic De Garmo grandeur and old world charm with its enchanting courtyard, garden and open air loggia. The home, with 6,856 square feet of living space, is on less than 3/4 […]
January 7, 2014
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 […]
January 6, 2014
This home is all about location and phenomenal unobstructed waterfront views. Every room overlooks Biscayne Bay with views of downtown Miami and Key Biscayne in the distance. This two-story, gated home, on a low traffic and exclusive street in Coral Gables, is 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with 5,157 square feet of living space. It has a formal […]
January 3, 2014
In the Village of Pinecrest, 36 single family homes sold in the fourth quarter of the year (October 1 – December 31, 2013) with a total sales volume of $42,673,250. This is a dramatic drop in sales from the third quarter of this year, where 72 homes closed. Of the 36 closed sales, 15 homes were under $1,000,000 and 21 homes were over $1,000,000. […]
December 30, 2013
What’s your price range? There are four new single family homes on the market in Palmetto Bay. Three of them are featured here. The one home not included in this blog is a smashing contemporary renovation in Palmetto Bay. If you love contemporary, this is a must see. What I can tell you is that it is a 4 […]
December 24, 2013
There’s still time to buy a home before the New Year in the beautiful Village of Pinecrest. Although most homes in Pinecrest sell for over $1 million, there are currently 11 single family homes for sale under $700,000. Two homes are under $500,000, four homes are under $600,000 and five homes are under $700,000 and […]
December 18, 2013
Paraiso Bay is a new luxury condominium close to Miami’s arts, entertainment, and design districts and just south of the Julia Tuttle Causeway, in the East Edgewater area. It features two 53-story luxury towers with 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms, plus penthouses, each with over-sized terraces and private elevator entrance. The residences will have fabulous unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Pre-construction […]