October 28, 2013

Oceanfront Property for Sale in Vero Beach

Vero Beach, located along the Treasure Coast of Florida on the Atlantic Ocean, is about 139 miles north of Miami. It only takes about 2.5 hours to drive there, which makes for a phenomenal vacation home away from the hustle bustle of Miami life. I am a residential estate specialist.  If you would like more information on oceanfront property in Vero […]
October 26, 2013

Would You Buy a Haunted House?

Here are some creepy stats on consumer perceptions on buying a “haunted” house. Would you buy a haunted house? 26% would consider buying a haunted house 36% might consider a haunted house 38% would not consider a haunted house What would be the deal breaker in considering the purchase of a haunted house? 75%  levitating […]
October 22, 2013

New Home for Sale in the Moorings

The Moorings is an exclusive waterfront guard gated community along The Commodore Bike Trail in South Coconut Grove.  There are 41 homes in this community, poised around a large cul-de-sac with two main roads, North Moorings Way and South Moorings Way. 3485 N. Moorings Way just came on the market, completely renovated and updated with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and […]
October 18, 2013

Miami Heat’s Chris “Birdman” Anderson Buys Home in Pinecrest

The Birdman is roosting in Pinecrest.  Gossip Extra is reporting that Chris Anderson just bought a five bedroom, five bath home for $1.89 million in the Collins Acres area of Pinecrest. The main house, 7,505 square feet with marble floors throughout, includes a large living room, enormous family room with a fireplace, a fully equipped party-sized kitchen, and a […]
October 16, 2013

Al Capone’s Hideaway – Old Spanish Meets Modern Luxury

Glamorous, romantic, spectacular and steeped in history, this Miami Beach home on Palm Island, formerly belonging to Al Capone, sold this year for $7,431,750. No Gangster House Anymore Originally built in 1922, this 6,103 square foot Spanish estate, with fabulous guest cottage, luxuriates on a 30,000 square foot lot along 100 feet of waterfront.  It is now the quintessential blend of modern luxury, contemporary […]
October 14, 2013

Alfred Browning Parker Home for Sale

Alfred Browning Parker, professor emeritus at the University of Florida, School of Architecture, began designing homes in South Florida in the early 1940’s. Influenced by Frank Loyd Wright’s organic style, Parker’s buildings are revered for their craftsmanship and use of local materials that embrace the environment and integrate seamlessly with the sub tropical climate. Built in […]
October 11, 2013

3-D Digital Models to Transform Real Estate Market

Sure, you can still visit a house, apartment or office building in person or view it through photographs and videos.   But how cool would it be to look at a 3-D digital model of a vacant home or office that allows you to walk through or decorate the space through your browser. New start-up companies, like Floored, are doing just […]
October 10, 2013

Barnacle Blitz this Weekend

Three big events at The Barnacle Historic State  Park this weekend….best deals in town. Friday Night  Oct 11 Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert featuring The Pitbull of Blues Band   Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Gates open at 6 pm with music from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.   Admission $ 8 members, $10 future […]
October 8, 2013

Brazil Tops Foreign Consumer Searches for Miami Properties

Brazil is back in the top spot for foreign consumers searching Miami properties on Miamire.com according to the members of the Miami Association of Realtors.  Brazil tops the list of countries – second only the the U.S – that conducted searches in August. Despite the recent weakening of the Brazilian currency, Brazil remains a strong market for […]