July 8, 2013

Village of Pinecrest – 2nd Quarter Sales 2013

In The Village of Pinecrest, 86 residential properties sold from April 1 – June 30, 2013 with a total volume in sales of $86,736,675.00. Only six properties that sold were under $500,000, but 55 sales were between $500,000 and $999,999.  In the luxury market, 25 properties sold over $1,000,000 as follows:  there were ten closed […]
July 2, 2013

High Pines New Listing

High Pines continues to be a popular neighborhood for first time home buyers – and with good reason.  It’s in South Miami, one of the few remaining cities with that small town feel and great neighborhood restaurants and schools. This super bright and cheerful  four bedroom, two bath  home, with 2,289 square feet of living space, […]
July 1, 2013

Brazilians Like Miami

Brazil ranked number one in foreign countries searching for Miami properties on Miamire.com in May, 2013.  South Florida continues to be a hot spot for international real estate buyers and consumers with Canada, Columbia, Venezuela,  Spain, Argentina, France, United Kingdom and Italy in the top ten. Part of the reason that Brazil tops the list […]
June 30, 2013

EPIC Hotel and Residences – Location and Style

Whether you desire a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath penthouse or a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment, this downtown condo has it all – superb location, contemporary style, fantastic amenities and amazing views.  The Epic is located on the Miami River, just over the Brickell Avenue Bridge to the Northeast.  The vistas of Biscayne Bay, Brickell […]
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 […]