Real Estate Information

July 13, 2013

Same-Sex Couples and Real Estate Ownership Rights

I recently met with a same-sex couple looking to buy their first house together. They were concerned about how they could own real estate together since the State of Florida does not recognize their marriage. And they were hoping that the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling would benefit them. Unfortunately, the ruling is not likely to […]
July 10, 2013

Two Estates Sell in The Moorings – Coconut Grove

The Moorings, located in the heart of Coconut Grove, just off Main Highway, is an exclusive waterfront gated community with only 41 homes.  Two of these homes just sold in the last week. 3885 S. Moorings Ct. sold for $2,900,000 ($461/square foot).  This Bermuda Colonial home is 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath  with 6,288 square feet […]
July 9, 2013

Comparison of 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter Sales in Pinecrest

Pinecrest sales were robust in the second quarter compared to the first.  Eighty six homes sold in the second quarter while only 34 homes sold in the first. Take a look at the charts below to compare the high, low and average sales in the Village of Pinecrest for the first and second quarters. Except […]
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 […]