February 11, 2019

Village of Pinecrest 2018 Annual Market Report

It was a record breaking year for single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest.  Not since 2013 have so many homes turned over ownership.  And total sales volume was also at a six year high, up by 19% over 2014, which was the last big year when sales exceeded $300 million. The Big […]
November 26, 2018

Just Sold in Pembroke Pines

Congratulations to my buyer on the purchase of her beautiful 4 bedroom, five and a half bath, 4,000 square foot home in Pembroke Pines. We closed just in the nick of time for the family to celebrate Thanksgiving. This was a whirlwind transaction from showings to closing in just five weeks.  The buyer, a physician/pathologist […]
August 5, 2018

Grove Mediterranean Gem in Corporate Relocation

Welcoming another wonderful family, the third in a trio of corporate clients, to their new abode in South Coconut Grove. I relocated this family two years ago to a beautifully manicured contemporary home in South Coral Gables. They are now, however, venturing into the woods, embracing the delightful Bohemian culture of South Grove.   This […]
February 23, 2018

Village of Pinecrest 2017 Market Report

Fewer Units Sold but Prices Up The number of single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest was down by 7% in 2017, with 180 units sold for a total sales volume of $257,086,111. The average home sold for $1,428,256 or an average price of $326 per square foot (SF) up from an average of […]
August 2, 2017

Palmetto Bay Home Sales – Under $700K a Sure Bet

I just finished analyzing Palmetto Bay single family home sales from January through June of this year. It’s great news for this neighborhood where home sales under $700,000 are a sure bet to sell. Not only do homes in this community priced under $700,000 have an excellent chance of selling, but they sell within an average […]
July 24, 2017

Just Sold – Center Grove Townhouse

  I’m excited to announce my recent Center Grove townhouse sale located at 3233 Gifford Lane. I represented the sellers of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 1,836 square feet of living area on one of the best streets in Center Grove. At $340 per square foot, this town home commanded the highest price per […]
June 21, 2017

What are the Odds of Selling Your Home in Pinecrest?

If you’re thinking of selling your home in Pinecrest, you’re probably wondering what the likelihood of success will be.  There are some interesting trends. I looked at the data from the past six months to see what the odds of selling your home in Pinecrest are.  Clearly, if you are priced under $1 million, and have not overvalued […]
June 5, 2017

Plenty of Pinecrest Homes for Sale but Slow to Sell

There are plenty of single family Pinecrest homes currently on the market, 205 to be exact. The average list price is $2,354,283 or $411/SF.  But, there is a big discrepancy between the offered price and sale price. Since January this year, a total of 77 homes have sold with an average sale price of $1,245,886 or $305/SF. These homes […]
April 28, 2017

Bill Passed that Caps Estoppel Certificate Fees

HB 483/SB 398, which caps estoppel certificate fees, was just passed by the Florida Legislature! As many of you know, this is a long-standing issue that those in the real estate industry have been working on for several years, and its passage represents a big win for homeowners and Realtors across the state. This bill caps the […]