April 27, 2026
A real Devonwood case study showing how overpricing a Miami home reduces the buyer pool, builds listing stigma, and lowers final sale prices, and the targeted preparation strategy that turned a year of friction into an accepted offer in two weeks.
April 13, 2026
The modern affluent buyer is shifting toward quiet luxury – valuing longevity, quality and timeless understated style over flashy, temporary trends. Here’s the scoop on everyting the billionaire buyer desires. What Do Billionaire Buyers Want? Privacy and Security – Private islands, gated communities, dead-end streets, security patrol Properties purchased through LLC’s and Land Trusts to […]
April 2, 2026
In Miami's luxury market, home staging isn't an optional upgrade - it's a measurable return on investment. Here's what sellers in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove need to know before they list.
March 30, 2026
In Miami's luxury market, waiting for lower mortgage rates often costs buyers more than the rates themselves. Here's why the buy-now-refinance-later strategy changes the math entirely for buyers in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove.
March 23, 2026
Miami's move-up market is thawing, and mortgage rates are not the reason. Debra Wellins explains what is actually driving Coral Gables and Pinecrest homeowners off the sidelines in 2025, and what move-up sellers need to know before they list.
February 1, 2026
Single family home sales in the Village of Pinecrest increased ever so slightly in 2025. There were 192 closed sales last year, up by a mere one percent over 2024. While average sales prices remained stable year over year at $3,531,000, the average price per square foot declined modestly by 5%, suggesting some softening in […]
December 29, 2025
Most buyers relocating to Miami start with the basics: price, size, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and commute. Those details matter, but they rarely determine the final decision. The actual turning point usually comes the moment a buyer connects with the neighborhood. That neighborhood vibe shows buyers what daily life will feel like before […]
July 19, 2025
Pinecrest voted to increase property taxes to partially cover the cost of moving the Parrots from Jungle Island to Pinecrest Gardens.
April 19, 2025
First quarter home prices are up in Pinecrest. The average sale price of homes for the first quarter was $3,709,806, a 5% increase over last year. Although prices increased, the average price per square foot was down 7% from $849 in 2024 to $779 in Q1 2025. Homes are selling at 94% sale price to […]