Things To Do In Miami # 6 Visit The Everglades National Park
Even though , I am a native of Miami,  I have been to the Everglades National Park maybe 2 times and it would be a stretch if I said 3 times. I am embarrassed to say that but I wonder how may people live in Washington D.C and never toured the White House.   I had the ... [Continue Reading]

Coral Gables Condo Update   For January and February 2012
January and February Coral Gables Condos Sales up over last year this time. Short sale listings make up about 10% for the Coral Gables condo market. There are currently 144 active condo listings for sale 15 of which are short sales and 2 are foreclosures. Here is what sold between Jan 2012 to Feb 2012: 44 ... [Continue Reading]

Turn Key Coral Gables Home For Sale or For Rent
This mid-century Coral Gables home been updated for you.  Located in North Coral Gables on the corner of Sorolla Ave and Pizaro. This home is on a quiet double lot. There is ample room on this lot to add the existing structure and add a pool. Drive by and see for yourself.       ... [Continue Reading]

Coconut Grove Real Estate Update for 12/2011
  Even though December is month where most people may not be out house hunting as much, December turned out be not a bad month compared  to November and October which were somewhat slower. There were 24 closed Coconut Grove homes ( single family) homes that closed.  The highest sale was $ 2,850,000  at 3333 ... [Continue Reading]

Ok.  This has nothing to do with Miami real estate.  The other day Facebook file with the SEC their wanting to raise 5 billion dollars in cash ( only 5 billion)  If you are thinking of possibly by a piece of Facebook here are several articles that may help you decide. I am still dumbfounded by how ... [Continue Reading]
Even though we were in the holiday season homes for sale in Coral Gables have been moving along. There currently 312  Coral Gables Homes for sale. Of the 312 homes for sale that number includes 8 short sales and 2 foreclosure ( this number has been slowly coming down) There were 31 closed sales that figure includes 4 ... [Continue Reading]
Old Spanish houses are beautiful homes  and if you like historic homes then Coral Gables is your place. However, if you are not  familiar with living  in an older home. You might want start going to open houses and check out the sizes and different floor plans.  Most Coral Gables “Old Spanish” homes have been beautifully updated ... [Continue Reading]
November Coral Gables condo sales was a slow month. Not the end of the world but down from past months. There are currently 170 Coral Gables Condos for sale. This figure includes 21 short sales ( asking prices range from $ 58,000 to $871,000) and six foreclosures. The number of Coral Gables foreclosures has stayed ... [Continue Reading]
The listing at 158 Sans Souci Drive, Coral Gables, 33133 has a new price! The owners have adjusted the price to $1,350,000. Your new home is located on beautiful oak lined no through street in South Coral Gables. The location is one of the nicest. You are a 10 minute bike ride to the center ... [Continue Reading]
OK “Save water and grow a rock”  did  not come from me but from the family run business at  Bernie’s Rock & Garden located at 1466 SW 177 Ave , otherwise known as Krome Ave.  Awhile back I suggested to a client that they place some stones in one part of the yard.  So my client was ... [Continue Reading]
There was an almost 50% increase in sold listings in Cocoplum in 2010 compared to 2009 sold listings. According to the Multiple Listing Service ,there were 19 sales in 2010 the highest sold was $4,500,000 and the lowest Sold was  $1,250,000  For a total of  19 sold listings. 2009  had 12 sales . The highest sold was ... [Continue Reading]
Here is a great example of  modern architecture designed by Chad Oppenheim.  This modern home is located at 40 S. Hibiscus Dr on Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach.  This residence has 8 rooms ,8 bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms.  Built in 2010 and never been lived in.  The property is listed with Engel and Voelkers. List ... [Continue Reading]
  The city of Coral Gables saw an improvement of homes sales in 2010 over 2009 Coral Gables homes sales.  Total single family homes sale in 2010 were 400. Here  is a quick break down. 36 Solds Homes between the price range 1,000,000 to 1,499,000 15 Sold homes  between the price range   $1,500,000 to $1,749,00 2 Sold home  between ... [Continue Reading]
 There were 16o homes sold in Coconut Grove , Fla, 33133    The highest sale was $10,125,000 and the lowest sale was  $24,900 and the average sale per square foot $262,000 . Keep in mind that Coconut Grove like the Gables is an eclectic mix of real estate  each street and home is different.    Waterfront /Non- Waterfront , New construction/Old ... [Continue Reading]
2010      Coral Gables    saw  201 condo sales.  The highest sale goes to  a unit at the Gables Club $10,990,000 and the lowest sale went for  $42,500 in the Mendoza condo complex    This was improvement compared to 2009 Coral Gables condo sales. 2009  saw 164 condo sales , the highest was $ 2,275,000  at Gables on The Green and ... [Continue Reading]
  There a lot of things to do in Miami it just depends what you are looking for.  Books and Books located in Coral Gables and in Miami Beach prints out a schedule of up coming events such as author s for Children’s books that is how I leaned about Mary Pope Osborne and her Magic ... [Continue Reading]
Drive up to 4120 Kiaora Street in Coconut Grove and you will love what you see.  This 5 bedroom 6 bathroom home gated estate is tastefully updated and very well done.  In addition to the many rooms there is a guest house, gym, childrens playroom, heated pool with jacuzzi ,state of the art security system ... [Continue Reading]
Not a bad month there were 26 closed sale in the City of Coral Gables in the month of Feb last month. The highest sold home went for $4,500,000 which was a large waterfront estate at 6312 Riviera Drive. The lowest sale was for $275,000  at 1230 Madrid and Old Spanish home that needed lots ... [Continue Reading]
 . Rare opportunity to own this tremendous 2 acre plus Coconut Grove estate with endless views of Biscayne Bay. This home is 11,000 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Huge 2,000 sq foot  master.listed with One Sotheby’s Realty.There is no better kitchen that you will find.There is also a 44oo sq ft guest ... [Continue Reading]
What Kind of home can you get for $500,000 in Coral Gables, Fla ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables Waterfront Homes Come in All Shapes and Sizes ... [Continue Reading]
  Grovenor House in South Bayshore Drive Grovenor House    is located in Coconut Grove , Fla.  The address is 2627 South Bayshore Drive. 2 blocks from Monty Trainers and Chart House restaurant.  Many of the unit look over Dinner Key and Biscayne Bay.  No need to drive once you arrive at Grovenor House. Fresh Market ... [Continue Reading]
Well maybe not yet. I was reading an article in the New York Times  Real Estate section. I am talking about  ARMS or adjustable rate mortgage. They fell out of favor a few years ago since they were consider riskier. Yes they did offer very low rates the first year or two then they could ... [Continue Reading]
  The  tallest building is the 70 story Four Seasons Hotel. The first several floors are parking and the hotel the rest are condos. It is located at 1425 Brickell Avenue. As of 2003 it stood as the tallest building in Florida. There are other buildings that are in the that may surpass the Four ... [Continue Reading]
Doing the walk through before your closing in your right as a buyer. The whole idea behind the  walk through is to make sure that you are buying the house in the same condition that when you made the offer and came to an agreement to purchase the house , condo or townhouse.   The other ... [Continue Reading]
This home was built in 1913  located off Douglas Road in South Coconut Grove.  N Bayhomes Drive is a narrow charming one way steet that leads to Biscayne Bay. This is a very old part of the Grove. Coral rock homes are getting rarer and rarer to find. This home is listed with Jeanne Baker ... [Continue Reading]
Sales over one million biggest movers ... [Continue Reading]
    Here is the latest in Coconut Grove condo sales for the month of March 2011:  There were 19 sales all together 4 of the sales were bank owned also know as REO’s and 7 of the sales were short sales. The lowest sales was a studio condo at 3698 Williams Ave for $9,000 (huh?!) and ... [Continue Reading]
This building was was built just  a few years ago. It is located in North Coral Gables.   There are currently  some short sales and bank owned properties in this building.   There is a 24 hours security , concierge and valet parking.  It is worth checking out.  Puerta De Palma ... [Continue Reading]
Sean Parker of Facebook Buys Townhouse in NY ... [Continue Reading]
Cocoplum is a gated waterfront community in Coral Gables.  There is a wide selection of homes to choose from right now. So far this year , there  have been 4 closings and 3 pending sales. There are currently 34 active listings in Cocoplum.   25 Tahiti Drive  listed by One Southeby sold for $3,200,000 this property ... [Continue Reading]
  This is one of the newer building in Bal Harbour.  This building is on the norhside on Bal Harbour on Miami Beach. Some of this units have great views. Plus you are very close to the Shoppes of Bal Harbour.   Below is a list of is currently for sale ... [Continue Reading]
More sales over 1,000,000 in Coral Gables in March ... [Continue Reading]
Under the new guidelines which will become effective at the end of 2011.   Loan servicers who are under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be rewarded if they perform well or punished if they do not. One of the biggest changes will be that lenders will  not be able to go the ” dual track” ... [Continue Reading]
As of this posting there are 238  Coral Gables Condos for sale, 42 of which are short sales and 8 are ” Bank owned ” properties.  There were  14 closed condos sales last month 5 of which were ” Bank owned ” condos and one sold short sale. Here is a breakdown of what sold ... [Continue Reading]
Apogee condo is located at the tip of South Beach. There are only 67 residences in this  smart building.  Balconies have incredible views of downtown Miami, Government Cut, the open bay and reach out and touch the cruise ship as  they sale past. The building does offer 24 / 7 concierge service to the residences. The ... [Continue Reading]
 There are currently  352 listings for sale in Coral Gables.  The month of April produced  31 sold listings 3 of which were foreclosed or bank owned single family homes and 4 short sales.  There were 8 sales above $1,000,000    I have been asked to give a break down of that price range as well. Here is a breakdown of what ... [Continue Reading]
Grove Hill , built in in 1996,  located on beautiful S. Bayshore drive in Coconut Grove. Walking distance to Fresh Market, down town Coconut Grove, Chart House restaurant, and Miami City Hall. Grove Hill offers some great view of Miami and Biscayne Bay. There are 75 condos in this building . There have been 8 sales ... [Continue Reading]
April was a good month for condo sales in Coconut Grove. There were 33 condos sales  10 of which were bank owned condo. Most of those sales were on the lower end under $149,000. There were 4 short sales one of which was in the Cloisters ( The Cloisters is in downtown Coconut Grove on Main Highway, near Green Streets Cafe)   that sold ... [Continue Reading]
Coconut Grove had an active April 2011. There were 18 sales 7 of which were bank owned listings and one short sale the other 10 sales were “arms length transactions” There are currently 206 Coconut Grove homes for sale. One record sale this month was at 3500 Curtis lane in South Coconut Grove. This was ... [Continue Reading]
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There  are currently  320     listed single family homes in Coral Gables as of May 30. There were  33 sales  2 of which were 2  bank owned properties and 5 short sales.  The rest were arms length transacations.  Here is a break down of what sold: 2  Sales between $300,000 to $349,999 1 Sales between $350,000 to ... [Continue Reading]
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Every Saturday morning to 9:30 to 7:00 PM on Grand Ave  , Glaser Farms sets up an organic famers market. You can also get a message as well. The have a pretty good selection of fruits, veggies , Norri sandwiches, nut butters and ice cream made of nuts ( one of my favorite.)  You will see an interesting ... [Continue Reading]
Coconut Grove Homes Sales in May 2011 ... [Continue Reading]
I really enjoy going out  with my son to  Oleta Stat Park just off of NE 163 street .  Several times we have taken  tandem kayak or my gets the kayak and  cruise around on a paddle board. There is a  small lagoon lined with mangroves on all sides where you can launch your kayak, canoe ... [Continue Reading]
Hello. Thank you for stopping by.  At the time of this post , there are 198 condos for sale in Coral Gables.  There were 29 condo sales in the month of May. 5 of the sales were “bank owned “condos  and there were 5 short sales. The Gables Club saw to more sales in the ... [Continue Reading]
As of this writing there are 267 condos and townhouses for sale in Coconut Grove.  This includes 6 ” bank owned” active listings and 38 short sale listings. The month of May brought us 19 condos sales  this includes one short sale and 4 “bank owned” properties. The following is a break down of condos sales ... [Continue Reading]
Since we are just a couple of days away. Here are a few events that taking place around the City   you may want to visit for the 4th of July. Key Biscayne is having a day long celebration starting at  11:00 AM with a parade down Crandon Boulevard and much later  fireworks after sunset. The Barnacle in Coconut Grove does ... [Continue Reading]
  This was a great month for Coral  Gables single family home sales. Currently on the   Coral Gables market. There are 306 Active listings of these there are 4 bank owned listings and 32 short sales. Almost 10% of what is on the market.   There were 46 closed transactions in the month of June 2011 3 ... [Continue Reading]
There are currently 170 Coconut Grove listings for sale. There were  17 single family home sales of which was one short sale and one “bank owned” listing. Of the properties currently listed in the MLS there are1 4 short sales and 0  “bank owned assets”.   Slightly below average sales month for Coconut Grove. However, I did notice ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables Condos sales for the the month to June  were pretty consistent from the previous month.  There are currently 192 Coral Gables condos for sale, 31 of which are short sales and 4 “bank owned” properties.  There were  21 Coral Gables Condos sales  5 of the sales were “bank owned”  properties and 4 of ... [Continue Reading]
Almost 50% of the sales in June were over $1,000,000 ... [Continue Reading]
Location and times for 5 Farmers Market through out Miami. ... [Continue Reading]
I love interesting design ideas  where ever they may be found. I found this photo in dwell.com. Since we are blessed with so much natural lignt in Miami , this photo jumped out at me. Color is so impactful  and I thought this staircase would look great in the right house. Perhaps yours? Enjoy. Ab Rogers is the ... [Continue Reading]
            There are currently 263  condos on the market in Coconut Grove , this figure includes townhouses as well.   This figure also includes 7 “bank owned” condos and  41 short sales.  The month of June 2011  showed 33 sales 10 of the sales were short sales and 7 sales were ” ... [Continue Reading]
The Obama Administration is seeking to reduce the number of foreclosures on the market by renting out homes. ... [Continue Reading]
Some helpful resources that will help you understand a tenants righs when they find out that the Miami landlord is in foreclosure. ... [Continue Reading]
5 significant Coconut Grove condo sales. ... [Continue Reading]
Inventories of single family homes in Coconut Grove fall 11% compared to June 2011 ... [Continue Reading]
July was an active month for Coral Gables Home Sales, 42 homes sold and closed there are 28 homes under contract ... [Continue Reading]
New ways to drain that bathtub or shower. ... [Continue Reading]
There are currently 146 Pinecrest homes for sale. 2 of which are  “Bank owned” listings and 13 short sales. The inventory of homes has been slowly decreasing that is good for sellers not great for buyers since that limits their  choices . Homes over  $1,000,000 are moving and there 5  closed sales between $1.4 to $1.75  ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables Historic Property On The Market in South Coral Gables ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables condo inventory increases slightly & more short sales come on the market. ... [Continue Reading]
Here are currently 5 luxury properties being sold as a “short sale” in Miami. ... [Continue Reading]
Miami-Dade Foreclsosure Filings Are Down ... [Continue Reading]
A world with with out regulation ... [Continue Reading]
August Was a Good Month For Coral Gables Homes Sales ... [Continue Reading]
Before You Build Your New Miami Luxury Home. ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables Condo Sales were a little slow in August. In addition to the 23 closed condo sales in August , there were 23 condos that went under contract but have not yet closed. Some of these pending sales may come back on the market. Currently there are 171 active condo listings in Coral Gables only ... [Continue Reading]
    This is a sensitive topic for most people.   Studies have shown that the color of your enviroment can have an impact on you.   Your choice of colors is very individual and it says who you are. Unfortunately , the colors that I have in my head and what I end up putting on ... [Continue Reading]
More Arms Length Transaction Then Other Areas ... [Continue Reading]
The Importance of Flood Insurance ... [Continue Reading]
Mediterranean Estate With Sweeping Views of Biscayne Bay in Old Cutler Bay ... [Continue Reading]
September Was A Good Month For The Luxury Home Market In Coconut Grove ... [Continue Reading]
Well known Luxury Brands Are Heading To The Miami Design District ... [Continue Reading]
Despite A Bipolar Stock Market, Coral Gables Homes Sales Hold Steady ... [Continue Reading]
I think at times  we forget where we live and how lucky we are to be living areas like Miami or many of its cities like Coral Gables, Coconut Grove,South Miami , Pinecrest and Miami Beach.  We have sunlight more than 300 days a year and yes it does get hot in the summer ,however, I would ... [Continue Reading]
If you are looking for something today this Sunday, October 23,  go to dowtown Coral Gables and bring your bike , skateboard or roller blades and ride or roll around. Cars are not permitted   Between the houes of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  much of Coral Gables will be car free. Miracle Mile and part of ... [Continue Reading]
Larger Percentage of Pinecrest Homes Sales Were In The $400,000 to $700,000 Price Range ... [Continue Reading]
Beautiful Tudor Home For Sale In Coral Gables ... [Continue Reading]
Take A Look At These Vintage Homes ... [Continue Reading]
Coral Gables Condo sale were for the most part  were steady for the month of September. There  were 4 foreclosure ( “bank owned listings”)and there were 7 short sales. I am afraid that we will still see more short sales as times goes on. The good news is that banks are processing them faster and this  should ... [Continue Reading]
There were fewer sales in October, however, it still was a good month. There are currently 324 homes for sale in Coral Gables. In this group there are 18 short sales and 3 foreclosures ( Bank owned properties) The number of foreclosures is pretty low and I think it shows that the Coral Gables real ... [Continue Reading]
October was slower that previous months for Coconut Grove real estate. There were 10 single family home sales, that included 1 short sale and O foreclosure ( bank owned property) There are currently on the market 133 Coconut Grove homes for sale, this figure includes 10 short sales and one foreclosure. Coconut Grove foreclosures normally do ... [Continue Reading]
My new listing at 3590 Vista Court is located in a  coveted Coconut Grove location. This home has one beautifully landscaped adjoining build-able lot. Once you pass the privacy wall you feel like you are in a a park. The homes sits on the corner of Vista Court and Bayshore lane. Just steps away are multi-million ... [Continue Reading]
Once you walk in the foyer of this  beautifully decorated , furnished and spacious condos you will not want to go any where else. The owners of this condo have spared no expense in fine craftsmanship and materials. Few condos in this price range show as well as this property and also boasts awe inspiring views of ... [Continue Reading]
The first Art Basel started 10 years ago in Miami Beach and now has spread to other parts of the city. It has become a huge success and Miami Beach is still the epicenter.  There are and have been events through out Dade County featuring many artists from around the world. Be sure to check out ... [Continue Reading]
November Coral Gables homes salese  slowed down from previous months.  There were 28 sold homes., of those 28 homes that sold 2 were foreclosures ( bank owned listings) and 2 short sales ( one short sale was under contract for X days and the 2nd short sale took X days to close) Half of the ... [Continue Reading]
  Living room in the Setai Penthouse A Miami Beach produced another record breaking condo sale at The Setai resort and residences condominium  The Penthouse A was listed with Eloy Carmenate Of   One Southby’s International  and the selling agent ( The agent who brought the buyer) was Jeffrey Miller with Zilbert Realty. This amazing condo was ... [Continue Reading]
      Coconut Grove real estate sales of single family homes slowed down some in November, however, that may be due to a slight drop in inventory of single family homes in Coconut Grove or just buyers being more cautious about the economy in general.  World events can impact our local real estate market ... [Continue Reading]
If you have been looking for pure modern architecture in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables , you may find yourself frustrated. The Grove is known for its eclectic  architecture and in some cases lean tos.  Coral Gables is know for its beautiful Old Spanish and mediterranean homes.  Modern architecture does come on the market in different price ranges ... [Continue Reading]
I always see something going on at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, pretty much any day of the week. Many people come with their dogs and let them loose in the enclosed  area on the  north side of the park. Kennedy Park sits between Biscayne Bay and Bayshore Drive. North of Monty Trainers Restaurant, Dinner ... [Continue Reading]
One of they many nice things that the City or Coral Gables does for the public is to sponsor and event for kids one day before Easter Sunday. I missed the last one and I was fortunate to take my son to this years event at the Coral Gables Youth Center located on University Drive. ... [Continue Reading]
  I just wanted to wish all the hard working moms a Happy Mother’s Day.   ... [Continue Reading]


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