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Coral Gables Easter Egg Hunt Photos

Sy — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:16:17 +0000

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.

They group the childeren in to various events according to their age. There is also a band, face painting and food and drink available for purchase at a fair price.

It is a lot of fun for the kids however bring a hat and sun screen because there is no escpaping the sun.

The Hunt for Easter Eggs Is On!!

Coral Gable Fire Department

Below are Coral Gables homes currenty on the market for sale

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 430. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$600,000 : 4310 ANDERSON RD, Coral Gables

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,388 sq ft

Lot size: 10,000 sqft

Year built: 1952

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$475,000 : 644 MINORCA AV, Coral Gables

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,119 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1927

Days on market: 24
$269,900 : 888 DOUGLAS RD 1605, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,020 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Days on market: 1
$929,000 : 621 GONDOLIERE AV, Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,948 sq ft

Lot size: 8,400 sqft

Year built: 1977

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 4
$599,000 : MLS # A1617413 in Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,125 sq ft

Lot size: 7,500 sqft

Year built: 1927

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 65

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Happy Mother’s Day

Sy — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:12:48 +0000

I just wanted to wish all the hard working moms a Happy Mother’s Day.

Things To Do In Miami # 6 Visit The Everglades National Park

Sy — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:57:26 +0000

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 chance to visit the Everglades and I will so again, next time I think I will bring my bike. The Winter and Fall Months are the best time to go since it is cooler and dryer.

I had forgotten how vast the Everglade is – 1.5 million acres. It is very impressive. Many people go there to bird watch, hike , bike and kayak. Also if you want to see more alligators in one spot this is the place to visit. I did see one sign that caused me to pause for a moment. ” Turkey Vultures May Damage Your Car” . Someone later explained to me that there is something in the car tires that they like to eat. IF you should decide to camp in the Everglades make sure you have some padding under your sleeping bag since much of the ground is rocky plus bring a hammer to pound in your stakes for holding up your tent.

On your way back from the park be sure to stop at the fruit stand called ” Robert is Here” it has been there for 50 years plus. They make great fruit shakes and there is a petting zoo in the back. On Saturday you will see close to 100 cyclist who leave Miami and meet there then ride back to Miami. That is showing passion for your sport.

Anyways, it is a nice way to spend your early Saturday or Sunday morning- go while the our climate is still pretty mild

Ok. These Homes below are NOT in the Everglades National Park

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 158. See more city of Coconut Grove real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$16,500,000 : 3187 ROYAL RD, Coconut Grove

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,015 sq ft

Lot size: 1.69 ac

Year built: 1950

Days on market: 118
$12,500,000 : 3467 N MOORINGS WY, Coconut Grove

6 beds, 6 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 6,106 sq ft

Lot size: 28,577 sqft

Year built: 1929

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 52
$12,000,000 : 3316 DEVON CT, Coconut Grove

4 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 11,000 sq ft

Lot size: 10,606 sqft

Year built: 2010

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 597
$9,000,000 : 2627 S BAYSHORE DR 3202, Coconut Grove

3 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 8,343 sq ft

Year built: 2006

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 236
$8,350,000 : 3501 ANCHORAGE WY, Coconut Grove

7 beds, 8 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 10,832 sq ft

Lot size: 15,386 sqft

Year built: 1994

Parking spots: 3

Days on market: 690

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Coral Gables Condo Update For January and February 2012

Sy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:10:15 +0000

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 closed Coral Gables Condo Sales 10 of which were short sales and 6 foreclosures. Only 36 pending sales in Jan and Feb which is not bad. 13 of those currently under contract are short sales and 3 were foreclosures. Short sales continue to get gobbled up , slowly improving the market place in the long run. Available inventory of condos has been steadily shrinking. Even though short sales make up around 10 % of the market banks are trying to speed up the process. Speeding up the process helps everyone, the seller who wants to move on and the buyer who wants to settlle and of course the Coral Gables real estate market in general. The Coral Gables condo market is going in a positive direction and the charts below reflect that.

Coral Gables Condos Currently On The Market

Below Are The Number Of Coral Gables Condos That Have Closed

Below Shows Days on Market. Days on Market Has Declined

The Graph Below Shows The Lowest Level Of Inventory In Several Months

Below are Coral Gables Houses and Condos For Sale.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 127. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$269,900 : 888 DOUGLAS RD 1605, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,020 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Days on market: 1
$275,000 : 357 ALMERIA AV 1202, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 932 sq ft

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$157,000 : MLS # A1642739 in Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 740 sq ft

Year built: 2002

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$359,000 : MLS # A1641857 in Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,250 sq ft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 3
$155,987 : 3590 CORAL WY 608, Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 704 sq ft

Year built: 2005

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 3

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Turn Key Coral Gables Home For Sale or For Rent

Sy — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:27:49 +0000

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.

Updated Coral Gables Home For Sale

Kitchen with skylight

Master Bedroom Located at The End of the House

This part of Sorroll Avenue is very beautiful, very green and lined with trees. I have been told by the current owners that there is just a 15 minute walk in to downtown Coral Gables and just a few blocks away from the Granada Golf Course. From the location you can be in Brickell avenue with in 25 minutes ( rush hour- not bad)

Here is the information on this lovely home. Tiled through out except wood floors ( Wood floors in bedrooms), updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, spit floor plan. This home has lots of windows and natural light.

List Price: $549,518 ( available for rent for $3,500 a month)

Square Footage: 2137 Square Feet

Lot: 10.691 Square Feet

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

One Car Garage.

If you have never heard of Coral Gables? See this short video.

Here are other Coral Gables Homes for sale as well

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 500+. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$2,850 : 445 VITTORIO AVE., Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,727 sq ft

Lot size: 9,375 sqft
$1,650 : 90 EDGEWATER DR 1222, Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 910 sq ft
$2,000 : 4901 UNIVERSITY DR 4905, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,770 sq ft

Lot size: 11,625 sqft
$1,400 : MLS # A1642601 in Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 735 sq ft
$269,900 : 888 DOUGLAS RD 1605, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,020 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Coconut Grove Real Estate Update for 12/2011

Sy — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:06:33 +0000

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 S. Mooring way Originally, this property was listed in early 2010 for almost 4.5 which seemed high. The bonus that this house had was that it had a boat dock and nice view to Biscayne Bay even though it was not considered waterfront property. Of course being located in The Moorings did not hurt either. Waterfront properties in Coconut Grove still sell for a handsome premium compared to other Miami real estate markets.

The lowest sale price was located at 3639 Williams Ave, it sold for $35,000.

Of the 24 Coconut Grove homes sales, 4 were short sales and one was a foreclosure. Foreclosures really have dropped out of the market. There is only one Coconut Grove foreclosure on the market. However, there are 16 short sales on the market and that is up a bit. Possibly more short sales and less foreclosure may be the trend.

There are currently 130 Coconut Grove homes for sale, 65 of which are over 1,000,000 and 2o those listings are under 1.5 million.

The $600,000 to $800,000 price range and also $999,000 to $1.5 have been the most active going under contract. Other price ranges are selling as well ,however, the above mentioned appears to be the most active in the last few months in Coconut Grove.

What is currently on the in Coconut Grove

Coconut Groves homes that sold in December 2011

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 158. See more city of Coconut Grove real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$165,000 : 2951 S BAYSHORE DR 615, Coconut Grove

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 560 sq ft
$174,500 : 2951 S BAYSHORE DR 403, Coconut Grove

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 740 sq ft
$1,675,000 : 2259 TEQUESTA LN, Coconut Grove

4 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 2,708 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft
$369,500 : MLS # A1642328 in Coconut Grove

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,347 sq ft
$1,025,000 : 3871 CRAWFORD AV, Coconut Grove

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,859 sq ft

Lot size: 5,895 sqft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Facebook IPO

Sy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:49 +0000

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 fast and how many users Facebook has. Also when you think of social media Facebook is the fist to come to mind. Jsut think in less than 10 years social media has caused governments to fall, presidents to be elected some politicians to fall in disgrace.

Who know where it will takes us. You can bet that it will take us there sooner than we may like.

I never thought as a real estate agent over 14 years ago, I would be be blogging on my own blog about real esate in Miami, Coral Gables

The following are some great resources:

The Huffiton Post.

Mashable

Wall Street Journal

I remember when Google became a verb , when people would just google for information on something. Now the stock is trading in the $500 to $600 range. Who knows where the Facebook will end up.

Of course you can call me if you thinking of marketing or purchasing your your home or investment property in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Pinecrest or Miami Beach. I can answer most of your Miami real estate questions. Also review Miamihousingfacts.com if you know of anyone who may need to short sell their home.

Below are some properties for sale in Coral Gables and Coc0nut Grove.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 351. See more 33133 zip code real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$165,000 : 2951 S BAYSHORE DR 615, Coconut Grove

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 560 sq ft

Year built: 1998

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$174,500 : 2951 S BAYSHORE DR 403, Coconut Grove

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 740 sq ft

Year built: 1998

Days on market: 1
$46,000 : 3615 THOMAS AV 3, Miami

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 470 sq ft

Year built: 1953

Days on market: 1
$198,000 : 2401 SW 26 ST, Miami

4 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,282 sq ft

Lot size: 6,780 sqft

Year built: 1952

Days on market: 1
$1,675,000 : 2259 TEQUESTA LN, Coconut Grove

4 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 2,708 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 2011

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 2

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Coral Gables Real Estate Up Date For December 2011

Sy — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:32:10 +0000

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 short sales and one foreclosure. There were 34 Coral Gables Pending home sales 7 of which were short sales and 5 Coral Gables foreclosures. That is fair amount properties going under contract for December. Note that the the inventory of Coral Gables homes is 50 % less than it was in Jan 2011. This is good for sellers not so good for buyers since their choices are less.

The interest rates will remain low although financing and appraisals continue to be a problem for both buyers and sellers. Both sides need to be flexible.

List of Coral Gables Homes For Sale

List of Coral Gables Homes That Sold in December 2011

Coral Gables Pending Home Sales For December

Coral Gables Inventory of Single Family Homes Over The Last 12 Months

The below graph shows inventory of Coral Gables Homes ( single family only -no condos)

If you are thinking of moving to the Coral Gables area , please review the homes below and contact me to set up an appointment .

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 430. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$269,900 : 888 DOUGLAS RD 1605, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,020 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Days on market: 1
$275,000 : 357 ALMERIA AV 1202, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 932 sq ft

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$157,000 : MLS # A1642739 in Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 740 sq ft

Year built: 2002

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$600,000 : 4310 ANDERSON RD, Coral Gables

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,388 sq ft

Lot size: 10,000 sqft

Year built: 1952

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$359,000 : MLS # A1641857 in Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,250 sq ft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 3

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

What You Need Know When Buying An “Old Spanish” Home in Coral Gables

Sy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:47:54 +0000

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 and some have not been upated. Remember, these homes were built before the use of air conditioning and may have passed through several owners and each owner may have put their touches on their home at the time of ownership.

If you plan on tearing down an Old Spanish Coral Gables house and build something else you or you want to modify the existing structure or any structure that is over 5o years old. You would be wise to contact the Coral Gables Historical Resource Department located at 2327 Salzedo Street on the 2nd floor, Coral Gables, Fla 33134. Their phone number is 305-460-5093 , Fax number is 305-460-5097 and email is

historicalresources@coralgables.com

Otherwise, you may find that you are limited in what you can do to the property.

Ask if any of the properties that you are looking are Historic Homes. if this is the case that is great ,however , the title does carry some responsibility with it once you assume ownership the house. In another blog post I will go in to more detail about homes that have the historic designation. There are certain incentives when owning an historic Coral Gables property.

Coral Gables became the first City in Dade County to enact legislation, which addressed the community’s interest in preserving its historic heritage.

Please take a 3 minute tour of Coral Gables

French Villiage

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Below are several Coral Gables homes for sale

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 294. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$600,000 : 4310 ANDERSON RD, Coral Gables

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,388 sq ft

Lot size: 10,000 sqft

Year built: 1952

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$565,000 : 1526 DORADO AV, Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,748 sq ft

Lot size: 7,500 sqft

Year built: 1952

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 3
$879,000 : 710 TIBIDABO AV, Coral Gables

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,304 sq ft

Lot size: 9,400 sqft

Year built: 1953

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 3
$625,000 : 1535 BLUE RD, Coral Gables

4 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 2,070 sq ft

Lot size: 7,500 sqft

Year built: 1954

Days on market: 4
$929,000 : 621 GONDOLIERE AV, Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,948 sq ft

Lot size: 8,400 sqft

Year built: 1977

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 4

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Coral Gables Condo Market Update

Sy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:13:24 +0000

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 very low compared to many other communities. There were ten condos that successfully sold and closed, of these 10 closings two were foreclosed condo and 4 short sales. Most of the sales were under $149,000 and may have been reduced a few times before arriving at these prices. There were only four pending sales in November.

The good news is ( for sellers anyway) is that the amount of inventory of Coral Gables condos has dropped off by more than half and monthly sales were steady until November. We will just have to watch the market and see where were go from here. November and perhaps December are a bump in the road. Remember purchasing a condo is harder to finance these days because of the new guide lines.

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Above are 170 Coral Gables Condos For Sale

Summary Coral Gables Condos on the Market

Above Are Coral Gables Sold Condos

0The Above Pie Chart Shows the Days on Market. Blue Section: 0-30, Red Section 31-60, Green Section: 61-90 Days and Yellow Section: 120 days plus

50 percent of the above chart sold with in 30 days which is pretty good considering that you need condo approval. Most of those sales were most likely Coral Gables Condo foreclosures

Months of Coral Gables Condo Inventory

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Below are Coral Gables Condos For Sale

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 127. See more city of Coral Gables real estate.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

$269,900 : 888 DOUGLAS RD 1605, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,020 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Days on market: 1
$275,000 : 357 ALMERIA AV 1202, Coral Gables

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 932 sq ft

Year built: 2003

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$157,000 : MLS # A1642739 in Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 740 sq ft

Year built: 2002

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 1
$359,000 : MLS # A1641857 in Coral Gables

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,250 sq ft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 3
$155,987 : 3590 CORAL WY 608, Coral Gables

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 704 sq ft

Year built: 2005

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 3

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.