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October 28, 2025
Pinecrest is one of the most desirable communities in Miami-Dade County. Though it’s truly a village, there are several notable differences between the Northern and Southern sides of Pinecrest, especially in terms of real estate. Because of these distinctions, it can help to split Pinecrest into northern and southern halves. To help you decide which area makes the most sense for you, here’s a breakdown of the key differences between Northern and Southern Pinecrest: Geography Geographically speaking, SW 112th St is the unofficial border between North and South Pinecrest. Pinecrest’s north side is closer to the Gables, South Miami, and Dadeland. Pinecrest’s south side, on the other hand, is closer to the Falls and Palmetto Bay. Thanks to its proximity to […]
October 21, 2025
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions a person makes in their life. So, naturally, it’s essential to be very selective when selecting a realtor, since are playing such a big part of that process. However, many people don’t know what to look for in a high-quality real estate agent, or which questions to ask during interviews with potential realtor (and yes, we recommend everyone interview at least three realtors before hiring one). To help you prepare for your interview process, we’ve compiled a few topics to ask about when gauging each realtor’s expertise: What’s the Local Market Like Right Now? A tell-tale sign of an experienced realtor is an accurate, up-to-date knowledge of the […]
October 7, 2025
Miami is home to some of the most prestigious schools in the entire country. While many are private and don’t require you to live nearby, the reality is your quality of life is higher when you are spending less time shuttling kids around from home to school to their activities. So, when you are looking to send your kids to Westminster Christian School, we tend to recommend people to look at one of these several great family-friendly neighborhoods, specifically Northern Palmetto Bay and Southern Pinecrest. Both neighborhoods are particularly advantageous for young families who want to be near Westminster Christian School while enjoying a quieter, more toned-down lifestyle than more populated areas of Miami. What is North Palmetto Bay? Compared […]
October 2, 2025
When it comes to preparing your home for sale, a highly effective approach is putting yourself in the mind of a potential buyer. In your eyes, your home might be perfect. A potential buyer, on the other hand, likely has different criteria for evaluating a property. If you know what buyers are specifically looking for, you can tailor your home preparation process to these characteristics, ensuring you’re spending this time and effort wisely. With this in mind, here’s what buyers tend to pay most attention to when touring homes for sale: Curb Appeal Here in Miami, curb appeal is very important – the initial impressions of a home determines how willing a buyer is to accepting some other elements of […]
September 30, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling or buying a home, a great first step is hiring an experienced local real estate agent. Knowing you’re working with someone who has your best interests at heart makes this endeavor significantly less stressful. As does everything in the digital age, the search for the best real estate agent begins on the Internet. Instead of spending your time interviewing a dozen realtors, you can use the web and your friends to find three or four realtors who might be a good fit for you before meeting in person. The question is, what should you be looking for when researching agents? Here’s how to do your due diligence on a local realtor: Do They Have Experience […]
September 23, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your home, a great first step is doing some research about the local market. Specifically, you want to be looking at “comps” – comparable properties in your neighborhood that were recently sold. Essentially, the comps dictate the state of the local market. A listing price that’s based on reality is based primarily on comps. When a realtor tells you how they’d price your home, your knowledge of the local comps will tell you just how accurate and realistic their number is. The comps’ selling prices will also tell you whether or not this is a good time to sell your home in the first place. Here’s how to go about researching the comps in your […]
September 16, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your home, but you’re not sure if this is the right time, you’re not alone. It’s understandable to be hesitant about timing, since it plays a big role in your ability to achieve a quick and lucrative sale. Is the local real estate market on your side, or is this not a good time to sell a house in your neighborhood? There are two things you should do to determine if now is a good time. The first, call three different realtors and ask them what they estimate the sale price is for your home. Second, do your own research. On that note, here are a few specific factors to examine when determining whether or […]
September 9, 2025
Miami Dade County’s residential real estate market has historically been split into two segments: single family homes and condos. The fact is this is still true and we see that in the latest data on the real estate market in Brickell. There’s more inventory available in Brickell than there has been in years. Combine that with the fact that there have been fewer sales and sale prices are down and you have the most attractive market for buyers in Brickell in years. How Much Inventory is Available? In June of 2025, there were 1,637 condos for sale in Brickell, a number that has been climbing steadily since the end of last year. That’s approximately 18 months’ worth of inventory, which […]
August 26, 2025
You’ve found a local real estate agent you can trust, and you’re almost ready to list your property. Now it’s time to figure out what you’ll do when different types of offers start coming in, and buyers start asking questions to demonstrate their seriousness in closing the sale. It’s very helpful to be prepared for these scenarios now, rather than trying to think of an appropriate response on the spot. Here’s our final round of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing their property: What Do I Need to Disclose to Buyers? There may be certain issues with your home (or your home’s history) that you’re hesitant to disclose to potential buyers. Your Realtor will tell you if […]