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May 27, 2025

Buying or Selling In Gables by the Sea

Gables by the Sea is situated directly on Biscayne Bay, this gated waterfront enclave contains approximately 360 custom-built homes located just off the scenic, tree-lined Old Cutler Road. A small but highly exclusive community, Gables by the Sea is known for its beautiful, park-like landscaping and direct access to Biscayne Bay, with some of the best schools in the nation located nearby.  Single-family homes in Gables By the Sea were built between 1957 and 2018. In terms of architectural styles, Gables By the Sea contains everything from charming one-story homes to Spanish-style residences to massive Palladian-style estates featuring large decks, expansive balconies, resort-sized pools, and unparalleled waterfront views. These luxury homes offer large lots and a level of privacy that’s […]
May 20, 2025

State of the Market: Pinecrest

Located just 12 miles from Downtown, Pinecrest is consistently ranked among the most desirable neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County. It’s famous for its lush greenery, oversized lots, quiet streets, and close access to the some of the best schools in the United States.  Here’s what you need to know about how Pinecrest’s Residential Real Estate market is currently looking: Inventory and Sales in Pinecrest In January 2025, there were 127 homes for sale in Pinecrest, or about 14 months worth of inventory. That’s more inventory than any month of 2024, and a key indicator of a buyer’s market. Inventories higher than anything we’ve seen since 2019 has been the case for several other popular neighborhoods of Miami, particularly Coral Gables.  Sales […]
May 13, 2025

A Miami Realtor’s Guide to Pre-Sale Home Preparation

When you are about six months away from putting your home on the market, it means it’s time to start preparing for showings. This is when any issues that may deter potential buyers or lessen your home’s perceived value need to be identified and resolved.  To simplify this process, we’ve created a step by step guide for maximizing the appeal of your home. Once you’ve figured out exactly what kind of work needs to be done, everything else – like cleaning and staging – becomes much less stressful.  Here’s how to get started:  Schedule a Walk Through Six Months Before Listing Your Home Step one is to schedule a walk through with your Realtor to identify any reason a buyer […]
May 6, 2025

Memorial Day Weekend in Miami: Where to Beat the Crowds & Still Celebrate in Style

The common thought in Miami on Memorial Day Weekend is to avoid the Beach because of Beach Week, but there are a lot of other fun (and more family friendly) options.  So, here’s how to avoid the chaos of South Beach and celebrate Memorial Day in style in Miami: Hyundai Air and Sea Show Touted as “The Greatest Show Above the Earth,” the Hyundai Air and Sea Show brings America’s most awe-inspiring military jets over Miami Beach on the 24th and the 25th. This free public event begins at noon with a variety of water sport demonstrations featuring jet skis and cigarette boats. Then, get ready for a full afternoon of stunning aerial displays including F-16s, B-52 bombers and more. […]
April 29, 2025

How to Maximize ROI When Prepping Your Miami Home for Sale

Preparing your home for sale doesn’t have to be expensive. But when it comes to achieving a quick and lucrative sale, certain expenses related to improving your home’s appearance are undeniably worth the price. That’s the key to achieving a high ROI in this process: knowing when certain expenses do and don’t make sense. These expenses can not only raise the value of your home, but also make your life significantly less stressful throughout this life-changing journey.  Here are a few tips for maximizing ROI when preparing your home for sale:  Hire a Professional Cleaning Crew If you want the highest possible price, your home must look nothing short of pristine. That means a deep clean of each room, from […]
April 22, 2025

Preparing Your Miami Home for Sale: a Room-by-Room Guide

When preparing your home for sale, it’s highly recommended to tackle the cleaning and decluttering process one room at a time. Though the entire home needs to be cleaned from top to bottom (a.k.a. a deep clean), there are certain aspects of different spaces that deserve special attention. It’s also important to specify exactly what needs to be cleaned and decluttered in each space. This will ensure that every minor detail of each space is prepared for potential buyers when they tour your home.  Here’s our room-by-room guide for preparing your home for sale: Bedroom What needs to be cleaned: carpets/flooring, furniture, TV, floor, walls, windows, mirrors, fixtures.  We recommend starting with the bedroom because it’s one of the easier spaces […]
April 15, 2025

Tips for Decluttering and Staging Your Miami Home to Sell

A big part of preparing your home for sale is making simple changes appearance-wise so you can impress potential buyers and garner higher offers. If only you could do this with the snap of a finger.  Don’t panic. Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped many families here in Miami make their homes look impeccable and leave a lasting impression on anyone who steps inside, so we know what makes this process easier.  With this in mind, here are a few tips for decluttering and staging your Miami home for sale: Go Room by Room A cluttered or crowded-looking home can make it difficult for buyers to envision themselves in the space. The idea is to make your home look […]
April 1, 2025

Easter Festivities Around Miami

Here in Miami, we’re known for going over the top in all facets of life, and holiday celebrations are no different. So, when Easter rolls around, get ready for some truly epic Easter egg hunts and outdoor extravaganzas featuring rides, games, sweet treats, and entertainment for all ages.  And yes, the Easter bunny will be in town – along with some other furry friends – so little ones will surely be delighted.  Here are our favorite Easter festivities in the Magic City: Berry Farm Easter Eggstravaganza If you love sunflowers, they’ll be everywhere you turn at the Berry Farm down in the Redland, which will be holding its 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 9am to 7pm on weekends from April 12 […]
March 25, 2025

How to Prepare Your Miami Condo for Sale: A Seller’s Guide

Condos are very attractive to many homebuyers here in Miami. Between their lack of maintenance and array of convenient perks, condos are perfectly suited for the Magic City’s laid back lifestyle. So, if you’re planning on selling your condo, you have an opportunity to capitalize on this appeal and impress buyers with a space that’s clearly ready for a new owner. On that note, here are a few things you can do to prepare your Miami condo for a quick and lucrative sale:  Clean and Declutter Much like a single-family home, step one for preparing a condo for sale is cleaning from top to bottom. That means vacuuming and dusting all the nooks and crannies, scrubbing the floors and surfaces, […]