BLOG
August 10, 2026
By Drew Kern, The Kern Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty Cutler Bay doesn’t get the headlines that Coral Gables or Pinecrest do, and honestly, that has worked in its favor. While buyers bid up the more talked-about zip codes, Cutler Bay has quietly become one of the better value plays left in South Miami-Dade, and the buyers who have figured that out already are not eager to broadcast it. KEY DATA Average Sold Price: $809,000 4.2 Months of Inventory Average Days on Market: 74 WHO IS ACTUALLY BUYING IN CUTLER BAY RIGHT NOW The buyer profile here has shifted over the past several years. First-time buyers priced out of Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest are moving south and finding […]
August 3, 2026
Coral Gables asks something of the buyers who come looking here. It is not the neighborhood you settle for. It is the one people spend years working toward, whether they are trading up from a starter home in South Miami or relocating from out of state and want a foundation that will hold its value for decades. If you are in that move-up stage right now, here is what actually matters before you start touring. What makes Coral Gables different from a standard move-up Market Most move-up markets are defined by square footage. Coral Gables is defined by permanence. The banyan canopy, the Mediterranean Revival architecture requirements, the underground utilities on many streets; these are not aesthetic bonuses, they are […]
July 27, 2026
Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay sit just a few miles apart in southern Miami-Dade County, share the same general corridor, and pull from many of the same buyer pools. But they are distinct communities with different price points, different housing stock, and different lifestyle profiles. For buyers trying to figure out which one fits their budget and priorities, the comparison is worth making carefully. Here is a straightforward look at how these two markets compare heading into the back half of 2026. How Do the Price Points Compare Between Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay? This is where the two communities separate most clearly. Palmetto Bay is one of the higher-price markets in southern Miami-Dade. The inventory is dominated by single-family […]
July 20, 2026
Most buyers slow down in July. They hear “hurricane season” and assume it means risk, uncertainty, or a reason to wait until fall. That instinct is understandable. It is also one of the reasons summer can be a better time to buy in Miami-Dade than most people realize. Hurricane season does not mean you should stop your search. It means you should do your homework in a specific order, ask the right questions before making an offer, and work with someone who knows exactly what to look for in a South Florida home. Here is what that looks like in practice. Does Hurricane Season Actually Affect the Buying Process in Miami-Dade? Yes, but not in the way most buyers expect. […]
June 24, 2026
Pinecrest isn’t like the markets around it. Acre-plus lots, a canopy of oak and banyan, top-rated public schools, and estate-style homes make it one of the most distinctive places to own a home in Miami-Dade, and one of the most nuanced to price. Whether you’re weighing a sale or searching for the right property, here’s a clear, local read on where the Pinecrest market stands in mid-2026 and what it means for your next move. What’s the Pinecrest housing market like right now? Pinecrest in mid-2026 is a market that rewards correct pricing and professional preparation. Well-presented homes priced to current conditions are finding motivated buyers; homes priced to last year’s headlines tend to sit. Because the community spans everything […]
June 17, 2026
If you’re searching for a home in South Miami-Dade, Palmetto Bay consistently stands out and for good reason. Palmetto Bay is one of the most sought-after communities in Miami-Dade County, and buyers who do their homework before they start touring homes are the ones who tend to make the best decisions. Here’s what you actually need to know before you buy in Palmetto Bay. What Makes Palmetto Bay Different Palmetto Bay is an incorporated village. It’s not a neighborhood inside Miami, but its own municipality with its own character. That distinction matters. Residents get the benefits of Miami-Dade County services alongside a local government that’s kept the community’s residential feel intact. The housing stock is primarily single-family homes on larger […]
May 26, 2026
South Florida homeowners have a complicated relationship with insurance — and for good reason. The combination of hurricane exposure, flood risk, and aging housing stock makes Miami-Dade one of the more complex markets in the country when it comes to coverage. The problem is that most homeowners don’t find out what their policy actually covers until they need to file a claim. That’s a bad time to learn. Here’s a plain-language breakdown of what a typical homeowners insurance policy in Miami-Dade does and doesn’t cover, so you can go into hurricane season knowing exactly where you stand. What’s Usually Covered Interior and exterior property damage Most policies cover damage to the structure of your home — roof, walls, floors — […]
May 19, 2026
If you’ve been browsing listings in Palmetto Bay, you’ve probably noticed that corner lots come up a lot — and that they tend to generate strong opinions. Some buyers seek them out specifically. Others cross them off the list without a second thought. The truth, as usual, is somewhere in between. Here’s an honest look at what you’re actually getting with a corner lot, so you can decide whether it’s right for you. The Case For a Corner Lot in Palmetto Bay The most immediate advantage is space. Corner lots tend to have larger yards than their mid-block counterparts, and that extra square footage opens up possibilities that simply aren’t available on a standard lot — a pool, an outdoor […]
May 12, 2026
Miami’s waterfront communities are some of the most beautiful places to live in the country. They’re also some of the most flood-prone. Hurricanes are part of life in South Florida, and that reality is baked into the real estate market — sometimes literally into the price, and always into the insurance costs. If you’re shopping for a home in Miami, there’s a good chance you’ll fall for a property that sits in a flood zone. That doesn’t mean you should walk away. But it does mean you need to go in understanding what that means. What Is a Flood Zone in Miami? A flood zone is a geographic area that FEMA has identified as statistically likely to experience flooding. In […]