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November 5, 2013
13802 SW 83 Avenue My team and I listed a wonderful home in Palmetto Bay this past week, and we received a flood of activity. The home went under contract in just 4 days! This light & bright, Palmetto Bay home with contemporary flair, boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with over 2,500 sq ft. Spacious formal living & dining rooms. Laminate and marble flooring. Kitchen has lovely white cabinetry, stainless appliances and opens up to a breakfast nook. Family room off the kitchen is the perfect spot for casual entertaining. Good size master bedroom with large walk-in closet. Currently garage is used as an office/ bedroom, easy to convert back to 2 car garage. Large covered patio, pool. Close […]
November 4, 2013
7985 SW 168 Street Wonderful opportunity in Palmetto Bay! This spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home boasts over 2,900 sq ft. Great floor plan with potential for updating. Expansive living areas with wood burning fireplace in the family room. Neutral tile. Plenty of positive details to mention including a new roof installed in July of 2013, newer windows and AC plus solar hot water heater. Indoor utility/laundry room. Large and private fenced yard with screened pool and fruit trees. Nestled on a 15,000 sq ft lot. 2 car garage. Listed for $439,000. Also listed for rent for $2,600 per month. Click here for more information. Looking to purchase in Palmetto Bay? Click here to view all […]
October 11, 2013
7411 SW 176 Street I recently posted about my new listing in Palmetto Bay, 7411 SW 176 Street, (please click here to view the post.) We will be holding this wonderful home open on Sunday afternoon, between 3:00-5:00 P.M. Please come by and join us! Please click here for the virtual tour. Contact us for more information or to schedule a showing. Drew Kern EWM Realty International Chairman’s Club-Diamond Level Top ½ of 1% of Realtors Nationwide
October 8, 2013
Cast your eyes on the stunning views from this Mediterranean waterfront home in the prestigious community of Old Cutler Bay. This 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home boasts over 4,500 sq ft, on a beautiful 24,900 sq ft lot. The formal living room has wood vaulted ceilings and a working fireplace. Charming formal dining room. Updated kitchen with newer cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops. Perfect location on wide canal, no bridges to bay and 65 ft seawall with wood dock and boat lift. Impeccable views from the beautiful pool and patio, including a covered area for entertaining plus a summer kitchen. 36kw Generator. 2 car garage. Click here for more photos. Listed for $3,650,000 Contact us for more information or […]
October 4, 2013
10275 Collins Avenue, Listed for $429,000 Looking for luxury? My team and I just listed this perfectly updated 1 bedroom/1.5 bath condo, with great natural light and fabulous ocean and pool views. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Spacious living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views. Carpet and tile flooring throughout. Located in Harbour House, a secure, oceanfront building, that was recently renovated in 2006. Relax and enjoy the wonderful amenities including community pool & jacuzzi, gym, spa, theatre room, front desk, valet, and on-site management office. Great shopping with close proximity to Bal Harbour Shops. For more photos, please click here. Please contact us for more information, or to set up a showing, Drew Kern EWM […]
October 3, 2013
7411 SW 176 Street My team and I just listed a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Palmetto Bay. This updated home boasts over 2,700 sq ft, tile and wood floor throughout with lots of natural light. Updated kitchen complete with silestone countertops and wine cooler. Gorgeous view from the large kitchen and breakfast area overlook the covered patio and sparkling pool. Perfect for entertaining with a formal living room, dining room, and family room. The garage is currently converted into a spacious play room/den, but can easily be converted back to a 2 car garage. Large master bedroom with updated master bath. All this perfectly situated on a lushly landscaped, over 16,800 sq ft corner lot. Click here […]
September 25, 2013
The Miami Herald recently published an article about homestead exemption fraud in Miami-Dade County, by Martha Brannigan. (Click here to view the full story). Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera has requested help from local cities in Miami-Dade County to put an end to the fraud, enlisting 16 investigators to begin the process. The Miami-Dade County property appraiser has around 2,900 leads that these detectives will begin working on after they complete the homestead exemption training. “Getting caught can be costly”, Brannigan states, “Under state law, violators must pay up to 10 years in back taxes, plus a 50 percent penalty, plus 15 percent annual interest.” “The official with the biggest stake in the effort was Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto […]
August 23, 2013
It is that time of year, again! The 11th Annual BNI Miami-Dade Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Big City Mountaineers is just around the corner. The tournament will take place on Friday, September 20, 2013, at the historic Biltmore golf course. Lunch begins at 12:00 P.M., followed by a shotgun start, 18-hole scramble at 1:00 P.M. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6:00 P.M. We are still accepting golfers, silent auction items, and donations. We hope to see everyone there! For more information about the golf tournament, view our facebook page here, or contact me for more information. I have written about Big City Mountaineers many times. (click here) For more information on the Big City Mountaineers, their national program […]
July 19, 2013
The month of June was an interesting one for the Coral Gables real estate market. After a dip in the average price per square foot in May after a steady increase since the beginning of the year, the average price per square foot for closed sales jumped to $416. This is an all time high for 2013, an increase of 41% since January. It is a great time to sell! If you aren’t happy with your real estate results, if it’s not the market, it might be your method. Looking to purchase in Coral Gables? Please click here to view my available listings for sale. Contact us for a complimentary analysis of your home! Drew Kern EWM Realty International Chairman’s […]