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October 23, 2012
New Listing in the Roads – 364 SW 19th Road This gated and fenced, perfectly updated home is 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, and boasts 2,374 adjusted square feet, on a 6,750 sq ft lot. Updates include refinished wood floors and ceramic tile throughout, plus fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. The expansive kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops, and and center island. Feel comfort in the home with Accordion shutters, and impact glass doors. Beautiful and lush landscaping completed just weeks ago. French doors lead to tiled patio overlooking the fruit tree-laden backyard and work shed. Indoor laundry room. For more information and pictures of the home, please click here. Interested in purchasing or wondering what your home […]
October 1, 2012
The Venetian Pool is hosting its beloved “Paws in the Pool” event on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Come on down and show man’s best friend a great way to spend the day in beautiful Coral Gables! There are two sessions scheduled throughout the day; the first for smaller breeds (weighing under 30 lbs), and the second for larger dogs, (weighing over 31 lbs). The first session will be from 10: 00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., and the second session will be from 1:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Tickets will be sold at the door, and admission is granted to only those accompanied by a dog. The cost is $5.00 per dog, and $3.00 per person. Click here to view more information on […]
September 24, 2012
17070 SW 74 Place This tastefully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 3,700 sq ft home in gated community of Old Cutler Palms in Palmetto Bay is any buyer’s dream. The beautiful kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and wood cabinets. Light filled expansive living areas including family room, dining room & breakfast nook, are perfect for entertaining. Lush landscaping surrounds the private pool and home on just over 17,200 sq ft lot. Plenty of parking on quiet cul-de-sac, with a 3 car garage and drive way. Accordion shutters throughout the home. Click here for more information on the home. Interested in scheduling an appointment to view this listing, or wondering what your home might be worth? Contact […]
September 18, 2012
The 10th Annual BNI Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Big City Mountaineers is less than one month away! The tournament will take place on Friday, October 12, 2012, 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 tournmant, view our facebook page here. All proceeds from this event go directly to Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit organization that works to transform the lives of under-served urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions. My father, Jim Kern, founded Big […]
September 11, 2012
On a day of remembrance, it is moving to see the respect and admiration our firefighters in the Riviera Fire Department, in Coral Gables, have for the fallen and those affected on September 11th, 2001. To our neighbors across the street from EWM Coral Gables at the Riviera Fire Department, we thank you for lifting our spirits today, and for all that you do. As Americans, we will never forget that day, and we move forward together with a stronger pride in our country.
September 6, 2012
8010 SW 63 Place This beautifully gated & fully fenced enclave in South Miami is walking distance to Fuchs Park. Perfectly updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts fabulous open living spaces. The custom kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, wine cooler and a large eat-in bar area. The stunning resort-like backyard is perfect for entertaining! Find your own oasis with the pool, terrazzo brick patio, and tiki hut with amazing outdoor kitchen including stainless built-in grill, and wet bar. This great home is situated on a large, 11,000 square foot corner lot with a 2 car garage and room to park the boat. Interested in scheduling a showing, or wondering what your home might be worth? Contact […]
August 3, 2012
1900 Pizarro Street New listing in Coral Gables! This beautifully updated Mediterranean style home is 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, and sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The fully updated kitchen has granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel and gas appliances. Perect for entertaining with a spacious formal dining room, and patio with lush landscaping. Volume ceilings. Indoor laundry room. Marble floors in living areas, carpet in bedrooms. Accordion shutters on all windows and doors, plus a 1 car garage with room for storage. Listed for $749,000.00. To view more information on the listing, please click here. Drew Kern EWM Realtors International Chairman of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
July 24, 2012
I am always trying to keep my readers and clients updated on the latest trends in our real estate market. Interested in some important facts? In the chart above, you will see that the average price per square foot in Miami-Dade County is the highest it has been in the last 12 months. The average price per square foot in Miami Dade-County has increased 19.6 % in the last 12 months. Of that, average prices in Dade-County have increased 9.1 % in just the last month! There has been a 28 % decrease in inventory in the last 12 months in Miami-Dade County. With only 5 months of inventory, as I predicted, we have been moving in to a seller’s market. […]
July 17, 2012
My team and I are happy to report we just closed two of our great Coral Gables listings, and in record time! 1519 Granada Boulevard One of the first homes George Merrick built, this 1920’s Old Spanish home offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional building on the property with a two-car garage and a two bedroom maid’s quarters on the second floor. Sitting on an oversized 11,000 square foot lot, this home is over 3,800 square feet of living space, complete with original hardwood floors, french doors, and fireplace. 1340 Blue Road – Sold in 2 days! Stately and beautiful home on Historic Blue Road and Riviera Golf Course, went under contract within just a few days […]