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June 11, 2012
15700 SW 87th Avenue The Kern Team just listed another wonderful home in Palmetto Bay! This 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home is over 2,100 square feet and is beautifully updated! Newly renovated kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and even an island for extra counter space. Tastefully redone bathrooms, along with tile and wood floors, make this home perfect for anyone looking for move-in ready! French doors lead you out of the large living room to a screened and covered patio overlooking the over 14,000 square foot lot. Plenty of parking with a side entry two car garage, and even room on the lot for a pool and boat! To view more information and photos about the property, please click […]
June 11, 2012
I previously wrote a blog on the Fuddruckers opening soon in the Village of Palmetto Bay, which can be found here, and I we have received such wonderful feedback from it that I decided it was time for an update! The management tells us they are opening today at 11:00 am! We have been by the new restaurant; it looks great and has a wonderful atmosphere! My team and I are thrilled to have a Fuddruckers back in the area. We also received the new menu this particular Fuddruckers is offering, and it has some great new additions. Of course there are the famous 1/4, 1/2, 1/3, and 1 lb burgers that I mentioned before, but they have included the […]
June 5, 2012
The time is here once again for the 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week. The event is being sponsored by Bacardi and Kendall Jackson. With over 30 restaurants participating, I have a feeling this will be the most successful year yet! The event began last week with Taste of the Gables. Attendees were provided with dishes from 20 different restaurants, and were asked to pick their favorite. Don’t worry if you missed it, because the Coral Gables Restaurant Week actually lasts for a full two weeks! This event takes place from June 4 until June 17, 2012. I have already had the opportunity to join in the festivities courtesy of a few business luncheons with fellow Coral Gables Chamber of […]
May 31, 2012
The Food Truck obsession in South Florida has officially taken over. Pinecrest Gardens has decided to help Food Truck Lovers in Pinecrest by holding a Food Truck Invasion once a month. Food trucks from all over South Florida, whipping up recipes from all over the world, allow us to have delicious and authentic food on the go. Not interested in cooking, or have a few picky eaters on your hands? No problem! The Pinecrest Gardens’ Food Truck Invasion has something for everyone! Some of the delicious entrees include, (but are certainly not limited to), pizza, gourmet waffles, monster burgers, gyros and even cupcakes! You don’t want to miss it! Admission to the Food Truck Invasion is free, along with free parking. To find […]
May 29, 2012
My team and I have had a very successful beginning to 2012! We’ve taken on 21 new listings, averaging one new listing a week; and closed 33 transactions, averaging one closing every five days. We love the activity, and so do our clients. Even with this success, we still have time for, and are always looking for more business Our team’s activity is proof positive that the article in the Miami Herald on May 23, 2012, entitled “Real Estate Sees Jump from Slump”, is absolutely correct. I suspect we will be seeing more articles and comments about the market picking up substantially in South Florida. As the saying goes, “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do […]
May 23, 2012
Many of you will remember the Fuddruckers that was located on the corner of SW 104 Street, and US 1. For a number of years, that was the staple location for gatherings after little league games, school performances, and sporting events. When the Fuddruckers was converted to Amos Sports Grill, and later Betty’s Best Burgers, customers were heartbroken to learn that the building would finally close its doors permanently in 2011. Not to worry burger fans, the “World’s Greatest Hamburger” is making a comeback! A new Fuddruckers has been in the works in Palmetto Bay for quite some time. Marcello and Berna Montalvan, of Vitafoods Enterprises, are opening three locations in South Florida within the year! Expected to open shortly, specifically […]
May 18, 2012
If you are looking for something to do on Sunday mornings and afternoons, you might want to take some time to explore the Pinecrest Gardens’ Farmer’s Market. Now open year round, every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., you will find all sorts of vendors set up. Fresh produce, spices, all things organic, and even guest artists set up shop to sell to their goods. Wonderful and fresh vegetables, jams, and honey have all made their way through this market. It is great family fun, and a perfect bike ride destination. The best part: admission is free! The Kern Team does have listings in the Pinecrest area! Let’s make a day of new experiences, and venture in to new spices, […]
May 16, 2012
I posted a blog recently about The Village of Palmetto Bay, and our turn key listing located at 14901 SW 87 Avenue. The market in the Village of Palmetto Bay is really on the rise! The market currently has a 6.2 month inventory. A healthy market contains a 6-9 month inventory. Anytime the market is below a 6 month inventory, we are in a seller’s market. This past April was a great month for Palmetto Bay! There were 39 pending sales, which is the largest number of pending sales for a one month span in over a year. This is up 25% from April of 2011. Inventory is much lower than this time last year. Inventory is down 41% […]
May 14, 2012
After one of the most successful first quarters in the past few years, we decided it was time to prove to our readers what we have been saying for quite some time: If you are thinking of selling your home, do it now! With the average price per square foot in Coral Gables being one of the highest we have seen in the past twelve months, and inventory being low, our market is fast approaching, if not already in, a seller’s market. Skeptical? These numbers don’t lie! As you can see in the chart above, inventory is incredibly low. A healthy market is considered to have 6-9 months worth of inventory. Below 6 months becomes a seller’s market. At 6.4 […]