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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 […]
May 10, 2012
7460 SW 125 Street The Kern Team just listed another great home in the Village of Pinecrest! This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is situated in a family oriented neighborhood. A true four bedroom with a split master bedroom with walk-in closets. Ready for your updating with tons of potential, this home is complete with a two car side entry garage, a spacious backyard, with a screened pool and covered patio area. Perfect for a growing family, this home is situated on a 17,293 square foot lot, down the street from Palmetto Elementary and Palmetto Middle Schools, and just blocks from Palmetto Senior High School and Evelyn Greer Park. If you would like to view more photos of the property, please click here. A more detailed view of […]
May 9, 2012
14901 SW 87 Avenue The Village Palmetto Bay is one of the most sought after areas to live in Miami. With top rated schools, a total of six park facilities, and a recently completed library, who wouldn’t want to live here? One of our listings in Palmetto Bay is located at 14901 SW 87 Avenue. This beautiful and updated 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is over 2,400 square feet, and is located just a few blocks from Coral Reef Elementary, and other A-rated schools in the area. Just a short bike ride to Coral Reef Park, the Dade County Public Library off of Old Cutler Road, or a picnic at the Deering Estate. The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, stainless steel […]
May 7, 2012
1519 Granada Boulevard Granada Boulevard is one of the most sought after locations in Coral Gables. We can’t tell you how often we see people walking down this Oak-shaded street when we are passing by on our way to showings. In our opinion, Granada Boulevard is the epitome of traditional Coral Gables. Our recently reduced listing located at 1519 Granada Boulevard is unlike most Old Spanish homes in the Coral Gables area. One of the first homes George Merrick built, this 1920’s Old Spanish has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional building on the property that contains a two story two-car garage with two efficiencies on the second floor. Sitting on over 11,000 square feet […]
May 2, 2012
810 Lugo Avenue Last week, my team and I closed on our listing located at 810 Lugo Avenue. The property was listed at $2,400,000. This no bridge to the bay, waterfront home boasted features such as 4,284 square feet of living space, sitting on 11,500 square feet of beautiful landscaping, with 100 feet of seawall, including a dock and boat lift. The home included 4 bedrooms, and 4 1/2 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage with storage room. Marble floors through out, custom built-ins, and stunning volume ceilings made this home any boater’s paradise! This is not the only recent sale in Gables By the Sea that the Drew Kern Team recently sold! 1501 Bella Vista Avenue My […]