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October 3, 2023
Spooky season is here! Some of our favorite places in Miami love to celebrate Halloween and offer some great events. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly festival or an adult outing Miami has it. Trick or Treat Village of Pinecrest is a free and family friendly event. They’ll have tricks, treats, and safe, spooky surprises in store. Bring your little ghouls and goblins along with their own bags to collect treats between 5-7pm Friday, October 27th. Then stick around for a movie in the park starting at 7:30. Halloween in the Grove claims the title of Miami’s best “all grown up” Halloween party. This ticketed event is 21+ only. The 2023 theme promises an immersive vampire experience, but not a lot […]
June 20, 2023
(i.e. schools, green spaces, location, etc) Sometimes you just happen upon a neighborhood that just feels right for you. That’s great, but if you’re moving to a new area, you might not be able to wait to luck into an area you love. It’s good to think through your big wants and needs for a new neighborhood to go over with your real estate team. The Kern Team is very familiar with Miami and South Florida neighborhoods. We’re from here, we live here! Letting us know the things that are important to you will help us find your home. Location & Atmosphere We’ve all heard the adage that location is the most important part of real estate. And it’s certainly true, though […]
May 23, 2023
It feels like we spend a lot of time talking about helping growing families find homes with more space, more rooms, bigger yards, more of… everything! There is definitely a time in life when upsizing everything seems like the most obvious choice, but what about the opposite? Downsizing has always been popular for empty nesters for several reasons – who wants to maintain a few extra bedrooms & bathrooms when no one is using them? When you’re looking for the right property for you, bigger isn’t necessarily better. New Season of Life The two biggest reasons most people find themselves shopping for a new home are relocation to a new place, and changes happening in their lives that they want or […]
February 7, 2023
Just south of Pinecrest and north of Cutler Bay lies Palmetto Bay, one of the more popular suburbs in Miami-Dade County. There are currently 95 homes for sale in this area, which is about on par with the inventory we’ve seen in the second half of 2022. This long-sought after neighborhood for families with school-aged children remains competitive but has seen a downturn at the end of 2022. This makes it an excellent time for buyers to jump in to grab a property at a lower price point than has been typical for this neighborhood over the past year. Palmetto Bay Home Prices Price per square foot in Palmetto Bay started 2022 off low, at $343. The price per square foot for […]
January 17, 2023
If you are planning a move to Miami, let me be the first to welcome you! It is such a wonderful and unique city, so learning a bit about the different neighborhoods will be an important step in your search for a home. I have more than 25 years of experience selling real estate locally and am a native of South Florida. Helping people find their dream home here is something my team and I love to do! Each neighborhood in the Miami area has its own style and personality. Let’s talk about a few of those areas and their individual qualities. Coral Gables This family-friendly suburb is packed with charm! Known as “The City Beautiful,” its unique 1920s and […]
January 3, 2023
Sometimes markets are easier to predict than others, and this one… well, there are a lot of moving parts. I’m certainly no fortune teller and any number of things could impact my best guesses. At any rate (pun very much intended), I’ll give you my thoughts as of now about what to expect with the Miami real estate market for the upcoming year. Will Housing Prices Go Up or Down? The next several months will be different, a “back to normal” market, but that doesn’t mean a loss of all the gains we have seen over the pandemic price surge. In fact, in most areas of Miami prior to 2019, I would say we were undervalued from a global perspective as […]
December 20, 2022
I have mentioned in previous posts how much I enjoy shopping local. Supporting our locally owned businesses is an important way to help local economies. Local farmer’s markets are becoming more popular and are a great way to find a wide shopping selection from local sellers for all needs and budgets all in one place. Whether you’re shopping for dinner ingredients or a unique or custom gift option a farmer’s market is a great place to find it. One of my favorites is the Coral Reef Farmer’s Market. You’ll find it at Coral Reef Park on SW 152 Street, right off SW 77 Street. They are open every Saturday year-round from 9 am until 3:30 pm. They have everything you […]
December 1, 2022
Living in the tropics doesn’t mean that Miamians don’t know how to celebrate winter holidays. We just do it with our own style and flair – the way we do everything! Here are some of our favorite festive activities in the Miami area. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do. Coral Gables A Christmas Carol, the Musical – Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Various dates and times throughout December A musical reimagining of this Christmas classic. Find all details and purchase tickets through the link. Dec. 9 at 7pm – A Very Merry Holiday Gala – Coral Gables Women’s Club A family friendly event pictures with Santa, a silent auction, dinner and drinks, plus a keynote […]
November 8, 2022
Owning and operating a small business is hard work with more than its share of uncertainty. As a community, how great would it be if we all made an effort to support these businesses that our friends and neighbors have put so much effort into? With holiday shopping upon us, now is one of the best times to spend intentionally and support our local community. Small Business Saturday Black Friday sales have become an annual event that people plan family events around. You might not realize you can get some great deals on more unique gifts by waiting a day and shopping Small Business Saturday. Plus, that’s a whole extra day to sleep off the turkey and dressing! Small businesses […]