Cutler Bay
November 3, 2026
A converted garage, an enclosed patio or a freshly remodeled kitchen can look like a selling point in a listing. In South Florida, the more important question is whether that work was permitted, inspected and closed out with the local building department. Unpermitted work rarely shows up in listing photos, it does not always surface in a standard home inspection and it can follow the house, and its new owner, long after closing. Drew Kern and The Kern Team review permit history with buyers on homes across Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay and the rest of Miami-Dade County. Here is what to check, where to look and what to do when the records and the house do not match. What […]
October 20, 2026
Fall in Miami-Dade County doesn’t come with changing leaves or a first frost. What it does bring is the stretch of the year many residents wait for: lower humidity, evenings comfortable enough to spend outside and a community calendar that fills up fast. For anyone thinking about buying or selling in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay or Coral Gables, it’s also the season when these neighborhoods show you exactly what they have to offer. Here’s a look at what fall brings to the area, the events on the calendar this October and November and what the season means if you’re weighing a move. What Fall Looks Like in Miami-Dade South Florida’s dry season typically begins in mid-to-late October, and the […]
September 9, 2026
Selling a home in Palmetto Bay or Cutler Bay isn’t complicated, but it does reward preparation. Both communities draw buyers for different reasons, Palmetto Bay for its larger lots and quieter feel, Cutler Bay for its newer construction and more accessible price points, and a listing strategy that plays to those strengths tends to perform better than a generic approach. Start With an Honest Pricing Conversation The biggest mistake sellers make is anchoring to what a similar home sold for two or three years ago instead of what’s actually closing today. A proper comparative market analysis looks at closings from the past 60 to 90 days, adjusts for condition and lot size, and accounts for how long those comparable homes […]
May 5, 2026
Cutler Bay had a strong run in 2025. Strong enough that by mid-year, it was one of the more talked-about family-friendly suburbs in Miami-Dade. Then the market started to cool. That’s not necessarily bad news — it depends on which side of the transaction you’re on. Here’s a clear-eyed look at where things stand right now. How Much Inventory Is Available in Cutler Bay? There are roughly 230 homes for sale in Cutler Bay as of February 2026 — about the same number as spring 2025. But the comparison stops there. Back then, that inventory represented around 5 months of supply. Today, that same number of homes represents nearly 8 months of supply, because far fewer sales are closing each […]