Market Information
November 18, 2025
Despite ongoing economic shifts, the Cutler Bay real estate market has remained strong throughout most of 2025. Inventory climbed steadily throughout the winter and spring, and sales were fairly consistent with similar neighborhoods of Miami. Towards the end of the summer, however, the market appears to have slowed down. If this trend continues, now could be the perfect time to snatch up a reasonably priced home in this quiet, family-friendly suburb. How Much Inventory is Available in Cutler Bay? In August of 2025, there were 5,670 homes for sale in Cutler Bay, a 3.1% drop from the previous month. Sales have decreased as well from 895 houses sold in July to 864 in August. There’s still 6.6 months of inventory […]
October 21, 2025
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions a person makes in their life. So, naturally, it’s essential to be very selective when selecting a realtor, since are playing such a big part of that process. However, many people don’t know what to look for in a high-quality real estate agent, or which questions to ask during interviews with potential realtor (and yes, we recommend everyone interview at least three realtors before hiring one). To help you prepare for your interview process, we’ve compiled a few topics to ask about when gauging each realtor’s expertise: What’s the Local Market Like Right Now? A tell-tale sign of an experienced realtor is an accurate, up-to-date knowledge of the […]
October 2, 2025
When it comes to preparing your home for sale, a highly effective approach is putting yourself in the mind of a potential buyer. In your eyes, your home might be perfect. A potential buyer, on the other hand, likely has different criteria for evaluating a property. If you know what buyers are specifically looking for, you can tailor your home preparation process to these characteristics, ensuring you’re spending this time and effort wisely. With this in mind, here’s what buyers tend to pay most attention to when touring homes for sale: Curb Appeal Here in Miami, curb appeal is very important – the initial impressions of a home determines how willing a buyer is to accepting some other elements of […]
September 30, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling or buying a home, a great first step is hiring an experienced local real estate agent. Knowing you’re working with someone who has your best interests at heart makes this endeavor significantly less stressful. As does everything in the digital age, the search for the best real estate agent begins on the Internet. Instead of spending your time interviewing a dozen realtors, you can use the web and your friends to find three or four realtors who might be a good fit for you before meeting in person. The question is, what should you be looking for when researching agents? Here’s how to do your due diligence on a local realtor: Do They Have Experience […]
September 23, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your home, a great first step is doing some research about the local market. Specifically, you want to be looking at “comps” – comparable properties in your neighborhood that were recently sold. Essentially, the comps dictate the state of the local market. A listing price that’s based on reality is based primarily on comps. When a realtor tells you how they’d price your home, your knowledge of the local comps will tell you just how accurate and realistic their number is. The comps’ selling prices will also tell you whether or not this is a good time to sell your home in the first place. Here’s how to go about researching the comps in your […]
September 9, 2025
Miami Dade County’s residential real estate market has historically been split into two segments: single family homes and condos. The fact is this is still true and we see that in the latest data on the real estate market in Brickell. There’s more inventory available in Brickell than there has been in years. Combine that with the fact that there have been fewer sales and sale prices are down and you have the most attractive market for buyers in Brickell in years. How Much Inventory is Available? In June of 2025, there were 1,637 condos for sale in Brickell, a number that has been climbing steadily since the end of last year. That’s approximately 18 months’ worth of inventory, which […]
August 26, 2025
You’ve found a local real estate agent you can trust, and you’re almost ready to list your property. Now it’s time to figure out what you’ll do when different types of offers start coming in, and buyers start asking questions to demonstrate their seriousness in closing the sale. It’s very helpful to be prepared for these scenarios now, rather than trying to think of an appropriate response on the spot. Here’s our final round of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing their property: What Do I Need to Disclose to Buyers? There may be certain issues with your home (or your home’s history) that you’re hesitant to disclose to potential buyers. Your Realtor will tell you if […]
August 19, 2025
Selling your home for an ideal price is all about being prepared. It’s your realtor’s job to help you prepare by equipping you with essential information about your home’s condition, the current market, and your selling strategy. That’s a lot of information so to simplify this process, we’ve broken it down into two sections, so you know what to focus on when meeting with realtors. First, you’ll want to update yourself about the current market, and then you’ll get into the nitty gritty of finding your target buyer. On that note, here’s part I of our list of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing: Is This a Good Time to Sell In This Neighborhood? A great starting […]
August 12, 2025
Whether you’ve found a beautiful property in your price range and you’ve confirmed no major repairs are needed, or if you are still looking, you’ll want to be ready for the financial side of the transaction. If you want to see what other questions you should be asking about properties as a buyer, please read our previous post. Here’s what to ask your realtor about the financial aspects and closing stages of the home buying process: Should I Get Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? Pre-qualification is a preliminary estimation of how much you can afford to borrow. Pre-approval carries much more weight because it shows that you’ve taken the time to get the bank’s official approval on a specific borrowing amount. You’ll want […]