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March 25, 2025
Condos are very attractive to many homebuyers here in Miami. Between their lack of maintenance and array of convenient perks, condos are perfectly suited for the Magic City’s laid back lifestyle. So, if you’re planning on selling your condo, you have an opportunity to capitalize on this appeal and impress buyers with a space that’s clearly ready for a new owner. On that note, here are a few things you can do to prepare your Miami condo for a quick and lucrative sale: Clean and Declutter Much like a single-family home, step one for preparing a condo for sale is cleaning from top to bottom. That means vacuuming and dusting all the nooks and crannies, scrubbing the floors and surfaces, […]
March 18, 2025
If you want to sell your home for the best possible price, it’s time to look at fixing it up, making some improvements, and ultimately increasing its appeal to potential buyers. We always encourage our clients to be very specific on what work they are to do to their home before listing, as certain upgrades have a much higher ROI than others (and it depends on the house as well). Since there’s so many things you can do to raise your home’s market value, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the possible tasks in front of you. This process becomes much less stressful when you think about the parts of a home that Miami homeowners prioritize and pay a […]
January 7, 2025
Located just South of Pinecrest is Palmetto Bay, a beautiful city that’s perfect for families with school-aged children. It’s also ideal for anyone who wants the quiet lifestyle of the suburbs without being too far from the Gables, Brickell, and Downtown Miami. Between its plentiful green space, high quality schools, and a classic “small town” vibe, Palmetto Bay is one of the most desired neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County. Here’s what you need to know about the latest numbers on residential real estate in Palmetto Bay. Palmetto Bay Home Sales In Palmetto Bay, there are currently 120 homes for sale, a number that has been climbing steadily since July. That’s 66.7% more homes for sale than this time last year, which […]
November 26, 2024
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, it’s important to pay attention to your local housing market to see if your area is currently in a buyer’s or a seller’s market. This can give you an idea of how to approach each process and give you an advantage over other buyers or sellers. In a seller’s market, the demand for homes exceeds the supply. Based on the basic laws of supply and demand, this gives sellers the upper hand because it means that buyers have fewer houses to choose from. Under these conditions, homes typically sell very quickly, and sellers typically receive multiple offers over asking price. Here are a few more ways to tell you’re in a […]
October 15, 2024
Shenandoah is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Miami. It’s roughly a square of land between Brickell & SW 27th Ave, south of Calle Ocho and north of Coral Way. Due to it’s being smack dab in the middle of the Grove & Brickell, it’s always been a popular neighborhood for buyers that want to be in the middle of the action but a little more space that condo living can provide. Here’s a look at the state of the real estate market in Shenandoah: A Look at the Numbers There are roughly 5,000 households in Shenandoah, and due to the age of the neighborhood (it was founded in 1919 by developers from Virginia, thus the name Shenandoah) […]
September 17, 2024
Everyone has an opinion as to whether they would prefer a newer home or an older one. Whichever side of the debate you fall to, it’s important to weigh the pluses and minuses. Sometimes finding the perfect home requires a little flexibility on what you previously thought. Pros of buying an old house Architecture While Miami is still a young city, there are plenty of homes that are 50-100 years old. When you step into an older home, you can feelthe history as you walk through the rooms. That’s not as common in newer homes. Mature landscape The best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago. If you want to live with a yard that has shade and don’t want […]
September 10, 2024
When you are buying a home – particularly your first home, but is still true no matter how many times you do it – it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the prospect and excited about the potential of a home. Over the years, we have done a lot of education to help home buyers find the perfect home – and large part of that education is getting them to ask the right questions when they are looking at a home so they will be as happy and excited about the home on day 3,650 of owning it as they are on day one. Questions to ask before the showing Before you go to the viewing, you should connect with your […]
July 16, 2024
Buying a condo vs buying a single family home may seem like an odd comparison. But there’s plenty of comparisons that can be made, from what you’d be buying to the application process. So what exactly are the differences? And should you buy a condo vs. a single family home? Read on below. What’s a condo? A condominium, or “condo” for short, is a privately owned individual unit within a community of units. The owner of a unit typically owns the interior of that unit and some exterior elements. Common & shared areas such as pools, garages, gyms, hallways, etc. are owned collectively by the condo owners. Condos can be found in high-rises, apartment-style complexes and even (surprisingly to most) […]
June 18, 2024
Why should you have a checklist? Moving is more than just dumping everything into boxes and then driving to the next place. There’s a number of factors to think about—including doctors, service providers, schools, and plenty of others. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you on the right track to have a successful move. Two months before the move Set a budget for the move Make sure you’re aware of all moving expenses you’re going to face. Having a dedicated moving budget can save you a big hassle down the road. Schedule a mover If you’re moving out of state, you want to schedule with your mover about two months out to make sure it goes smoothly (usually one month […]