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August 25, 2026
Pinecrest has built its reputation on a simple formula: low density, oversized lots, and some of the strongest public and private school options in Miami-Dade. That reputation is not marketing. It shows up directly in how this market behaves, from how quickly well-priced homes move to how rarely inventory sits long enough to soften on price. Here is what the current data actually says, and what it means if you are buying or selling here in 2026. KEY DATA (As of August 2026) Average Sale Price: $4,386,000 Current Number of Listings: 127 Average Days on Market: 79 Why Low Density Keeps Pinecrest’s Market So Competitive Pinecrest was zoned from the start to stay low density, and that has not changed […]
August 17, 2026
By Drew Kern, #1 Agent in Palmetto Bay by Homes Sold in 2025, The Kern Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty Palmetto Bay does not need to sell itself with a marketing campaign. Tree-lined streets, some of the largest standard lot sizes in Miami-Dade, and pockets of true waterfront access have made it one of the most consistently in-demand family neighborhoods in the county, and the resale numbers back that up year after year. As the agent who closed more homes here than anyone else in 2025, I get asked constantly what makes this market different. Here is the honest answer. KEY DATA (As of July 2026) Average Sale Price: $1,517,000 Current Number of Listings: 102 Current Days on […]
June 24, 2026
Pinecrest isn’t like the markets around it. Acre-plus lots, a canopy of oak and banyan, top-rated public schools, and estate-style homes make it one of the most distinctive places to own a home in Miami-Dade, and one of the most nuanced to price. Whether you’re weighing a sale or searching for the right property, here’s a clear, local read on where the Pinecrest market stands in mid-2026 and what it means for your next move. What’s the Pinecrest housing market like right now? Pinecrest in mid-2026 is a market that rewards correct pricing and professional preparation. Well-presented homes priced to current conditions are finding motivated buyers; homes priced to last year’s headlines tend to sit. Because the community spans everything […]
May 26, 2026
South Florida homeowners have a complicated relationship with insurance — and for good reason. The combination of hurricane exposure, flood risk, and aging housing stock makes Miami-Dade one of the more complex markets in the country when it comes to coverage. The problem is that most homeowners don’t find out what their policy actually covers until they need to file a claim. That’s a bad time to learn. Here’s a plain-language breakdown of what a typical homeowners insurance policy in Miami-Dade does and doesn’t cover, so you can go into hurricane season knowing exactly where you stand. What’s Usually Covered Interior and exterior property damage Most policies cover damage to the structure of your home — roof, walls, floors — […]
January 20, 2026
The short answer: sometimes you should renovate before selling your Miami home. The long answer: A big part of selling a home for an ideal price is increasing its value beforehand. It’s up to you and your realtor to look at your home from the perspective of a potential buyer and determine what kind of changes they’d find most valuable. Here in Miami, an outdated appearance can be an instant turn-off – as can an old roof or cast iron pipes without a crawl space underneath the home. For this reason, home sellers are faced with the dilemma of whether it makes financial sense to renovate any part of their home. Here’s how to determine if a renovation is truly […]
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 […]
April 29, 2025
Preparing your home for sale doesn’t have to be expensive. But when it comes to achieving a quick and lucrative sale, certain expenses related to improving your home’s appearance are undeniably worth the price. That’s the key to achieving a high ROI in this process: knowing when certain expenses do and don’t make sense. These expenses can not only raise the value of your home, but also make your life significantly less stressful throughout this life-changing journey. Here are a few tips for maximizing ROI when preparing your home for sale: Hire a Professional Cleaning Crew If you want the highest possible price, your home must look nothing short of pristine. That means a deep clean of each room, from […]
April 22, 2025
When preparing your home for sale, it’s highly recommended to tackle the cleaning and decluttering process one room at a time. Though the entire home needs to be cleaned from top to bottom (a.k.a. a deep clean), there are certain aspects of different spaces that deserve special attention. It’s also important to specify exactly what needs to be cleaned and decluttered in each space. This will ensure that every minor detail of each space is prepared for potential buyers when they tour your home. Here’s our room-by-room guide for preparing your home for sale: Bedroom What needs to be cleaned: carpets/flooring, furniture, TV, floor, walls, windows, mirrors, fixtures. We recommend starting with the bedroom because it’s one of the easier spaces […]
April 15, 2025
A big part of preparing your home for sale is making simple changes appearance-wise so you can impress potential buyers and garner higher offers. If only you could do this with the snap of a finger. Don’t panic. Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped many families here in Miami make their homes look impeccable and leave a lasting impression on anyone who steps inside, so we know what makes this process easier. With this in mind, here are a few tips for decluttering and staging your Miami home for sale: Go Room by Room A cluttered or crowded-looking home can make it difficult for buyers to envision themselves in the space. The idea is to make your home look […]