South Florida Real Estate
May 27, 2025
Gables by the Sea is situated directly on Biscayne Bay, this gated waterfront enclave contains approximately 360 custom-built homes located just off the scenic, tree-lined Old Cutler Road. A small but highly exclusive community, Gables by the Sea is known for its beautiful, park-like landscaping and direct access to Biscayne Bay, with some of the best schools in the nation located nearby. Single-family homes in Gables By the Sea were built between 1957 and 2018. In terms of architectural styles, Gables By the Sea contains everything from charming one-story homes to Spanish-style residences to massive Palladian-style estates featuring large decks, expansive balconies, resort-sized pools, and unparalleled waterfront views. These luxury homes offer large lots and a level of privacy that’s […]
May 20, 2025
Located just 12 miles from Downtown, Pinecrest is consistently ranked among the most desirable neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County. It’s famous for its lush greenery, oversized lots, quiet streets, and close access to the some of the best schools in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about how Pinecrest’s Residential Real Estate market is currently looking: Inventory and Sales in Pinecrest In January 2025, there were 127 homes for sale in Pinecrest, or about 14 months worth of inventory. That’s more inventory than any month of 2024, and a key indicator of a buyer’s market. Inventories higher than anything we’ve seen since 2019 has been the case for several other popular neighborhoods of Miami, particularly Coral Gables. Sales […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 11, 2025
Always in demand, the Coral Gables real estate market remains strong. The proximity to all of Miami-Dade County while having quiet tree-lined streets is just one of the reasons why. While no one knows what the future holds, there is a long list of people who want to live in the Gables. Inventory and Sales December 2024 was a neutral market, with 173 units available for sale. That’s 4.9 months’ worth of inventory, which is fairly close to the 6-month threshold that indicates a healthy market. After taking a brief dip towards the end of the year, sales climbed back up to 35 units sold in December 2024, which is a little higher than average for Coral Gables. Compared to […]
February 18, 2025
Here at the Kern Team, we’ve helped lots of families move to Miami and start new lives, so we know how to make this process as stress-free as possible. The key for a smooth move is organizing the many tasks lying ahead into a chronological checklist. Trust us: Scheduling specific tasks for different time frames will do wonders for your sanity as you edge closer to moving day. The following timeline is the one we share with our clients. It will ensure that you and your family are fully packed up and ready on moving day: 8 Weeks Before Moving Day If you’re enlisting the help of a professional moving company, now is the time to start getting on-site estimates […]
February 11, 2025
If you’re planning on selling a home in Miami-Dade County, preparation is key for a quick and lucrative sale. Potential buyers are much more likely to pull out their checkbooks when they see a home that’s in great condition and ready to be sold. Yes, preparing your home for sale involves some work on your part, but a high-quality home attracts high quality offers. With this in mind, here’s how to begin the process of selling your home and impressing potential buyers: Find a Local Real Estate Agent Step one for selling a home is finding a highly qualified local real estate agent. You may have to interview two or three agents before you find someone you feel like you […]
December 17, 2024
Many home buyers underestimate the importance of a home inspection. This crucial step in the home buying process could have a major impact on the property’s final sales price. It’s easy to forget that what looks completely fine to the untrained eye could turn out to be serious trouble when inspected by a trusted expert. If your inspector uncovers problems with the home, you can factor these additional expenses into your negotiations. However, you still want to be reasonable with the seller assuming you still want the home. Before we explain how to approach these conversations, let’s go over what constitutes a severe issue in need of fixing. What is a Home Inspection? During a home inspection, a professional inspector […]