South Florida Real Estate

February 10, 2026

Top Parks, Restaurants, and Shops in Pinecrest

Pinecrest is a quiet, tight-knit community where families often live for decades. In addition to its peaceful suburban atmosphere, what makes Pinecrest so attractive is its wide selection of recreational destinations. Families don’t have to venture very far to find great food, shops, and weekend activities.  With this in mind, here are some of the most popular parks, restaurants, and shopping centers in this rapidly growing, family-friendly neighborhood: Top Parks in Pinecrest Two of Pinecrest’s highest-rated parks are located right in the heart of the town. Just five minutes west from Pinecrest Elementary School is Pinecrest Gardens, a beloved community park with a botanical garden. Just over three miles away you’ll hit Evelyn Greer Park, which is known for its numerous beautiful […]
November 18, 2025

State of the Market: Cutler Bay

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 […]
November 4, 2025

Homes Near Gulliver Prep

Gulliver Preparatory School (a.k.a. Gulliver Prep or simply Gulliver) is one of the most renowned private schools in the country. Families come from all over the world to enroll their children in this prestigious, multi-campus institution. As a result, there’s consistently a great deal of interest in buying a home near Gulliver. If you’re not familiar with these communities, it can be difficult to tell what sets them apart and which is the best option for your family.  On that note, here’s a breakdown of three areas located just minutes from Gulliver Prep’s two campuses: Pinecrest (specifically North Pinecrest), Ponce-Davis, Coral Gables.  North Pinecrest Gulliver’s high school campus is located in North Pinecrest and it’s PK-8th grade campus is on Old […]
October 21, 2025

How to Interview a Realtor

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 7, 2025

Homes Near Westminster Christian School

Miami is home to some of the most prestigious schools in the entire country. While many are private and don’t require you to live nearby, the reality is your quality of life is higher when you are spending less time shuttling kids around from home to school to their activities. So, when you are looking to send your kids to Westminster Christian School, we tend to recommend people to look at one of these several great family-friendly neighborhoods, specifically Northern Palmetto Bay and Southern Pinecrest. Both neighborhoods are particularly advantageous for young families who want to be near Westminster Christian School while enjoying a quieter, more toned-down lifestyle than more populated areas of Miami.  What is North Palmetto Bay? Compared […]
October 2, 2025

How to Look at Your Home the Way a Prospective Buyer Does

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 23, 2025

How to See What the Current Market Is Like In Your Neighborhood

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

State of the Market: Brickell

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

Questions a Seller Should Ask a Realtor Before Listing Part II

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 […]