South Florida Real Estate
June 17, 2025
Between its quiet atmosphere and top-notch schools, Cutler Bay remains a highly desired neighborhood in Miami-Dade County. So, if you’re planning on buying a home in this family-friendly part of town, know you are in good company. That’s why it’s important to be as prepared as possible for the home buying process before you start looking at properties. When you find a home you love, the goal is to stand out from other potential buyers and show the homeowners that you’re the kind of person they want to work with. With this in mind, here are a few key tips for buying a home in Cutler Bay, Florida: Work with a Realtor With Experience in Cutler Bay Regardless of where […]
June 10, 2025
Cutler Bay is one of the most family-friendly towns in Miami-Dade County. Known for its plentiful parks and top-notch schools, Cutler Bay offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Since Cutler Bay is such a popular area for families, it’s wise to keep this demographic in mind when preparing your home for sale. Here are a few tips for maximizing your home’s appeal to potential homebuyers in Cutler Bay: Declutter and Remove Excess Stuff in Your Cutler Bay Home Families need space, so you’ll want to make your home look as clean and open as possible. Before you start tidying up, go through your home and pack away excess items that aren’t essential for daily […]
June 3, 2025
Cocoplum is where Old Cutler ends…or begins, depending on your point of view. A highly exclusive gated community in Coral Gables known for its luxurious waterfront homes, lush foliage, and exceptional privacy Cocoplum has been one of the most desired neighborhoods in Miami for decades. Previously owned by the Deering family, the property now known as Cocoplum was originally designed as a beach destination for Coral Gables residents. In 1925, Cocoplum was acquired by George Merrick, the developer of the city of Coral Gables as well as the iconic Biltmore Hotel. Today, Cocoplum is home to 302 estate homes, 172 of which are waterfront residences. Most homes are located on lots ranging from 12,000 to 46,000 square feet, with houses […]
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 […]