Coral Gables
July 3, 2012
The 4th of July Fireworks are almost here! As an update to my recent post on the fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel, (find original post here), I wanted to make sure everyone has all the information available about the event. Parking: Complimentary shuttle service begins at 5:00 P.M. on July 4th. The shuttle locations are listed below. -385 Andalusia Avenue, Garage 4 -Coral Gables Youth Center- 405 University Drive -The University of Miami- Ponce Garage -The BankUnited Center surface Lot on Ponce de Leon What You Can (and probably should) Bring: -Chairs -Picnic Blankets -Refreshments (NO glass containers) -Packed snacks (Please leave the grills at home) -A smile and patriotic attitude! Things You […]
July 2, 2012
Congratulations to The Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables, a Bill Ussery Motors Company, on completing their beautiful remodeling and celebrating being a part of the Coral Gables community for 59 years! I had the pleasure of participating in the Ribbon Cutting event on June 7th, along with fellow Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce member, President Mark Trowbridge, the Mayor of Coral Gables, Jim Cason, and a number of other Coral Gables community members and leaders. A huge “Thank you” to all those involved, and especially to The Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables for inviting us to participate in such a wonderful event! Pictured above from left to right: Mercedes Benz Dealership Executives Michael Delgado and Greg Barnes, Coral Gables Mayor […]
June 27, 2012
After a five year hiatus, The City of Coral Gables is bringing back the 4th of July fireworks to the historic Biltmore Hotel! A special thanks to key sponsor Bacardi U.S.A, and several others including Del Monte, The Collection, the University of Miami, and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. All of us at The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to have this celebration back in our City Beautiful! The event begins Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, at 5:00 P.M. There will be a live concert at 7:00 P.M., by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, which will no doubt put us in a patriotic mood to celebrate our country’s independence. Fireworks will begin around 9:00 P.M. Feel free to bring your own cooler, […]
June 5, 2012
The time is here once again for the 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week. The event is being sponsored by Bacardi and Kendall Jackson. With over 30 restaurants participating, I have a feeling this will be the most successful year yet! The event began last week with Taste of the Gables. Attendees were provided with dishes from 20 different restaurants, and were asked to pick their favorite. Don’t worry if you missed it, because the Coral Gables Restaurant Week actually lasts for a full two weeks! This event takes place from June 4 until June 17, 2012. I have already had the opportunity to join in the festivities courtesy of a few business luncheons with fellow Coral Gables Chamber of […]
May 14, 2012
After one of the most successful first quarters in the past few years, we decided it was time to prove to our readers what we have been saying for quite some time: If you are thinking of selling your home, do it now! With the average price per square foot in Coral Gables being one of the highest we have seen in the past twelve months, and inventory being low, our market is fast approaching, if not already in, a seller’s market. Skeptical? These numbers don’t lie! As you can see in the chart above, inventory is incredibly low. A healthy market is considered to have 6-9 months worth of inventory. Below 6 months becomes a seller’s market. At 6.4 […]
May 7, 2012
1519 Granada Boulevard Granada Boulevard is one of the most sought after locations in Coral Gables. We can’t tell you how often we see people walking down this Oak-shaded street when we are passing by on our way to showings. In our opinion, Granada Boulevard is the epitome of traditional Coral Gables. Our recently reduced listing located at 1519 Granada Boulevard is unlike most Old Spanish homes in the Coral Gables area. One of the first homes George Merrick built, this 1920’s Old Spanish has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional building on the property that contains a two story two-car garage with two efficiencies on the second floor. Sitting on over 11,000 square feet […]
May 2, 2012
810 Lugo Avenue Last week, my team and I closed on our listing located at 810 Lugo Avenue. The property was listed at $2,400,000. This no bridge to the bay, waterfront home boasted features such as 4,284 square feet of living space, sitting on 11,500 square feet of beautiful landscaping, with 100 feet of seawall, including a dock and boat lift. The home included 4 bedrooms, and 4 1/2 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage with storage room. Marble floors through out, custom built-ins, and stunning volume ceilings made this home any boater’s paradise! This is not the only recent sale in Gables By the Sea that the Drew Kern Team recently sold! 1501 Bella Vista Avenue My […]
November 16, 2011
A lovely place to call home. This 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom co-op offers a fantastic opportunity to live comfortably in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods in Coral Gables. Location, Price, and Size This cozy boutique building with a total of 4 units is nestled on a tranquil residential tree- lined street off of Granada Blvd. A wonderful and central location. Just a bike ride away from the Biltmore Golf Course, Venetian Pool, and Riviera Country Club. Offered at $269,000 this property is a unique and special find. It is extremely spacious with 1,500 square feet; an incredible size for the price in Coral Gables. This unit is waiting for the fabulous touch of someone to make it their home. In original condition valuable updates include hurricane impact windows […]
March 23, 2011
This week is Welcome Home Week, a statewide celebration of the benefits for home owning in Florida. The Sunshine state is attracting more buyers now than ever and it’s not just for our beaches, boating, and culture. Both foreigners and locals know it’s a great time to buy in South Florida with historically low prices and aggressive interest rates. This week you can expect to see lots of open houses, especially today and all throughout the weekend. Take a drive through your favorite neighborhoods and take a peek in some of these homes. Maybe you will find that right home at the right price you never dreamed you could own. Wednesday Open Houses- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. We will be kicking off this TODAY with 2 open houses for 2 of our listings which we consider to be GREAT family homes in […]