Miami home buyer
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 […]
February 25, 2025
As one of the most desirable places to live in the entire world, it’s no surprise that Miami-Dade county has a high cost of living. The many rewards of being a Miami resident are reflected in our city’s property taxes, which vary by city. Understanding how property taxes are calculated in Miami is crucial for your financial readiness, especially if you’re planning on moving to paradise Here’s everything a potential homeowner needs to know about property taxes in Miami: Overview of Property Taxes in Miami In Miami-Dade County, property taxes are collected to fund essential public services like schools, libraries infrastructure maintenance, and emergency services. Since Miami is known as a particularly safe and attractive place to live, property taxes […]
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 […]
February 6, 2025
Valentine’s Day is one of the many days of the year when you’re particularly thankful to live in Miami. The Magic City is known for its plethora of romantic restaurants and wide range of cuisines from all over the world. With so many restaurants to choose from, finding the perfect spot for you and your partner can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve curated this list of some of our favorite date night restaurants in Miami, all of which feature delicious food and an exceptionally romantic ambiance. Without further ado, here’s where to spend Valentine’s Day with your partner this year: Luca Osteria A boutique Italian restaurant in the heart of Coral Gables, Luca Osteria sets the mood with dark […]
January 21, 2025
There’s a huge misconception that Miami-Dade County is one giant playground for the rich. In reality, multiple neighborhoods in Miami are highly affordable and highly welcoming to first-home homebuyers from all sorts of economic backgrounds. Some of these up-and-coming neighborhoods carry the same advantages as their more expensive counterparts, offering a similar quality of life for a significantly lower price tag. The only difference is most people haven’t heard of them, which is bound to happen in such a big County with so many cities, villages, and neighborhoods. Here are four widely overlooked but highly affordable neighborhoods in Miami: Redland Named for the red clay that dominates its geological landscape, Redland (a.k.a. “the Redlands”) is a beautiful community about 20 miles from […]
January 14, 2025
Miami-Dade County is one of the nation’s largest, both by population and by economic size, so it’s no surprise that we continue to draw new residents from across the country. And when those residents decide it’s time to turn from renters into owners, you start to realize how big Miami-Dade County truly is, so finding the right area for your needs and circumstances can be challenging. First-time homebuyers tend to have very specific priorities like proximity to schools, things to do on weekends, and of course, safety. To simplify this process, here are a few neighborhoods in Miami that do a particularly good job of meeting the top priorities of first-time homebuyers. Buying Your First Home in South Miami/Dadeland A […]