Miami home seller
March 10, 2026
Many buyers are simultaneously trying to sell their current homes. Buying before selling does come with several risks, but you can mitigate them significantly by capitalizing on a major advantage of your situation: time. If you sold first, your home buying process would be on a tight deadline because you’d need to find somewhere to live after the sale. Buying first removes the pressure of a looming sale, so you can take your time, find the right home, and gather the resources to resolve any financial dilemmas. Here’s how to go about buying a home when you haven’t sold yours yet: Get Preapproved for a Mortgage Yes, this is the same first step for buying a home in general. Before […]
March 3, 2026
Buying a home is a complex process, so it’s easy to make mistakes if you’re not prepared. Hasty decisions and miscalculations are too common in Miami’s luxury market, which often requires buyers to act quickly on exciting prospects. With this in mind, here are some of the most common home buying mistakes we see in Miami-Dade County: Overbidding and Planning to Negotiate Once Under Contract While this rarely occurs when working with experienced realtors, it is something worth being aware of when looking at offers to your home. The idea is to come in a little high on the offer, then asking for discounts once under contract. It’s a frustrating strategy for a seller as they miss out on opportunities […]
February 24, 2026
If you sell your Florida home for a higher price than you originally paid for it, the profit may be subject to a federal capital gains tax. The amount you’d owe depends on several factors, such as how long you’ve owned the property, and your current income. However, you may qualify for Florida’s capital gains tax exclusion, which could potentially eliminate your entire capital gains tax liability altogether. What are Capital Gains? Capital gains are the profits you make when you sell an appreciable asset, like real estate. For example, let’s say you bought your home for $600,000 and you eventually sell it for $1,000,000. In this case, you’d have a capital gain of $400,000. How Does The Capital Gains […]
February 17, 2026
Coral Gables is one of the most charming and luxurious communities in South Florida. It attracts families from all over the world looking for a peaceful lifestyle, top-notch schools, and plenty of options for shopping, dining, and recreational destinations. This highly exclusive community also harbors a very unique real estate market. Based on recent data, there may be a window of opportunity to snatch up a well priced home in Coral Gables, but that window may be closing in the near future. How Many Homes are For Sale in Coral Gables? In November 2025, there were about 190 homes for sale in Coral Gables, or just over 7 months’ worth of inventory. This technically means that Coral Gables is currently […]
February 10, 2026
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 […]
February 3, 2026
Miami-Dade County is full of beautiful communities, but few are more coveted by families young and old than Pinecrest. It’s quiet, safe, and homeowners often end up living there for decades. When you get into specifics – a.k.a. what’s actually inside Pinecrest – you can see that it gives families everything they’re looking for in a single neighborhood. Here are a few reasons so many families love living in Pinecrest, Florida: Top-Rated Private and Public Schools Priority number one for new families is schools, and Pinecrest has a particularly high concentration of top-rated public and private schools. Gulliver Preparatory School is among the highest rated private schools in the state of Florida, and its two main campuses are located in […]
January 27, 2026
Palmetto Bay is a quiet, family-friendly community located between Pinecrest and Cutler Bay. Known for its plentiful green space and numerous top-rated schools, the “Village of Parks” is particularly attractive for families in search of the classic suburban lifestyle. Though it is indeed a small town, Palmetto Bay carries a wide range of real estate. To introduce you to the area, we’ve put together this guide to the most important places in Palmetto Bay, and where to find them. When Looking Up Palmetto Bay Online When you Google ‘Palmetto Bay,’ one of the facts you’ll see listed is the city is divided into two neighborhoods – Cutler and East Perrine. This is a quirk of history on the internet and […]
January 20, 2026
The short answer: sometimes you should renovate before selling your Miami home. The long answer: A big part of selling a home for an ideal price is increasing its value beforehand. It’s up to you and your realtor to look at your home from the perspective of a potential buyer and determine what kind of changes they’d find most valuable. Here in Miami, an outdated appearance can be an instant turn-off – as can an old roof or cast iron pipes without a crawl space underneath the home. For this reason, home sellers are faced with the dilemma of whether it makes financial sense to renovate any part of their home. Here’s how to determine if a renovation is truly […]
January 13, 2026
Miami-Dade County is home to some of the most desirable communities in the entire United States, and Coral Gables sits right at the top of this list. So, if you’re thinking of moving to the “City Beautiful,” it’s safe to assume you’ll have good company. That’s why it’s important to work with a realtor who not only knows the area, but also knows how to cut through this competition and find a home that effectively suits your needs and goals. With this in mind, here are a few key factors to look for when choosing a realtor in Coral Gables: Local Experience Hands down, the number one factor to look for in a realtor is relevant experience. The right realtor […]