Miami home seller
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 […]
January 6, 2026
A not-so hot take: Coral Gables is among the most luxurious and charming neighborhoods in the entire United States. Known for its iconic Mediterranean architecture, tree-lined streets, and old world aesthetic, Coral Gables offers the perfect blend of a quiet, peaceful suburban lifestyle with an exciting shopping and nightlife scene. Adding its notable concentration of top-rated schools and you can quickly see why the Gables truly is the ‘City Beautiful.’ If you’re planning on making Coral Gables your new home, it’s helpful to know where to find these essential locations. To introduce you to the city, why we’ve broken it down into three sections- North, South/Central, and South. Here’s what you can find in each: Central/North Coral Gables The heart […]
December 15, 2025
There’s no denying the process of selling a home has only gotten more complicated. Still, it’s comforting to know that the main priorities of homebuyers haven’t changed all that much. So, if you’re considering selling your home in 2026, meeting the needs of today’s homebuyers isn’t as challenging as you might think. Here’s what homebuyers will be looking for when touring homes for sale in 2026: Location, Location, Location Talk about one thing that definitely hasn’t changed. Location remains a huge priority for homebuyers, especially families. Access to good schools is paramount. When families relocate to South Florida, they often choose their new home’s location based on its proximity to the school their children will be attending, as well as […]