Miami homebuyer
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 […]
May 13, 2025
When you are about six months away from putting your home on the market, it means it’s time to start preparing for showings. This is when any issues that may deter potential buyers or lessen your home’s perceived value need to be identified and resolved. To simplify this process, we’ve created a step by step guide for maximizing the appeal of your home. Once you’ve figured out exactly what kind of work needs to be done, everything else – like cleaning and staging – becomes much less stressful. Here’s how to get started: Schedule a Walk Through Six Months Before Listing Your Home Step one is to schedule a walk through with your Realtor to identify any reason a buyer […]
May 6, 2025
The common thought in Miami on Memorial Day Weekend is to avoid the Beach because of Beach Week, but there are a lot of other fun (and more family friendly) options. So, here’s how to avoid the chaos of South Beach and celebrate Memorial Day in style in Miami: Hyundai Air and Sea Show Touted as “The Greatest Show Above the Earth,” the Hyundai Air and Sea Show brings America’s most awe-inspiring military jets over Miami Beach on the 24th and the 25th. This free public event begins at noon with a variety of water sport demonstrations featuring jet skis and cigarette boats. Then, get ready for a full afternoon of stunning aerial displays including F-16s, B-52 bombers and more. […]
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 […]
March 4, 2025
Here in Miami, we will gladly take any opportunity to celebrate, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. One of the many benefits of living in such a huge, iconic city is that there’s plenty of events for adults and families alike. We’ve got it all: from street festivals to bar crawls to U2 cover bands. Here are some of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Miami-Dade County, beginning with family-friendly options: Dropkick Murphy’s at the Fillmore Miami Beach It doesn’t get more Irish (or Irish-American to be more precise) than legendary punk band the Dropkick Murphy’s. The Massachusetts-based crew will be bringing their St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2025 to The Fillmore Miami Beach on Friday, March 7. Why […]