real estate
November 4, 2013
7985 SW 168 Street Wonderful opportunity in Palmetto Bay! This spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home boasts over 2,900 sq ft. Great floor plan with potential for updating. Expansive living areas with wood burning fireplace in the family room. Neutral tile. Plenty of positive details to mention including a new roof installed in July of 2013, newer windows and AC plus solar hot water heater. Indoor utility/laundry room. Large and private fenced yard with screened pool and fruit trees. Nestled on a 15,000 sq ft lot. 2 car garage. Listed for $439,000. Also listed for rent for $2,600 per month. Click here for more information. Looking to purchase in Palmetto Bay? Click here to view all […]
September 25, 2013
The Miami Herald recently published an article about homestead exemption fraud in Miami-Dade County, by Martha Brannigan. (Click here to view the full story). Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera has requested help from local cities in Miami-Dade County to put an end to the fraud, enlisting 16 investigators to begin the process. The Miami-Dade County property appraiser has around 2,900 leads that these detectives will begin working on after they complete the homestead exemption training. “Getting caught can be costly”, Brannigan states, “Under state law, violators must pay up to 10 years in back taxes, plus a 50 percent penalty, plus 15 percent annual interest.” “The official with the biggest stake in the effort was Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto […]
July 19, 2013
The month of June was an interesting one for the Coral Gables real estate market. After a dip in the average price per square foot in May after a steady increase since the beginning of the year, the average price per square foot for closed sales jumped to $416. This is an all time high for 2013, an increase of 41% since January. It is a great time to sell! If you aren’t happy with your real estate results, if it’s not the market, it might be your method. Looking to purchase in Coral Gables? Please click here to view my available listings for sale. Contact us for a complimentary analysis of your home! Drew Kern EWM Realty International Chairman’s […]
May 7, 2013
Granada Capri Live and play in the City Beautiful. Granada Capri is a fabulous refurbished condo building located in North Coral Gables, just minutes from the famed shops and restaurants of Miracle Mile, golf and tennis in Coral Gables, and a short drive to the Miami International Airport, Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Coconut Grove. Boca and Brickell style apartments all boasting large, open living areas. The Boca units feature remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new appliances, tile floor throughout, and granite countertops. The Brickell style offers polished concrete floors, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new appliances and butcher-block countertops in the kitchen. Perfect for the savvy professional wanting to take advantage of a great locatiion; living in a unique and vibrant city at […]
March 14, 2013
I have quite a few well-qualified buyers interested in purchasing homes in the Village of Palmetto Bay. The problem we have: a lack of inventory, (meaning active listings). In February of this year, we saw the lowest number of single family homes for sale than in any month over the last year. There were only 77 homes for sale in the Village of Palmetto Bay last month, compared to 111 homes for sale in February of 2012. With 40 homes going under contract last month, it is a great time to sell! Contact me for a complimentary analysis of your home, or to schedule an appointment to discuss purchasing one.
January 25, 2013
This weekend, January 26-27, Pinecrest Gardens will be holding its 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival. The festival will be open from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Admission to the festival is free! Approximately 60 artists from all over the world will be exhibiting their art throughout the gardens. There will be live music, and an assortment of food vendors. Between the beautiful art, wonderful food and entertainment, and the lush tropical gardens, this is sure to be a wonderful event. Interested in purchasing or selling your home? My team and I just sold a home in Pinecrest in 16 days! You can view more information on that home here. We also have more listings in Pinecrest coming on the market in […]
January 17, 2013
6327 SW 44 Street My team and I just listed a charming 2 bedroom 1 bathroom, turn-key home. This home boasts features such as updated kitchen and bathroom, dining room, large living room, and impact glass throughout. Kitchen includes wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. French doors lead to the backyard, your own personal oasis, complete with covered wooden deck, native Florida plants and tranquil Koi pond. Over 6,000 sq ft lot. 1 car garage. Click here for more information and photos on the home. If you are interested in viewing this home, we suggest you move quickly! We expect multiple offers within the first 24 hour period. Wondering what your home might be worth? Contact us for a […]
January 15, 2013
The 62nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival will be taking place this weekend, January 19-20, 2013 at the Lowe Art Museum, on the University of Miami campus. The festival will be open from 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will view pieces from over 200 juried exhibitors from around the world, live music, delicious dining options, as well as free admission to the Lowe Art Museum. There will also be a Student Art Showcase, featuring student artists from around Dade-County. For more information on the festival, and Beaux Arts Miami, please click here. While you are in the area, why not come take a look at one of our Coral Gables listings. Contact us to set up an appointment […]
January 11, 2013
2012 was a great year! As we begin 2013, my 15th year with EWM Realty International, my team and I are reaching out to you, our friends, family and clients, to thank you for your support. With over 85 total transactions, and selling close to $30,000,000.00 in 2012, we are excited and hopeful to see an even better year in 2013. Interested in purchasing a home or wondering what yours might be worth? Contact us for a complimentary analysis of your home!