The Kern Team

April 10, 2014

A Week of New Listings!

  This has been a busy week for my team, with 6 new listings and more on the way! Take a look below for my new listings, and click on the photos for more information.           4855 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables                   590 Loretto Ave, Coral Gables                  8120 SW 191 St, Cutler Bay                                  8890 SW 183 Terr, Palmetto Bay            8365 SW 183 Terr, Palmetto Bay                      7355 SW 89 St Unit 417N, Toscano Condo
December 20, 2013

Pinecrest Market Update December 2013

The month of November was certainly an important one for the Pinecrest real estate market. The average price per square foot was $288.00 last month. This is the highest price per square foot we have seen in the last 15 months. There were only 25 new listings in Pinecrest in the month of November. This is the lowest number of homes we have seen hit the market since December of last year. With low inventory and high price per square foot, we are in a seller’s market. Interested in selling? Now is the time to do it! Wondering what your home is worth? Click here for a complimentary analysis of your home! Interesting in purchasing? Click here to view my […]
December 20, 2013

18085 SW 77 Avenue

Newly listed bright and cheerful, 4 bedroom/3 bathroom, custom built home in the Village of Palmetto Bay. This house has a fantastic layout, with spacious and open living and dining rooms. The kitchen overlooks the family room, and features wood cabinets, double oven, subzero refrigerator, with plentiful storage space. All bathrooms have been recently remodeled with beautiful vanities and tile work. Neutral tile in the living areas, and carpet in bedrooms. Unbelievable storage space with large walk in closets in every bedroom. Great area for entertaining around the screened pool and patio, with lots of space for outdoor living. Beautiful, private yard complete with fruit trees. 2 car garage. Listed for $585,000. Click here for more information. Contact us to […]
November 5, 2013

Under Contract in 4 Days

13802 SW 83 Avenue My team and I listed a wonderful home in Palmetto Bay this past week, and we received a flood of activity. The home went under contract in just 4 days! This light & bright, Palmetto Bay home with contemporary flair, boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with over 2,500 sq ft. Spacious formal living & dining rooms. Laminate and marble flooring. Kitchen has lovely white cabinetry, stainless appliances and opens up to a breakfast nook.  Family room off the kitchen is the perfect spot for casual entertaining. Good size master bedroom with large walk-in closet. Currently garage is used as an office/ bedroom, easy to convert back to 2 car garage. Large covered patio, pool. Close […]
November 4, 2013

New Listing in Palmetto Bay

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 […]
October 8, 2013

New Waterfront Listing in Prestigious Old Cutler Bay

Cast your eyes on the stunning views from this Mediterranean waterfront home in the prestigious community of Old Cutler Bay. This 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home boasts over 4,500 sq ft, on a beautiful 24,900 sq ft lot.  The formal living room has wood vaulted ceilings and a working fireplace. Charming formal dining room. Updated kitchen with newer cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops.  Perfect location on wide canal, no bridges to bay and 65 ft seawall with wood dock and boat lift. Impeccable views from the beautiful pool and patio, including a covered area for entertaining plus a summer kitchen. 36kw Generator. 2 car garage. Click here for more photos. Listed for $3,650,000 Contact us for more information or […]
October 4, 2013

Just Listed on Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

10275 Collins Avenue, Listed for $429,000 Looking for luxury? My team and I just listed this perfectly updated 1 bedroom/1.5 bath condo, with great natural light and fabulous ocean and pool views. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Spacious living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views. Carpet and tile flooring throughout. Located in Harbour House, a secure, oceanfront building, that was recently renovated in 2006. Relax and enjoy the wonderful amenities including community pool & jacuzzi, gym, spa, theatre room, front desk, valet, and on-site management office. Great shopping with close proximity to Bal Harbour Shops. For more photos, please click here. Please contact us for more information, or to set up a showing, Drew Kern EWM […]
October 3, 2013

Just Listed in Palmetto Bay

7411 SW 176 Street My team and I just listed a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Palmetto Bay. This updated home boasts over 2,700 sq ft, tile and wood floor throughout with lots of natural light. Updated kitchen complete with silestone countertops and wine cooler. Gorgeous view from the large kitchen and breakfast area overlook the covered patio and sparkling pool. Perfect for entertaining with a formal living room, dining room, and family room. The garage is currently converted into a spacious play room/den, but can easily be converted back to a 2 car garage. Large master bedroom with updated master bath. All this perfectly situated on a lushly landscaped, over 16,800 sq ft corner lot. Click here […]
September 25, 2013

On the Lookout for Homestead Exemption Cheats

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 […]