Coconut Grove, Coral Gables & South Miami Real Estate

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Looking for a Spacious Home for your Family for less than $300,000?

Then I’ve got the house for you!!!  This spectacular custom built home is currently available for just $284,900.

It has 3 bedrooms (easily converted to 4), 3 bathrooms with over 2,700 sq ft of living area on a 13,019 sq ft lot.

 

Eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops open to extra spacious family room.    Even has room for a pool table/gaming area.

 

 

Home features formal living and dining rooms, two master suites, screened patio and two car garage.  The over-sized lot is completely fenced  and perfect for entertaining.

 

 

Located at 20000 Cutler Court in the community of Serenity, these homes are well known for their solidly built construction.

 

 

If you or someone you know would like to schedule a showing to see this home please give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

Like We’ve Been Saying, the Tides they are A-Turnin!!

Today the Wall Street Journal published and article stating that buyers are “stunned because bidding wars are back.”  This is something that we, the Realtors here in Miami, have been trying to explain to our buyers for months now.  Unfortunately, it has been our experience that instead of heeding our advice, they’ve had to experience it themselves, possibly losing a home they love, before realizing the changes that have occurred.

It is the law of supply and demand!  The supply has been dwindling and the the demand increasing month my month.  The below graph represents the last 15 months of single family homes under $600K for sale, under contract and sold in the Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami areas.

This is the most popular and desirable segment of the market right now and as you can see, we are down to less than 4 months of inventory.  Since 6 months is needed for a balanced market, the inventory for nice homes is significantly low and the Sellers have the advantage.  Thus the multiple offers.

You can read the entire article here.

If you or someone you know are looking for a real estate professional who specializes in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami areas, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

Another Contemporary Home Hits the Market

This ultra-modern home in South Coconut Grove just came onto the market and it’s stunning.  Located at 4091 Park Avenue, it has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths with 3,322 sq ft of indoor living area.  It features soaring glass windows, 2 story ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, fireplace, heated pool and 2 car garage.

With an asking price of $995,000., that is just over $299. per sq ft.  This home is listed with Ashley Cusack of EWM International.

Click here to view the virtual tour.

If you or someone you know are looking for a real estate professional who specializes in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami areas, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

 

Under Contract in 17 Days!!

Nice homes, priced right, are going FAST!!

This home that I listed in the Miami neighborhood of “Little Gables” went under contract in just 17 days.  I held an open house the first week and had two offers within 24 hours.

It is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home and is listed at $469,000.  This is a very desirable size of home, location and price point.  I knew that and priced it to be compelling and get attention quickly.  This is where a Realtors expertise and experience can give their clients a competitive advantage.

If your thinking of selling and looking for a real estate professional with the experience and expertise to sell your home, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

First-Time Homebuyers Welcome!!

Congratulations to my clients that closed on their very first home last Friday.

This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home had been lovingly cared for by the previous owners for over 20 years.

Finding a nice home, with enough space for a growing family and in this price range was a challenge but with patience and perseverance we found the perfect home for them and got a pool as a bonus.

If you or someone you know is looking for a real estate professional to assist with the sale or purchase of a home, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

 

Boaters Dream Come True -100 Feet on Coral Gables Waterway

How would you like to walk out your back door, step into your boat, throw off the lines and be in the sparkling clear waters of Biscayne Bay within minutes of leaving your morning cup of coffee.  That is what makes this home truly a “boaters dream”.

Stunning details and striking ambiance is what describes this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath waterfront home.  It was completely updated in 2011, soup to nuts.  Built for entertaining, the home features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan with views to the water, epicurean kitchen, marble floors and a spectacular patio/pool area.

The asking price for this home is $2,995,000.  If you are interested in seeing this magnificent home, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

How would you like to wake to this view every morning?

This is the view from unit 5106 at The Quantum in downtown Miami.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath penthouse suite offers over 1,900 sq ft of living area and has some of the most spectacular views in all of Miami.

Located at 1900 N. Bayshore Drive, you are walking distance to the heartbeat of Miami.  Local attractions include the Miami Arena, Bayside, Adrienne Arshdt Center and Midtown just to name a few.

Asking price is $595,000.

If you are interested in seeing this unit or are looking for a real estate professional who specializes in Miami real estate, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

Open House – Sunday, Feb 12th 2:00-5:00 Coral Gables Historic Old Spanish Home

Come visit me on Sunday, February 12th from 2:00 to 5:00 at 814 Santiago Street. This beautiful George Fink historically designated Old Spanish sits on a 12,500 sq ft lot in a quiet Coral Gables neighborhood.

What stands out about this home is the great care that was taken to make sure that all the original integrity of the home remained intact.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and features hardwood floors, “tiger stripe” Cuban tile in the living room, vaulted ceilings, archways throughout and a fireplace.  Asking price – $549,000.

Come out and see this classic beauty for yourself.  If you can’t make it tomorrow, you can call me at 305-987-2644 to schedule a private showing.

Laid Back Bahamian-Style Living in the Heart of Coconut Grove

What I love about this home is that it epitomizes the ambiance of Coconut Grove and what brings thousands to the area every year.  Upon entering through the carved wooden gate you wind your way along the Chicago Brick pathway through the lush tropical landscaping.

From the claw foot tub in the guest bathroom to the blue sky ceiling on the porch, this home just breathes character and charm.

Located at 3571 Linden Lane, this home features two bedrooms, two baths, a two car garage and 1,668 sq ft of living area.  At an asking price of $475,000., this home is worth every penny.

Click here to view additional photos and the entire video tour.

If you or someone you know are looking for a real estate professional who specializes in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami realty, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

Miami named as “Most Outrageous and Most Positive” City on the Road to Real Estate Recovery

In a recent interview on CNBC, Ron Peltier, CEO of Homeservices of America, stated that he believes that we are on the road to real estate recovery and expects price stabilization in the second half of the year.  He specifically mentioned Miami as having the “most outrageous and most positive” turnaround regarding market stabilization.

Mr. Peltier said that we have reached a “tipping point”.  Much of this is due to the increase in rental prices.  Many rentals are higher than the cost of owning a home.  Additionally, he feels that there are many people that have been sitting on the sidelines for years that are now ready to purchase a home.

All of this is great news for us here in South Florida and frankly, as Realtors, we have been seeing the signs for months now.  If you would like to see the entire interview just click on the link below.

Buffet CEO Ron Peltier interview with CNBC

If you or someone you know are looking for a real estate professional who specializes in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami realty, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.