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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.
Yellow Ribbons around Town, What’s it all about?
If your are familiar with that classic song by Tony Orlando and Dawn (yes, I was around then) you might be thinking that all these yellow ribbons around Coconut Grove have something to do with the armed forces.
EWM Realtors Coconut Grove Office
Well, they are actually displayed to bring attention to the plight of the Coconut Grove Playhouse. They represent the “Give it Back” campaign. This movement, planned by the Village of Center Grove (VOCG) neighborhood group. is planned for April 2 — the goal is to get 1000 people or more to show up to take over the Playhouse as part of their initiative.
The Coconut Grove Playhouse
The Coconut Grove Playhouse Board of Directors was freely given and accepted official ownership and responsibility for the Playhouse in 2004 by the State of Florida. Since that time, it had been run into the ground. It closed, finally, in 2006, in financial ruin.
You can read the full article here.
We love Coconut Grove and the playhouse is an integral part of the village and historic landmark. It’s definitely worth saving.
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.
Art Deco Beauty in Little Gables – Open House this Sunday 2:00 – 5:00
I just listed this fabulous Art Deco inspired home in “Little Gables”.
Little Gables is a lovely neighborhood surrounded by Coral Gables on three sides but is actually City of Miami. It is know for the location as it has the conveniences of the Gables without the Gables prices.
This lovely home offers 4 beds, 3 baths plus loft area. It features vaulted ceilings, new bamboo flooring, updated kitchen and baths, split floor plan, upstairs master bedroom & second bedroom, large family room leading to covered deck and spacious outdoor entertainment area. Literally blocks from downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile and minutes from the Airport, Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, it is truly centrally located.
If you or someone you know is interested in seeing this home, please stop by Sunday, March 4th from 2:00 – 5:00 or contact me to schedule a showing 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.
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.
2011 A Year in Review – Tri-City areas of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami
2011 was a great year for the areas of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Miami. Total gross sales were up significantly over the 2010 numbers with condos sales increasing 13.5% and single family home sales up 29.5% overall.
In most segments of the market, the inventory has been dropping steadily leading us towards a more stable market. The surprise though would be the over $1MM condos. Check it out below. There seems to be a few more for sale each month.
In the below graphs you will find the data regarding home sales, pended homes (under contract) and homes for sale on a month by month basis for all of 2011. I have segmented them by single family homes, condominiums and price range.
Single Family Homes up to $500,000.
Single Family Homes for over $1,000,000.
Condos from $500,000. to $1MM
Condos over $1,000,000.
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.
2012 – Looking forward to it!!
“Hello” to a brand-new year, and “good-bye” to the one just past…
May each new day that comes your way be happier than the last!
Top Ten Reasons to Own Rather than Rent
With all the conversation regarding the real estate market bottoming out and if buyers should buy now or wait, I thought it was important to remember that not all home ownership decisions are financial ones.
The Florida Association of Realtors recently reported the top ten reasons to buy a home, rather than rent. I felt is was worth repeating….
1. You own it: With no landlord, you make the decisions.
2. You deduct it: Mortgage interest, property taxes and some costs involved with buying a home can be deducted from federal income taxes.
3. Interest rates: The cost to borrow mortgage money is at an all-time low. If you’re going to buy, this is the time to jump into the market.
4. You invest in it: Rent money is gone forever. Mortgage payments build home equity ownership interests.
5. You save for the future: Home equity is a ready-made savings plan. Sell it and you can make up to $250,000 cash without owing any federal income tax on the profit.
6. You can predict expenses: Unlike rent, a fixed-mortgage payment doesn’t get more expensive over time.
7. You pick it: Choose from different neighborhoods, styles and price ranges.
8. You create it: Decorate, renovate, get a pet or paint the walls whatever color you want – it belongs to you.
9. You live in a neighborhood: You and your neighbors take pride in the local schools, roads and more – and you work together to build a friendly community.
10. You spend money on yourself: When you buy a chandelier or hardwood floor or kitchen cabinet, you’re spending hard-earned money on yourself and building your equity at the same time.
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.
