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Bike Ride Over A Chinese Bridge – Where’s JWo Answer

jenniferwollmann — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:26:38 +0000

Chinese Bridge At Deering Estate

Look closely at the bridge. Recognize any of it from the “Where’s JWo” picture posted last Sunday?

Part of the Deering Estate, the Chinese Bridge was constructed in 1918 by Charles Deering to cross Cutler Creek. He chose the Chinese theme to remind him of his travels through Asia when he was a Navy Officer.

This is a great pathway to walk, bike or jog as the main portion of it is closed to traffic. If you start on 152 Avenue, ride all the way down through native rock Pinelands and end at the People’s Dock for a great a peak at the nature that abounds in South Florida.

Which Florida Cities Will Rank As Most Expensive in 2009?

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:35:19 +0000

Last year, Forbes’ 500 most expensive zip codes list included 11 in Florida, including the number 1 most expensive zip, 33109 in Miami Beach, with a median sales price of $3,850,000! Miami Beach also ranked #369 with zip code 33154 which had a median home price of $745,900. The list was based on sales between July of 2007 and June 2008, so it will be interesting to see what changes this year’s list holds for Florida cities. Stay tuned, the list should be out in the next couple of months and I will post the results with a more detailed analysis.

Miami Real Estate Market May Be Turning

jenniferwollmann — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:23:36 +0000

Could it be? While it is too early to say for sure, there are definitely signs that real estate market in Miami-Dade County may be turning. As I have said before, this recovery is going to be location and building specific, meaning some are going to recover faster and with less overall price decreases than others.

On a county-wide level, there are a number of positive signs, including:

Inventory is starting to move. For single family homes it has decreased 30% over same time last year and for condos it is down 18%
Median prices are significantly lower. Single family homes have plunged from their peak of $381,000 in July, 2007 to $177,000 at the end of April, 2009. Condos are down from their peak of $269,000 in April of 2008 to $139,000 in April of 2009.
Sales are up. Single family sales increased 77% and condo sales increased 60% over same time last year.

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Pinecrest, FL Real Estate – Market Trends First Quarter 2009

Miami Real Estate – Quarterly Update For Miami-Dade County

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:32:22 +0000

Wow, EWM’s Coral Gables office alone had over $24,000,000 worth of transactions this week! Does this mean the market has finally reached bottom? Not necessarily, but if we are not there yet in terms of prices, I think we are in terms of the decrease in sales. Put in perspective, the lowest level of inventory for all single homes in Miami-Dade County listed on the MLS was in April of 2005: 2,973. Based on the number of sales for the first quarter of 2009, our inventory peaked in July of 2008 with 17,070 single family homes. The inventory at the end of April stands at 11,936. As you can see the from the graph below, inventory is starting to move. Summer is the peak of purchasing season, especially for single family homes, so we should see significantly more movement over the next several months.

South Florida is a Boater’s Paradise

jenniferwollmann — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:20 +0000

South Florida is a boater’s paradise. Whether you prefer to sail or motor boat, the ocean, Intracoastal, or Bay, boater’s are bound to find plenty to do. Be warned, Biscayne Bay has many flats that can pop up literally out of the blue, so read your charts to avoid running aground and damaging our fragile sea grass. Here is a partial list of both public and private marinas in Miami-Dade County.

North Miami Dade Marinas

Mystic Point Marina

Turnberry Isle Marina up to 180 feet

Waterways Marina up to 120′

Sunny Isles Marina

Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park up to 90 feet

Pelican Harbor Marina up to 50 feet

Sunset Harbor Marina up to 150 feet

Marinas throughout Florida

throughout US

Free Trees Help Beautify Your Yard and Conserve Energy

jenniferwollmann — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:06:57 +0000

The right landscaping can help you save money. Properly positioned, plants will shade your home and lower cooling costs. Using plants that don’t require a lot of water can minimize water usage while still allowing you to have a beautiful yard.

Miami-Dade County wants to encourage tree planting and offers the popular “Adopt-a-Tree” program several times a year throughout the County.

Achieving and maintaining a Florida-friendly yard, one that requires minimum watering and maintenance, is a great way to improve your home.

Unbelievable Land Value in Pinecrest, FL – 7935 SW 134 Street- Builder’s Acre Under $550,000

jenniferwollmann — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:45:23 +0000

This beautiful builder’s acre is located on a quiet, low-traffic street in South Pinecrest. A house sits on the property, waiting for you to continue the updates or tear it down and build new. Take advantage of the current market; it has been a while since land value in Pinecrest was this low. The Village of Pinecrest is a highly desirable neighborhood with may parks, great schools, a community center and library.

Free and Fun First Fridays Gallery Walk in Coral Gables, FL

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:21:00 +0000

What does a Friday night with free music, wine, cheese and art gallery visits mean? It must be Gallery Walk Night in Coral Gables! Visit with the artists and discuss their work or just look at the art, nibble and sip the goodies, and enjoy the evening. From 7-10 pm the first Friday of every month.

Miami Beach, Florida Real Estate Update January 2009

jenniferwollmann — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:00:28 +0000

Single Family Homes

Total single family sales in January 2009: 4
Highest Sales Price: $825,000 for a 2,514 square foot home built in 1936 on a 7,700 square foot lot
Lowest Sales Price: $413,126 for a 1,776 square foot duplex on a 8,580 square foot lot.
1 of the sales was a water front property

Pending Sales: 33 total, 9 of which are water front

Active: 467 of which 209 are water front

Price Range for Active: Non-Water: $9,950,000 – $174,900 Water front: $25,000,000 – $499,900

Condos – Closed Sales

Total condos sales in January 2009: 83
Highest Sales Price: $7,600,000 for a 4,784 square foot unit in the Murano Portofino
Lowest Sales Price: $37,700 for a 701 square foot bank-owned foreclosure
60 of the sales were in water front buildings

Pending Sales: 312 total, 196 of which are in water front buildings.

Active: 3,661 of which 2,584 are in water front buildings

Coral Gables, Florida Real Estate – Annual Market Summary 2008

jenniferwollmann — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:25:04 +0000

Single Family Homes

2% increase in sales of single family homes from 2007 to 2008.
Total sales of single family homes increased from 318 in 2007 to 325 in 2008.
If you average the number of homes sold in the last quarter of 2008, there is still a 23 month supply of single family homes for sale in Coral Gables.

The median price for a single family home in December was $542,000, down from $788,000 in December 2007.

Condos

The number of sales of condos decreased 19% from 2007 to 2008 from 141 to 114.
There is 37 month inventory of condos.
The median price in December 2008 was $250,000 down from $1,005,000 in December 2007.