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Riviera Drive Gets A Facelift
I drive Riviera every day on my way to and from work and love all of the renovations that have been going on on that street between Hardee and U.S.1.
Whether on a waterfront lot, like the house below, or a dry lot, over 6 homes have recently had major remodeling done.
I love the new look!
Village of Pinecrest Passes Resolution To Protect Matheson Hammock
Matheson Hammock Marina
At a special Village council meeting this evening, a resolution was passed stating opposition to the proposed boat storage facility at Matheson Hammock Park. Council members felt that the county’s Parks Department did not provide the public and surrounding municipalities with opportunity to provide input to their Request For Proposals for dry boat storage at the park.
Although the developer said that opposition was premature since impact studies had not been conducted, it was specifically because of the lack of information available about the impacts of the proposed structure, which is completely out of scale for the park in its sheer size (500 feet long and 50 feet high!), that the Village passed the resolution.
Matheson Hammock Park is a park used by many residents and visitors in Miami-Dade county and the addition of any structures should proceed slowly and with public input. It is, after all, supported by our tax dollars and admission fees.
Liberty Caffe In Coral Gables – Last Week’s Where’s J Wo Answer
The entrance to the Liberty Caffe, located in the historic Country Club of Coral Gables, is last week’s Where’s J Wo answer.
The Country Club, recently restored by the Liberty Group out of Toronto, was originally the Merrick family’s vegetable garden. Designed by Hampton and Reimert, it was the first public building in Coral Gables. When it opened on January 15, 1923, it rapidly became an important part of the social scene as well as in promoting Coral Gables as a place to buy real estate. It was often used by George Merrick to entertain prospective buyers for his single family homes.
Don’t miss Liberty Caffe’s half off gelato Tuesdays!
Miami Real Estate: More Signs the Market is Improving
New Construction
As I drive around town, I am seeing a lot more new construction. This new single family home is going up in north Gables. I have seen other ones being built in South Miami and Pinecrest as well.
In addition to the new construction I have been seeing many remodeling projects. Significant additions are being added on to many existing homes.
All of this bodes well for the overall market. Are you remodeling or adding on to your house?
Miami Real Estate: New Single Family Home Listings
New single family homes listed since July 1.
- 8 in Coral Gables. Priced from $349,900 to $13,475,000
- 7 in Pinecrest. Priced from $585,000 to $2,099,999
- 5 in Coconut Grove. Priced from $450,000 to $1,300,000
- 3 in Miami Beach. Priced from $399,900 – $8,650,000
Office Building For Sale Coral Gables, FL
This free-standing building with 14 parking space at 3860 SW 8 Street, Coral Gables is a great buy. Located in the popular 
medical district of 8th Street and Ponce de Leon, it is a great buy: 6535 square feet for $1,300,000 is less than $200 per square foot. You can’t build a new building for that price! Hurricane shutters, elevator, open air spaces, offices, conference rooms
605 Alcazar, Coral Gables, FL
Arches Enhance Entrance to Kitchen
According to floor plans obtained from the City of Coral Gables microfilm, this beautifully updated Old Spanish home was once a parsonage. Built in the 1920′s but recently updated, it is the perfect combination of old world charm w/modern amenities. Marble floors, impact resistant windows, granite kitchen counters & updated bathrooms are the elegant finishes that compliment the Old Spanish design. The 1 bed/1 bath cottage is perfect as an office, guest room or gym.
Rental Rates On The Rise
With the increasing popularity of living in walkable communities, rents are on the rise in areas such as downtown Brickell and Coral Gables. The fact that there are so many new buildings with great amenities and upgraded finishes, such as granite counter tops and modern kitchens and baths, in these two areas have lead to an increase in demand and rents. An unfurnished 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in a newer building starts at $2000.
Coral Gables Real Estate – Short Sales
There are currently 36 short sales, single family homes, listed on the MLS in Coral Gables. They range in price from $3.95 million to $250,000
Matheson Hammock Park – A Great Place For Kids
Fun in the Sun
Whether swimming to get cool, playing in the sand, fishing off the shore, catching little crabs with nets, watching the kite surfers, or lazing under the shade of the palm trees, this is a great place to spend the day with kids.
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