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Florida Life Where's JWo?

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!

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Florida Life Where's JWo?

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!

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Buying Market Summary

Miami Real Estate: More Signs the Market is Improving

New Construction in the Gables
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?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Buying Coconut Grove Coral Gables Market Summary Miami Beach Pinecrest

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

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Buying Commercial Real Estate Investment Real Estate

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

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Buying Coral Gables

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.

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Brickell/Downtown Miami Coral Gables Neighborhood News Renting in Miami

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.

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Buying Coral Gables Neighborhood News Selling

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

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Freebies Things To Do

Matheson Hammock Park – A Great Place For Kids

Fun in the Sun
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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Buying Coral Gables Selling

Deering Bay, Coral Gables, FL – Progressive Brokers Open