In case you think that the investment in Miami is starting to ebb, there is an article in today’s Business Monday about Fort Capital Management, a private equity firm, buying up prime South Florida real estate.  Their most recent purchase it the Surf Club in Surfside. Miami-Dade’s strong rebound in the tourism industry is driving […]

I attended a very informative windstorm insurance session at the Miami Realtors Association this afternoon.  The presentation by Lee Gorodetsky, The Home Insurance Guru and President of L & S Insurance, was my third insurance update of the year because that is how much of a moving target Florida insurance has become. So why is […]

Welcome Home! The Mournings sold their home in Coral Gables and downsized to the Village of Pinecrest.  The Mournings join several distinguished residents who call Pinecrest home.

The Sanctuary at Pinecrest is on 112 Street, next to the Village of Pinecrest Community Center and Pinecrest Gardens.  Twelve homes are tucked into this enclave built by nationally recognized, award wining builder Brookman-Fels.  Built between 1995 and 1998, the homes sit on over 33,000 square foot lots and are between 5,200 -7,900 square feet […]

Just south of Red Oaks and next door to Wayside Fruit Stand is Arboretum.  This gated community of 11 single family residences was built between 1991 and 1993.  Homes  range in size from 4,000 to 6,000, lots from 15,000 to 19,000 square feet. The residents really love Arboretum; there has not been a property listed […]

Miami is a very international city with lots of foreign investors.  If you are buying property here, you need to make sure to ask if the seller is a foreign investor or you could be on the hook for money owed to the IRS. Under FIRPTA, Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, there is […]

The Jade is a beautiful, modern, waterfront building that is walking distance to all of the activity on Brickell Avenue.  Built in 2004, the Jade has amazing resort-like amenities including a spectacular infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym, entertainment rooms, private elevators to your residence, and views galore. The Jade was one of the first luxury buildings […]

The 49th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival is just one of the many art festivals and events that take place in Miami. We have art walks in a variety of neighborhoods (Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Wynwood)throughout the year, the Beaux Art Festival, Art Basel, and many other satellite fairs. If you are an […]

The 49th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival is just one of the many art festivals and events that take place in Miami. We have art walks in a variety of neighborhoods (Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Wynwood)throughout the year, the Beaux Art Festival, Art Basel, and many other satellite fairs. If you are an […]

If you are visiting Miami for the International Boat Show, welcome. Whether you are here for the first time or have been here often, if you are here for boats check out the marina resources on the right hand side of this blog. Interested in properties that are close to marinas? How about homes with […]