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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

While the local real estate news has been giving us a snapshot of what has been happening in Miami’s real estate housing market, several housing reports are due out next week, which will give us a national picture of how the housing recovery is fairing. Tuesday –  S&P Case Shiller home price index:  this index […]

The chocolate festival starts tomorrow and runs all weekend.  Yum!! In addition to learning all about chocolate, there are chocolate tastings and sales.

Looking for something to do tonight?  Try Wolfe’s Wine Shop‘s “Save the Tatas” , an all women winemaker tasting to benefit mammography for those who can’t afford screening.  Tonight from 7-9 pm.  $20 with RSVP/$30 at door.  RSVP [email protected] or tweet @wolfeswines. Wines to be tasted: Jean Marc Lafage Cote Est, Cotes Catalanes 2009 Patricia […]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/15462209[/vimeo]The  Rohto Ironman 70.3  is coming to Miami this Saturday, October 30.  The event will mean street closures  and increased traffic so be prepared.  The biking portion will affect the most areas.   Let’s be hospitable to these incredible athletes, share the road, and be patient! These areas should be avoided from 7a.m – 12 p.m.  […]

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