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Coral Gables Environmental Marinas, Yacht Clubs and other Boating Information Neighborhood News Pinecrest

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.

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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 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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Coral Gables Market Summary Pinecrest

Housing Reports Expected Next Week

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 tracks changes in the value of residential real estate at both a national level as well as in 20 metropolitan regions (Miami is one them).  Although it is calculated monthly and is released on the last Tuesday of every month, it is published with a two month lag.  Tuesday’s report will include values through December 2010.
  • Wednesday – new home sales :  this report is based on a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau that starts with the number of building permits authorized for single family homes .
  • Thursday  – pending home sales :  this index is prepared by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  Because this report looks a homes that are currently under contract, it gives a good picture of where the housing market is headed in the next couple of months.  Although many of the pending sales fall through due to a variety of reasons (buyer’s don’t qualify or they get impatient waiting for a bank to approve a short sale are the main reasons in today’s market), many of the sales will close thereby absorbing inventory.

As of today, pending home sales in Coral Gables currently stand at 72 (24 since 1/1/11) versus an inventory of 410 active listings (45 new listings since 1/1/11).

Pinecrest pending home sales are 30 (7 since 1/1/11) and active homes for sale are 196  (17 added since 1/1/11).

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Coral Gables Florida Life Neighborhood News Things To Do

Fairchild Chocolate Festival This Weekend

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

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Coral Gables Pinecrest Things To Do

Wine Tasting in Miami

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 Green Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon 2009
Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2008
Cote Bonneville Chardonnay”DuBrul”,Yakima 2006
Ercavio Tempranillo Roble, La Mancha 2007
Peay “Scallop Shelf” Estate Pinot Noir 2007
Doamine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape 2006
Paolo Scavino Barolo 2005

Another wine tasting a little further south at 9563 South Dixie Hwy:
L’Atelier Gourmet & AB Fine Wines

Come and have taste of a Chardonnay from Mendoza,
a 90 pts Robert Parker Ribera Del Duero, a Sauvignon blanc Pouilly Fume, and a wonderful Syrah Granche
from South of France.  While you are there, pick up some of the pastries for a late night snack.  Their macaroons are amazing!

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Coconut Grove Coral Gables Florida Life Neighborhood News Palmetto Bay Pinecrest South Miami

Ironman Triathalon Coming to Miami

[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.  These are not all of the streets, so check the map.

In Coconut Grove:

  • South Bayshore Drive
  • Tigertail Avenue
  • Oak Ave
  • Grand Ave
  • Main Highway
  • Poinciana Avenue
  • 37 Avenue from Ingraham Highway to Main Highway
  • 42 Avenue  from Poinciana Ave to 72 Street/Sunset Dr.

In South Miami/South Gables:

  • Sunset Drive from Cocoplum Circle to Ponce de Leon
  • Ponce de Leon to SW 88 Street

In Pinecrest:

  • SW 88 Street westbound lane from SW 57 Avenue to SW 67 Avenue
  • SW 67 Avenue southbound lane to SW 120 Street
  • SW 120 Street westbound lane to SW 82 Avenue
  • SW 82 Avenue southbound lane to exit out of the Village at SW 136 Street
  • Old Cutler Road/SW 57 Avenue northbound lane to exit into Coral Gables

In Palmetto Bay:

  • SW 82 Ave to 168 Street
  • SW 168 Street to 84 Ave
  • SW 84 Ave to SW 174 Street
  • SW 174 to SW 87 Ave

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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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Buying Coral Gables Selling

Deering Bay, Coral Gables, FL – Progressive Brokers Open