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 […]

If this week’s sales vs listings in just one of EWM’s offices is any indication, the market is changing.  Our Coral Gables office had 37 residential sales versus 10 new listings and 27 leases vs 8 new rentals.  Our total for this week, which include the sale of a commercial property was almost $35,000,000.  This […]

Okay, sellers.  It is time to get real and face today’s Buyer’s real estate market.  If you want to LIST your house, hoping you find an all cash buyer willing to over pay for your home, you don’t need to read any further.  However if you want to SELL your home, please read on. Today I […]

EWM’s Coral Gables Office had a $32,000,000 week. Our Miami Beach Office had a $37,000,000 week. So the answer to “Are Properties Selling?” is a resounding “Yes!”

Two recent articles in the Miami Herald have me wondering if our fragile South Florida housing recovery is going to hit the skids.  The one in Monday’s business section talks about condo association fees and the one in today’s paper discusses the increase in windstorm insurance.  if you are getting ready to buy, make sure you […]

If you are trying to purchase your first home or investment property and take advantage of the low interest rates and prices, congratulations! A couple of things you may want to do to avoid frustration: 1)If you are financing, prequalify for a mortgage. It will make your offer that much stronger. 2)Do your homework-find out […]

If you are trying to purchase your first home or investment property and take advantage of the low interest rates and prices, congratulations! A couple of things you may want to do to avoid frustration: 1)If you are financing, prequalify for a mortgage. It will make your offer that much stronger. 2)Do your homework-find out […]

Price decrease on this High Pines home for sale!  Walking distance to South Miami and all of the activities it offers, private lot with mature shade trees, updated kitchen with gas stove, one car garage, three bedrooms, two baths, ample closet space.  Screened patio overlooking back yard with room for a pool.  Great value in […]

With two new extremely large developments announced within the last couple of months, I would venture to bet that Miami-Dade County is on a rebound, though price appreciation may take a while. Genting Malaysia Berhadresort and Swire Properties Brickell CitiCentre are sure to bring much needed amenities to the Biscayne Boulevard corridor and the area […]

Have you been frustrated in your search for a home?  That may be because, despite what you read about the housing market being in the slumps and high inventories, a lot of those stories are talking about the national housing market.  The local Miami real estate market is different.  Because prices have dropped so low, […]