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June 25, 2013

The Return of McMansions

The NYTimes had an interesting article last week called “The Return of McMansions”. It reminded me of the “McMansion Wars” that occurred in South Miami in boom time. Back in those good ole days The City of South Miami government folks, famous for not wanting change of any kind, put […]

June 20, 2013

Recently Sold By Valaree Byrne In Cutler Oaks! 7273 SW 146th Street Circle

List Price: $795,000 http://bit.ly/12Y1BLz Cutler Oaks has long been my favorite gated community in Palmetto Bay, and it was a pleasure to sell this sweet home. It was plain lucky that there was even a home available – there have only been 2 properties for sale in Cutler Oaks in […]

June 7, 2013

Just Sold By Valaree Byrne in Hammock Lake! 5001 Hammock Lake Drive

List Price: $5,700,000 www.5001HammockLakeDr.com This is another classic example of Miami real estate moving at break-neck speed! We saw this gorgeous home designed by Portuondo and Perotti the first day it was on the market and had our offer turned in that night. These Buyers couldn’t risk losing this magnificent home on Hammock […]

May 28, 2013

Are Your Patio And Pool Ready For Summer?

It is unofficially summer! School’s out, HEAT’S up (pun intended!), and don’t those outdoor patios in Frontgate, Grandinroad, Pottery Barn, & Restoration Hardware look divine? I renovated my pool and patio last year and enjoy them SO much more. I just finished the Lease for a great outdoor […]

May 22, 2013

Just Sold By Val Byrne in Pinecrest-by-the-Sea! 13403 SW 58th Avenue

List Price: $1,250,000 Congratulations to perhaps some of the hardest working Buyers I have seen! Following a long and arduous home search (with many highs and lows) we just closed on this beautiful, completely renovated home in “Pinecrest-by-the-Sea”. “Pinecrest-by-the-Sea” is a nickname for that wonderful Pinecrest neighborhood, Cutler Bay Estates, […]

May 20, 2013

I WANT TO DANCE WITH DWAYNE WADE TOO!

Dwayne Wade Surprises Miami Senior at Prom I would also like Nicole Muxo to consider joining my real estate team in about 5 years – with that kind of tenacity and out-of-the-box thinking she will be a super star in real estate. College first, Nicole! It would be a shame […]

May 6, 2013

Did You See Me In The Wall Street Journal This Past Week?

I was honored this past week to appear in the Wall Street Journal – of course reporting on the housing market. The outlook in Florida, and Miami in particular, is so bright right now – housing prices are up by double digits in Dade County over the past year. WSJ reports that […]

May 2, 2013

Miami Herald Features Camp Mahachee!

I remember a lot of good times and lifelong friends at Camp Mahachee. I live only a mile or so away in South Miami and think about those days every time I ride or walk by the entrance. So many wonderful treasures off of Old Cutler Road. To learn more […]

April 19, 2013

Do We Want To Redefine “Post-Andrew Roof”?

Yes, I think it is time to re-visit the post Hurricane Andrew roof that we Realtors loved to hear about for so long. No matter where your property is located (or your prospective property) – the surrounding areas of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and […]