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January 29, 2014

Two Residences Recently Rented by Val Byrne in Coral Gables & Coconut Grove

                                   118 Zamora Avenue, #206 Coral Gables, FL List Price: $2,700/month 2715 Tigertail Avenue, #510 Coconut Grove, FL List Price $1,900/mo “Going, Going, Gone” continues to be the trend in the rental market as prices creep up.  2014 is off to a great beginning at EWM with over $180 million in […]
January 24, 2014

Are You An Unmarried Couple Thinking About Buying A Home?

I’ve worked with unmarried couples that decided to purchase and settle before marrying; and I’ve worked with couples that will not be marrying – not in the State of Florida, anyway.  The Miami Herald published a great article last week on this topic. If you are thinking about buying a home with […]
January 20, 2014

Condo For Rent In Coral Gables! $2,800/month! Villa Zamora, 118 Zamora Avenue, #206

3 Bedroom | 2 Bath List Price $2,800.00/month | MLS #A1892603 Come home to a fabulous residence in this wonderful ’boutique’ building just a few short blocks from downtown Coral Gables. Built in 2007 with equal parts comfort and elegance for the discerning eye!  Fabulous master suite has a giant walk-in closet and sumptuous bath, guest/children’s bedrooms […]
January 9, 2014

Recently Sold By Valaree Byrne in Palmetto Bay! 14720 SW 79 Avenue

List Price $610,00.00 This beautiful home is literally located in a park-like setting along the walking trails of Coral Reef Park. These “new-comers” to Miami will enjoy a fabulous neighborhood, world-class park, and one of Dade County’s finest elementary schools (Coral Reef Elementary).  What a great way to start the […]
January 8, 2014

MIAMI TODAY INTERVIEWS EWM’S NANCY BATCHELOR AND ME!

    Miami Today ended 2013 real estate news with a bang last week.  The December 31st issue recaps a very successful year for Dade County in the luxury real estate market (sales prices of $1,000,000 and up). Read the article for details but in summary nearly 1 in every 5 […]
January 2, 2014

A New Year, A New Police Chief in South Miami!

The hunt is on for a South Miami Police Chief.  Former Police Chief Orlando Martinez de Castro was ousted back in the summer (more City drama) and since then Rene Landa has been the Acting Police Chief. Acting Police Chief Rene Landa, a former officer and South Miami Police spokesperson,  […]
January 2, 2014

Home For Rent In Coral Gables $2,400/month! 124 Malaga Avenue

2 Bedroom | 1 Bath  List Price $2,400/month | MLS #A1886681 Adorable, charming residence just steps away from the boutiques, restaurants, and cafes that define Coral Gables. Located midway between Miracle Mile and Merrick Park, a block east of Ponce de Leon Blvd. Updated with impact glass, hardwood floors, and newer […]
December 31, 2013

Look What’s ‘Up and Coming’ in Commercial South Miami!

South Miami’s commercial real estate is getting a splendid facelift with 4 new stunning office buildings!  The orthodontics office of Richard Mariani, DDS MS, at 7741 SW 62nd Avenue in South Miami is bar none, a ‘masterpiece’. There isn’t a more beautiful low-rise office structure in all of Miami (not […]
December 17, 2013

Oh Dear, It’s Election Time in South Miami Again!

Our ever-colorful, passionate, and ‘fit’ Commissioner Bob Welsh (aka Bicycle Bob) was peddling around my South Miami neighborhood (behind Dante Fascell Park) on Saturday delivering  a plug for re-election of Commissioner Walter Harris, an unofficial dog park survey, and more  minutia about ex-Police Chief Orlando Martinez (ousted in August, 2013). […]