Gated Communities

May 15, 2015

New Luxury Home on the Market in Gables Estates for $67,000,000!

  Another uber luxurious home went on the market in Gables Estates yesterday: 1 Casuarina Concourse made it’s official debut at $67,000,000.  It’s officially the highest priced home in Gables Estates, followed by 110 Arvida Parkway which is listed at $35,000,000, and my recent listing at 181 Leucadendra Drive which is […]
April 30, 2015

“Setting the Stage”

I am a steadfast fan of staging an empty home when it’s for sale.  Why? Because the difference between a “house” and a “home” is invaluable, especially in Miami’s very competitive, fast-moving real estate market.  A home with artwork, floral arrangements, beautiful  furnishings and accessories, and area rugs will engage Buyers […]
April 21, 2015

Who Sells the Most Million Dollar Residences?

  Once again EWM Realty International ranks #1 in the number of homes sold over $1,000,000 in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. With $417,320,000 in sales of million dollar+ homes in the first quarter of 2015 Buyers and Sellers have chosen EWM over the competition! Bringing it down to a more simple […]
April 14, 2015

Come Have Lunch on Leucadendra!

Val Byrne & Associates and The Zeder Team are opening up two magnificent homes in Gables Estates on Wednesday, April 15th, between 12:30 and 2:30.  Sandwiches and refreshments will be served at 485 Leucadendra Drive, and then hop on over for a yummy dessert and more refreshments at 181 Leucadendra Drive. […]
March 24, 2015

From the Horse’s Mouth…Latest Scoop on the Main Highway Drainage Project!

Coconut Grove is buzzing with projects! Besides the new and beautiful Park Grove and Grove at Grand Bay Towers there are many ‘works in progress’:  Regatta Park & surrounding plans,  Save the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Commodore Plaza sidewalk beautification, CocoWalk revival, and of course new commercial ownerships and proposed site […]
March 18, 2015

Recently Listed by Val Byrne in Gables Estates 181 Leucadendra Drive

Designed by Cesar Molina and Jodel Narcisse, and inspired by the Vanderbilt mansion on Fisher Island, this exquisite Mediterranean hacienda on the premier lagoon in Gables Estates, reigns as one of the most magnificent homes in this guarded community in Coral Gables along Biscayne Bay.   A main house designed to […]
March 12, 2015

Hey Chris, Why Don’t You Ask Lebron Why He Chose To Live Coconut Grove?

  If you haven’t read “Why Won’t Anyone Buy LeBron James’ Miami House?”, click the link and be as amused as I was. The director of luxury sales for a respected real estate company explains why LeBron’s house hasn’t sold in 6 months. In David Letterman-style I’ll name the reasons […]
January 21, 2015

All Eyes Are On Miami!

  Did everyone read last week’s Business Monday cover story about Miami being a leading luxury capital of the world?   It was a WOW moment for Miami where we were defined as “a cosmopolitan playground for the world’s wealthy,” “the American Riviera,” and “a magnet for capital and people from all […]
December 1, 2014

How Does the Recent Waterfront Sale on North Bay Road Compare to Coral Gables and Coconut Grove Waterfront Property? Hmm…

A magnificent “builder’s acre” (37,895sf) on tony North Bay Road just closed for $15,250,000 (asking price $15,900,000, listed in February, 2014). What the Buyer will do with the existing 6 bedroom/5 bath home, circa 1929, remains to be seen but all are guessing that it is coming down. A Coral […]