Gated Communities Coral Gables

July 21, 2017

Just Sold by Val Byrne in Snapper Creek Lakes 10900 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables

10900 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156 List Price: $2,750,000 I was so excited to sell this very cool Mid-Century home in Snapper Creek Lakes (one of Coral Gables’ premiere communities).  Lester Pancoast, who was married to David Fairchild’s grand daughter, Helene, designed it in 1959 and 58 years later it is […]
June 1, 2017

Just Sold by Valaree M. Byrne in Gables Estates 181 Leucadendra Drive

181 Leucadendra Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33156 List Price: $17,900,000 As we approach mid-year,  the closing of this opulent estate ranks as the second highest sale in Gables Estates (and the home warrants every bit of that recognition). I would have to say this was my favorite photograph of 181 Leucadendra Drive – it […]
April 4, 2017

Recently Listed by Val Byrne in Coral Gables 5671 Banyan Trail

Could you ask for more than a home with a Coral Gables address, Pinecrest Schools, and a Coconut Grove vibe?  Probably not, and this enchanting residence exceeds all expectations!  First, there’s the superb location on a quiet, no thru street in the Hammock Lakes neighborhood (a neighborhood destined to be guard-gated),  adjacent to vast […]
June 10, 2016

Ocean Drive Magazine Makes a Poolside Splash at 181 Leucadendra Drive in Gables Estates!

                                  This week, Ocean Drive Magazine featured the spectacular infinity edge pool & outdoor living spaces at 181 Leucadendra Drive in Gables Estates.  To quote them in this feature story titled, “Miami Homes with Jaw-Dropping Pools to Stay […]
January 26, 2016

WalletHub Names Florida #1 State to Retire!

A recent study from WalletHub named our glorious State the best place to retire (based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare. If you are adverse to year-round warm breezes and lots of sunshine Wyoming, South Dakota, South Carolina, and Colorado filed in right after Florida. Here are the top […]
November 5, 2015

Recently Sold by Valaree Byrne Near The Falls! 13345 SW 106 Avenue

List Price: $1,100,000.00 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths This property had only been on the market 24 hours when we saw it, fell in love with it, and turned in our offer. The home is in wonderful neighborhood, is completely and beautifully updated, and the Sellers were a pleasure to work […]
October 14, 2015

Happy 90th Birthday Coral Gables!

That’s the beautiful cover of Coral Gables News’ special edition this month commemorating the 90th birthday of “The City Beautiful”. The famous fountain on Country Club Prado at the north entrance of the Gables has been the spectacular back drop for thousands of wedding pictures and quinceneras in its history. […]
July 16, 2015

The Collection Residences in Coral Gables, FL

  Last week I attended a broker’s brunch and sneak preview of  The Collection Residences, which is a gorgeous residential development on the horizon in Coral Gables. As you would guess The Collection Residences will be adjacent to the world-class Collection automobile showrooms and the Village of Merrick Park. That’s a […]
July 8, 2015

“After the game: NBA stars shoot for wins in real estate”

The Real Deal’s recent article, “After the game: NBA stars shoot for wins in real estate” captured a day in the off-season life of Luol Deng and 10 other NBA players who attended a symposium on real estate investing organized by the National Basketball Players Association (with guest speaker, Miami’s […]