South Miami Real Estate – Page 6 – Coral Gables and Miami Real Estate

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 […]

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 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 […]

April 17, 2013

Just Listed By Valaree Byrne in Ponce Estates! 7830 SW 48th Court

This elegant and understated home in Ponce/Davis Estates is ideal for the Buyer who wants a more affordable, low maintenance residence in a multi-million dollar neighborhood. It’s a wonderful home for large family or for empty nesters. Quality appointments include impact-resistant glass, an elevator, stone floors, crown molding, and a […]

March 26, 2013

Recently Sold By Valaree Byrne in South Miami! 6051 SW 85th Street

List Price: $1,519,000 I have new neighbors! Just sold this beautiful home next door to my own in South Miami and am so excited (3 more boys on my basketball court!). The Buyers are going to come to love this slice of paradise just behind Dante Fascell Park as much my family has […]

March 20, 2013

Attention Artists, Nature Lovers, and the Eclectic at Heart!

There are a couple of really neat homes that recently came on the market in South Miami –quite out of the ordinary, and each so special. I would venture to say I am on Sunset Drive between Cocoplum Circle and Galloway Avenue a couple dozen times per week and know just about […]

March 11, 2013

Home Inspections: The Devil’s Workshop?

I have been with Buyers and Sellers at three different property inspections this month (Coral Gables, South Miami, Palmetto Bay), and although I would consider myself well “seasoned” at this stage of home buying, I often come through the process bewildered and scratching my head. Grand total for these first […]

January 16, 2013

A ‘How To’ Guide For Understanding City of South Miami Politics!

To understand what goes on behind the doors of that charming, ‘hometown’ government center on Sunset Drive in the heart of South Miami you simply need to watch 2nd grade playground activity. You know: “Nani nani boo boo”, “You can’t play with us anymore”, “I quit”. But in South Miami […]