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August 6, 2014

Luxury Rental Market On Fire in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, & South Miami!

As summer winds down, the rental market continues to wind up! As if Back-to-School isn’t stressful enough; there are still so many families out there trying to settle down into a school district. Realtors are tripping over themselves to get through the front door, and know that we all have […]
July 29, 2014

Let The Tickling Begin!

Lobster mini season opens at 12:01am! In just a few short hours the Florida Keys and Biscayne National Park are going to be inundated with hunters and gatherers looking for their bounty (although that bounty shouldn’t exceed 6 lobsters per day per person).  It isn’t a true Florida summer without mosquitoes and the lobster mini-season.  My husband […]
July 17, 2014

Just Listed For Sale by Val Byrne in Pine Vista South!

Come see this sprawling ‘ponderosa’ in Pine Vista South; minutes to Suniland, Dadeland, & Baptist Hospital, but removed from the hustle and bustle. A long, stately driveway leads to impressive double-door entry and formal foyer; sunlight fills every room from there on. Expansive social spaces throughout the home allow for […]
July 11, 2014

Just Sold by Valaree Byrne in Killian Estates! 11382 SW 95th Court

List Price: 1,699,000.00 5 Bedrooms | 4 Baths We closed this beautiful gated estate on a private street in lovely Killian estates after only being on the market a couple of weeks. Soaring coffered ceilings, elegant kitchen, and spectacular millwork set this home in a class by itself. The fountain, […]
June 27, 2014

Park Grove, the New Heart & Soul of Coconut Grove!

  Fabulous new developments are popping up all over Miami, but one in particular stands out among the rest in Coconut Grove, and that’s Park Grove! I had a fantastic breakfast presentation at the sales center Wednesday morning and was absolutely blown away! Three towers overlooking spectacular views of the bay and the treetops of Coconut Grove will […]
June 10, 2014

Just Listed For Sale or Rent by Valaree Byrne 1110 South Alhambra Circle

Colonial sophistication meets old work charm in this sprawling home on a beautiful corner lot in the South Gables. Gleaming hardwood floors, impact glass, and architecturally significant volume ceilings are present in every spacious room. A beautiful pool, patio, and covered terrace await you! Property Details:  • 3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths […]
May 12, 2014

Anyone For Tennis Or Golf?

I am often asked by prospective buyers and renters at Deering Bay if the list price includes access to all of the facilities. The answer is for the most part, no.  Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club offers a variety of equity and non-equity memberships giving access to its Arnold […]
February 12, 2014

Star Light, Star Bright, First Star I See Tonight…My Wish is To Live in the Penthouse at the Faena House!

  There are some spectacular condominium developments sprouting in Miami but the proverbial ‘crème de la crème’ is the FAENA HOUSE, one of seven Faena creations in the FAENA DISTRICT MIAMI BEACH.  What is a FAENA DISTRICT?  It’s a $1 billion dream (transported to reality) of Argentinean hotelier/real estate developer […]
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,  […]