Hermès of Paris has signs office lease for its perfume division in downtown Coral Gables. Hermès leased nearly 2,900 square feet at 2020 Ponce, where it will house its Latin American office.Florida East Coast Realty developed and owns the mixed-use tower, which includes ground floor retail and seven floors of office space. About 20,000 square feet in the 130,000-square-foot building are available to buy or lease, according to a press release.Tenants include AMC Networks Latin America, Providence Companies, Peebles Corporation, as well as Florida Community Bank, Total Bank, Coral Gables Vein Specialists, and Elite Body Sculpting on the ground floor.FLorida East Coast Realty first opened the office and retail building in 2009 with for-sale office space, but later shifted to leasing. The c... 05/24/2016

Are you looking forward to the upcoming shift in season is on the way? Summer is coming soon! With schools out and longer days, it is a fantastic time to throw an evening party. If closing and moving into new homes for sale in Coral Gables or a longstanding homeowner of Coral Gables real estate and wanting to celebrate the new season, why not throw a summer party?Get some ideas that are perfect for anyone, especially those South Florida residents who can take advantage of the area’s seaside flavor. Visit the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty site for more details. 05/24/2016

May 20, 2016 (CORAL GABLES, FL) - Ody Sierra has assumed the role of Managing Broker of our Miami – Coral Gables Branch Sales Office location in the Southeast Region reporting to Pat Dahne, Regional Vice President. The Coral Gables Branch Sales Office is located at 135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 150, Coral Gables, FL 33146.“Joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty is an exciting opportunity. Being familiar with the company under Rei Mesa’s leadership, I feel privileged to be associated with a company that has such an impressive reputation and global brand recognition! I look forward to assisting our Sales Professionals with growing their business by incorporating my local knowledge and skills with the finest tools and services in the real estate industry today. We will cont... 05/22/2016

Cisneros relocates from Coral Gables and signs lease at the Two  Miami Central office building currently under construction. Cisneros, a media, entertainment company will occupy 30,000 square feet on the top two floors of the office building. The 10-story building will total 190,000 square feet and should be completed in 2017 and will be connected to developer Florida East Coast Industries' Brightline passenger train. MiamiCentral and Brightline represent a major step forward for South Florida Commercial Real Estate Development"  The advantage of this location besides state of the artinnovation, is being able to provide employees with a range of amenities and transportation options located right in MiamiCentral. 05/18/2016

 There are always those that will love both the suburbs and the city. But right now it seems that home buyers are shifting their preferences from the previous years of suburban sprawl to urban tall. The move back into the inner cities seems to be a phenomenon that is continuing to grow across the country, including the Coral Gables luxury homes market.Instead of the large ranch style homes with as much property as you can possibly get, home buyers are looking for Coral Gables luxury homes in high-rise buildings that place them near the center of all the action. South Florida isn’t the only market experiencing this shift. Read more about it at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website. 05/10/2016

What are the Tax Benefits When Investing in Real Estate?Following the benefits:1. Amortization of Loan Fees/Costs. The mortgage cost and fees can be amortized over the tendency period and will be deducted from the yearly cash flow.2. Morgage Interest. The annual interest paid will be deducted from the yearly cash flow.3. Leasing Commission. The leasing commissions paid yearly are also deductions from the Healy income.4. Depreciation. Depreciation is one of the best incentives to invest in Real Estate since you don’t have to spend any money to receive this tax benefit, All commercial properties are depreciated in 39 days with the exception of Multifamily which are depreciated in 27 years. It is important to note that this depreciation is subtracted it from the yearly net income cash flow... 05/08/2016

Joining in to compete with Coral Gables luxury homes for upscale residential buyers are a few new developments in the small town of Surfside.  With a population numbering just over 5,700, Surfside is an area that has remained relatively under the radar for a while. Most recently big name developers with award-winning architects and architectural firms have taken a stake in this Atlantic beach real estate market.Although Surfside offers potential home buyers a lot, so does homes for sale in Coral Gables. Real estate located on the south side of Miami is still in high demand. Find out more about these luxury residential developments at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website.*Photo credit: Felix Mizioznikov / Shutterstock.com 05/02/2016

A recent report published in Nature Climate Change predicts millions of U.S. residents living in coastal communities and residences, like Coral Gables luxury homes, are at risk from rising sea levels. We’ve heard this before, but this report emphasizes the number of people who will inevitably have to determine how to handle the loss of land and rise of water quite possibly within our children’s generation.An interesting solution has come in the form of floating and amphibious homes. These types of structures are built to ride along with the rise and fall of water levels. Could this be the future of Coral Gables real estate? Read more at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website.  04/27/2016

Steering home buyers toward model homes can be good and bad. When it comes to Coral Gables luxury homes, it may be the right way to go if the typical listing prices are hitting just out of range for your clients. However, as we all know, there are some drawbacks to model homes.For one thing, they are not always easy to find. If there is not any new construction happening in the area where your clients are hoping to relocate to, the idea can be nearly impossible. Plus, model homes are often quick sellers. You may not ever even see them hit the market before the title exchanges hands.If you or your home buyers are thinking about model homes as a viable option, read through a few reminders of what is good and bad about owning a model home at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Real... 04/20/2016

Successful real estate professionals are always networking. That is one of the keys to their success. Real estate is a relationship driven business whether a realtor is working in the high-end market of Coral Gables luxury homes or the more affordable homes for sale in Miami-Dade County. The numbers prove this.The National Association of REALTORS® proves that most home buyers and listing home sellers are generated through relationships built with the realtor. Other marketing methods don’t fare as well, which is a very telling sign. Learn more by the visiting Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty News page. 04/13/2016

Ever had a client that just couldn’t see why their home wasn’t selling, although you tried over and over again to point out the obvious stumbling block? Whether it is the asking prices, the color of their walls or that strange smell, it can be hard for a real estate professional to break some unpleasant news to their clients without offending. There are some techniques that many experienced sales professionals have used throughout the years quite successfully to move Coral Gables luxury homes off the real estate rolls and into the hands of another. See if the ones listed on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty site are ones you’ve used. Share any thoughts you might have on making uncomfortable topics easier to broach and what type of persuasive techniques have worked for y... 03/29/2016

Home selling and buying can be comical at times. All realtors know that when you are working with owners in listing Coral Gables luxury homes, they may not see what you see. And, you know that any potential buyers you walk through will definitely notice it. Whether it is the loud sound of traffic or that strange smell that lingers in certain areas of the house, it is important that these items get corrected if you want the home to sell and sell within a reasonable amount of time.Get a few tips from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty on what could hinder the sale of your home, and some easy remedies to fix them. 03/24/2016

This magnificant Hotel built as the centerpiece in the City Beautiful (Coral Gables) sits just as regal as she did 9 decades ago. Lot's of legend and lore in the history as well, Al Capone and his mobster buddies loved hanging out here and appearently there is a ghost that likes hanging around in the tower suites.Also home to the largest hotel pool in the country at the time and it still may be. Johnny Weismueller & Esther Williams performed in it.                                                                               LOBBY Now this is a banquet hall! 03/11/2016

In a seller’s market, moving homes off the real estate rolls is easier in some areas, but it always pays to market properties the best way you can. Including details on a property to answer those questions that home buyers want to know is a great screening tool, and wording it so that it is still appealing to those potential leads that may be on the fence about a particular feature requirement.One key to captivating buyers is photographing the property, and photographing it well. Even in a market like Coral Gables luxury homes, which practically sell themselves, realtors and home buyers should invest in a professional photographer. Find out how much more a home can potentially sell for if pictures of the property are handled by a professional at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Flori... 03/09/2016

   Rendering of Gables Auto Vault A mixed-use project in the works is targeting a new demographic: luxury cars.  Interior rendering of Gables Auto Vault Nathan Vedrani and Tom Cabrerizo, director of acquisitions and CEO along with developer Sheldon Lowe, are building the five-story project in the area east of Coral Gables in the city of Miami. The partnership closed on a $19.5 million construction loan from SunTrust Bank for the site, which is on Bird Road and Southwest 38th Court.The project is 50 percent sold to local buyers, he said. Prices range from $500,000 to about $2 million, with spaces that hold anywhere from six to 20 cars. Units will include security, air conditioning and high-end finishes. Owners will be able to drive their cars onto large freight elevators that open into a... 03/04/2016

Spending money on improving your home always seems like a good idea. Since your home is probably one of the biggest investments you will ever make in your life, it is a good idea to keep the property up-to-date and looking good.Besides enjoying the home improvement for yourself, you should also be thinking about the long-term value upgrades may do for your homes resale. When placing your Coral Gables homes for sale on the real estate rolls you will want it to show well, be competitive and allow you to resale your home for a nice profit.See what home improvement experts have identified as 5 additions that are likely to add value to your home on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website. 03/02/2016

Home selling isn’t for the faint of heart. If you want to move properties, like Coral Gables homes for sale, then you need to think outside the box to make your real estate a cut above the rest. One way to do that is by taking out a home warranty.Home warranties give buyers the assurance that if an appliance or major system in Coral Gables homes for sale stops working that it will be fixed at no cost. This is particularly important for newly constructed homes and homes that are hitting the 8-year mark or older. Learn more about home warranties at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. 02/21/2016

By Motimer Zuckerman Sanders would increase taxes on the wealthy by creating escalating brackets, eventually hitting 54% of every dollar over $10 million in annual income. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have surged in the Democratic and Republican presidential contests with the support of voters who are angry and anxious about their futures. In New Hampshire primary exit polling, 79% of Democrats and 93% of Republicans said they were worried about the direction of America’s economy.Their worries are well founded, because slow growth, wage stagnation and a decline in solid jobs is both hollowing America’s middle class and increasing poverty — while the rich have gotten richer. Felt on very personal levels across the country, those profoundly painful trends are central to understanding h... 02/13/2016

Florida is well known to be one of the best retirement communities in the U.S. The warm climate, tax breaks, resort style living with beaches on every side, and innumerable recreation options make the Sunshine State a final destination for many who are looking to live out their golden years in an ideal community.If you or someone you know is thinking about moving to Florida and they qualify for a retirement community, they should learn a bit about what options are available for them, whether they are considering homes for sale in Coral Gables or other places across the state. Visit the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty site to learn more. 02/11/2016

Coral Gables luxury homes and other high-end transactions in the Miami Dade County area are coming under scrutiny. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network or FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order to investigate particular real estate deals happening in the area.Effective beginning March 1, 2016, some title companies will be required to provide specific information on the buyers and their finances before the deal can be completed. If these requirements are not provided, then criminal and civil penalties may be enforced. Apparently, this action is in response to possible money laundering schemes that may be taking place in South Florida, as well as in Manhattan, NY. Learn more by visiting the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty News Blog site. 02/10/2016