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

Real estate has been waiting for those millennials to enter the buying market, and if predictions are right, this year might just be the year.For this group of young people, between 24-25 years old and 32-35 years old, entered into an uncertain financial and real estate market as they were beginning to move out on their own. Now that the housing market is stabilizing and millennials are getting older, homes for sale in Coral Gables, Coral Springs, and Delray Beach real estate may be of more interest to them.  If you are a home seller or real estate professional, you need to learn the best ways to market your property to this upcoming home buying generation. Get a few tips on how to market your home to millennials in this a brief video. 02/09/2016

       Within the exclusive, gated community of Journey's End in Coral Gables you will find this 13+K mansion on almost two acres with eight bedrooms and nine bedrooms. There is a three-car garage along with hurricane-friendly features like motorized shutters and a full-house generator and a gorgeous pool with plenty of entertaining space around it.   Journey's End enclave is just as gorgeous as you would imagine. There are different styles of homes available. If you desire a lot of house on a gorgeous piece of property please call me.      02/06/2016

Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index is stating now is a good time to sell a home. With a positive financial outlook for the South Florida real estate market, including Coral Gables luxury homes, for the year ahead, now is the time to make your move.Listing your home while buyers are optimistic is the best way if you are ready to sell. According to the Fannie Mae index consumers ended 2015 on an improved note. Respondents claimed to have significantly higher household incomes that the year prior, and reported feeling secure about their current income and job security. Learn more about this survey and the South Florida real estate market for 2016. 01/26/2016

 If you’re like most realtors I know, you are excited about this new year. Analysts are predicting a healthy one for the real estate industry and the numbers released from REALTORS® on December confirms the positive outlook.  According to December’s numbers on Florida, properties are staying on the market for less time, the median sales prices are up, and closed sales had less short sales and cash-only sales.  At this point, with inventories still relatively tight, it seems the market continues to be a seller’s market for single family homes - at least in the Coral Gables homes for sale market. December’s numbers do show a more balanced market when it comes to townhouses and condos. Get more details on Florida, and links to the national housing market. 01/25/2016

International Investors Look for Trust in CRE Brokers By Sara S. Patterson | Media Relations Manager spatterson@ccim.com | (312) 321-4531 Posted December 1st 2015Establishing connections between international investors and CCIMs was the focus at “The Mechanics of the Inbound International Investment” discussion on Oct. 29 during CCIM Institute Annual Governance Meetings in Austin, Texas. Representatives from countries as diverse as China, Mexico, Taiwan, Canada, and South Korea talked about what their investors look for in commercial real estate investments in the United States to an audience of 120 CCIMs - a 50 percent increase compared to the international luncheon and presentation in 2014.“CCIMs in the U.S. and very wealthy Chinese investors use the same language,” says Jeffrey Hu, d... 01/24/2016

sel11-story apartment tower sold for $13,600,000, this is $215,873 per door or $121 per SF.A Brooklyn-based investor has picked up an apartment building in Miami’s East Little Havana neighborhood for $13.6 million. Miami-Dade County records show Veneto Group LLC sold the 63-unit building to three entities managed by Samuel Matalon and Alfred Sayegh.The 11-story tower located at 120 SW Agenue sits on a 20,865-square-foot lot. The goal construction area is 112,528 square feet with apartments ranging from the $800's SF to the $1,200's SF.The building is near the Miami River and very close to Brickell, where new development prices are over the $600 per SF. This investments reflects the tendency to lower CAP rates in the area, including Liite Havana. 01/22/2016