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Coral Gables, FL Real Estate News

By Riley Smith, Coconut Grove Specialist
(EWM Realty, International)
I think many people were surprised after yesterday’s post to learn that Coconut Grove home values dropped 15% in 2009.  I did a quick analysis of the Coral Gables market for 2009 and thought some of you might be interested to see how we compared to the City Beautiful.  It wasn’t just Coconut Grove that was hit hard, see the stats for Coral Gables below. Coral Gables 2009 Real Estate Market Review The total number of homes sold in Coral Gables in 2009: 347 (308 in 2008) Average “sales price per square foot” in 2009: $284.00 ($309.00 in 2008) Average sales price in 2009: $987,687 ($1,042,585 in 2008) For those of you who missed yesterday’s post, Coconut Grove 2009 Real Estate Market Review. To view all homes for sale in Coconut Grove, click here. To view all homes for sale in Coral Gable...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
  This Historic Home in Coral Gables could be yours, the OLDEST standing residence in Miami-Dade County! Live in history! This farm house, built over 20 years BEFORE George Merrick developed Coral Gables, has been lovingly maintained true to the original builders design, including claw-footed tub and tin ceiling!  Built in 1899, the house was the homestead to avocado and mango grower, Arthur Lang, who bought the 10 acres from Miami founder, Julia Tuttle.  Lang sold the home to the Morton Adams in 1934 who renamed the street running up to the his property line at Old Dixie Highway (US 1), Maynada Street, after their daughter, Mayna.  This lovely home has been owned by the same owners, Peter Zorn Jr and his wife Kathleen Smith Zorn for over 30 years now.  They have it decorated and furnis...
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By Sergio Rebollo Jr.
(Real Estate TeamMates)
What Does "REO" Mean? Real Estate Owned. It's the term the banks use to identify their foreclosure properties. What Is "Foreclosure"? A procedure whereby property pledged as security for a debt is sold to pay the debt in event of default in payments or terms. If a homeowner with a mortgage on their property fails to make payments on that loan, then the lender will file a law suite to take back the property for non-payment of the loan. This action is called foreclosure. How Can I Find Foreclosure Properties? There are many services available where for a fee you receive foereclosure listings periodically. Some websites offer these listings for free. How Does The Bank Decide What To Sell A Foreclosed Property For? Keep in mind that the bank wants to sell the home for as much as it can. Alt...
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By Lynn Cromer
(ReMax Advance Realty)
     Lynn Cromer & Robin Parker are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Coldwell Banker in beautiful Pinecrest, Florida. For more information on Pinecrest, Florida or the communities of Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay and Coconut Grove, Lynn can be reached at 305-962-4068, Robin at 305-546-0447, by email at info@WeSellMiami.com or online at www.WeSellMiami.com.
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By Juan C. Ramos, GRI, SFR, CDPE, CNE
(Luxury Real Estate Group LLC)
    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DEAL LIKE THIS? I CAN HELP!! BEAUTIFUL REMODELED OLD SPANISH 5 BLOCKS FROM CORAL GABLES.ORIGINAL WOOD FLOORS,WITH BRAND NEW WOOD,KITCHEN AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES.MARBLE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN FLOORS.THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL BEAUTY WITH A SUNROOM THAT IS RARELY SEEN IN MIAMI.IT HAS 13 FT CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE LIVING AREA WITH A ANTIQUE FIREPLACE FOR LOTS OF CHARM. SOLD FOR $183,000.00. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE PURCHASE, PLEASE CALL ME AT 305-801-7347
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Coral Gables Active Listings - 465 (very similar to last month) 193 are "luxury listings" (ie over $1,500,000) (very similar to last month)36 are short sales (very similar to last month)4 are foreclosures (more than last month) Median List Price - $1,199,000 (same as last month) Coral Gables Pending Sales - 94 (very similar to last month)17 are "luxury listings" (up from last month)26 are short sales (a few less than last month)18 are foreclosures (very similar to last month) Coral Gables Closed Sales - 31 (up slightly from last month)4 were "luxury listings" (fewer than last month)4 were short sales (very similar to last month)3 were foreclsoures (same as last month) Average List Price - $694,742 (less than last month) Average Sold Price - $618,981 (less than last month) List price to...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
If you drive along Old Cutler in Coral Gables, starting around the Cocoplum circle heading South, you see quite a few communities tucked away on either side of Old Cutler.  Did you ever wonder what each one was?  Here is a map which will help you make sense of those hidden enclaves.  You will also see just how far south Coral Gables winds it's way down the Bay, many do not know quite how far South the southern border of Coral Gables is! Here is the Map to help you visualize where they are:     View Coral Gables Luxury Communities in a larger map
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Coral Gables Active Listings - 468 (same as last month) 195 are "luxury listings" (ie over $1,500,000) (same as last month)34 are short sales (same as last month) 2 are foreclosures (fewer than last month) Median List Price - $1,199,000 (same as last month) Coral Gables Pending Sales - 95 (same as last month)11 are "luxury listings" (same as last month)30 are short sales (same as last month)19 are foreclosures (same as last month) Coral Gables Closed Sales - 25 (same as last month)6 were "luxury listings" (same as last month)3 were short sales (same as last month)3 were foreclsoures (same as last month) Average List Price - $1,005,000 Average Sold Price - $892,000 List price to Sold Price Ratio - 90% Higest Closed Listing - $2,550,000 Lowest Closed Listing - $215,000 (a short sale) Wha...
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By Philippe Diener
(Brown Harris Stevens)
Coral Way Condos Miami | Sale Rent Coral Way is one of the main thoroughfares between Coral Gables and the City of Miami. In 1929, a Roadside Beautification Program was started, and 1200 Banyan trees were planted along Coral Way. The original architecture in the Coral Way neighborhoods reflect the early 1920's and some of the oldest sections contain a mixture of Spanish Mission and bungalow homes, along with the art deco style from the 1930's and the modest post WWII dwellings. Today, many condominium projects are replacing the single story retail shops that have lined Coral Way for years. These condos are up to fifteen stories high giving a mid-rise feel to the vibrant, active neighborhood. Long an area for first-time single family home buyers with new families or a great place for dow...
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By South Florida Movers Miami Moving and Storage Company
(Sunrise Movers, LLC)
CALL (305) 443-0124 for best Coral Gables Packing Moving Company http://coralgablesmovers.blogspot.com/ We are local Coral Gables relocation home movers serving Coral Gables all of Dade County Fl. We perform local moving in Coral Gables of all types including single family homes, apartments, condos and college students living in University housing. Our Coral Gables Fl moving and storage rates are fair and reasonable. We offer in home moving quotes in Coral Gables Florida which includes flat rates for the total move. Visit our Website: http://sites.google.com/site/moversmiamifl/movers-coral-gables-fl As Movers in Coral Gables Florida, we are Licensed & Insured movers. Best of the Coral Gables Moving Companies, our Moving and Storage Company in Coral Gables offers local moving, packing, s...
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By Daniel Hornek
(Barclay's Real Estate Group)
Coral Gables condos directory index - condominiums name and addressEnter website: Coral Gables condos Directory   Available unit for sale & rent, condos Floorplans, area map, condos information etc.. For more information about this condo directory enter: The Coral Gables Condos website      View Coral Gables Map in a larger map  100 Andalusia condo 100 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables 1300 Ponce CONDO 1300 Ponce De Leon Blvd Coral Gables 55 MerricK Condo 55 Merrick Way Coral Gables Admiral Farragut 6815 EDGEWATER DR Coral Gables Antilla Place 45 ANTILLA AV Coral Gables The Aston CondO Miami 3000 CORAL WY Coral Gables Avignon in the Gables 2401 ANDERSON RD Coral Gables Biltmore Condo 600 BILTMORE WY Coral Gables Biltmore Village 711 BILTMORE WY Coral Gables Calabria Condo 223 CALABRIA AVE ...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Come home to your spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath renovate historic home in Coral Gables and enjoy peace and tranquility just minutes from great dining, shopping and entertaining.  Merrick Park is just minutes away as is downtown Coral Gables.  Designer bathrooms add a spa-like relaxation in your new home.        Visit past Market Reports (scroll down once you click the link to see all) Customized Monthly Market Reports delivered right to your email!     Bookmark with me your favorite listings on FREE Customized Monthly Market Reports delivered right to your email! Free HOME VALUATION! Free MLS Search! Call Janie at 786-252-4970!! Want more news? Subscribe in a reader!
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By South Florida Movers Miami Moving and Storage Company
(Sunrise Movers, LLC)
Coral Gables Movers - Packing, Crating, Moving and Storage Movers Coral Gables Fl Packing Moving Storage (305) 944-2110 We provide professional and courteous moving services to the residents of South Florida.  As Movers in Coral Gables Fl, we are Licensed & Insured movers. Make us your Coral Gables Movers. As your Miami movers, we are more than merely that of a transportation tool. Best of the Coral Gables Fl Moving Companies, our relocation Company offers consist of packing to move, moving storage, local moving, long distance moving, international packing and loading, in building, moving in Coral Gables Fl and within Florida. CORAL GABLES MOVERS Ask us for References from businesses and residents who have enjoyed our moving Service on Coral Gables FL:  http://sites.google.com/site/move...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Coral Gables Active Listings - 472 (down from last month) 203 are "luxury listings" (ie over $1,500,000) (down from last month)35 are short sales (down from last month) 4 are foreclosures (less than last month) Median List Price - $1,250,000 (up from last month) Coral Gables Pending Sales - 99 (Up from last month)12 are "luxury listings" (up from last month)31 are short sales (up from last month)20 are foreclosures (up from last month) Coral Gables Closed Sales - 29 (up from last month)6 were "luxury listings" 3 were short sales (up from last month)2 were foreclsoures Average List Price - $1,338,000 Average Sold Price - $1,121,000 List price to Sold Price Ratio - 87% Higest Closed Listing - $5,500,000 Lowest Closed Listing - $630,000 What does this mean to you? If you have a listing in...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Looking for Green Cleaning options in Coral Gables? Try STEAM!  Topsteamer provides green and steam cleaning services for all of your cleaning needs.  They provide a whole host of cleaning services for Miami-Dade and Broward residents and use the power of steam and environmentally friendling cleaning solutions. That the us EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) recommends frequently cleaning your carpet to have a better indoor air quality. Here are some of the cleaning frequency guidelines: 2 persons non-smoking every 6-12 months 2 persons with smoking every 4 months with young children every 6 months with young children and pets 3-6 months. If you follow these guidelines you will have a healthier home for you and your family and a carpet looking its best.   Here are a list of green clean...
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By The Jills
(The Jills)
Tahiti Beach is a gorgeous and exclusive community of Coral Gables homes with amazing residential property and a perfect waterfront location. Tahiti Beach has a unique classification, while the community is located within Coral Gables it’s actually a sub-community of Cocoplum. Being that Tahiti Beach is a sub-community of around a dozen homes it makes sense that it’s not its own community. Tahiti Beach has many qualities someone looking luxury waterfront living would enjoy. Its location is just ten minutes from Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Many consider Tahiti Beach to have the best homes in Cocoplum. Tahiti Beach homes are truly magnificent, with their classic Florida designs and massive amounts of acreage these homes embody the true nature of luxury living. The front yard of these ...
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By The Jills
(The Jills)
Residents enjoy the name Cocoplum for its fun-loving sound which accurately depicts its fun and exciting community. Cocoplum may just be another luxury Coral Gables community located right next to Gables Estates, Sunset Harbor and Tahiti Beach, but Cocoplum has a uniquely friendly atmosphere and incredibly high standard of luxury. Perhaps its Cocoplum’s secluded location or particularly nice homes but one thing is for sure, Cocoplum is one of the nicest places to live in South Florida. Homes in Cocoplum are slightly smaller than Gables Estates, but have an equal luxury appeal. Cocoplum has single entryway that is guarded 24-hours a day by security. Cocoplum’s luxurious Coral Gables waterfront location is a favorite for boaters and sea-lovers. Cocoplum is known for having boat dockage th...
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By The Jills
(The Jills)
When it comes to blissful Coral Gables communities, few stand up to the high standards of Gables Estates. Gables Estates sets the bar for luxury communities by their location alone. Located on a small piece of land that juts out into the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, Gables Estates has a single entryway to its luxurious community. Because the land they are located on is so thin, most if not all of the properties have waterfront locations. Plots of land in Gables Estates are noticeably bigger than most in the Gables providing at least several acres for each home. Gables Estates homes usually have large front and back yards with a pool, lawn and lush vegetation in the backyard and a long driveway, gate, lawn and lush vegetation in the front yard. Gables Estates homes at times follow the tr...
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By Janie Coffey, Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
(First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty)
Cocoplum is, without question, one of Coral Gables' most exclusive real estate communities.  The Islands of Cocoplum is a gated community on on the waters of Biscayne Bay.  440 estate homes sprawl throughout 350 beautiful acres, all on 15,000 square foot or larger lots, most with direct access to the bay.  Residents enjoy a club house, pool, gym, 24-hour manned guard gate, full service yacht club and luxury living in this master planned community.  There are no bridges to bay, giving homeowners easy access to the waters of Biscayne Bay.  Cocoplum goes back to the Coral Gables beginnings in the 1920s.  There was originally a beach, called Cocoplum Beach (now Tahiti Beach, in the deep heart of Cocoplum) which is mentioned in numerous historical newspapers during the early years of Coral G...
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