Now is great time to buy a property in Avignon In The Gables located in the city of Coral Gables. You can find distressed properties which are in foreclosure brand new or resales that offer terrific values. Coral Gables has a nice selection of lovely communities that offer condos, townhomes and single family homes.     If you will be financing the property that you are interested in buying. Don't be afraid and contact your local Florida bank and get pre-qualifed. That is the first step. Find a bank what is active giving loans in Coral Gables. Ideally find one that has done a mortgage in Avignon In The Gables recently. This is something that we can check for you on the MLS. Once you get prequalified, you will know what are your closing costs and what will be your montly mortgage payment.... 09/20/2010

In an ever changing market it is essential to continuously re-evaluate the price of your home.   I have a listing in Coral Gables that required a price reduction due to some recent closed sales that had brought its value down.  Once we were listed at the new price the home had a 100% increase in the number of showings and an agent has told us that we should be getting a contract from her clients today.  If you wait until your listing agreement is up to adjust your price you are only hurting yourself.  The average listing agreement is for 6 months and the market can change dramatically during that time.   If your house has been on the market for several months and you have not re-evaluated the price it is time to do so. If you are interested in buying, selling, building or renting in Cor... 09/20/2010

One thing is for sure, buyers are out there!  I was out with several groups over the weekend who are ready, willing and able to buy.   I currently have 6 of my listings under contract waiting to close and the number of showings at our current listings have greatly  increased.  So after all the doomsday news about real estate across the country, why is our market in Coconut Grove thriving? First, we live in a top destination for international buyers.  Second, mortgage rates are lower than many of us have seen in our lifetime.  Finally, buyers see value in our homes here in Coconut Grove.  Our waterfront community is full of history, character, charm and we are the first neighborhood south of downtown Miami.   All of these factors contribute to a healthy and stable market.  The number of ... 09/20/2010

Are you interested in Buying real estate in Coral Gables, Florida? Have you considered the development called Avignon In The Gables. You can find very nice deals in Avignon In The Gables. This is your chance to make purchase at a fantastic low price. The real estate market in 2005 - 2006 took a dive and it has taken 4 years to stabilize. In many developments / communities in Coral Gables prices at record lows, in some cases lower than what they have been for 10 - 15 years ago.     Are you going to buy with a Mortgage?.... Interest rates that are very very low. If you would like to obtain a mortgage, we recommend that you contact a local mortgage professional that knows the Avignon In The Gables market. We would be delighted to recommend a mortgage professional that can assist you. Pleas... 09/16/2010

The market in Cocoplum has been busy with 5 homes sold in the past 30 days.   Taking a look at the numbers, it brings the total closed sales in Cocoplum to 15 this year.  Below is a breakdown of these recent sales.  You will notice that one home sold for 16% off the list price which just goes to show you how unpredictable our market is right now. 151 Paloma Drive | List Price: $2,175,000 | Sale Price: $1,812,500 | SP/SF: $367.00 | Non-Waterfront 6910 Tulipan Court | List Price: $1,495,000 | Sale Price: $1,300,000 | SP/SF: $216.00 | Non-Waterfront 7250 Monaco Street | List Price: $1,750,000 | Sale Price: $1,450,000 | SP/SF: 286.00 | Non-Waterfront 200 Costanera Road | List Price: $3,990,000 | Sale Price: $3,300,000 | SP/SF: $419.00 | Waterfront 185 Los Pinos Court | List Price: $4,495,0... 09/16/2010

New Construction Market As A Whole The new construction market in Coral Gables has been slow in terms of closed sales and new properties coming on the market.  Out of the 290 homes to sell this year only 5 of them were new construction.   The $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 New Construction Market The segment of new construction homes that tends to be the most active are those priced between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.    Of the 5 closed sales mentioned above, 4 of them were priced between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. There have only been 4 new construction homes in the $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 price range to come on the market this year in Coral Gables.  That is an unfortunately low number for a segment of the market that is popular among buyers.  I was speaking with an agent of one of these hom... 09/16/2010

The average selling price during the past 60 days in Coral Gables has been $1,076,000 (median $639,000) with an average selling price per square foot of $287 (median $264).  The average days on the market for these homes was 150 days.  More than 50% of them made price reductions before they sold.  Below is a sample of these homes.  Visit my Coral Gables Real Estate blog for daily news and opinions on the Coral Gables Real Estate market.  To view this post in its original form, click here. 500 Arvida Parkway | Selling Price: $10,500,000 | Under Construction 17,000 square feet of living space on a 42,000 waterfront square foot lot | For more details, click here | Broker: Avatar 120 Sans Souci Drive | Selling Price: $1,100,000 | I wrote about this house when it first came on the market, it... 09/16/2010

Are you interested in Buying real estate in Coral Gables, Florida? Have you considered the development called Antilla Place. You can find very nice deals in Antilla Place. This is your chance to make purchase at a fantastic low price. The real estate market in 2005 - 2006 took a dive and it has taken 4 years to stabilize. In many developments / communities in Coral Gables prices at record lows, in some cases lower than what they have been for 10 - 15 years ago.     Are you going to buy with a Mortgage?.... Interest rates that are very very low. If you would like to obtain a mortgage, we recommend that you contact a local mortgage professional that knows the Antilla Place market. We would be delighted to recommend a mortgage professional that can assist you. Please contact of our real es... 09/15/2010

Are you interested in Buying real estate in Coral Gables, Florida? Have you considered the development called Antilla Place. You can find very nice deals in Antilla Place. This is your chance to make purchase at a fantastic low price. The real estate market in 2005 - 2006 took a dive and it has taken 4 years to stabilize. In many developments / communities in Coral Gables prices at record lows, in some cases lower than what they have been for 10 - 15 years ago.     Are you going to buy with a Mortgage?.... Interest rates that are very very low. If you would like to obtain a mortgage, we recommend that you contact a local mortgage professional that knows the Antilla Place market. We would be delighted to recommend a mortgage professional that can assist you. Please contact of our real es... 09/15/2010

Are you interested in Buying real estate in Coral Gables, Florida? Have you considered the development called Antilla Place. You can find very nice deals in Antilla Place. This is your chance to make purchase at a fantastic low price. The real estate market in 2005 - 2006 took a dive and it has taken 4 years to stabilize. In many developments / communities in Coral Gables prices at record lows, in some cases lower than what they have been for 10 - 15 years ago.     Are you going to buy with a Mortgage?.... Interest rates that are very very low. If you would like to obtain a mortgage, we recommend that you contact a local mortgage professional that knows the Antilla Place market. We would be delighted to recommend a mortgage professional that can assist you. Please contact of our real es... 09/15/2010

Looking to Buy in a property in Coral Gables., then you should consider Andalucia. We are living at a moment in time that you can adquire properties at historic low price points. If you are looking or your personal use or for investment, there are homes and condos in Coral Gables that you can pick up at incredibly low prices.   If you need a mortgage to buy your home in Andalucia, then you should contact a local mortgage professional. There are a few mortgage brokers or banks locally in Andalucia that know the area and properties. Real Estate is a local business. We recommend that you work with professionals that are doing transactions in Coral Gables. They know the area.   Interinvestments Realty's website is one of the best online to search for properties. You can start doing your res... 09/14/2010

Looking to purchase a property in Admiral Farragut ?? Are you interested in buying for your personal use, the other is for investment. There are many buyers that are buying today that the prices in Coral Gables are low and renting them out. Admiral Farragut is offers are great location and properties that are desirable. The key is buying at the right price.     Are you going to buy with a Mortgage?.... Interest rates that are very very low. If you would like to obtain a mortgage, we recommend that you contact a local mortgage professional that knows the Admiral Farragut market. We would be delighted to recommend a mortgage professional that can assist you. Please contact of our real estate Associates at Interinvestments Realty.  Tel. 305-220-1101     Consult with Interinvestments Realty... 09/13/2010

There is a little known wonderful happening in Coral Gables the first Friday of every month. It's known as "First Friday Art Walk". It's an art walk centered around Coral Gables downtown, with all the galleries between Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Rd. During First Friday Art Walk, galleries in the area are open to the public with the Coral Gables free trolly providing transportation. Most of the galleries offer cheese and wine, and oftentimes some of the artists are even on hand to talk about their work..   Art Space / Virginia Miller Galleries               169 Madeira Ave| 305 444 4493Mon - Fri 11-6 / Sat by apptHumberto Castro. Traces of MigrationBooks & Books265 Aragon Avenue | 305 442 4408Mon - Sun 9 - 11 The neighborhood bookshop. Centro Cultural Español800 Douglas Road Ste 170 ... 09/05/2010

Philip Park Villas Condo Coral Gables PHILIP PARK VILLAS Philip Park Villas Condo Miami address 1650 Galiano St Coral Gables Fl. 33134 Philip Park Villas Condos About Philip Park Villas Condo Year Built: 2009 Number of Floors: 8 Number of units: 41 Sq. Ft. range: 756-2,049 Beds: 1-3 Baths: 1-3 Philip Park Villas Condo Amenities: - Well appointed lobby - Secured entrance - Pool - Assigned parking - Centrally located in Coral Gables Philip Park Villas Condo | Sale Rental Coral Gables 08/16/2010

There have been two closed sales since my last Cocoplum Market Update.  The first is located on Los Pinos Boulevard in the southern section of Cocoplum (non-waterfront).  This beautiful home came on the market back in January at an asking price of $6,250,000.  The owners just sold it for $4,500,000 which makes it the highest sale in Cocoplum all year.  The second home to sell in Cocoplum since my last market update is located at 286 Costanera Road.  The owners purchased the house in 2008 for $2,125,000 and sold it for $1,650,000 last month.  As I tell my clients, luxury real estate is at an all time low.  It is evident that homes in Cocoplum have not escaped the downturn. There are 50 homes for sale in Cocoplum ranging in price from $16,000,000 to $1,300,000 - to view them click here. A... 08/11/2010

  When you hear the word "waterfront" the first thing that most people think of are sweeping views of Biscayne Bay.  But in fact, Coral Gables offers three different types of waterfront homes: Bay Front, Canal Front and Lagoon Front.  Surprisingly of the 35 waterfront homes that have closed this year only 5 had views of Biscayne Bay.  Coral Gables - Bay Front Homes Aside from the homes located on North/South Prospect, East Sunrise Avenue and Sunrise Drive, most of the bay view properties in Coral Gables are located in gated communities such as Cocoplum and Gables Estates.  To view a list of homes that have views of Biscayne Bay, please click here. Coral Gables - Canal Front Homes The canal front homes can be further divided into those that have ocean access, those that have bridges to t... 08/11/2010

Looking to Buy in Coral Gables. We are living at a moment in time that you can adquire properties at historic low price points. If you are looking or your personal use or for investment, there are homes and condos in Coral Gables that you can pick up at incredibly low prices.     Are you going to pay cash for your property in Coral Gables? Or are you considering obtaining a mortgage? If you would like to purchase your property with mortgage financing, them you get pre-qualified for a mortgage before you start looking at real estate. If you don't know anyone that is local in Coral Gables, then feel free to contact one of our real estate sales agents in Interinvestments Realty, we will connect you with a mortgage expert that knows and has financed properties in Coral Gables.     You can s... 07/27/2010

To view this post in its original form, visit my Coral Gables Real Estate Blog.  Coral Gables has more "Old Spanish" style architecture than anywhere in South Florida.  In fact, it is hard to drive down a street in the Gables that does not have at least one Old Spanish home or building.  People seem to gravitate towards them because they are so charming and have a feeling of warmth that other styles do not.   Characteristics of Old Spanish architecture include stucco walls and chimneys, low pitched barrel tile roofs, arched windows, arched hallways, courtyards, terra cotta flooring and accents, iron trim, double hung windows and canvas awnings.   To view a list of several Old Spanish style homes that are currently for sale in Coral Gables, click here. If you are interested in buying or... 06/29/2010

1. Minimize The Damage To Your Credit A Short Sale will affect your credit but not as detrimental as a Foreclosure will. A Foreclosure comes with a Final Judgment which remains on your credit report for 7 years. A Short Sale usually is reported as a “settled” account on your credit report. By maintaining prompt payments on other credit lines and diligently working on improving your credit score, you may be able to rebound to a decent credit score within a couple of years. 2. Your Personal Well Being Experiencing a Foreclosure can be emotionally disheartening. The feeling of losing your home to the bank or possible eviction by a bank can lead to many sleepless nights or even tension within your family. Living with the effects of the Final Judgement or Foreclosure on your credit report fo... 06/26/2010

To view this post in its original form, please visit my Coral Gables Real Estate blog.  Coral Gables has more "Old Spanish" style architecture than anywhere in South Florida.  In fact, it is hard to drive down a street anywhere in the Gables that does not have at least one Old Spanish home or building.  People seem to gravitate towards them because they are so charming and have a feeling of warmth that other styles do not.   Characteristics of Old Spanish architecture include stucco walls and chimneys, low pitched barrel tile roofs, arched windows, arched hallways, courtyards, terra cotta flooring and accents, iron trim, double hung windows and canvas awnings.   To view a list of several Old Spanish style homes that are currently for sale in Coral Gables, click here. If you are interes... 06/25/2010