Rotary Golf Classic 2015 was held at the Biltmore Hotel during the month of February. Proceeds raised benefit Miami resident high school students transitioning into college. This event is hosted annually and attracts about 200 golf players that get to enjoy breakfast, an 18 hole game, and an auction-luncheon. More details can be found at rotarypinecrest.org.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing all moms have a great weekend lined up with your loved ones. And thank you. Thank you to all my clients that are moms which I have had the honor to service the sale or purchase of your house. A home is one of few places where great memories are created with family. And I thank you for allowing me to be part of such process.
Happy Mom’s Day!
Home Prices Spike. And There Are No Homes For Sale!
It’s a seller’s market throughout Miami as prices get hot during the first quarter of 2015. Quite a turn around from the later half of 2014. Why the rebound? Foreclosures are no where to be seen and equity sellers (regular home owners like you and I) are gripping to their homes with vengeance reclaiming what they had lost in value since the real estate crisis.
This lack of inventory is giving buyers little to choose from and even lesser price negotiation leverage. Sellers are literally getting away with murder by asking what they want for their home, and getting it.
What’s the outlook? If you ask a seller, bright. If you’re asking a buyer, it sucks. The foreclosure market is expected to continue to dwindle. The economy is expected to continue to improve. And as long as home price appreciation meets or exceeds the cost for home owners to hold onto their properties, the expectation is that they’ll wait “a bit longer” to sell.
What was the average home worth in 2010 vs now is 2015? See below graph.
How long are single family homes staying in the market until they are sold? See below graph.
What type of sales are dominating your neighborhood? See below graph.
15968 SW 148 Terr Kendall FL $380,000 (SOLD)
Updated two-storied single family home in Corsica. Open kitchen layout w/ granite counter tops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast island overseeing family room. Vast master bedroom with sitting/office area, double walk-in closets, and master bathroom with separate sinks, walk-in shower and spa-tub. Updated bathrooms and spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. Tiled / wood laminate flooring. Pool, two-car garage, and hurricane shutters. Summer kitchen and covered patio.
Property Details:
- Transaction Type: Seller Representation
- Address: 15968 SW 148 Terr
- City, State and Zip: Kendall FL 33196
- Asking price for sale/ for rent: $380,000 / $2,700
- Short sale or foreclosure: no / no
- Type of property: single family home
- Living and lot size (sqft): 2,646 / 6,107
- Year built: 1998
- Beds, full baths and half baths: 4 / 3
- Garage: 2
- Water front or access: no / no
- Exterior walls and roof: concrete / barrel
- Floor and pool: tile / yes
- Heating and cooling: central / central
- Sewer: municipal
What’s Up Around This Home?
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Monthly Mortgage Payment at 4.5% interest rate, 30-year fixed, and purchase price of $380,000:
- FHA loan with 3.5% down: $1,858
- Conventional loan with 5% down: $1,829
- Conventional loan with 10% down: $1,733
- Conventional loan with 20% down: $1,540
Need other mortgage scenarios? Mortgage Calculator
Local Schools:
Location:
Area Demographics:
- Average Income: $71,059
- Population: 44,031
- Owners vs Renters: 74% and 26%
Check out the latest Kendall 33196 Demographics Summary or Kendall 33196 Demographics Detailed analysis analysis.
Nearest Rotary Clubs:
- Miami Kendall Rotary Club
- Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club
- Perrine Cutler Ridge Palmetto Rotary Club
What’s Rotary? Neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good. Learn more at Rotary.org
Questions? Call / Text 305.305.1535 or Email Me!
7900 SW 102 PL Miami FL $250,000 (SOLD)
FHA/VA OK! Ready to move in canal-front and corner town-home in the heart of Kendall. Open living and dining room layout with tiled flooring, 4-inch baseboards, and extra large sliding glass doors. Open kitchen layout with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and hanging exhaust vent above cook-top. Updated bathrooms and brand new AC. Spacious patio leading to common lawn area and canal, excellent for pets. Hurricane impact windows. Gated car-port in addition to driveway and guest parking.
Property Details:
- Transaction Type: Seller Representation
- Address: 7900 SW 102 PL
- City, State and Zip: Miami, FL 33173
- Asking Price for sale: $250,000
- Short sale or foreclosure: no / no
- Type of property: townhouse
- Living size (sqft): 1,320
- Year built: 1970
- Beds, full baths and half baths: 3 / 2 / 1
- Garage: 0
- Water front or access: yes / yes
- Exterior walls and roof: concrete / shingle
- Floor and pool: carpet, tile / no
- Heating and cooling: central / central
- Sewer: municipal
What’s Up Around This Home?
Monthly Mortgage Payment at 4.5% interest rate, 30-year fixed, and purchase price of $250,000:
- FHA loan with 3.5% down: $1,222
- Conventional loan with 5% down: $1,203
- Conventional loan with 10% down: $1,140
- Conventional loan with 20% down: $1,013
Need other mortgage scenarios? Mortgage Calculator
Local Schools:
Location:
Area Demographics:
- Average Income: $70,298
- Population: 36,626
- Owners vs Renters: 68% and 32%
Check out the latest Kendall 33173 Demographic Summary or Kendall 33173 Demographics Detailed analysis.
Nearest Rotary Clubs:
- Miami Kendall Rotary Club
- Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club
- Perrine Cutler Ridge Palmetto Rotary Club
What’s Rotary? Neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good. Learn more at Rotary.org
Questions? Call / Text 305.305.1535 or Email Me!
11503 SW 107 AV Kendall’s Pine Acres FL $325,000 (SOLD)
Property Details
- Transaction Type: Buyer Representation
- Address: 11503 SW 107 AV
- City, State and Zip: Miami, FL 33176
- Asking Price: $325,000
- Short sale or foreclosure: no / no
- Type of property: Single family home
- Living size (sqft): 1,893
- Year built: 1968
- Beds, full baths and half baths: 3 / 2
- Water front or access: no / no
- Exterior walls: concrete
- Floor and pool: tile/ no
- Heating and cooling: central / central
- Sewer: municipal
What’s Up Around This Home?
Local Schools:
Location:
Area Demographics:
- Average Income: $90,494
- Population: 49,933
- Owners vs Renters: 76% and 24%
Check out the latest Kendall 33176 Demographic Summary or Kendall 33176 Demographics Detailed analysis.
Nearest Rotary Clubs:
- Miami Kendall Rotary Club
- Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary Club
- Perrine Cutler Ridge Palmetto Rotary Club
What’s Rotary? Neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good. Learn more at Rotary.org
Questions? Call / Text 305.305.1535 or Email Me!




