Archive for the 'Coral Gables Real Estate' Category
Good Karma In Real Estate
October 21st, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
About 6 months ago I received a call from a seller who was in a very interesting position. She had an offer on her home which had been negotiated to a number that was over $1,000,000. She also had her home listed with a real estate agent who’s agreement was about to expire. She asked me what I thought about the price of the offer as well as the value of her home and then went on to say that if she didn’t take the offer she wanted to let go of her current realtor and hire me to try to sell the property. I knew the house well as I had shown it several times to my own buyers and I also knew that the offer she had in her hands was a good price and that she should take it. I gave her my opinion and she thanked me for my honesty. I knew that by telling her this it meant that I wouldn’t get the listing, but I pride myself on being truthful and this was no exception.
About a week ago I got a call from another seller who asked me to come give a valuation of their home. When I got to the property they told me that I had been recommended by their friends who turned out to be the sellers from the above story. We signed the papers on their $1,000,000+ listing yesterday.
I certainly believe that what goes around comes around, and this scenario is just an affirmation of that belief.
New Price On Riviera Golf Course Home, Coral Gables
October 19th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables "Golf Course Front" Homes For Sale, Coral Gables Real Estate
My listing located on the highly sought after Santa Maria Street has a new price of $3,575,000 (down from $3,800,000). This home offers incredible views of the Riviera Golf Course’s 15th Fairway which is the widest section of the golf course. It is one of five of Geroge Merrick’s original Pioneer Village homes built in 1926 and was extensively restored in 2008 to include impact glass, gas generator, exquisite built-in cabinetry, slate roof, luxurious master suite and separate garage apartment.
George Merrick was the planner and builder of the City Of Coral Gables. He had the vision to build several international “villages” throughout the city to attract buyers from up north. The Colonial Revival influence of George Merrick’s Pioneer Village is derived from the late 19th Century New England architects who were influenced by Georgian and European designs. The homes in The Pioneer Village can be found along Santa Maria Street which is surrounded by the Riviera Golf Course.
View a photo tour of 4320 Santa Maria here. If you would like to schedule a showing of this property, please contact me directly at 305-342-1623.
Why Choose The Riley Smith Group For Your Coral Gables Real Estate Needs?
October 17th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
FYI: The images in this slideshow are interactive! Feel free to click on the newsletters to view in more detail, or any of the screenshots and logos.
Just Reduced On Prospect Drive, Coral Gables
October 17th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
In order to stay up to date with today’s changing market, my listing located at 79 North Prospect Drive was just reduced to $824,999. This home is in great condition with a top of the line kitchen, impact windows and doors, California shutters plus many more special details. The home offers 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2.5 baths with 3,126 square feet of living space on an 11,270 square foot lot. Located in a highly desirable area just steps from Biscayne Bay and Sunrise Harbour Park this home is not to be missed. View more photos of this home here.
If you are interested in seeing this home, please contact me directly at 305-342-1623 to schedule an appointment.
Move-In Ready Inventory Hits The Market This Week In Coral Gables
October 14th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
If you read the blog you know that the move-in ready homes are in high demand in our current market. With down payment requirements fairly high buyers don’t have the extra cash to put into home renovations. This week I noticed an unusual number of updated, turn key ready homes come on the market in Coral Gables. The busy season for real estate in Miami has begun, be sure to check out these houses before they get snapped up. Click here to scroll through the new inventory.
I know the numbers, I analyze the market, my clients make better decisions. If you are interested in buying, selling, building or renting and are looking for a real estate agent who specializes in Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.
Coral Gables Real Estate Newsletter Fall 2011
October 7th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
Below is my Coral Gables Real Estate Newsletter for the Fall of 2011. Click on the image below to view larger.
If you’re having trouble accessing the newsletter, click on this link.
The Riley Smith Group Welcomes Carleen Smith
October 6th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new team member, Carleen Smith. Carleen specializes in the marketing and sale of residential properties and offers both buyer and seller representation. Carleen has experience in the Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami and Pinecrest markets and I know will be a great asset to The Riley Smith Group.
Carleen joins my longtime buyer’s specialist Dominique Duque and the rest of our team to make sure that our clients receive the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
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Home Sells In French Village, Coral Gables
October 6th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
This 1926 home in Coral Gables prestigious French Village on Hardee Road closed yesterday for a sales price of $880,000 or $256.00 per square foot. The home offered 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 3,431 square feet of living space and needed quite a bit of updating on the interior. Listed by Carol Pawley of EWM Realtors.
There are now just two properties for sale in the French Village. First is a 5,000 square foot lot located at 1032 Cotorro Avenue which is listed for $790,000. Second is a beautifully restored historically designated villa located on a 10,000 square foot lot with 3,730 square feet of living space. This home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Photo below. Listed by Ashley Cusack of EWM Realtors.
I know the numbers, I analyze the market, my clients make better decisions. If you are interested in buying, selling, building or renting and are looking for a real estate agent who specializes in Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.
Sunrise Harbour Continues To Sell In Coral Gables
October 4th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables Real Estate
If you live in the Sunrise Harbour area of Coral Gables get ready because you are about to have an influx of new neighbors. Check out the map above which shows the recent closed sales flagged red, the pending sales flagged orange and the homes for sale flagged green. I have mentioned several times here on the blog that the Sunrise Harbour area is on fire these days.
Below is a spreadsheet of the activity (click image to view larger):
I know the numbers, I analyze the market, my clients make better decisions. If you are interested in buying, selling, building or renting and are looking for a real estate agent who specializes in Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.
Just Listed: Magnificent Home On Santa Maria Street, Riviera Golf Course!
September 28th, 2011 Categories:Coral Gables "Golf Course Front" Homes For Sale, Coral Gables Real Estate
I just listed this spectacular Colonial Revival home overlooking the Riviera Country Club’s 15th fairway. The home is situated on Santa Maria Street, one of the most beautiful and highly sought after streets in Coral Gables. This is one of five of George Merrick’s original Pioneer Village homes built in 1926. The home has been extensively restored in 2008 to include exquisite built-in cabinetry, a slate roof, a luxurious master suite with walk in closet as well as a separate garage apartment and whole house generator. The home is in superb condition and is beautifully appointed with the finest finishes throughout.
Details of 4320 Santa Maria Street include 6,146 square feet of living space on a 16,875 square foot lot. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath. The home is being offered at $3,800,000. To view more photos of this property, visit www.4320santamaria.com
Contact me for more details of this home on my direct line at 305-342-1623.
