Coral Gables Real Estate

Just listed is this beautiful tropical oasis nestled on a beautiful tree lined street off of Old Cutler Road. This one story, five bedroom, five bathroom home features soaring high ceilings, an elegant foyers, spacious formal dining room, staff quarters, a media room and a large sparkling pool. Details of 465 Ridge Rd, Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 6,440 Sq. Ft. of Living Space 23,800 Sq. Ft. Lot Listed at $2,377,000       Listing Presented by One Sotheby’s International Realty

 As a homebuyer seeks a mortgage, the words “debt-to-income ratio” quickly enter his vocabulary. Any lender will seriously consider a borrower’s debt and income in making a decision, but what if a homebuyer’s debt ranks higher than many lenders prefer? Can a buyer do anything to overcome it? If your debt ratio is high, don’t give up hope. You have several options available, both before you approach a lender and while working together to ensure your loan goes through. Consider these options if your debt-to-income ratio is too high to qualify naturally for a loan. Lower the Ratio Unless you […]

For the seventh year in a row, Coral Gables will celebrate the annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week. The event, which is presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. will be from June9-29, meaning you will have three weeks to try plenty of new places and return to those you already love. All of the participating restaurants will be offering fantastic prix-fixe menus at a discounted price. This year there will be more than 35 participating restaurants, including: Bellmont Restaurant BrickTop’s Castelluccio Divino Ceviche La Tagliatella Uvaggio Restaurant & Wine Bar Open Stage Club Anacapri on Ponce Angelique Euro Café Benihana Bulla Gastrobar […]

With a nationwide housing shortage, home buyers have been increasingly forced to engage in bidding wars for the few homes on the market. This situation may only be temporary, but in the current market, buyers need every advantage they can have. Making a good impression on sellers and agents is a great way to gain an edge over the competition. Unfortunately, many buyers engage in habits that repel homeowners, rather than attract them. In addition to simply being rude, these behaviors can also reduce the likelihood the seller will be willing to work with the seller during the offer process, potentially […]

If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, chances are you’re looking to add some last-minute value to your home. You’ve probably heard many of the conventional ways to add value to your home, but these five surprising ways to add value to your home may catch you by surprise – Based on the most recent home buying trends. Create Space Open space helps make rooms look larger, cleaner, and helps enhance the flow of your home. Simple fixes such as moving furniture around and removing unnecessary islands or dividers are a great first step. Knocking out […]

In the month of May, there were a total of 53 single family home sales, significantly higher from the 32 sales last month. Of the 53 sales, seven were waterfront homes and six were golf view properties. The average price per square foot for non-waterfront homes was $316, slightly up from the April and March, averaging at $303 and $312 respectively. The average sales per square foot for waterfront homes was $614.04. On the graph above, I omitted one sale. The home at 70 Casuarina Concourse sold for $5,300,000 in the month of May. The home on this property is […]

If you’re thinking about purchasing your own place in the future, buying the home that you’re currently renting might be an option. Buying the home that you’re renting makes sense from a financial and practical standpoint. Since rent payments are typically higher than mortgage payments, buying this house might reduce your monthly housing costs. And if you like and know the area, you don’t have to pick up and relocate your family. Of course, for this to happen, you’ve got to get your landlord on board. The truth is, even if your landlord hasn’t considered selling the house, he might […]