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What Should You Look for When Buying a Historic Mediterranean Revival Home in Miami?

Quick answer: Buying a Mediterranean Revival home in Miami is about more than charm. Look for original features like Cuban tile roofs, hardwood or quarry floors, wood casement windows, and plaster walls. Check how much has…

Why Is Miami Shores’ Pink House an Icon of Modern Architecture?

Quick answer: The Pink House, designed in 1976 by Laurinda Spear and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica for Spear’s parents, is a Miami Shores landmark on Biscayne Bay. Its geometric planes, framed views, climate-minded layout, and audacious…

How Can You Identify Art Deco Architecture in Miami?

Quick answer: Miami is home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco architecture, concentrated in the Miami Beach Historic Art Deco District. This style, born in the 1920s and 30s, is defined by clean geometric…

What Makes Mediterranean Revival Homes in Miami Shores Worth Preserving?

Quick answer: Mediterranean Revival homes are the architectural soul of Miami Shores. Their barrel tile roofs, arched windows, textured stucco, and ornamental details are more than design. They are history. Preserving them protects both the character…

What Is Historic Cuban Barrel Tile and Why Does It Matter in Miami Homes?

Quick answer: Historic Cuban Barrel Tile is one of the most recognizable features of Mediterranean Revival architecture in Miami. These hand-made natural clay tiles, crafted in Cuba before the U.S. embargo or salvaged from 18th-century Spain…

Thank You, Miami Shores Living Magazine

I’m so honored to be featured in the latest issue of Miami Shores Living Magazine. This beautiful publication does an incredible job of highlighting the people, places, and stories that make our village so special, and…

Normandy Shores Real Estate Market Report – August 2025 Trends & Analysis

Normandy Shores’ real estate market is showing signs of strain, with ambitious seller pricing meeting cautious buyer behavior. Whether you’re buying or selling, here’s the no-fluff breakdown of what’s really happening right now. 🚨 Sellers, Price…

Miami Historic Homes: What the National Guide Won’t Tell You

Buying a historic home is not for everyone, and that’s exactly what makes it so special. The National Association of REALTORS® recently published a Consumer Guide to Buying a Historic Property, and while it covers the…

Keystone Point Real Estate Market Report – July 2025 Trends & Analysis

Keystone Point’s real estate market continues to show clear trends—and if you’re thinking of buying or selling, it pays to stay informed. Here’s your no-fluff market snapshot. 🚨Sellers, Reality Check on Pricing There’s a $1.7 million…

The Miami Real Estate Dictionary: Laugh, Cry, Then Call Us

(Because Half the Words Aren’t What They Seem) Let’s face it, real estate lingo can sound like a foreign language. And in Miami? We’ve basically turned it into Spanglish with a side of sass. If you’ve…

Legacy, Loss, and Listing Your Miami Family Home

It’s More Than Just a House Selling your family home is a different kind of experience. You’re not just putting a property on the market. You’re letting go of birthdays in the backyard, that one creaky…

Miamism 2.0: Co-Owners, Boss Moves, Same Good Taste

If you’ve known us for a while, you might still picture us as that husband-and-wife real estate duo obsessing over historic homes, zigzagging through Miami with floorplans in hand and cafecito (or mojito) in tow. But…

What Walking Across a Stage in D.C. Has to Do with Your Home

This month, I walked across a stage in Washington, D.C., shook hands with the president of the National Association of REALTORS® and accepted a plaque that says RPAC Hall of Fame. Sounds fancy, right? But here’s…

Surfside Real Estate Market Report – June 2025 Trends & Analysis

Surfside’s real estate market continues to evolve—and if you’re looking to buy or sell, knowing the latest data gives you an edge. Let’s get into it—straightforward insights, no fluff. 🚨 Sellers, The Price Gap is Growing…

The Quiet Strength Behind the Smile: What Cancer Taught Me

One day, I got the kind of news you never expect: you have cancer. It hit me hard—and it hit my kids, my husband, my family, friends, and colleagues just as deeply. But in the middle…