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What’s More Important When Buying a Miami Home: Comfort or Charm?

When buying a home in Miami’s older neighborhoods like Coral Gables, Miami Shores, or Miami Beach, you’ll need to decide what matters more: modern comfort or historic charm. From the ornate Mediterranean Revival homes of the…

Ricardo Bofill Finally Lands on Star Island (But at a Price)

A Surprise From the Water A couple of weekends ago we were out on the boat, cruising past Star Island like we often do. Out of the corner of my eye I spot a home under…

Miami Shores Real Estate Market Report – September 2025 Trends & Analysis

How is the real estate market in Miami Shores right now? Miami Shores is holding strong as a luxury market, but the spread between what sellers want and what buyers are willing to pay is widening.…

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…

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