Miamism Reader Testimonial
There’s nothing we appreciate more than our loyal readers. Once in a while, we’ll get a great email that lights up our day and wanted to share one we received this week. After reading our article…
What makes a Miami historic house special
Ines Hegedus-Garcia, although a full-time REALTOR, has an architecture degree and hence specializes in historic homes in Miami. She will help you identify those features that make a historic home special.
Please don’t use the wrong window
We are reviving an old article about historic windows since we have received so many questions about windows this week. I wrote this back in October 2007 – remember to look in the category section of…
Historic Preservation in Miami Shores – Mediterranean Revival architecture
A few years ago, while a board member of the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board, I created, with the help of other board members, an educational brochure for our community. The brochure included the image shown…
Miami Architecture – 1111 Lincoln Road
We continue our significant Miami architecture series, this time with a perfect Miamism, a “designer parking lot”. Only in Miami do we have parking structures designed by world renown architects. 1111 Lincoln Road has been a super…
Miami Architecture – Adrienne Arsht Center for The Performing Arts
When you think of significant Miami architecture, The Arsht Center is at the top of the list. Not only was it designed by renown architect, Cesar Pelli, but it was built on the site of a former Sears…
First Impressions in Real Estate
What does your front door say about you? We have all heard that the front door is one of the most important elements in a house and it is true. The front door not only echoes…
Aria Reserve Miami
Miami’s pre-construction is back, for the simple reason that there is barely any new projects right now and super low inventory at a national level. So why am I writing about Aria Reserve in particular? Not just because…
MiMO Architecture – preservation movement is born
Is it [ma-ee-mo] or [meeh-mo] ?? It’s a question I get ALL THE TIME!! To think I wrote this article back in 2007 and how incredibly hot the MiMO District has gotten, especially with the amazing…
Neutral Miami Real Estate
You hear it so much that it’s ingrained in your brain – when selling your Miami home, go neutral – but why? People say I have a gift for color, my mom remembers me as a little…
Miami Leads ’15-Minute City’ List
What in the world is a 15-minute City and why should you care? And who is CNU.org? I’ve written about Green Urbanism and New Urbanism in the past – city densities, usabilities, walkabilities and the simple…
After Surfside: What Should You Know about your Condo?
The whole nation has been shaken up by the recent disaster in Surfside. All eyes are on us and our hearts go out to the victims and their families as well as to everyone involved in…
Architecturally Relevant Miami Real Estate
People constantly ask me what type of Miami Real Estate or Miami Beach Real Estate I specialize in – is it price range? Is it an area? Is it residential real estate or commercial real estate? …
Miami Shipping Container Concept Home ready for Sale
I am excited to announce that The Shipping Container Concept Home has obtained its certificate of occupancy and will begin accepting offers immediately, up to July 20th, 2021. This amazing prototype was developed by MIAMI REALTORS…
Stiltville House burns down – another piece of Miami is lost
Back in January, media sources reported that one of the 7 remaining houses in Stiltsville, burned down. An iconic piece of Miami’s history is down to 6 structures and it’s breaking the hearts of many preservationists. We had…