Many of you will remember the Fuddruckers that was located on the corner of SW 104 Street, and US 1. For a number of years, that was the staple location for gatherings after little league games, school performances, and sporting events. When the Fuddruckers was converted to Amos Sports Grill, and later Betty’s Best Burgers, customers were heartbroken to learn that the building would finally close its doors permanently in 2011.

Not to worry burger fans, the “World’s Greatest Hamburger” is making a comeback! A new Fuddruckers has been in the works in Palmetto Bay for quite some time. Marcello and Berna Montalvan, of Vitafoods Enterprises, are opening three locations in South Florida within the year! Expected to open shortly, specifically the end of May, the new location is on US 1 and SW 150 Street. This 7,600 square foot restaurant will seat approximately 220 customers, and will serve the same made-to-order 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, and 1 lb burgers that we all love so dearly.

With nearly 200 Fuddruckers locations in North America, and more than a dozen throughout the Middle East, we can certainly agree this chain has been successful from the beginning. Bringing a location back to the Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay area will be welcomed with open arms by all those who grew up loving the burgers, fries, and the freshly baked cookies that ended the perfect meal.

Looking for a home in the area? We have a number of listings in the Village of Pinecrest and the Village of Palmetto Bay. Contact the Kern Team to take a look!

The Kern Team does have listings in the Pinecrest area! Let’s make a day of new experiences, and venture in to new spices, environments, and maybe even a new home! To find out more information about the Pinecrest Gardens and upcoming events, visit their website.

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I posted a blog recently about The Village of Palmetto Bay, and our turn key listing located at 14901 SW 87 Avenue. The market in the Village of Palmetto Bay is really on the rise! The market currently has a 6.2 month inventory. A healthy market contains a 6-9 month inventory. Anytime the market is below a 6 month inventory, we are in a seller’s market. This past April was a great month for Palmetto Bay! There were 39 pending sales, which is the largest number of pending sales for a one month span in over a year. This is up 25% from April of 2011. Inventory is much lower than this time last year. Inventory is down 41% from April of 2011, when we had 157 active listings. We now have 111 active listings in the area. This is the time to sell!

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Skeptical? These numbers don’t lie!

As you can see in the chart above, inventory is incredibly low. A healthy market is considered to have 6-9 months worth of inventory. Below 6 months becomes a seller’s market. At 6.4 months of inventory, if you were thinking of selling in Coral Gables, this is the time to do it!

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7460 SW 125 Street

The Kern Team just listed another great home in the Village of Pinecrest!  This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is situated in a family oriented neighborhood.  A true four bedroom with a split master bedroom with walk-in closets. Ready for your updating with tons of potential, this home is complete with a two car side entry garage, a spacious backyard, with a screened pool and covered patio area. Perfect for a growing family, this home is situated on a 17,293 square foot lot, down the street from Palmetto Elementary and Palmetto Middle Schools, and just blocks from Palmetto Senior High School and Evelyn Greer Park.  

If you would like to view more photos of the property, please click here. A more detailed view of the listing is provided here.

Interested in scheduling an appointment to view this home? Wondering what your home might be worth? Please feel free to contact me anytime to set up a showing or for a free analysis of your property.

14901 SW 87 Avenue 

The Village Palmetto Bay is one of the most sought after areas to live in Miami. With top rated schools, a total of six park facilities, and a recently completed library, who wouldn’t want to live here? One of our listings in Palmetto Bay is located at 14901 SW 87 Avenue. This beautiful and updated 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is over 2,400 square feet, and is located just a few blocks from Coral Reef Elementary, and other A-rated schools in the area. Just a short bike ride to Coral Reef Park, the Dade County Public Library off of Old Cutler Road, or a picnic at the Deering Estate. The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and wine cooler. This is the ideal home for entertaining. Perfectly situated on a 16,207 square foot corner lot, this home has a great yard with a pool, a two car garage, beautiful landscaping, and room for a boat. Tile and wood floors throughout add to the qualities that make this home perfect for any family looking to live in the friendly neighborhoods of Palmetto Bay. This property is listed for $499,000. Please click here to view more photos of the property. If you would like more information about the property, please click here.

Interested in scheduling a showing for this listing, or wondering what your home might be worth? Please contact us and we will be happy to help you with all of your real estate needs.

 1519 Granada Boulevard

Granada Boulevard is one of the most sought after locations in Coral Gables.  We can’t tell you how often we see people walking down this Oak-shaded street when we are passing by on our way to showings.  In our opinion, Granada Boulevard is the epitome of traditional Coral Gables. Our recently reduced listing located at 1519 Granada Boulevard is unlike most Old Spanish homes in the Coral Gables area.  One of the first homes George Merrick built, this 1920’s Old Spanish has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional building on the property that contains a two story two-car garage with two efficiencies on the second floor.  Sitting on over 11,000 square feet of tree-filled landscaping, this home boasts over 3,800 square feet of living space, complete with original hardwood floors, French doors, and fireplace. Although perfectly maintained, this home can be updated to support any buyer’s taste. With massive closet space, including walk in closets in the master bedroom, and spacious rooms, any buyer would be lucky to call this beautiful property home! View more photos of the property here.  More information on the listing can be viewed here.

Interested in viewing this property, or wondering what your home might be worth? Please contact us to set up an appointment to view or to discuss a complimentary analysis of your home.

810 Lugo Avenue

Last week, my team and I closed on our listing located at 810 Lugo Avenue. The property was listed at $2,400,000. This no bridge to the bay, waterfront home boasted features such as 4,284 square feet of living space, sitting on 11,500 square feet of beautiful landscaping, with 100 feet of seawall, including a dock and boat lift. The home included 4 bedrooms, and 4 1/2 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage with storage room. Marble floors through out, custom built-ins, and stunning volume ceilings made this home any boater’s paradise! This is not the only recent sale in Gables By the Sea that the Drew Kern Team recently sold!

1501 Bella Vista Avenue

My team also recently sold 1501 Bella Vista Avenue in March. This property was listed at $1,250,000. This canal front home offered 4 bedrooms and 31/2 bathrooms. This home also has  custom built-ins, and beautiful volume ceilings, with a fantastic floor plan. Looking for some entertainment? This home offered bonus rooms on the ground floor that could work as a game room and gym with lots of storage!

For all of you concerned that you missed out on wonderful opportunities, don’t fret! The Drew Kern Team has another listing available in Gables By the Sea!

13026 Nevada Street

This custom built waterfront home features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and was completed in 2008 with 4,585 square feet of living area, sitting comfortably on a 12,000 square foot lot. You will find soaring ceilings in the living areas, including a formal living room with fireplace, and the formal dining room. The kitchen boasts a chef’s paradise with custom mill work and top of the line appliances. Beautiful marble and wood floors throughout. Feel safe and secure with impact windows and doors, along with a surveillance security system. Have breathtaking views with 100 ft of seawall with no bridges to bay and extra wide canal. This luxury waterfront home is listed for $2,995,000.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to see 13026 Nevada Street, or a meeting with me, please feel free to contact me here.

This 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom co-op offers a fantastic opportunity to live comfortably in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods in Coral Gables.

935 Palermo Avenue # 2-B

Location, Price, and Size

This cozy boutique building with a total of 4 units is nestled on a tranquil residential tree- lined street off of Granada Blvd.  A wonderful and central location. Just a bike ride away from the Biltmore Golf Course, Venetian Pool, and Riviera Country Club.

Offered at $269,000 this property is a unique and special find. It is extremely spacious with 1,500 square feet; an incredible size for the price in Coral Gables. This unit is waiting for the fabulous touch of someone to make it their home. In original condition valuable updates include hurricane impact windows and doors, stainless steel appliances, and new washer. An additional perk of this unit… a detached 1 car garage.

If you would like to know more about my listing please do not hesitate to contact me here.

Enjoy the convenience of Downtown Miami while living in an urban oasis slightly removed from all of the hustle and bustle.  This lovely Courvoisier Courts condo is just that, located on exclusive Brickell Key. Beautiful views, ocean breeze, and security are just a few of the features which this island has to offer to its residents.

Amazing Unit, Incredible Price

This opportunity to own on the island won’t last long. A high end unit, priced at $250,000 and reasonable association costs with the perks of full service amenities makes this a no brainer. The 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom condo with 1,230 sq ft is beautifully updated with all of the finest finishing’s. Inviting and perfect for entertainment features include an open floor plan with eat- in kitchen and covered terrace.

If you would like to see this unit, please contact me here.