With a huge database at it’s disposal, Zillow’s real estate predictions at a nation-wide level are usually spot on. Where the real estate giant often falls down, however, is at the hyper-local level. So how accurate will Zillow’s 2017 housing market predictions be for the Greater Downtown Miami / Brickell market? Here are the six […]
Archives for 2016
Zillow Says: Velvet, Marble & Jewel Tones for 2017
“Interior design in 2017 will be about bringing warmth and comfort into the home,” says Kerrie Kelly, Zillow Digs home design expert. “Homeowners will start to shy away from overly industrial designs that feel stiff or cold. Instead, they will incorporate plush fabrics like velvet and rich jewel tones into their home to make it […]
Downtown Miami Needs Schools
Whether you have school-aged children or not, we all know that quality schools in the neighborhood benefit everyone. A March 2010 survey of more than 20,000 homeowners in 3 states, published in “Educational Policy” journal, found A strong relationship existed between those who were satisfied with their communities and quality schools. This finding was not […]
#SmallBusinessSaturday Spotlight: @SkywardKites
November 26 is Small Business Saturday 2016. According to Wikipedia, “Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after U.S. Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box […]
A Miami Minute: Day in the Life
Ever since my daughter gave me a GroPro for my birthday, I have wanted to create a timelapse video of one of our beautiful Miami days. Sunny days and beautiful views were not the problem; it was simply finding the opportunity to set up my camera for a 12-hour photo shoot. All of the elements […]
Miami Schools Honored by the White House
Great news about our Miami-Dade County public school system was reported yesterday by the Miami Herald: The Miami-Dade school district was recognized at the White House on Tuesday as one of 30 school districts leading the nation in innovation and personalized learning. Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho outlined the district’s iPrep Academy and iPrep Math, […]