Miami Historic Real Estate Blog
Miami Beach Time Capsule
For all those Historic Home lovers, I’m sure you would fall within those who could appreciate a time capsule. Miami Beach held one on December of 2009 that isn’t set to open up until 2029. People brought in pictures and other artifacts to place in the time capsule. This was...
Historic Cuban Tile
One of the most visible key elements of a Mediterranean Revival Architecture Historic Home is the Historic Cuban Barrel Tile and because without it, a historic house can seem stripped from its roots. It is the one single element that has a history of its own. It is a handmade...
Just Closed | 435 Aledo Avenue | Coral Gables
3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms1,466 Square Feet Just closed on this elegant and tropical resort-style living home located in the heart of Coral Gables. The beautiful and lush landscaping on this large lot will welcome you to your private pool oasis. This home has a true Gables vibe that we are...
Just Closed | 1660 SW 13 Street | Shenandoah
2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom880 Square Feet Just closed this welcoming old Florida living home at its finest and the most charming cottage you can find in Shenandoah. This inviting two-bedroom, 1 bathroom has been meticulously updated with impact windows throughout installed in 2018, a new roof in 2016 and a new...
The Benefits of Plaster & Lath Walls
Ever since the 1700s and all the way through the 1940s, lath and plaster was the interior wall construction method of choice. Builder’s nailed thin, closely spaced strips of wood (lath) to wall studs and then smoothed multiple coatings of plaster over the lath to form flat wall surfaces. When drywall...
Just Closed | 1209 Ferdinand Street | Coral Gables
3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms1,601 Square Feet Just closed on this gem in Coral Gables! The home features an incredible pool with an updated old Spanish home that has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Interior features a formal living room with a fireplace, formal dining, and an eat-in kitchen that overlooks...
Who Would Buy A Historic Home?
Out of all of your friends, which one’s do you think would prefer to buy an old home versus a new one? Of course there are the individuals who clearly enjoy history. They visit all the museums and enjoy visiting national historic spots. But those aren’t the only type of...
History Miami Museum
Living in Miami you will notice there is much history around us that many of us still have to learn about. It’s fascinating how Miami started and the stories behind it all. I’m grateful that we have places like the History Miami Museum to tell the story and help educate...
Inspecting A Historic Home
When purchasing a home, it is always encouraged and expected that an inspection be done to protect your investment. Without an inspection, you are making this home purchase with blindfolds on, not knowing exactly what you are getting into. Granted, on an old home, this would be a bit different. ...
Swim From Room To Room In This Miami Historic Home
This is one unique historic spot that you won’t want to miss out reading about. You might think having a pool in your backyard was the highlight of luxury. The house in mention is so fancy that it has its own name: Woodsong, created by the architect Alfred Browning Parker,...
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