Mauricio J. Barba Presents 

Welcome to The Pont du Lac Estate. A 2.12-acre residence finely crafted and curated by its proud European homeowner in 2014. Its grounds, designed under the watchful eye of its curator, are an ode to the Palace of Versailles where paths, park benches, and manicured gardens all harmonize to bring you this distinguished estate, Pont du Lac. The estate’s most reveled attribute is its expansive private lake that features various lakeside outcrops, carved oolite steps, and an island accessed only via its footbridge. The centerpiece of the island is the pavilion, a space where you will immediately unwind as you enjoy the views of the lake and inspiring grounds. Unequivocally, this offering is unlike any other and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire.

Address: 9755 SW 67th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Price: $6,000,000

For more information, please contact Mauricio J. Barba at 305-439-8311 or mauricio@miamisignaturehomes.com

Mauricio J. Barba is the exclusive agent representing the Coral Gables, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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"Casa 6695"

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Pinecrest, Florida has long been a desirable destination for people looking to call South Florida home. The city is one of the areas in Miami where family values and community activities like farmers' markets, picnics and park playdates still happen every week. This area is one of Florida's most popular choices for luxury real estate projects due to its cozy neighborhoods, lush green spaces and quiet roads.

This past spring, the city welcomed its newest real estate masterpiece. The "Casa 6695" project is a seven-bedroom, seven and a half bathroom residence in the heart of one of Pinecrest's most attractive neighborhoods.

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It all started with a blank canvas and groundbreaking concept by Luis Junco and Giampaolo Guarino, the brains behind ECO Modern Custom Homes, a luxury real estate developer that has been creating some of the most beautiful homes in Miami for years.

ECO Modern Custom Homes and Compass listing agents, David Rousso, Angel Nicolas and Ale Alfonzo envisioned a luxury home in the South Florida suburbs modeled after the best features of modern architecture in order to create their masterpiece. They set out to create a breathtaking and contemporary project with all the luxuries one could hope for in an upscale Miami estate project. Casa 6695 was made to stand out among other residences not just in Pinecrest but across South Florida.

To make their vision a reality, the team tapped renowned architect Zecky da Costa, known throughout the industry for his long trajectory managing and designing projects in Miami, as well as Venezuela and Spain. After months of arduous brainstorming and endless hours of collaboration, the team developed the blueprint that would transform their blank canvas into an exquisite South Florida residence.

Giampaolo Guarino, Angel Nicolas, Zecky da Costa, David Rousso, Luis Junco

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The result?
An impressive, contemporary masterpiece that stands at the forefront of modern architecture and design.

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"Casa 6695" is one of the most ambitious real estate projects to emerge from the South Florida market in recent times. This long-term collaboration between realtors, designers and builders has everything clients are looking for in a Miami property: a modern and fresh concept, an open layout, large entertaining areas, and outdoor spaces inspired by nature to soak up the warm South Florida sun.

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The two-story luxury residence features two separate car garages, a high-tech media room, and a spacious wine cellar. It also has an open living area with 20-foot ceilings and porcelain Castellon flooring from Spain. Additionally, the 31,798-square foot lot also includes an in-ground swimming pool to entertain guests as well as smart home appliances that can be controlled via smart phone.

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The interior is outfitted with Miele brand appliances and the millwork is provided by Pedini Miami, which specializes in high-end Italian designer cabinets. The kitchen has a white matte lacquer finish. It includes an island with grey cement doors and a natural oak wooden overhang, as well as stunningly decorative hood wall pieces.

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If all of that was not enough, the team in charge of the project decided to include a brand-new Lamborghini Urus as part of the listing. The Urus is the Italian auto-maker's signature SUV, which is widely considered to be the fastest SUV on the planet today.

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The "Casa 6695" house was purchased for $3.5 million by a renowned professional athlete whose identity can not be disclosed at this time.

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We love using wallpaper in all of our interior design projects. We believe in exploring our clients personal taste and style in order to curate an environment that represents who they are. We incorporate the use of textures and colors to bring a sense of individuality to each space. It is important for us to highlight the authenticity of each property and deliver that final result that will make you feel at home.

Residences by Armani/Casa

Residences by Armani/Casa

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For our project with Armani Residences we were inspired by the location of the property and the natural surrounding to recreate a selection of decorative shades and textures that flow energetically in balance with our client's favorite Natural Elements and Life Style. We implemented the use of earth tones, wood and quartz materials to highlight the property incomparable views, and create beautiful accent walls that are timeless and sophisticated.

REACH Brickell City Centre

REACH at Brickell City Centre

At Reach Residences we implemented a bolder geometric look alongside an array of strong textures to highlight the property uniqueness and its location. We carefully put together the color flow in each room to compliment the surroundings decor and deliver their comforting vibrant energy.

For more information, please contact Roberta Ingletto at 305.778.7343 or roberta@rgirealty.com

Roberta Ingletto is the exclusive agent representing the Pinecrest / South Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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"One of the most interesting aspects of this deal was that it was all done virtually with both the buyer and seller," says Ingletto. "We literally sold it over Facetime. This shows how being efficient and tech-savvy, combined with having a team of professionals, can go a long way nowadays. With that combination, we are able to execute the sale of any type of property, and the clients don't need to be present at all. They can be anywhere in the world... as long as they have strong wifi and a phone!"

About the home:

On a 45,738 SF lakefront lot sits a stunning 8,909 SF Mediterranean-type home. This special home is located in the sought-after, private gated community of Hammock Lakes. With breathtaking views of the tranquil lake as soon as you walk into the foyer. Stunning custom-built house with 6BD/7.5BA, gorgeous pool, summer kitchen, cabana, private dock, children's play area, terrace, 3-car garage. Other amazing finishes include surround sound throughout & Lutron lighting system.

6 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 7,623 Living Sqft | 45,738 Lot Sqft | 3-car garage

For more information, please contact Roberta Ingletto at 305.778.7343 or roberta@rgirealty.com

Roberta Ingletto is the exclusive agent representing the Pinecrest / South Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Why is it better for homeowners to have a real estate agent sell their home, or help them look for one, instead of doing it by themselves?

To clarify it's not just “an agent," but it's a professional real estate agent who can really help. Just because an agent has a license does not necessarily mean they will help and they might even hurt what's best for the buyer and/or seller if their only interest is making a commission.

I think this is important to say because there is a big distinguishment between what different agents can bring to the table.

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Considering a professional agent, with experience, knowledge, and the client's best interest at heart, here it goes:

For a Buyer, a professional real estate agent will bring:

• Market knowledge - We do this all day, every day; we are constantly speaking to buyers, sellers, bankers/lenders, appraisers, etc. and it is not the same as someone doing a “one-time" purchase or sale. It cannot compare.
• Product knowledge – Knowing the quality of different buildings, for example, and the construction of homes is important. Also in the case of buildings, knowing the management of the different condos makes a HUGE difference in how the building is run.
• Location Knowledge – Helping choose the best location and the pros and cons of each area.
• Contract Knowledge - What to look for and negotiate (I'm not saying giving legal advice), but how you negotiate it and the best terms for a buyer.
• Property shape/view –Some properties have shapes, views, or locations that are very hard to sell and less desirable than others and it can take you way longer to sell than the normal surrounding market. It is important to help the client see a property's potential, that it will be desirable in the future, or generally speaking easier to resell.

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For the Seller, a professional real estate agent will bring:

• Pricing Knowledge– Sellers always think their property is worth more, but pricing it right can help you sell it faster and better rather than burn in the market for months or sometimes years because the price is above the current market condition.
• Suggestions for improvements and fixes for the home – Sometimes it is touching up the paint, making sure all of the appliances are working well, decluttering, staging, or even repositioning furniture so the house feels bigger, etc. – it all helps visually and all these “little” things go a long way in helping you make more money in the sale.
• Professional pictures – A must! Many people post crooked pictures taken on their cell phones, sometimes showing themselves in the mirror and it's terrible. Professional, well-taken pictures go a long way.
• Availability to show –Many owners have their own profession and won't be available to show, and some don't even live here. This is a full-time job, and being able to show and knowing how to show a property is essential to selling it!
• Negotiate on their behalf – For many, this can be a very emotional decision. Some have to sell due to a divorce, financial changes, etc. and buyers can tell when sellers are desperate. Having an agent in the middle is so important because we see things from the outside and we can help rationally negotiate to get the best price for the seller.

For more information, please contact Roberta Ingletto at 305.778.7343 or roberta@rgirealty.com.

Roberta Ingletto is the exclusive agent representing the Pinecrest / South Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Roberta Ingletto

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Watch the webinar below

As the industry-leading real estate webinar series by Haute Residence continues, we invite you to join us in our upcoming webinar:

Wednesday, December 2nd, 10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST

"Art & Real Estate Talk" - A deep look into Miami's perfect partnership in the new era. Join us to hear from community leaders and learn how they have grown from Art (personal or within the organization) and what’s new and upcoming with the perfect coupling of "Art & Real Estate." REGISTER HERE.

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Roberta Ingletto: "I like to do things that are win-win. I think ethics and honesty are important. I appreciate colleagues and people when they work in this fashion. I like to work as a team even with the realtors and brokers on the other side... When I'm talking to my buyers and sellers, it's about making it work for everybody... We have a huge market. I have been in Miami for 25 years and you can see the growth and development. More companies are moving down so it's a bigger city. We have so much product to offer, that we can work together to present Miami for what it is and what it has to offer, I try to raise the standards of our industry."

Claudia Llanes: "I'm so excited about Natiivo Miami because it provides solutions to problems in the market. We are providing the comfort of a home with all appliances, and the best amenities, 70,000 square feet of them in three full floors. There are no rental restrictions, you can rent it for as little as one day or as much as one year and anything between it. It's located in Downtown Miami, three minutes away from the Port of Miami, which sees six million passengers on a yearly basis. We are fortunate to have a building that is in the heart of a highly dense short-term rental market. This creates a huge opportunity for owners because not only will you have a beautiful second home in Miami but you can put it to rent and work for you when you are not occupying it.

Paola Marulanda: "[On her exclusive SoFi listing, The Beach House] It is a two-story residence. It has the whole space and feel of a single-family home. It's what I call the ultimate hybrid property because it can satisfy the safety, privacy, and amenities of a secure building. As much as the single-family market is absolutely killing it and stealing the show, there are a lot of people who come from cities used to being in condos and the families sometimes don't feel as secure and comfortable without having the assets that a building has. This property, you cannot make it up. There is nothing like it in South of Fifth which is such an elite neighborhood."

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Roberta Ingletto, Claudia Llanes, Paola Marulanda

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Last year, 2019, was a slower year and prices were definitely lower than they are now in 2020. This year has been a year I have never seen before. At first, in Q2 from March to May, everyone was on hold and people were expecting prices to drop drastically because of the economic slow-down from Covid. Turns out, the house demand has surged an incredible amount and we are actually short of inventory! Houses that were taking a while to sell before are now selling and spending way less time on the market. Inventory is slow, time on the market is less, and prices have gone up. Generally speaking, most clients we encounter want brand new homes or substantially renovated homes that are in move-in conditions now. People want houses over condos because they have more space for their families, they can work from home, they have privacy and don't have any rules or regulations from the condos. Although these past months have been centered around single-family homes more than condos, I do see people starting to go back to condos slowly because at the end of the day the maintenance of a condo is easier than a home. I do see now, people also going back and buying condos since at end of the day, maintenance, etc is easier than a home. South Florida is in high demand, and I foresee good activity in the next months.

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In 2020, now more than ever, I've seen how technology is playing a great role in how we conduct business. We're using technology in forms of videos, pics, facetimes to do remote showings, signing contracts through e-sign, etc. We have to be able to shift to all online and we have to learn how to do it fast to really make the most of the situation right now. Be creative, continue bringing value and keep focused. It is always a matter of basic supply and demand. It's simple. Real estate has its ups and downs but always has demand. People move, people get married, divorced, families grow, financially people do better or worse etc. There are always those life events that inevitably make people need to buy or sell a home, so there will always be activity.

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Maurice Boschetti and Silvia Boschetti present

Beautiful two-story plantation-style home in North Pinecrest designed by architect David Johnson! This gorgeous over 9,000 Total SF home sits on a 38,768 SF lot with 7 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, and 3 car garage. Features include state-of-the-art appliances, stunning wood and marble floors, french doors, an elevator, gorgeous outdoor kitchen, a wine cellar, vaulted ceilings, swimming pool, security cameras, smart home automation, large master suite, and many more. Within close proximity to the top schools, tropical parks, and many local hotspots.

7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

6,619 SF Under A/C

9,478 Total SF

Address: 6501 SW 96 St, Pinecrest, FL, 33156

Price: $4,475,000

For more information, please contact Maurice Boschetti and Silvia Boschetti at (305) 790-8729, (305)-298-0447 or mboschetti@boschettirealtygroup.com.

Maurice Boschetti And Silvia Boschetti are the exclusive real estate agents representing the Gables Estates, North Pinecrest, and Brickell, FL real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Boschetti Realty Group

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Boschetti Realty Group

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Boschetti Realty Group

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Spectacular modern home in North Pinecrest. At more than 5,500 SF this home is situated on a 15,000 SF lot on a quiet street. Features include a 2-car garage, swimming pool, lush landscaping, soaring ceilings in living room, and a gas stove with quartz cooking island. Upstairs is the master suite with oversized closet and bathroom. The home has impact windows, cameras and speakers throughout, is pre-wired for blinds and smart-home system, and has city gas for dryer, stove, and water heater which is very cost efficient. Generator ready and Garage is pre-wired for an electric vehicle. This is a one of a kind home in the heart of Pinecrest. In close proximity to the top schools, great restaurants, the highway, and Dadeland Mall.

Address: 9401 SW 73rd Ave., Pinecrest, FL, 33156

Price: $2,195,000

For more information, please contact Maurice Boschetti And Silvia Boschetti at (305) 790-8729, (305)-298-0447 or mboschetti@boschettirealtygroup.com.

Maurice Boschetti And Silvia Boschetti are the exclusive real estate agents representing the Gables Estates, North Pinecrest, and Brickell, FL real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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The best North Pinecrest has to offer! Nestled on a quiet street, this French provincial mansion, featured in Architectural Digest for its exquisite design and unmatched beauty, features over 9,000 sq.ft. of glorious living space. Highest quality includes imported marble, commercial grade elevator, high impact windows/doors, Home Generator, theater room, & soaring ceilings throughout. Enjoy the natural light that pours in like liquid gold, enhancing beautiful architecture. Ideal floor plan with junior master suite, in-law/maid quarter & Rosewood adorned study/office on the 1st floor. Master suite tucked away on the 2nd floor from all the other suites for ultimate privacy. Breath-taking grounds & pool/patio area including a Versace inspired pool design. Gated & lush landscaping for privacy.

Address: 6463 SW 106th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Price: $4,250,000

For more information, please contact Luis and Giovanna at 305-662-9975 or luisfernandez@bhsusa.com

Luis R. Fernandez and is the exclusive agent representing the South Miami, Pinecrest, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Luis R. Fernandez

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Luis and Giovanna Fernandez are among the most prominent names in the luxury real estate market in South Florida. With decades of expertise in the industry, they can handle the most high-profile and complicated transactions, while ensuring the best deals for their clients, be the buyers, sellers or investors. Both Luis and Giovanna specialize in high-end properties in Coral Gables, South Miami, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest and Brickell among others. These real estate powerhouses sat down with Haute Residence to discuss their recent sale in Key Biscayne, FL:

Describe the estate that you recently sold (location, features, amenities, style, etc.)?

350 Island Drive: The Island House located on the Island of Key Biscayne Is a stunning, custom built Modern waterfront home. My seller went above and beyond sparing no expense in construction from imported marble & wood floors, glass-cased wine cellar, home generator, impact doors and windows, a rooftop terrace and a home generator to fuel the entire home for our stormy summers. He even had the home entirely soundproofed with movie theater grade insulation. He loves the ocean so the home had water features from the waterfall that greeted you at the door, the 500-gallon saltwater fish tank in the foyer and of course, the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors for a clear view of the water. We sold this home in under 4 months for $7.9 million.

What were the prospective buyers looking for when seeking this home?

Warmth and water! They moved from the cold Minnesota winter deciding they were sick of the harsh winters. The day of the walk through the buyer showed me the temperature back home being at a frigid -34 degrees and said: "this is why we are here!"

What is significant about the selling of this particular home?

This home was built with so much love living out his dream. He was the only owner and it was very hard for him to part with it. I felt like I was helping him give his daughter away at the altar!

How does this sale correlate with the current state of the real estate market?

The luxury market is sluggish, particularly on Key Biscayne. There is a lot of competition and an overage of large homes for sale in the South Florida market as buyers are going more minimalistic. What made this home appealing was its ease to the open ocean and the size of the home is a manageable size that can still accommodate a large family.

Photos courtesy of Luis and Giovanna Fernandez

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The best North Pinecrest has to offer! Nestled on a quiet street, this French provincial mansion, featured in Architectural Digest for its exquisite design and unmatched beauty, features over 9,000 sq.ft. of glorious living space. Highest quality includes imported marble, commercial grade elevator, high impact windows/doors, Home Generator, theater room, & soaring ceilings throughout. Enjoy the natural light that pours in like liquid gold, enhancing beautiful architecture. Ideal floor plan with junior master suite, in-law/maid quarter & Rosewood adorned study/office on the 1st floor. Master suite tucked away on the 2nd floor from all the other suites for ultimate privacy. Breath-taking grounds & pool/patio area including a Versace inspired pool design. Gated & lush landscaping for privacy.

Address: 6463 SW 106th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Price: $4,250,000

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 8.5

View the listing here.

For more information, please contact Luis and Giovanna at 305-662-9975 or luisfernandez@bhsusa.com

Luis R. Fernandez and is the exclusive agent representing the South Miami, Pinecrest, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Luis R. Fernandez

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This Pinecrest show stopper features amazing curb appeal upon almost an acre of lush landscaping for privacy.

Some of the highlights include soaring ceilings, natural light and amazing iron work.

The residence features a 3 car garage, oversized family room and Kosher kitchen.

There are also a sound-proof custom library and art studio that pours into a rooftop terrace that overlooks a lovely pool and patio area.

Address: 7837 SW 117th St , Pinecrest, FL 33156

Price: $1,994,999

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7

View the listing here.

For more information contact Luis R. Fernandez at 786-376-3161 or luisfernandez@bhsusa.com.

Luis R. Fernandez is the exclusive agent representing the Pinecreast and South Miami, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Luis R. Fernandez

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