St. Joseph and Real Estate
I recently closed a deal on a great house in Pinecrest that took a bit longer than anticipated to sell. After an open house one Sunday the then-homeowner approached me and asked me to bury St. Joseph in her front […]
Author Archives: Ashley Brinson Cusack
Ragnar Relay Runs into a Rut in Florida Keys
This year I had finally decided to jump on the Ragnar Relay bandwagon because some of my friends put a team together. I was really let down when I heard that the Florida Keys permit did not get approved and […]
Destacada Avenue Listing Doesn’t Disappoint
Whenever I run down Old Cutler I always admire the canopied trees lining the road to some of the most stunning gated communities in Coral Gables. My listing, 680 Destacada Avenue, is located in Cutler Oaks Estates. A beautiful private […]
Don’t Get Scammed!
This past week we had a closing, woohoo, usually a very good thing! It was a very straight forward deal with a cash buyer and a good seller. All was on track and had been very smooth from the beginning. […]
Frontgate Furniture Outlet Opens in South Miami
I smiled when I heard this news! My assistant’s childhood friend’s home was featured in the high-end furniture catalog Frontgate, and ever since she has always flipped through the pages of luxury décor to see the new styles and trends. […]
Merrick Manor Breaks Ground in Coral Gables
The design for Merrick Manor, a 10-story condo project of the Astor Companies, broke ground last week in Coral Gables. The project, at 301 Altara Avenue, will have 227 residences and 20,000 square feet of retail. The units range from […]
She Took Off Like a Jack Rabbit: Running with Ashley Cusack
Article reprinted from The Scout Guide: “How was your race? Did you try and follow Ashley?” I asked a friend who was excited to try for a personal record at the St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Alumni 5K last year. […]
Miami Beach’s Fascinating Faena House
The latest record-breaking sale in Miami real estate: A buyer from New York closed on a $60 million penthouse unit at the Faena House on Miami Beach. The Faena House is an ultra-luxury residential condo project stretching from 3200 to […]
Family Fun Adventures on Halloween
Is Halloween really this Saturday? I just can’t believe how quickly the time has gone. This is my favorite time of the year and I still embrace all of the trick-or-treaters that come by our home. I love to see […]
Gran Villa Toledo: Landmark Estate in Coral Gables
I recently listed the gorgeous Gran Villa Toledo, located at 3317 Toledo Street in Coral Gables. The legendary Phineas Paist designed this stunning estate. Historical records show the home was built between the late 1920’s through the 1930’s and was […]