Nine Dogs, Four Cats, and a Full-Price Offer
A relocation sale with a lot of moving parts, sold in under a week at asking.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · August 2026
Blog
Notes from the neighborhoods I work in
I write about what's actually happening in Westchester, Coral Gables, and West Miami — real closings, real market shifts, and the questions I get asked most.
Westchester Market Update: September 2026
What Westchester homes were selling for through September, how long closings were taking, and what buyers and sellers should know now.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · September 2026
What I Tell Every First-Time Buyer in Coral Gables Before They Make an Offer
From executed contract to keys in hand: what actually happens during closing, and where a strong Realtor protects your timeline, money, and peace of mind.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · July 2026
Selling a Parent's Home: What Probate Actually Looks Like in Westchester
A plain-language walk through a sale most people only do once.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · July 2026
West Miami Market Update: Prices, Days on Market, and What's Changed
Where West Miami sits right now, and what it means if you're thinking of listing.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · June 2026
Should You Fix the Roof Before You List? Here's What I Tell My Sellers
When the roof pays for itself, and when it doesn't.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · June 2026
Selling process — photo needed
The Selling Process, Step by Step
From pricing strategy to handing over the keys: a clear walkthrough of what sellers can expect when they list with me.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · September 2026
Buying process — photo needed
The Buying Process, Step by Step
From pre-approval to closing day: what buyers should know before they start touring homes in Miami-Dade.
Hector Chinea
The Chinea Group at Real Broker LLC · September 2026