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South Florida had a bit of a delay in housing from Irma sidelining the housing market for a bit. But real estate still pushed through and sales did occur. So I wanted to go over how the housing market ended in South Florida in 2017. All of the data I am referencing can be found…
The two best beaches in Broward County are Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Each has their own charms and character. I recommend visiting both, but I will highlight some of the differences with Fort Lauderdale vs Hollywood Beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale beach has always been a destination point when visiting South Florida. It has…
When people come to South Florida, they think about Fort Lauderdale, or South Beach. Yet, there are plenty of other great places to come check out in South Florida. Hallandale Beach is the southernmost city in Broward County, right next to Miami-Dade County. In addition, it is a beach city, and one of the best things…
As suspected, Hurricane Irma delayed a lot of sales, which affected the market statistics for the South Florida Housing Market in October. Here are the market stats for you to look at in more detail: Market Statistics Hurricane Irma hit South Florida in the second week of September 2017. Businesses shut down and real estate stopped….
There are real estate designations and certifications for Realtors? Buying or selling a property can be a stressful and dramatic experience. So you want to make sure that you find a real estate agent who can really help you with your needs. It’s actually quite easy to become a real estate agent. This article from…
When people think of South Florida, they think of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, even Hollywood. Yet, most people who live in South Florida barely even know where Dania Beach is, let alone that is the first city in Broward County. Dania Beach became a city in 1904 and it is located between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood…
Where should you look for REAL real estate market data? If you are buying or selling real estate in the near future, it is important to get quality real estate market data. Real Estate is Local. You need to look for data from your local real estate market. I help buyers buy and sell real estate…
Working with people from different areas, you find that many people have different expectations of how real estate should go. Real estate varies per area, which is why it is important to ask your REALTOR® what you can expect. I had a buyer who used to be a REALTOR® in California, and was looking to buy in…
Everyone has their own way of negotiating in real estate. Sometimes buyers will give their best offer and say, “Take it or leave it,” while others like to come in low, expecting to go back and forth a bit. You can negotiate on price, closing times, deposits, inspection times, and so on. I find that few…
It is good thing January is National Radon Action Month, because few people really know much about Radon. I wanted to highlight this great article from Brendan and Beth Haggerty at Pillar to Post discussing Radon. OWNERS OF PILLAR TO POST HOME INSPECTORS FRANCHISE STRESS IMPORTANCE OF RADON AWARENESS TO FLORIDIANS The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month…
I wanted to thank you for reading my blog. I encourage you to email me if you think there is a topic you would find interesting or think I should be covering. In the meantime, I want to point out some great links on my website, that you should check out. Ever wish you…
Real Estate has different types of values and none of them are equal. *Taxable Value: In South Florida your taxable value is reset when you purchase a property. That is often why you have a different taxable value than your neighbors. Also, it is not like you see the county tax man knocking on doors…
In South Florida fireplaces are not a very common home feature. Sure, I may show one or two houses a year with a fireplace, but it is definitely more of a rarity. I do work with a lot of out of town buyers for second homes as well as buyers moving to the area. Some ask for a…
You need an inspection on EVERY home that you are interested in purchasing. Some people think that the newer the better, which would have less problems. That is not 100% true. I had some buyers purchasing a 2007 townhouse in Coral Ridge that was in beautiful shape for about $600,000. There had been a water leak in…
I happen to love working with out of town buyers. I have had buyers from Canada, Bahamas, DC, California, NY, Pennsylvania and more come in just for a few days to look at properties. It’s a whirlwind of a time, but it makes for a fun and exciting adventure! I sometimes find it disturbing how…
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