Buying and Selling Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale FL

Summer in Fort Lauderdale

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With things starting to look up in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market summer is bound to be an interesting time. Investors are starting to find th..

FORT LAUDERDALE PENDING SALES

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With Broward county seeing pending sales up over 30% since January of 2008 many people believe that we have hit bottom for single family homes in F..

Fort Lauderdale Master Brokers Forum

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This past Wednesday evening I went to the Broward County Master Brokers Forum which I have been a part of for the past 2 years. The main topic and the..

Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates

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Over the last few weeks the 30 yr fixed rate creeped over 6.0 % and with another rate cut pending on with the federal funds rate rates have come do..

Fort Lauderdale Foreclosures

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Well if you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting to step back into the real estate game this might be the year. With foreclosures up over 100% f..

Fort Lauderdale Foreclosures

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As Fort Lauderdales foreclosures continue to rise we have also had some good news in that sales and pending sales have risen over some of the worst mo..

Fort Lauderdale Foreclosures

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As things continue to remain uncertain we have seen investors stepping back into the market for some great "deals". You can pick up condos so..

Florida Portability Passes

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For anyone who sold and purchased a home in South Florida in 2007 you may be eligible for some large discounts. For those who would like more informat..

AMENDMENT 1 PASSES

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Well everyone we are on the way to recovery and the passage of this Bill is a great start. With portability those seniors who have felt trapped in ..

VOTE YES ON 1

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Fort Lauderdale: Today is the day to get out and vote Yes on 1. It will bring our property taxes a touch but will also allow our seniors to downsize a..

Fort Lauderdale Vote Yes on 1

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This coming week is our elections and I am strongly recommending all those in Broward county and Fort Lauderdale to pass on Amendment 1 allowing porta..

Happy New Year

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Well here we are in 2008 with winter like weather in Fort Lauderdale. We are rapidly coming up to the elections and want to make sure you all vo..

I have moved to Prudential

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Hi Everyone. I wanted to let you know that Infante & Associates Real Estate has now merged with Prudential

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Sea Ranch Lakes

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Sea Ranch Lakes is located on Highway A1A, in between Lauderdale by the Sea and Pompano Beach. The majority of Sea Ranch Lakes is a walled in community, accesses to which is controlled by a small police force. Even though Sea Ranch Lakes is a gated community, it is a full municipality of Broward County, a unique feature that most other gated communities lack, with its own mayor, village council, municipal code, and police department. Outside of the gated portion of the village is a small shopping plaza that holds the only commercial buildings inside the village's territorial limits. The village has two lakes, divided by one bridge and a small park bordering Lake Seneca. The actual Village of Sea Ranch Lakes owns no property within the village, all streets, medians and park properties are owned and governed by the Sea Ranch Lakes Beach Club, which is composed of all Sea Ranch Lakes property owners. Each person is allotted one vote within the beach club for each parcel of property he or she owns. All matters affecting changes in the Beach Club and its assets, rules, and regulations are subject to voting by the Beach Club's members. Law enforcement services are provided by the Sea Ranch Lakes Police Department and its approximately 30 sworn officers, with at least two on duty at all times. Fire & EMS services are provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. Water service is provided to the village by the City of Fort Lauderdale Water Department.

Galt Ocean Mile

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The Galt Ocean Mile is situated on the Atlantic Ocean between Oakland Park Blvd and Commercial Blvd. This wonderful community of condominiums has achieved world reknown status for a simple life, with breathtaking views and world class dining. The Galt Ocean Miles architecture spans from the 1960's to recent development in the past year.

Imperial Point

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Imperial Point is a neighborhood of 1470 homes and incorporates Coral Highlands & Westfield. A model row of 10 homes was built on Imperial Point Dr. and a prospective buyer had the ability to select the smallest detail for their respective home. Today, Imperial Point is a thriving community with young families & many children. A far departure from the original community concept, but equally as friendly and enjoyable. We welcome you to our Wonderful City Park located to the rear of the Imperila Point Hospital. We feel we have it all, a Hospital, a Library & Publix. There are many resturants within walking distance of the neighborhood. We welcome you to visit us at Imperial Point!

Coral Ridge Isles

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Coral Ridge Isles is a caring community of residents that thrives on a superior quality of life with excellent access to education, sports, healthcare, emergency response, worship and shopping. This beautiful community of homes in Fort Lauderdale has all the benefits of South Florida in close proximity of our homes: the turquoise blue Atlantic just a couple of minutes East on Commercial Boulevard replete with wonderful dining options that include restaurants on the beach where you can dig your toes in the sand while you enjoy the freshest bounty from the sea or friendly neighborhood grilles. You will find upscale steak houses, ethnic foods, fabulous dining options with food cooked right at your table, theatrical presentations, and romantic waterfront dining where you can watch multi-million dollar yachts cruise by merely a few minutes away from our neighborhood.

Poinsettia Heights

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Poinsettia Heights is a quiet neighborhood north east of Fort Lauderdale. The original development, called Northridge was built by Gil Construction Company right after World War II in the 40's and 50's. Today the simple, brightly painted homes line the streets from 15th Avenune on the west to 20th Avenune and Lake Melba on the east. The middle River Forms a natural boundary to the north and 13th Street seperatesit from the meighboring Lake Ridge.

Victoria Park

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Born of the mid-twenties; Florida real estate and tourism boom, one of Fort Lauderdales oldest neighborhoods, Victoria Park, was platted in two parts in late 1924 and early 1925 by Alfred G. Kuhn. Named for his daughter Victoria, Kuhn intended for his subdivision, bounded then on the north by NE 7th Street, on the east by the Karen Canal, the south by East Broward Boulevard and the west by NE 14th and NE 17th Avenues, to be exclusive.

Rio Vista

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The Rio Vista neighborhood is a community of over 1,000 homes, situated next to downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. With the tree lined streets, side walks and unique architecture, you soon realize the beauty and history of the Rio Vista, one of the oldest communities in Ft. Lauderdale. Our community is generally bound by Federal Highway (US1) on the west, bordered on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, south of the New River and north of SE 12th Street.

Lauderdale by the Sea

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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a tranquil community located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. It boasts of half a square mile of tropical paradise bordered by Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. Home to many lucky year-round and seasonal residents, as well as numerous hotels and other businesses, we think our town is one of the best places to live or visit in the State of Florida.

Wilton Manors

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The City of Wilton Manors is approximately two square miles in area and is located in Broward County, Florida, just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Wilton Manors is often referred to as the “Island City” because its boundaries primarily follow the North and South Forks of the Middle River. Ideally located within minutes of the beach and downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors is quickly becoming the “place to be” in South Florida.

Oakland Park

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Oakland Park’s first permanent settlers were the Whidby family, moving from Georgia to South Florida in 1901. By 1918 several other farming families had moved into the area, built permanent homes. In 1923 a Miami land development company initiated the Oakland Park Subdivision with one of the biggest barbecues ever held in Broward County. In early 1925 a group of international investors, primarily European royalty led by the Earl and Countess of Lauderdale, purchased an area which approximates the current size of Oakland Park and incorporated the City of Floranada. Intended to be a resort for rivaling Palm Beach, this vision was carried away with the winds of a hurricane on September 18, 1926. On June 10, 1929 the City was reorganized and reincorporated as Oakland Park.

Las Olas

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Las Olas - the destination for visitors from all over the world who enjoy the finer things of life! From 1917, when Las Olas was a dirt road that took residents and visitors to the famous resort - Fort Lauderdale beach - to today, Las Olas has always been Fort Lauderdale's most charming thoroughfare. Las Olas is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and clubs. Night or day, Las Olas is the place to be!

Fort Lauderdale

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The ideal place to live, to visit and to relocate a business. Listed below are pages to help you learn more about the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Venice of America.

Understanding Your Credit

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Understanding Your Credit can mean the difference of owning vs not owning!

Mortgage Funding Info

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Mortgages for commercial deals can be funded if you know how to write a successful presentation.

Credit Info

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Your credit score is based on the information contained in your credit report.

Fico Scores Effect Purchasing

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FICO® scores were developed by Fair Isaac & Company, Inc. for each of the credit repositories.

Property Rights

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You have a right to do with the land as you please, subject to restrictions imposed by law.

Real Property Definition

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Real property is generally defined as land and the things permanently attached to the land.

Property Investment

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Is Real Estate A good Investment? This report will try to answer that question.

Property Trust(s)

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The REIT Story Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were created by Congress in 1960 but played a very limited role in real estate investment for more than three decades.

Negotiating a Contract

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If the terms and conditions of the deal aren't acceptable, you might want to pause and think twice.

Real Estate Negotiation

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Negotiating a purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any real estate transaction.

Dont Let It Fall Through

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What makes a deal fall through? Avoid the common pitfalls!

Sell Your Home Fast

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Should you hold out until you have an offer that matches your asking price?

Real Estate Tax Advice

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Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.

Property Inspection

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Regardless of what the inspector may uncover, you shouldn't be overly concerned about the actual home inspection

Pick An Offer

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Picking among several offers isn't always as easy as choosing the highest price, especially in hot markets.

Open House Expectations

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Was vacating your home for four or five prime-time hours worth the inconvenience?

Your Open House

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Public open houses may be more beneficial for the agents themselves than for the home sellers.

Marketing Info

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Your broker's marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home.

Listing Real Estate

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A listing agreement is a binding legal contract that shouldn't be taken lightly.

Selling My Property

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The age-old observation that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" certainly applies when it comes to attracting buyers to a for-sale home.

Multiple Offers

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What do you do if you receive multiple offers?

Getting Real Estate Ready

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A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well-maintained.

Real Estate List Price

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Setting the list price for your home is an important first step to selling your home!

Housing Market Info

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Here are some helpful definitions to help you follow the numbers.

Pricing Your Property

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Pricing decisions should be grounded in reality rather than wishful thinking.

Property Appraisal

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Property appraisal is a very important part of any new home purchase!

Real Estate Appraisal Info

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Consumers tend to have some misconceptions about the appraisal process

More Tax Advice

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Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.

Real Estate Agent

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A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the selling process.

Real Estate FSBO Advice

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For most people, a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the cards.

Real Estate Appraisal

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Jump start your understanding of your home's value by getting a free estimated valuation.

Real Estate Tax Shelter(s)

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More Americans than ever own homes because it's the ultimate tax shelter.

Real Estate Tax Benefits

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Uncle Sam helps you in three ways when you own your home.

Loan Closing Advice

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO HAPPEN ON CLOSING DAY?

Escrow Advice

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How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home?

Home Loans

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How much home can you afford?

Closing Costs

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This checklist will help you understand all the costs related to your closing.

Review A Closing

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Review the many activities that you need to make sure are performed before closing.

Closing a Home

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This will likely be your last time to do a walkthrough..

After The Loan

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What happens after I have applied for my loan?

Credit History

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How does my credit history affect my ability to qualify?

Negotiating Tips

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Learn how to negotiate the very best deal possible!

Property Negotiation

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There are some important questions you should ask before going ahead with any contract. Are you getting the best deal?

Safety Inspection

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Before you buy, consider getting a home health and safety inspection. Asbestos anyone?

Home Inspector Worksheet

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New home or not, it pays to know what to look for in its structure, equipment and surroundings. Give this article a browse before you buy.

Home Insurance

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Is Home Owner's Insurance really required?

Home Inspection

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This report will provide you with the information about home inspections

Debt To Income Ratio

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Here's an explanation of debt to income ratio which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses.

Your Loan

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There are several things you need to think about before you apply for your loan!

Apply for a Mortgage

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Shopping for a mortgage is the first step toward owning a home and perhaps the most daunting, especially if you are not prepared.

Select a Mortgage

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The two most common types of mortgages are fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages, known as ARMs.

Mortgage Alternatives

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A wide selection of mortgages is available. Your challenge is to select the loan terms that are most favorable to your situation.

Basic Mortgage

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Likely the largest debt you'll ever take on, a mortgage is a loan to finance the purchase of your home.

Mortgage Loan

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The mortgage amount is the amount of money you borrow from a lender to pay for your house.

Effective Offer Writing

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A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. This is where a little know how goes a long way..

Mental Control

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Don't let your emotions overrule a reasonable assessment of whether a particular home really meets your needs.

Comparison Shopping

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Let this home comparison chart assist in your final home purchasing descision.

Home Selection

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Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you.

Home Hunt

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Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you.

Approval Letters

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Obtaining a pre-approval letter before your home search is a good idea!

Real Estate Ads

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Real estate ads are usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers. Here's a cheat sheet to let you in on the lingo.

House Search

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Buying a home? These tips can help you find the home of your dreams!

Your Wish List

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Making a Wish List can save you valuable time!

Find your Dream

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Finding your dream home is not hard if you know what steps to take!

A REALTOR Can Help

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A professional real estate agent can help you find the home of your dreams in less time than you though possible!

Confidence and Experience

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A confident buyer will always get the best deals. You too can be confident if you learn what to expect!

Ownership Advice

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By following these tips, home ownership will be a much smoother experience.

Young Buyer

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How Much Do I Have to Save to Buy A Home? What benefits can I expect being a young person? What obsticles should I be aware of?

Home Ownership: Are You Prepared?

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You can find out by asking yourself some questions..

Buying an Affordable Home

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There are multiple factors to consider when choosing your new home

Home Ownership : How To

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This article continues to explore the benefits of home ownership. You will descover facts which may leave you surprised..

Buy vs Rent

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Renting can be a great choice. Find out if Renting is better than buying.

Checklist for Home Buyers

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This checklist will help you find the home of your dreams today!!