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Talking to my Mom, the other day about the various situations we have with our real estate transaction and one particular transaction where the financing is a challenge. She pipes in......"Our First Home we traded a washer and dryer for our down payment”.         Seriously?!?!  Oh Yes, she was s...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the idea of putting the volunteer opportunities in the newspaper or maybe online. Volunteering is the way I feel better about myself, by assisting others with their needs. Sometimes I do it a little too much where even I get over whelmed, but I wouldn't stop. I was honored a cou...

REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTYAugust 2012 Broward County includes well known cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston. There are currently ­43...

REDUCE - Purchase only what you need and there is less to throw away. REUSE - Buy durable, long-lasting products that can be used repeatedly.  This will help to reduce resource consumption. RECYCLE - Glass, CFL's, plastic, paper, wood, ink toner, etc. to keep them out of landfills and incinerator...

Plan to join some AMAZING real estate professionals on August 31st at the Bimini Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale. A rare opportunity to share innovative ideas.  JoyFriday, August 31st from 5pm to 7-pmBimini Boatyard1555 SE 17th Street Causeway Ft Lauderdale 33316   Hope everyone gets the word out to ...

Every loan program is different.  George has taken the time to spell out the requirements for FHA Loans and How Sellers Closing Cost contribution works with these loans.  JoyThese days many of the FHA Borrowers that I work with require Sellers to pay most of their Closing Costs, so I need to be o...

Gary has clearly stated 10 Truths here that are relative to Buyers buying property, no matter where they buy. Call us for even more truths about Buying!  Joy The below rules for buying a home is not an all-inclusive list of things to know when buying or selling a home.  Your real estate agent has...

This has happened to two of our listings....both listed on Craig's List for substantially less than was actually being requested as rent. BEWARE and BE WISE....DO NOT Give your Rent Money to Just anyone!  There are many scams.  Using a trusted Realtor is advised.  Joy Just 2 days after I listed m...

REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTIES July 2012 Broward County includes well knowncities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston.   There are currently ­...

Scott is not from the area that we sell, but he makes a VERY VALID Point.  Curb Appeal is your first "TEN SECONDS". I can always tell the people that never enter their home through the garage door instead of the front door.  Walk your home as if you were buying it!  Joy What you may not know is t...