Representing a buyer in a short sale can be down right scary! But being angry at short sales and/or not showing short sale listings is probably not the solution to surviving and being successful in this market. As a short sale listing Broker I have compiled a lot of experience listing and negotiating short sale transactions that have made not only my sellers, but the buyer's and buyer's agent very happy. So I thought to put all that good information for the benefit of the Realtors who sell my listings - Buyer's Agents. Simple guide/rule to follow. Interview the listing agent!!!!!!! You can start the interview right on the MLS. If the listing looks like no thought was put into it, no description, no photos, no disclosures, wrong information, etc, you do not have a good sign. Short sales ... 05/03/2009

I currently have 5 short sale listings in Davie, FL.   All have received one or more offers in the past 2 weeks.  This looks like a sign to me that the trends are changing.  Buyers are starting to jump on the low prices and interest rates.  The offer were all realistic, not ridiculously low like I was getting on other short sales over the past year.  Lenders are still taking 60-90 days for processing but it seems like they may be getting a little more organized (or maybe we realtors are getting better at submitting complete packages!) Anyway, I am hopeful that maybe things are starting to slowly shift for us  with the short sale inventory and maybe someday in the future we can get back to the business of  selling homes instead of processing paperwork. 04/26/2009

Close to the airport and everything else, Saddle Bridge With Delta and Northwest airlines merging this week, the airport will be hectic. Travelers are advised to leave a little early. Super convenient to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport, Saddle Bridge is ideal for both employees and travelers. Located one exit south of I-595 just off Griffin Road, this neighborhood of  2 and 3 bedroom townhomes is in the heart of it all! Visit www.centerlinehomes.com for information on all our great communities. 04/21/2009

Jason | All Star Realty | 772-341-3121 University Drive, Davie, FL DAVIE CONDO FOR RENT - Like NEW 2BR/2BA Condo $1,200/month   Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial   Sq Footage 1,200   Parking 1 dedicated   Pet Policy No pets Deposit $1,200     DESCRIPTION 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo in Davie.  Close to Highways and Colleges.  This Property shows like it is new.  It is MUST SEE if you want to live in the area.   see additional photos below     RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioningCentral heatWalk-in closetTile floorLiving roomDishwasherRefrigeratorStove/OvenMicrowaveWasherDryerLaundry area - insideCable-ready    COMMUNITY FEATURES Swimming pool(s)Lake   LEASE TERMS $600 for the first Months Rent.1 Year Lease$1200 per Month   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6   C... 04/20/2009

In the past 60 days there have been 1 home sold in Long Lake Ranches. There are currently 30 active homes for sale listed with a Realtor and there are 3 homes pending sale. The home that sold in Long Lake Ranches was a Renoir model located in Long Lake Ranches West.  The home was listed on the market for sale for 320 days. The asking price was $1,199,000 and the final sale price was $1,165,000. Details on the Long Lake Ranches home that sold in past 60 days: Public School Boundary Information for Long Lake Ranches Davie. Detailed Public and Private school information may be found by clicking the link below. Past Davie Market Reports of Interest: Davie Home Rentals Davie Market Report Luxury Homes for Rent in Davie Stonebrook Estates Davie Market Report Long Lake Ranches Davie Market Rep... 04/03/2009

  " SOME  PEOPLE CHANGE WHEN THEY SEE THE LIGHT, OTHERS WHEN THEY FEEL THE HEAT"                                                                                                                     CAROLINE SCHOEDER           Davie Florida located in Broward County is a unique community of it's own. From the gated communities with luxurious homes to open space with acres and acres of land.  There is a place for everyone in Davie.  When going to the down town area you get the feel like your living a bit in the past. With a western feel and a place to rest your horse or vehicle you just know your in a very special community. Here's a little in site to whats going on in the Davie area.                                                                 Market Analysis Report      Beds Baths SqF... 04/02/2009

Saddle Bridge Townhomes | Davie Florida Area Guide Saddle Bridge is conveniently located 1/4 mile east of University Drive, on the south side of Griffin Road, in Davie, FL.  This exciting new neighborhood is literally in the heart of Broward County and Florida's Gold Coast. Schools: The Broward County School Board determines pupil placement and assigns schools. (754) 321-0000For the 2008/2009 school year, students who reside at Saddle Bridge will attend the following schools: Elementary -    Silver Ridge Elementary School                         Pre-K through 5th Grade                         9100 SW 36th Street, Davie,  FL  33328                         (754) 323-7500   Middle -            Driftwood Middle School                         6th through 8th Grade                         275... 03/31/2009

As of this market report there are 207 active homes for rent in Davie, Florida. These available Davie homes for rent range from $700 to $15,000 per month. (There are additional communities with homes for rent in Davie that are not listed above)   Featured Davie Homes for Rent   Riverstone6 Bedrooms4 ½ BathroomsPool3-car garage5807 square feet$7000 per month Woodbridge Ranches6 Bedrooms5 ½ BathroomsEquestrian Trails4-car garage4976 square feet$5500 per month For information on Davie public and private schools please click on the link below. Search all available homes for rent in Davie by clicking the search for homes link.If you would like to list your home in Davie for rent please contact me by email or call me at 954-257-5030.For a more detailed list of Davie homes available for rent p... 03/05/2009

In the past 3 months there have been 7 luxury homes sold in Davie Florida.  Active available luxury homes for sale in Davie range in price between $1,101,890 and $4,900,000. Davie Florida Luxury Market Report  - March 2009 (Information obtained from the Southeast Florida Regional MLS and Trendgraphix, Inc is believed accurate but not warranted) There is a very noticeable difference in the selling prices of Davie home sales from just one year ago.  Yes, it is true that in some communities homes are being sold at the prices they were sold for in 2003. Keep in mind that foreclosures and short sales are affecting the sale price of homes for sale in your community.  It is important to consult with a real estate professional when thinking about selling your home that can assist you in pricing... 03/02/2009

There are 34 luxury homes for rent in Davie Florida.  These homes range in price from $3,000 - $15,000 per month.  There have been 4 Luxury homes rented in Davie in the last 60 days.Featured Home for rent in Long Lake Ranches, Davie Florida5 bedrooms6 bathrooms6117 sq feet on an acreRenoir Model Waterfront (Lake)Pool & Sauna Marble Floors Marble BathroomsOffered at $8,500 per month More information on Long Lake Ranches in Davie, FloridaInformation on Starting a business in Davie, Florida can be found here.Broward County Drivers License offices: Locations, hours of operations, phone numbers, online appointmentsRelocation information Other Luxury Homes for rent in Davie FloridaContact me to rent your luxury home in Broward County Florida. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Tiffany L. Young, Realtor®EWM... 02/26/2009

If any of you have never been to Davie, Florida, now may be the time to give it a try.  It's as if a little chunk of the south was inserted in the heart of Broward County.  Homes and businesses here are built with the south in mind and all have that country look with wide, sweeping porches and horse trails.  Yes, real horses, and they are welcome here in a big kind of way. Lakeside Village is one of the newest of these communites and boasts homes built to very high builder standards.  Since the market tanked, however, prices have gone down and their are currently five homes for sale in here, two of which are short sales.  What once went for $600k to $700K can now be had for $400k and under.  With a six figure loss like that one can afford to buy and hold on for the future because this m... 02/23/2009

In the past 90 days there have been 2 homes sold and 1 pending sale in Stonebrook Estates in Davie Florida.  Stonebrook Estates is located on Flamingo Road in Davie Florida between I-595 and Griffin Road. There are currently 20 active homes for sale ranging in price between $899,500 and $2,850,000.Average List Price in Stonebrook is $1,580,804Average Sale Price is $1,020,000Average Days on Market 455Average Square footage (active homes) 5,255 sq ftThis exquisite community houses 145 properties, each with a minimum site of a half acre to over an acre (according to Broward County Property Appraisers office), has a 24 hour manned gated guardhouse with video monitoring.  Community amenities include: two lighted all-weather tennis courtsa basketball courtsand lotbeach- style volleyball court... 02/19/2009

Long Lake Ranches Located in Davie Florida is home to 414 acre plus properties.  Long Lake Ranches is on Nob Hill Road between I-595 and Griffin Road and Long Lake Ranches West is located on Hiatus Road between I-595 and Griffin Road.The following list represents the available homes for sale in Long Lake Ranches and Long Lake Ranches west as well as homes sold and pending sales in both Long Lake Ranches.   Davie Florida Market Report for Long Lake Ranches - January 2009 Active Homes for sale 27 Homes Sold (Past 6 months) 6 Homes Pending Sale 2 Average Active Listing Price $1,220,198 Average Closed Sale Price $768,286 Active Homes for Sale Price Range $879,000 - $1,999,000 Average Days on Market (Closed Sale) 123 days Average Home for Sale Sq Ft 5,106 (Information obtained from the South... 02/18/2009

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Located in the heart of Davie on Nob Hill Road between I-595 and Griffin Road Long Lake Ranches hosts 414 acre plus homes; this includes Long Lake Ranches and Long Lake Ranches West which is located on Hiatus Road between I-595 and Orange Drive. There are currently 3 Short Sale Homes for Sale and one Foreclosure for sale in Long Lake Ranches. These homes are priced from $895,000 to $1,099,000. The middle priced home which is priced just at $1,000,000 is a Sonoma model on a 35,000 sq ft lot.  This home has approximately 4774 sq ft of living space under air and is a 6 bedroom 4 and ½ bath model. The kitchen has granite counter tops with granite backsplash, stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry.                             It also has a pool with a sauna and is situated on a canal... 02/11/2009

We have a short sale situation in Davie,Florida  where we our buyer hired our company to sell their property and disappeared into the abyss. It`s a shame we have the buyer and could close within 45 days providing the lender agrees to the sales price. The seller knows there`s an offer,receives calls from the lenders daily and is too lazy to sign any paperwork. It`s a new twist to an old saga of "Short Sales"! Hard to imagine, can`t seem to comprehend, yet this is all true. When you`re in a position to sell, don`t think just sign! You`re not alone! There are many people who are involved in similar situations.    Having spoken to this person several times, i realize there are other issues involved and have expressed my concern to the lenders. Hopefully, the lenders will advise me what our ... 02/07/2009

If you read  the FAR "Agreement to enter into a lease" there is no where in the document which requires Realtors to run a criminal background check on a prospective tenant. If a landlord requests one we`ll tell them where to locate the information. I don`t like prying into our clients past or present history for two reasons; 1- I adhere to the contract set forth by the state of Florida. 2- I respect our clients privacy. Two weeks ago we had a prospective tenant look to move into a condo in Davie,Florida. The association required they run a criminal background check on this person. They client agreed filled out the form and sent it to the association, thinking everything would be OK, wrong!   The Association called to tell me they denied this person because at the ripe old age of 18 he w... 02/03/2009

Sometimes in the real estate life one has to move forward when it comes to improving a system or way of life.  And so it comes with a heavy heart that I have left EWM Realtors after they closed my Weston office and moved to a new and highly energetic Millenium Real Estate in Davie, FL.  Located on Griffin Rd., just west of downtown Davie this new location sits in front of the new Lakeside Community, which boasts single family homes, townhomes, and first floor office and retail space.  I have also passed my CAM license exam and will forging ahead with property manangement as well.  By moving to a well funded, new office I have put myself squarely in the forefront of expansion and moving ahead.  This is a ground level opportunity with an office that will be around for quite some time to c... 01/31/2009

I`m not paying a 1% fee for you to handle our "Short Sale" after the fact! In the new world of completing a "Short Sale" in Broward County,Florida there seem`s to be new rules that are made up as the transaction goes along! There are new scams abound all after your commissions!pocket!Realtors take notice!   Many 3rd party companies who supposedly handle these transactions  without merit seem to believe the "Selling Agent" should pay their fee`s! I know i`m not and don`t plan to. We executed a contract last week. There was no mention of a 3rd party company handling the transaction, nor was it discussed. Our attorney handles our closings and deals with Short Sales each and everyday!In Broward County the buyer selects title...These 3rd party companies seem to believe a they can simply chan... 01/15/2009

Washington will give funds to states and cities to rehab houses. Proponents say it will help stabilize neighborhoods, but others say it's too little to do much good. By Tami Luhby, CNNMoney.com senior writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- City officials and community activists can't wait to get their hands on nearly $4 billion the federal government is about to inject into blighted neighborhoods suffering from record foreclosures. Opponents of the measure say the paltry sum won't do much good considering the number of vacant homes on the market - one million families are expected to lose their homes this year - and will more likely turn into a political boondoggle. It remains to be seen which side is right. But the program - part of the massive housing rescue bill Bush enacted last month de... 01/08/2009