Following a Good Budget in Order to Purchase a Home Plantation, FL  If you want to know how much your house will sell for in South Florida, Broward County go to Home Value or call Irene Medina.Realtor at 954-439-4851.No matter how good the credit score, today’s homebuyer, in Plantation, FL, no longer has the luxury of buying with little or zero down. Except if you are low-income with good credit score rating, or a veteran, no-down loans are also a thing of the past. You can also qualify for a FHA loan which only requires 3.5% down.Many lenders today want at least 20 percent of the loan amount as a down payment on a home. For a home valued between $168,300 and $287,500in Plantation, FL, a homebuyer would need to come up with between $33,660 and $57,500 just for a down payment. Then, ther... 08/27/2015

 In another loving move to get cats out of the local animal shelter, the Humane Society of Broward County, FL., Fort Lauderdale, FL. has started a new initiative: Office Cats. Local businesses, willing to 'foster' a cat, will be matched with a cat by the shelter who will provide the cat food, litter & toys. Prior to becoming Office Cats, the felines are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, de-wormed and treated for fleas and ticks. The shelter will also showcase the cats on its website. In return, the businesses agree to feature their Office Cats & stories on their websites and allow clients and employees ready access to the animals. The idea is to find suitable adoptive families for the cats. Already a local business, paired with two cats, believes that both will soon be adop... 08/27/2015

Much Ado About Mulch: Everything Property Owners Need To Know In Coral Springs, Florida If you want to know how much your house will sell for in Coral Springs, FL go to www.OurHouseWorth.com for a FREE 15 sec valuation or call Irene Medina.Realtor at 954-439-4851.  Mulch was nature’s idea way before it became man’s. Fallen leaves, pine needles, rotting wood and vegetation, rotting flowers, ripe fruit, rocks rising towards the surface of the earth – the ecosystem organically produces and disperses “mulch,” incorporating a protective coating towards the ground.Learning the different types of mulch and understanding how well to use them will enable you to assist Mother Nature and effortlessly beautify your lawn and garden in Coral Springs, FL.Why Should You Mulch?Mulching your soil could j... 08/26/2015

If you want to know how much your house will sell for in South Florida, Broward County go to Home Value or call Irene Medina.Realtor at 954-439-4851.No matter how good the credit score, today’s homebuyer, in Coral Springs, FL, no longer has the luxury of buying with little or zero down. Except if you are low-income with good credit score rating, or a veteran, no-down loans are also a thing of the past. You can also qualify for a FHA loan which only requires 3.5% down.Many lenders today want at least 20 percent of the loan amount as a down payment on a home. For a home valued between $168,300 and $287,500in Coral Springs, Fl, a homebuyer would need to come up with between $33,660 and $57,500 just for a down payment. Then, there are closing costs to consider. These vary by state, but figu... 08/26/2015

Saturday, August 15, 2015 Help us "Clear the Shelter"  the Humane Society of Broward County  Where:  Humane Society of Broward CountyAddress:  2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Date: Saturday, August 15, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where:  Broward County Animal Care & Adoption DivisionAddress:  1870 SW 39th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315Date:  Saturday, August 15, 2015Time:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All adoption fees for dogs and cats will be waived and the $20 non refundable deposit will be waived!!Come on folks, this is a WIN-WIN!!!Help us Clear the Shelters! If you're thinking about adopting a pet, this is the perfect time for you and our four legged friends!!   08/14/2015

Don't forget that on August 1st there will be a Hazardous Household Waste Drop off for Broward County. If you need to dispose of household hazardous materials you can do so in Ft. Lauderdale at 2201 NW 9th Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on what can be dropped off, please visit:  2015 Hazardous Household Waste Collection Days. By visiting the site you can also see what other dates and drop off points are available for the remainder of the year!  07/09/2015

6850 Royal Palm Blvd – 109 Margate Royal Park Gardens1 bed, 1.5 baths$950.00If you want to know how much your house will sell for in South Florida, Broward County go to Home Value or call Irene Medina.Realtor at 954-439-4851. 6850 Royal Palm Blvd – 109 Margate Royal Park Gardens FL 33063 – FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHS. NOTHING TO BRING BUT YOUR TOOTHBRUSH AND CLOTHES! THIS CONDO HAS IT ALL FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! CLOSE TO SWIMMING POOL AND BARBECUE AREA. FIRST FLOOR. BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT AND EXTREMELY CLEAN HOME! VERY ACTIVE COMMUNITY.Purchase this condo now! Call Realtor Irene Medina at 954-439-4851!Virtual Tour of the PropertyIrene Medina, Realtor, and The Medina Real Estate Group have vast experience in marketing of properties extensively worldwide via the internet. They sell thei... 07/02/2015

                                                   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Downtown Development Site Sells.   Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 19th, 2015 – Richard Schwartz with RE/MAX Commercial Associates recently represented the Seller, Metro Flagler East, LLC, in the sale of a plot of land located at 609 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The 16,625 square foot property sold for $1,195,00.00 to Courthouse Investment Group, LLC.  RE/MAX Commercial is in more than 45 countries, with 3,000 practitioners in 465 commercial offices and divisions. It is one of the most dynamic names in the commercial sector with a 39-year track record of professionalism and customer focus.  Recently being ranked in National Real Estate Investor (NREI) magazine’s Top 25 list of commercial brokerage networks and o... 06/23/2015

 Homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale are sizzling this summer. This world renowned vacation destination is enticing for home buyers, too. With an estimated 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and 7 miles of gorgeous Atlantic coast beaches, Fort Lauderdale is a major hub of business and entertainment in the South Florida region. It is one of the most desirable locations on the east coast to buy real estate in. Fort Lauderdale invites home buyers to the lower east coast of Florida with more than 60 distinct neighborhoods to choose from. Although the area is vast with more than 34 square miles of land, buyers need to be ready to move fast when looking for homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale. Well-situated Fort Lauderdale homes for sale can move on to and off of the Fort Lauderdale real estate mar... 06/11/2015

 Homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale are moving. Summer months are the busiest time of year for families to move and June is upon us. Statistics show the end of the school year means an active Fort Lauderdale real estate market. Homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale will be searched, closed, and moved into between school years, keeping the Fort Lauderdale real estate market shifting.  Now that summer is upon us, it is prime time for prospective home buyers to start hitting the Fort Lauderdale real estate property market to find the right Fort Lauderdale homes for sale that will be perfect for your family. Homebuyers biggest challenge is finding a home to buy that is what they want, where they want it, and within an acceptable price range. To help you on your way to buying a Fort Lauderdale ho... 06/10/2015

Pending in 10 Days! This home is in one of Coral Springs, FL best neighborhoods, Pine Ridge. It has  4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage and is situated on an oversized corner lot. You have enough room to roam, build the pool of your dreams and more! This beautiful home has vaulted ceilings, high grade laminate flooring throughout, dual air conditioning systems, bay windows in breakfast area and in family room, along with 2 cabana bathrooms. A brand new kitchen was installed on April 2015 with 42 in wood cabinets, granite counters, stone back splash and huge center island. Home is also freshly painted inside and out. Best part about this home is that you are walking distance to the one of the top rated elementary schools in Coral Springs, FL and close to all major highways and sho... 06/08/2015

FORT LAUDERDALE   Memorial Day Tribute, 9 a.m. at Lauderdale Memorial Park, 2001 SW Fourth Ave. Call 954-745-2140.Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Sandy Nininger Statue on Riverwalk, behind Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale. Participants: William C. Morris American Legion Post 36 and Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post 200 and Ladies Auxiliary, 82nd Airborne Veterans Color Guard, and American Freedom Riders, A barbecue to honor veterans follows at Post 36 HQ, 1600 Marina Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-326-0800. 05/23/2015

Much Ado About Mulch: Everything Property Owners Need To Know in South Florida Mulch was nature’s idea way before it became man’s. Fallen leaves, pine needles, rotting wood and vegetation, rotting flowers, ripe fruit, rocks rising towards the surface of the earth – the ecosystem organically produces and disperses “mulch,” incorporating a protective coating towards the ground. Learning the different types of mulch and understanding how well to use them will enable you to assist Mother Nature and effortlessly beautify your lawn and garden. Why Should You Mulch? Mulching your soil could just be the most significant thing you can do for your property – not only for the planet itself, but also for anything growing there. When used correctly, mulch offers a multitude of benefits to homeowners... 05/20/2015

Harbordale condos for sale in Fort Lauderdale Florida make for a great beach investment property. Currently there are three units available for sale that range in price from $112,900 to $117,500 and in square footage from 485 to 570 sq ft. The two units that I have listed for sale are available as a package - both occupied by month-to-month tenants, who would like to stay.  Harbordale is one of the few communities just minutes from the beach that can be rented right away and allows pets.   The Harbordale community consists of only 40 units in a solvent association with a swimming pool, gated entry, and assigned parking spaces located east of Federal Highway within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and a short drive of only minutes to the Fort Lauderdale airport and beach. See th... 05/14/2015

Eileen Burns - Ft Lauderdale, FL says "Luxury Real Estate is changing hands quickly!"  Kaluz Restaurant is fab.  Take a peek at the video.  Food is terrific, service is the best!  A sizzzling 92 degrees with humidity high in the 80s....dripping weather.... so now you understand all the indoor photos.  Not only is the weather hot...but the market is too....grateful to spendthis time visiting with Kathy Streib - home stager in Palm Beach and millionaire Active Rain community member!                                                       What is Active Rain?  A real estate social media community where members meet face-to-face quaterly in markets across the globe.  We discussed current contests, what's new on the home page and how wonderful it is to meet and greet all our Active Rain global... 05/13/2015

Here are just a few of the national real estate numbers we’re tracking for you right now. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of projected home sales rose to 5.2 million. And the national median home price for existing homes increased to $212,100. That’s up 5.1% from last year and up 7.8% from this same time last year. If you’re looking to sell, now might be a good time to enter the market. Finally, according to Freddie Mac, the national average for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is up down from last month to 3.65%. To find out how these numbers affect home prices in South Florida, contact me today, Irene, at 954-439-4851.If you want to know what how much your house will sell for in South Florida, Browardy Count go to Home Value or call Irene Medina.Realtor at 9... 05/11/2015

Spring time meetup via Active Rain Real Estate Tomorrow hosted by Eileen Burns!  Join us and find out about our real estate community.                                                    3300 East Commercial BlvdFt Lauderdale 3330811:30AM to 1PM954-772-2209Break away and finally connect face-to-face with some of the best bloggers and networkers in the metro Ft Lauderdale real estate industry.  We have animated conversations about our Active Rain social media community.  Come and be apart of the conversation!A MeetUp is an informal gathering between ActiveRain members and anyone else in the real estate world that would like to attend. YES, in addition to the....1,000 points that will be awarded to you, this will be the opportunity to laugh, improve your business, obtain referrals, encoura... 05/10/2015

16 hours ago May eBlast of RE/MAX Commercial Listings went out to over 140,000 prospects! All of the commercial listings on remaxcommercial.com are gaining heightened exposure in an email report that reaches thousands of brokers, investors, and other commercial real estate professionals. This program promotes all RE/MAX Loopnet listings, categorized by sector, highlighting the newest and most prominent. The next Cmail will go out in June. Special Purpose cmailmarketing.com Here are some of the latest RE/MAX Commercial listings from the past month – looking across all sectors. Click individual listings for more details. Your next update will be in four weeks. Below is the URL to view the May listings! http://www.cmailmarketing.com/CmailContentPopUp.aspx?CmailId=8926&EmailId=gburkhart@re... 05/07/2015

Auberge Beach Residences & Resort Fort Lauderdale North Tower SOLD OUT in record time. South tower reservations and sales to begin soon.Earlier this month I posted information about this new Fort Lauderdale luxury oceanfront preconstruction condominium project - http://actvra.in/4Bm9 In a surpringly short period of time, The north tower of the soon to begin construction - Auberge Beach Residences & Resort in Fort Lauderdale is 100% reserved. One of the notable homebuyers is former Miami Dolphin's quarterback, Dan Marino.I expected a lot of attention for this luxury property, not only due to it's location directly on the beach, and exceptional pricing, but also the 5-star resort-styled features, amenities and services to be provided for all the residents. This quick sell out certainly sh... 03/29/2015

Tenant or Owner? With rental rates rising, a lot more tenants in Fort Lauderdale are likely to be wondering whether they should be taking a new look at their residence situation.   Conceptually, paying your own mortgage has always seemed more appealing than paying a landlord’s mortgage every month.   Especially this time of year, when tax time puts the whole year’s finances out there on one piece of paper, seeing how thousands of dollars have slipped away for another year can be a little frustrating.  Not surprisingly, then, this is a time of year when, as a buyer’s agent, I begin hear the phone ring a little more often!   Seen from the long term perspective, dollars put toward a home you are buying go toward building a future -- something rent dollars cannot do. But there are more int... 03/09/2015