Can I Short Sale in Fort Lauderdale If I Don’t Have A Normal Hardship? We recently received this question “Can I Short Sale in Fort Lauderdale If I Don’t Have a Normal Hardship?”  at the Fort Lauderdale Foreclosure Institute from Chad. Here is Chad's Situation. Chaid said: "I own a condo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I purchased my unit in 2007, pre-construction for $375k and have a mortgage balance of $337k. For a while I have been trying to sell my unit for over two years with no success. I have been unable to refinance because my unit is worth much less than the balance on my mortgage. My request for a loan modification has been denied. I must move by this summer and do not want to make a penny on the sale. I just want to get rid of this property. I have been advised that I would no... 03/15/2013

 What is causing the decrease in discounts for foreclosures? No longer conjecture or speculation, we now have solid, raw data showing the once mighty discount on foreclosures has dwindled from its peak of 30% in 2010 to the current value of only 12% nationally compared to regular sale homes. Twelve percent is the same discount foreclosures offered in 2004 before the housing bubble began, and before most Realtors had been forced to experience the mounds of extra paperwork, surrender of control, and extended delays for no apparent reason that accompany working with a third party lender .   What is causing the decrease in discounts for foreclosures? Mortgage delinquencies and therefore new foreclosure starts are falling quickly, mostly fueled by continued and sustained low mortgage interes... 03/14/2013

  Saint Patrick's Day South Florida   The Irish  have done it this year again and celebrated, as every year, their Saint Patrick's Day in South Florida. The biggest St. Patricks day parade this year marched already down on the weekend of March 09, 2013. It was bad and not on March 17, but it was still a huge success and has become a big tradition in South Florida. Don't worry there are still enough festivities if you want join the festivities of the Irish on Saint Patrick's Day in South Florida. Most likely you can bar hopping that day, to experience the spirit of the Irish.   Delray Beach celebrates on the weekend of March 15 and 16 with their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade       Fort Lauderdale offers you to join the Saint Paddy's Pub Crawl on March 16 and 17.       Deerfield Beach s... 03/14/2013

  Buying A Home After Foreclosure In Fort Lauderdale The housing market is in an upswing and will continue to recover over the next several years.  It is the best time now to start cleaning up your credit and re-establish your financial stability when you plan of Buying a Home after Foreclosure in Fort Lauderdale. The housing market recovery started late last year and will continue into 2013. It still will be a long and slow recovery before prices recover to the level 2006/ 2007. So far we expect a price increase in 2013 of 8-10% compared to last year’s prices.  Home supply (inventory) in the past month has decreased and could not hold up  with the demand.  More listings have been sold, and fewer homes entered the market. This is a typical situation for a market cycle where demand super... 03/14/2013

When gathering information from the web it is important to double check your information for accuracy and use a variety of sources to obtain your information.  False information on the web and in the wrong hands can ruin your credibility and cause unnecessary questions and mistrust from your friends, family, your employer and your customers.  I want to share this with you. Google searches have become my best friend, I've moved, I'm single and truly anything I need to do or have done I google it. I'm one of those folks who appreciate reviews, accurate information and up to date information yet I don't provide it.  I realized that when updating some of my information. If you are active in real estate or in business on the web, make sure all of your info is accurate. My neglect is probably... 03/10/2013

Can you explain the home selling process in Fort Lauderdale?     Every home sale in Fort Lauderdale is different, espial now in today’s market. We have to look first every home seller situation. We have different sellers with different needs. If you are an arm lengths seller, you still have enough equity in your home and the payoff would cover your mortgage, if any. The selling processes for these homes are straight forward and called an arms lengths transaction. First a seller should find a representation in the sale of their home. In most cases they will hire a real estate agent or Realtor. Keep in mind not all real estate agents are licensed Realtors. Only Realtors are abide by the Code of Ethics. In many cases the listing agent than will list a home and tries to find a buyer. If we ... 03/02/2013

Why do I need A Buyers Agent In Fort Lauderdale?   We cannot stress enough and answer the question “Why do I need A Buyers Agent In Fort Lauderdale? “ over and over again. Sadly to many times we see when home buyers engage with the listing agent on a Fort Lauderdale home, without even know what they are going into. Buyers are under the impression and think that they maybe can get a better deal when buying direct from the listing agent.  But this is not the case. Why do I need A Buyers Agent In Fort Lauderdale? 1)      The listing agent represents the seller! The fiduciary responsibility of the listing agent is with the home owner, because they have a signed contract. What has a buyer – no signed contract? This means all information given to the listing agent needs to be disclosed to the... 02/28/2013

Strategies For Winning In Multiple Offer Scenarios   Current inventory levels in Ft Lauderdale are at new lows.  The combo of low housing values, low interest rates, and a busy Spring tourist season is a recipe for a very unique situation where Ft Lauderdale's housing values are being pushed up, and multiple offers on desireable properties are becoming commonplace. In situations like these where the seller receives multiple offers and requests everyone to resubmit their offer at their best and highest price, what should your strategy be?   In short, buyers had better be ready to pay more and  have rock solid financing in place if they are to be the highest and best offer on the table! Strategies for winning in Multiple Offer Scenarios Now is the time to have a seasoned Real Estate Veter... 02/25/2013

You can get your real estate license in Fort Lauderdale, FL in a few short weeks with Rowlett Real Estate School online pre sales associate course.  When trying to decide which Fort Lauderdale Real Estate School will give you the training you need to pass your Florida real estate exam, consider which Florida Real Estate School has the best passing rate.  Rowlett Real Estate School has a passing rate that is among the highest in the state.  A good Fort Lauderdale, FL Real Estate School online license programs for sales associates and brokers is just a mouse click away.  www.rowlettrealestateschool.com Rowlett Real Estate School is currently looking to hire a licensed Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Instructor to teach our Pre sales associate and broker licensing classroom course.  If you are... 01/12/2013

Las Olas Ft. Lauderdale Art Fair 2013 It’s here again! Las Olas Ft. Lauderdale Art Fair 2013. The Art Fair that’s held on Las Olas in Ft. Lauderdale. This is its 25th year and we’re proud. Las Olas is known for its Art Galleries along with its one-of-a-kind clothing boutiques and cute but tasty restaurants. The Art Fair takes place today, January 6th, 2013 from 10:00 to 5:00. The admission is free! Photography and Jewelry will also be displayed for purchase. And as always, there will be over 150 Artists showing off their talent. There will also be music and munchies. The Fair will also return in March of this year. So, come on out and pick a beautiful piece of art or pottery and enjoy the day. Directions: Take I-95 to Broward Boulevard and go east on Broward. Make a right on Andrews Ave... 01/05/2013

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Fort Lauderdale 2012 DECEMBER 15  Theme: "Musical Memories" 12/15/12 starting in the Downtown Area at 6:30 PM Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America will be transformed into a an amazing river of light and holiday cheer Saturday night. Traveling East on the New River in Fort Lauderdale and then North on the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, features nearly 100 vessels from million-dollar mega yachts to humble kayaks to barges, each adorned in all manner of holiday decor.  This is sure to be12 Miles of the "Greatest Show on H20". This amazing boat parade is well worth the short drive from our Broward communities Riverwalk and Georgian Oaks.  www.CenterlineHomes.com 12/05/2012

The Palms is a unique oceanfront condominium located on Fort Lauderdale beach. It consists of two high-rise towers and seven oceanfront townhomes with a total of 192 luxury residences sharing 450 feet of beachfront. It is located at 2100 N Ocean Blvd (A1A), Ft Lauderdale between Sunrise Blvd and Oakland Park Blvd. It was built between 1999 and 2001 Its amenities include: 24 hour guarded security gate 24 hour valet service Two story fitness center with ocean views Racquet ball court Tennis court Sauna, steam and massage rooms Banquet room with full kitchen and bar for private functions Fully equiped business center Heated pool and seperate lap pool Recent sale prices for condos have ranged from $409,000 for a 1601 square foot unit to $1,830,000 for a 4112 square foot unit. One townhouse ... 12/02/2012

Victoria Park Recent Sales I have always loved Victoria Park in Ft. Lauderdale. To me, it represents South Florida the way it should be. When someone in New York or Michigan is reading about the Sunshine Sate, it's Victoria Parks photos that should be shown. The old time Plantation shutters on windows, the overgrown trees hanging over the streets and the ocean air you can smell. You're only blocks away from the salty sea. I think this is what Florida is all about. It kills me to hear a resident say, "Oh, I never go to the beach." What! What are you doing here? In Victoria Park there are no track homes that almost touch your neighbors home, no similar floor plans, one after the other and no carbon copy landscaping. Just breezy, open verandas with palm trees enhancing the view. Some homes... 11/25/2012

Developers are proposing more than 1,000 new residential units - a combination of rentals and condos - in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach coastal area as the South Florida real estate market increasingly shows signs of stabilizing from a crash that began in 2007.   The latest wave of nearly 1,020 units - slated to be built by six different developers - means more than 4,250 new rental and condo units are now proposed for the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach coastal market as of Nov. 21, 2012, according to city of Fort Lauderdale records and the Miami Herald.    Unlike many of the other South Florida coastal markets experiencing a surge in proposed projects, developers in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach market are focused predominantly on rental units rather than condomin... 11/14/2012

Imagine my surprise when I received notice from Annette Reeve, our London affiliate at Mayfair International that through Annette’s efforts, one of my luxurious, newly constructed listings in Harbor Beach has been chosen to grace the cover of Mayfair International’s exclusive International Property Luxury Collection. View the magazine here: International Property Luxury Collection This annual publication depicts the finest homes, travel and affluent lifestyles featured globally. The lucky owner who purchases this amazing residence in Harbor Beach will enjoy sun-filled days leading from flip-flops to formal elegance within these walls which showcase the South Florida lifestyle perfectly. Located in one of Fort Lauderdale’s finest communities with a private beach club and marina, I am ho... 11/12/2012

Get Your Continuing Education in Fort Lauderdale Florida With Rowlett Real Estate School by Distance with an open book exam you can just fax in. 14 Hour at home open book exam program The 12th edition of Continuing Education for Florida Real Estate Professionals contains valuable update information on many important laws and real estate trends. We’ve included a final examination with the answer sheet to help you complete the course. Please keep the following in mind as you complete the course: This is an open-book examination. You may use the textbook while taking the final examination. The index may be helpful in locating subject matter. Read the directions included The final examination has 30 multiple choice questions. You must answer 24 correctly. Mark all your answers to the answer... 11/03/2012

                 Once Known as the Popular Spot for Spring Breakers The city borders 7 miles of beaches with an average temperature of 82°. It has over 300 miles of winding waterways and more than 40 championship golf courses. Once known as the popular spot for spring breakers and has been the place for so many movies made. The downtown area is the largest in Broward County, although there are other cities in the county with commercial centers. There are atleast a thousand things to do in Fort Lauderdale along with the shopping that has a spectrum from high end fashion to bargain finds. The night life and entertainment is endless. There are restaurants and dining for every craving.   Fort Lauderdale Has More Than 60 Distinct Neighborhoods Fort Lauderdale has an official program for desi... 10/04/2012

www.MiamiFreeHomeInfo.comBy Chad Gray The Fort Lauderdale real estate market has turned the corner from being a buyer's market to a seller's market, thanks in part to being a highly desirable destination. A buyer's market is one in which there is an overabundance of homes on the market in relation to the amount of buyers. In this scenario, it is not uncommon to see seller's vying for a buyer's attention by offering incentives like paying closing costs, lowering the sales price and offering closing bonuses. In contrast, a seller's market is one in which there is a shortage of inventory on the market in relation to the amount of qualified buyers. In this scenario there are often bidding wars, which drives up the price of a home. It's no secret that the Miami-Fort Lauderdale real estate ma... 09/23/2012

William E. Lewis Jr. & Associates, a solutions based professional consulting firm specializing in the discriminating individual, business or governmental entity, is proud to announce the formation of a credit repair component. Facing uncertain economic times, Bill Lewis - formerly with Credit Restoration Consultants – has been widely sought by many in the restoration of their personal credit worthiness.  Approximately 78% of credit profiles in the United States contain some sort of error or omission materially affecting credit worthiness.  Absent self-help and the “do-it-yourself” approach, a consumer may hire a credit repair company in the restoration of their good name and reputation within the community. In tough economic times, your good name and reputation is more important than ev... 09/20/2012

Harbor Beach Ft. Lauderdale Harbor Beach in Ft Lauderdale is a boaters dream. You can take your yacht from your backyard to the ocean in 5 minutes. The whole community is surrounded by water with deep canals threading all through it.  The Harbor Beach community is located off 17th Street causeway on the east side of the intracoastal. It is a gated community in the Fort Lauderdale Waterfront area. And many buyers don't realize it exits! Not every lot, of the 400 homes, is on the water. But every home does have a spectacular view. The price range of homes for sale in there right now range from 2 million to 22 million. This subdivision is beautifully hidden between the Intracoastal the Atlantic Ocean. It has two guard house entries, security patrol and marina memberships and a private beac... 09/11/2012