Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida - October 25-29, 2012 Fort Lauderdale will host the 53rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.  Living in south Florida, we are surrounded by water and where there is water, there are boats.  And plenty of them!  Exhibitors at the show will include yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts.   There will be a wide variety of boats on display.   The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will cover over 3,000,000 square feet of space in several locations   To aid with parking, there will be bus shuttles, water taxis and riverboats.   For more information and tickets please click here.   Where:  Bahia Mar/Hall of Fame/Las Olas Marina             The Broward County Convention Center         ... 09/10/2012

Victoria Park of Ft. Lauderdale This cutie just recently sold in Victoria Park in Ft. Lauderdale. Victoria Park is a community on the southeast corner of  Sunrise Blvd. and North Federal Hwy. Less than two miles from the Ft. Lauderdale Beach. For all of you who remember South Florida in the 50s and the 60s, Victoria Park will take you back in time. This charmer is a two bedroom, two bath built in 1952. It sold for the price of $460,000.  It was completely remodeled with hurricane windows and doors, crown moulding and real wood floors through out the home. The kitchen was totally redone with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances with the stove being gas. There is a new master bath addition with two walk in closets. Both bedrooms are spacious. The square footage of this home... 09/01/2012

In tough economic times, homeowners cannot afford to pass up free paint and a savings of several hundred dollars. Between record foreclosures, high unemployment, and rising food and gas prices, the “Paint it Broward” program has hit all-time records in paint distribution county-wide. “Paint it Broward” is an initiative of Broward County’s Waste and Recycling Services allowing residents and non-profit organizations throughout the county to receive up to twenty gallons of high-quality recycled latex exterior paint yearly for residential projects. Broward County recycles and distributes an average of 70,000 gallons of latex paint per year in an effort to improve neighborhoods and benefit the citizens of Broward County. Latex paint collected through the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Colle... 08/30/2012

While the economy has been showing some signs of improvement, your good name and reputation is becoming more important within the community. Creditors have tightened their guidelines effectively barring millions of Americans from borrowing money. Mortgage lenders, auto finance companies, credit card issuers and banks have all raised the bar. Borrowers with low FICO scores can expect to be denied or to pay significantly higher interest rates than those with excellent histories. Long gone are the days of obtaining credit, goods, benefits, services and/or employment with a 620 score. In most instances, a consumer will be denied if they maintain a credit score lower than 740. Even those with high credit scores have experienced closed credit card accounts and equity lines.  When an account h... 08/30/2012

Considered a viable strategy for managing troubled assets in an era of high unemployment, record foreclosures and government bailouts, millions of Americans are considering strategic defaults. With almost 12 million mortgages underwater, a growing number of homeowners are simply walking away from the places they call home. Strategic defaults, also known as strategic foreclosures, often take mortgage lenders by surprise because homeowners generally have had excellent credit histories and have previously met all their other financial obligations. One of the distinguishing factors between a strategic default and other mortgage defaults is that the strategic default is a deliberate business decision. The homeowner has the ability to make payments but simply decides not to because the proper... 08/30/2012

  Were you involved in a mortgage foreclosure action in 2009 or 2010? If so, you may be eligible for relief through a widely ignored governmental program targeting homeowners that have lost the place they call home. According to RealtyTrac, there were 26,412 Florida homes in some stage of foreclosure in May. That included 14,768 new filings, an 83 percent increase over last year. Last year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of Thrift Supervision announced enforcement action against 14 large residential mortgage servicers and two third-party vendors for unsafe and unsound practices related to residential mortgage servicing and foreclosure processing. Among the sanctions received by mortgage servicers was a... 08/30/2012

Are you one of the 47.5 million Americans who purchased “identity theft protection” last year? If so, you wasted your money. Credit reporting agencies and identity theft protection services push statistics like "almost 14 million adults were victims of identity theft in 2011" or “over 100 million Americans have had their personal identifying information placed at risk of identity theft as a result of governmental and corporate data breaches.” These statements are made while prodding you to purchase a service that could cost up to $189 annually. What these companies fail to tell you is that identity theft protection does not cover IRS tax return filings, account takeovers, the misuse of credit or debit cards, prior instances of identity theft or the establishment of personal identificati... 08/30/2012

Animal Lovers, do not pass this up....... Will my AR friends become friends with my brother Anthony on Facebook? Many of you have met him through his website and commented on his blog   www.dailydogwalkers.com. I know many of you are animal lovers and Anthony has so much to say on his blog every day.  He posts it on Facebook and also adds links to his website, so you may want to take a look, you can find him here: http://www.facebook.com/anthony.j.mucci Anthony J. Mucci Tell him Roger sent you.............Couldn't hurt if you "Like" him too! Your four-legged family will, I'm sure. 08/18/2012

Yesterday I wrote a post titled  Daily Dog Walkers & Pet Sitting present the top 10 pet names for 2012  and invited all of you to visit my brother Tony's  website http://www.dailydogwalkers.com/  Many of  you did and Tony and I are both extremely grateful.  He was quite impressed with BLiz, but who isn't....................................Should I tell Tony that stands for Bill and Liz?   Tony also responded on his blog and invited you to return for some of the great tips he will be posting.  You may want to save his website address to your favorites and drop by and say "hi" to him once in a while and find out what's going on in the "doggie" and "kitty" world.  Pass it on to your friends and relatives too who love their "four legged" family members.     I would like to extend a warm wel... 08/12/2012

Daily Dog Walkers & Pet Sitting present the top 10 pet names for 2012 This is my brother Tony's blog on his website http://www.dailydogwalkers.com/ I know there are a lot of pet lovers here on ActiveRain.   Please leave a comment on his blog and also your pets names.  Dogs, cats, any pets you many have, Tony is such an animal lover and has two cats of his own. Something else just to do for "shiggles". 08/11/2012

Beachfront Condos In Ft. Laudy Beachfront condos in Ft. Lauderdale are the biggest hit. Ft. Lauderdale’s famous for it's beach district with a number of restaurants, nightlife and boutique type shopping.  Who wouldn't want to live off the Atlantic ocean? With the panoramic views of the waves meeting the white sand and the cruise ships passing by. Some of Ft. Lauderdales' finest condos even have amazing views of the intercoastal as well. Some of the oceanfront condos have spectacular amenities, extremely rare floor plans and location, location, location! The Everglade House has a one bedroom, one bath on the 15th floor for $298,000. The Ocean Club has a two bedroom, two bath for $299,000. The Atlantic has a one bedroom, one Bath on the 9th floor for $325,000.The La Coquina has a two bed... 07/26/2012

Well, I'm not sure about the first two but down here in South Florida I was starting to wonder about the last one. Many people are so underwater on their mortgage that they can't sell unless they qualify for a short sale or bring cash to closing. Ten years ago, having the seller buy their way out of a house was rare but not so much anymore. I usually work with buyers and take listings as they come. Was really surprised to see the sellers were in a great position. We priced the house to sell and had an offer within days. The buyers were so happy to avoid a short sale process and I don't blame them. I do short sales all the time and although they take longer, have been closing them with 100% success. I am a CDPE so that may help but experience really pays off here as well! So the answer t... 07/25/2012

WAREHOUSE FOR SALE, FT LAUDERDALE, FL,  SE FLORIDA COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AESTATE SALE 5 BAYS RENTED MONTH TO MONTH TO LONG-TERM MARINE TENANTS ONE 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH HOME PLUS A 2-CAR GARAGE CONTACT EILEEN BURNS 954-483-3912 FOR MORE INFO 07/14/2012

Property value continues sinking in Seven Isles.  The August 2011 historical low ($6,974/WFft) was tested last March ($7,600/WFft) and again in May ($8,554/WFft).  The historical high ($66,667/WFft) was made in September 2007.  The average of the 14 closed sales during the trailing six-months (16,080/WFft) is 8% below the trailing 24-month average ($17,512).  In terms of closed price, the trailing six-month average ($1,781,333) is 12% below the trailing 24-month average ($2,027,968).  Of the four isle neighborhoods intersecting Las Olas Boulevard, only Nurmi Isle property value has turned up.  Currently in Seven Isles, no properties are pending sale and of the 21 listings only two are priced below the closed sale average/waterfront foot of the trailing 24 months.  Details at... http://w... 07/10/2012

The best place to get your Fort Lauderdale Real Estate License is with a Fully Accredited Florida Real Estate School serving Fort Lauderdale with Florida state approved online real estate course.    Rowlett Real Estate School is a full service real estate school with affordable online courses for all Fort Lauderdale Brokers, Sales Associates and persons wishing to become licensed Real Estate Sales Associates in Fort Laurderdale Florida.  Rowlett Real Estate School is a Florida State Approved, Fully Accredited Real Estate School providing online courses for Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas that will meet all your license requirements.  It has never been so easy to get a Pre sales associate real estate license in Fort Lauderdale Florida online.  Rowlett Real Estate School has a passi... 07/09/2012

Avocado Isle’s May closed sale ($12,692/WFft) breached the previous historical high reached April 2006 on Mango Isle ($11,923/WFft).  The historical low, $2,867/WFft) was made January 2010 on Avocado Isle as well.  As in several other waterfront neighborhoods, the tide has turned in the Citrus Isles to a seller’s market from a buyer’s market.  The average of the nine closed sales of the trailing six-months ($6,766/WFft) is 15% higher than the 23 closed sales of the trailing 24 months ($5,753/WFft).  In fact, the average of May’s seven closed sales ($7,923/WFft) is 27% above the average of the trailing 24 months.  Details... http://www.coastcountiesrealty.com/Reports/CI1.htm 07/02/2012

Ft Lauderdale Restaurant PropertyFree-standing restaurant building in Ft Lauderdale located on one acre plus property. Plenty of parking and cross parking arrangements in place.Key West style structure is approximately 10,000 square feet.  Wrap around deck adds another 2,000 square feet.High traffic location with demographics that support families who dine out two to three times a week.Where are you looking to open?  What type of operation do you seek?  Plenty of opportunities in Ft Lauderdale, FL 06/28/2012

Ft Lauderdale Industrial Warehouse PropertyThis is an income producing commercial real estate property for an owner operator or investor in the Andrews Avenue corridor of Ft Lauderdale.An added bonus in the acquisition process can be acquired by an estate sale.  What kind of return on investment would make you happy? 06/28/2012

Ft Lauderdale Waterfront Office Buildings Do you desire a custom built, two-story, energy efficient Ft Lauderdale office building which is light and bright with luxury appointments? Do you require direct ocean access to park your yacht outside your waterfront office building?   Do you believe water views from your work space will inspire more success? There are plenty of waterfront choices in metro Ft Lauderdale!       06/28/2012

Buyers must have their financing ducks in a row before placing an offer on a HUD Home. Selecting a good lender is an integral part of the loan process. A lender will take a careful look at your financial circumstances and tell him how much mortgage you are qualified to receive. This is important to know and it is an important number to weigh against another number that is even MORE important, the maximum monthly mortgage amount you are comfortable paying, that will not cause undue hardship and a financial strain.   What are you paying in rent or toward another mortgage right now? Is that a comfortable number? What is the difference between the lender’s Qualifying Number and  your Comfort Zone Number?   If the Comfort Zone Number is lower than the Qualifying Number, see how that number t... 06/27/2012