The Coconut Grove Residences Fort Lauderdale is a luxurious oceanfront building situated directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Located just minutes from Pier 66, Port Everglades, Las Olas Boulevard, the Coconut Grove Residences offer the finest appointments in luxury condo living. With just 63 units total, there are multiple floor plans, each intended to draw in as much natural light as possible and maximize the views from every room. Units feature: high end sub zero appliances, Italian cabinets, granite counter-tops, and extensive travertine. Floor to ceiling windows impact glass protects residents from the elements as well as functionally shows off the tremendous views. View of Coconut Grove Residences Fort Lauderdale By: http://floridahomesforsaletoday.com   10/25/2010

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced last week that his office has begun investigating allegations of unfair and deceptive practices at five for-profit higher education institutions.The civil investigation focuses on consumer complaints made against the University of Phoenix, the MedVance Institute, Argosy University, Kaplan Inc., and Everest University. Allegations have been made that the colleges misrepresented financial aid, accreditation, graduation rates and future job placement in the recruitment and enrollment of new students. While some of the schools advised they have yet to be contacted about the investigation, they pledged cooperation. The University of Phoenix on Friday reported receiving a subpoena from the Attorney General for records dating back to Jan. 1, 200... 10/23/2010

Las Olas Art Fair, Fort Lauderdale, FL - October 23 & 24, 2010 The 23rd Annual Las Olas Art Fair is this weekend October 23 & 24, 2010.  It runs along Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale and is always a fun day.  Admission is Free. Where:  Las Olas Blvd from SE 6th Ave to SE 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale When:  October 23 & 24, 2010,  10 am - 5 pm   For more information call 954-472-3755 or go to www.artfestival.com.   All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed.   10/21/2010

The Las Olas River House located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale Florida is a luxurious condominium tower on the river. Overlooking downtown, the condos at Las Olas River Houseover sweeping views of every direction. Residents enjoy the easy access to Las Olas nightlife & restaurants via a short walk. Enjoy a night out without worrying about driving or parking! Units range in price from the $300s up into the multi-millions. Riverhouse homeowners enjoy a world class fitness center, resort style pool, and manned lobby with valet parking. For more information call 954-662-0055 By: JW Florida at FloridaHomesForSaleToday.com 10/18/2010

Gallery One Fort Lauderdale offers condos for sale in the $100s and $200s. Walking distance to the beach and on the intercoastal, the Gallery One is a fantastic condo hotel in the center of it all in Fort Lauderdale. You can live in the unit, rent the unit in the rental pool and use the rental income to pay for your expenses when you're not there. Gallery One offers full hotel amenities including a beautiful pool, dock, fitness center, business center, house keeping, utilities, and access to water taxis. Just a few minutes from the nightlife, airport, and beaches! By: FloridaHomesForSaleToday.com 10/18/2010

Who Wants To Buy Toxic Assets? It seems that many Private Investors & Hedge Funds do. "Toxic asset" has become economic shorthand for the bad loans at the center of this entire housing industry mess. The most well-known of the assets are mortgage-backed investments that last year threatened the very survival of the world's biggest banks. At the height of the housing boom, selling these "bundles of mortgages" freed banks to loan even more money. Banks, Wall Street firms and hedge funds also bought these securities as investments. But the assets have lost their value as homeowners defaulted on the mortgages, foreclosures increased and home prices dropped. The plummeting value of the mortgage-backed investments, and other securities built around loans, has forced banks to dramatically cut ... 10/17/2010

Attorney General Bill McCollum announced last week an ongoing effort to rein in mortgage servicers and protect Floridians from purported deceptive and unfair practices. Along with 49 other attorneys general who are part of the Mortgage Foreclosure Multi State Group, McCollum is leading an effort to stop mortgage loan servicers from submitting alleged false affidavits in support of mortgage foreclosure actions. Homeowners, attorneys and investigators have long alleged that many of the affidavits contained within mortgage foreclosure complaints have been signed without personal knowledge of the facts asserted within them. Having recently come to light is the fact that many of affidavits were signed outside of the presence of a notary public. This process of signing documents without confi... 10/16/2010

The Las Olas Grand is a modern & luxurious condo community in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Las Olas Grand features 12 different floorplans including the Ashley North & South, Champagne North & South, Bradford North & South, Villas 1-3-4-5 on Level 2, & Penthouses on the 38th and 39th floor. Las Olas Grand residents enjoy a two story lobby, valet parking, security, heated pool, fitness center & pool pavilion. Residences at the Las Olas Grand include: large terraces, 9 foot ceilings, washer /dryer, custom cabinetry and more! The Las Olas Grand allows leasing and up to 2 dogs at 30 lbs each. With close proximity to the Fort Lauderdale international airport, Las Olas Boulevard shopping and nightlife, and just minutes from the world class Fort Lauderdale beach, the Las Olas Grand is the pre... 10/15/2010

No matter if the real estate sales market is at its best or its worst so many sellers have the ability to increase their chances to sell by making one simple change.  Can it be that simple to sell your luxury real estate in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere across the U.S?   It is human nature to obtain a first impression in an instant.  Once that impression is created in someone's mind it is virtually impossible to change.  So many properties are listed for sale and quickly placed in the MLS.  A very important part of the listing must include a preview of the home and a checklist for the homeowner to complete PRIOR to taking professional photos.  This means that this important step must be completed prior to the property being entered for sale in the MLS.  A listing agent should go through a... 10/14/2010

Let's take a look at the number of homes and condos sold Year-To-Date 2010 in Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Single Family Homes Sold: 1245 Average Number of Bedrooms: 2.98 Average Number of Bathrooms: 2.07 Average Square Footage: 1,669 Average List Price: $383,498 Average Sale Price: $339,767 Average Days on Market: 115.9 Fort Lauderdale Condos Sold: 1683 Average Number of Bedrooms: 1.95 Average Number of Bathrooms: 1.82 Average Square Footage: 1,459 Average List Price: $277,742 Average Sale Price: $247,364 Average Days on Market: 129.16 Search Fort Lauderdale Homes & Condos for Sale or Search the South Florida MLS   By JW Florida Real Estate Services LLC http://floridahomesforsaletoday.com 10/11/2010

Currently, there are 32 condos for sale at the Las Olas River House, list prices range between $349,900 and $2,099,000. This week's featured listing is Las Olas River House, 333 Las Olas Way, Unit #1501, MLS# F1085261. Currently, #1501 at the River House has the one of the lowest asking prices in the complex at $360,000. A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom located on the 15th floor of the elegant and centrally located Las Olas River House- this condo offers luxury living in downtown Fort Lauderdale providing its owner with access to nightlife, restaurants, and Las Olas Boulevard all withing walking distance. Unit 1501 at the River House is a bank owned foreclosure, but not a short sale. This unit previously sold for over $500,000 in 2004. Monthly maintenance for unit 1501 is $717. If you're intere... 10/11/2010

http://floridahomesforsaletoday.com | Current available condos at the Las Olas Beach Club range in price from $799,000 to $3,995,000. The Las Olas Beach Club offers luxurious condos for sale on the ocean with a manned lobby, resort style pool area, and sweeping views of Ft Lauderdale Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The most expensive unit currently available is a 4,320 SF condominium with a terrace of over 1,700 SF. For more information on the Las Olas Beach Club condos for sale, call 954-662-0055 or visit http://floridahomesforsaletoday.com/condos/las-olas-beach-club-for-sale/ 10/11/2010

Following news of a mortgage foreclosure moratorium by PNC Bank, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Ally Financial's GMAC Mortgage unit, Wells Fargo Bank has settled charges of deceptive marketing practices with attorney generals in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington state. Attorney General Bill McCollum announced last week a multi-state agreement with Wells Fargo over allegations of deceptive marketing regarding payment option adjustable rate (POA) mortgage loans. The agreement settles allegations of misconduct made prior to the acquisition of Wachovia and Golden West Corp., also doing business as World Savings Bank, by Wells Fargo. According to the allegations, Wachovia and Golden West failed to fully advise mortgage borrowers that the... 10/09/2010

Many are asking if it is now the right time to invest in South Florida real estate.  Is the market at its lowest?  Because of this question and also because of the struggling economy many people are holding off and waiting for a sign to make their investment happen.  We are seeing Fort Lauderdale rentals on the rise due to the displacement of so many homeowners who lost their properties to foreclosure and short sale.  This has affected the available rental inventory in South Florida.  South Florida rentals are becoming challenging to find due to a high demand and a lower and lower supply.    Will the South Florida housing market remain strong?    Will the overall trend eventually show an increase over a long-term period?    Many of these items point to a "Yes" to these questions for Fo... 10/09/2010

Beachfront Condo for Rent Overview Maps Photos Features Description Market Stats $2,000 Condominium Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1706 UnitsInterior: 1550 sqft Location 3031 N OCEAN BLVD1706Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Karina Leal Leal USA Realty(561) 3503503karina@lealusa.comhttp://www.karinaleal.com Listed by: Karina Leal / Leal USA Realty Our recent listings Beachfront Condo for RentShows Like A model! Completely Renovated Townhome for Sale at Spanish WellsIntracoastal Views / Shows like a Model! Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 10/05/2010

Homeowners facing eviction due to foreclosure proceedings can rest easier for the moment. Following several adverse court decisions throughout the country and the Florida Attorney General's well publicized investigation into the Florida Default Law Group, the Law Offices of Marshall C. Watson, P.A.; the Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A.; and Shapiro & Fishman, LLP., both JP Morgan Chase and GMAC Mortgage have suspended mortgage foreclosure proceedings in 23 states. While several mortgage lenders have dramatically slowed the pace of foreclosures in favor of short-sales or loan modifications, Chase and GMAC have admitted to rubber-stamping documents without reviewing them in an effort to streamline the foreclosure process for maximum volume and profit. As state and national law enforcem... 10/02/2010

In these tough economic times, your good name and reputation are important. Creditors have tightened their guidelines barring millions of Americans from borrowing money. Even those with excellent credit and high credit scores have experienced reduced credit limits and closed equity lines. Mortgage lenders, auto finance companies, credit card issuers and banks have all raised the bar. Borrowers with low credit scores can expect to be denied or to pay significantly higher interest rates than those with excellent credit. Long gone are the days of obtaining credit, goods, benefits, services and/or employment with a 620 credit score. In more instances than not, a consumer will be denied if they maintain a credit score lower than 720. The terms credit repair, credit restoration and/or credit ... 09/30/2010

Moving into the final week of National Coupon Month, I have concluded that the 13th annual marketing campaign of the Promotion Marketing Association has been most successful of all. With 89 percent of Americans admitting the regular use of coupons, a tough economy has turned even the most frugal shopper into a coupon enthusiast. Coupons are a quick and easy way to save money at the grocery store. According to the Promotion Marketing Association, spending as little as 20 minutes a week clipping coupons can save the average family a $1,000 a year. Over 164 billion coupons were offered in the first half of 2010, building upon a record-breaking trend in 2009 when 311 billion coupons were distributed in the marketplace. Coupons come in many varieties, the most common being the manufacturer's... 09/25/2010

Just when you thought you have heard them all! This one really had me wondering again, what planet are these lenders from? We should have a contest for the lender who does the most stupidest thing and award them a huge booby prize!  John Grodensky bought his new home in Fort Lauderdale Florida in December of last year. He paid all cash for the property. He did not get a mortgage. Bank of America approved a short sale with the previous owner and accepted and received wired funds at the closing. The sale was also recorded in the Broward County clerk records.  Boy was he surprised to find out this past July that the title to his home had been turned over to a government backed lender. He was scared to death to find out he had lost his home in a foreclosure that he never even knew about.  T... 09/23/2010

Map - 333 Las Olas Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 2/2 - $349K - REO POPULAR CHELSEA MODEL WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS OVERLOOKING POOL AND RIVER. 1522 SQ-FT OF LUXURIOUS LIVING SPACE. DOWNTOWN LAS OLAS'S MOST SOPHISTICATED ZEN-INSPIRED LUXURY HIGHRISE. GORGEOUS GOURMET GRANITE KITCHEN WITH TOP-OF-THE-LINE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. ENJOY SPECTACULAR VIEWS & SUNSETS FROM YOU WRAP-AROUND BALCONY. RESORT STYLE AMENITIES WITH WORLD CLASS SERVICE JUST STEPS FROM RIVERWALK AND LAS OLAS!! Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Sauna Exterior Front Other Kitchen Master Bath/Spa Exterior Front Other Other Other Other Exterior Front Other Exterior Front   Tatyana Permanova        Realtor Associate       SIB Realty, LLC   cell : 561-756-6962    fax  : 888-397-8717   tpermanova@gmail.com   Irina Rogina       Rea... 09/19/2010