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Built in 2005, The Port Condo has a total of 129 units located on 16 Floors. Condos for Sale in The Port are currently listed for sale between $415,000 - $1,050,000 (16 total listings). To date in 2008, there have been 9 Condos sold in The Port (1-2 Bedroom units) at final purchase prices between $335,000 - $450,000, located on Floors 6 - 16. Click to view Condos for Sale in The Port.
There are currently 7 Condos for Rent in The Port, 2-3 Bedroom units, listed for rent with a price range of $2,300/mo. - $3,400/mo. Click to view The Port Condos for Rent.
Property Highlights:

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Vickie
Arcuri, Realtor®
EWM Realtors
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 103
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Cell: (954) 708-9309
vickie@vickierealestate.com
Fort Lauderdale
Homes for Sale
Contact me if you're interested in Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate for Sale, Broward County Real Estate for sale, Ft. Lauderdale Beach Homes for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condos for Sale, Homes for Sale near Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Broward Luxury Homes for sale, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Condos, Broward Waterfront Homes for sale, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Homes for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate for Sale, Palm Beach Waterfront Condos, Ft. Lauderdale Docks for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Docks for Lease or Rent, Ft. Lauderdale Oceanfront Condos, Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for Sale, or Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Foreclosures.
I am available to assist you or someone you know with:
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The largest market of investors in real estate is first time homebuyers. It's important to focus on their characteristics and buying trends in order to sell property in the currently tumultuous market conditions. Research shows that although the square footage of desired homes has been rising for the past thirty years, first time homebuyers seem to be favoring smaller property. This trend makes sense as current consumers across the spectrum of business markets desire more affordable products in the currently turbulent economic climate.
Being able to label a property smaller or larger is relative to the location itself. A 2,000 square-foot home in a suburban area may seem smaller whereas that same property in an urban area could be considered larger. For instance if a buyer is interested in South Florida luxury real estate, a 2,000 square-foot Fort Lauderdale property might be considered a medium-sized property whereas it would be considered on the smaller size for Weston real estate.
It's important to also note that the surveys that followed this smaller home buying trend also found that buyers aren't dropping their standards with their square-footage. First time homebuyers still want to live in luxury and comfort in their comfortable albeit quaint living quarters. So if a seller is interested in appealing to smaller home seekers they need to make sure that the home itself has stylish fixtures and every possible design to ensure comfortable convenient living.
The areas sellers need to focus on sprucing up are the kitchen, dining and master bedroom. Small home sellers are competing with spacious, but pricey homes. They can beat out their competition with smart design techniques like combining the kitchen and dining area or renovating the master bedroom to make more spacious closet and bathroom areas. It also helps to have fine looking fixtures like granite countertops and elegant cabinetry.
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I currently have a Las
Olas River House Condo for
Sale--Unit #2410,
offered for Sale at $1,299,000. It is located on the 24th
Floor, has 3 Bedrooms,
3.5
Baths, 3,239 square ft. of living area, has beautiful
New River views from the
Terraces and features a Private
Elevator, Gourmet Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling
Windows, 4 Terraces
for Outdoor Entertaining, Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, expansive
Master
Suite, and Dual Walk-in Closets.
Vickie
Arcuri, Realtor®
EWM Realtors
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 103
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Cell: (954) 708-9309
vickie@vickierealestate.com
Fort
Lauderdale Real
Estate for Sale
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My prospective renter wants proof of non-foreclosure!
In this market, no one really knows what is going on with a customer's finances. Not everyone feels comfortable about discussing it, and there is really a fine line there where you have to be very professional and wait hopefully hear the truth from the customer. Then again, if it's not your listing, you really have no feel for the circumstances of the rental. Many people are renting out their properties in lieu of the current conditions because the sales are not as prolific as they were several years ago. I don't have to speak to the choir, as if you watch TV at all, you know sales are slow (However, there are people still buying and taking advantage of the market :-) ).
That being said, I have two prospective renter's right now, who want some type of documentation that the home they would like to rent is not a foreclosure issue. They do not want to spend the money to move into places they are interested in, only to find out a few month's down the road that their is a sign on the door and they have 30 days to vacate. TRUTHFULLY, I don't blame them.
How would you deal with this situation?
Is there really a safe mechanism in place to protect your customers?
Please advise.
Thank you in advance.
http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194
(Copyright © 2008 Karen L. Monsour All Rights Reserved.)
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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Listings
For the second month in a row, several of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased sales of both existing single-family homes and existing condos in August 2008, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
A total of 10,847 existing homes sold statewide last month while 11,282 homes sold in August 2007, a decrease of 4 percent in the year-to-year comparison, according to FAR.
Florida Realtors are noticing signs that investors think the market has reached bottom in many areas, and they are preparing to jump in while prices remain below value. Industry analysts hope that the federal government's financial rescue plan will boost the housing market and help restore confidence.
The latest housing outlook from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) predicts that existing home sales nationwide will improve in the coming months, though the speed and timing of a recovery depends on local market conditions. "Sales have picked up significantly in several Florida and California markets," says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Seven of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased sales of existing homes in July; seven MSAs also showed gains in condo sales. Many Realtors around the state are noting a rise in pending sales, more telephone calls and increased business activity in their markets, indicating heightened buyer interest.
Among the state's large to medium-size markets, the Fort Lauderdale MSA reported a total of 604 homes sold in August compared to 538 homes a year ago for a 12 percent increase. In the year-to-year comparison for the existing condo market, sales activity remained stable with a total of 550 existing condos sold in the MSA last month compared to 551 condos the previous August.