David & Denise Ditman YOU MAKE IT HOME... WE MAKE IT HA

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MEET DAVID AND DENISE DITMAN!

There is no better time to purchase real estate in South Florida than right now. There are many bank owned homes, foreclosures and short sales making home prices some of the most affordable in years. Whether you are a first time homebuyer, a homeowner looking to upgrade your existing home or looking for a great investment, we have the perfect deal for you. Current interest rates are at record lows and great government programs and tax breaks make it a great time to enter the real estate market.

In today's complex market, only the most committed real estate professionals deserve your business. That's the philosophy of Denise and David Ditman, two dynamic Realtors specializing in residential property sales in Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Davie, SW Ranches, Weston, Miramar, Hollywood, Fort lauderdale and surrounding Broward County neighborhoods.

Denise and David Ditman are a team committed to providing maximum service whether you're moving across the street or across the country.

Working with the leading real estate organization in Florida and in North America, Keller Williams, gives David and Denise that extra edge to promote your property to company agents as well as all other Realtors/Brokers nationwide.

Originally from New Jersey, Denise relocated to Florida as a child and admits to knowing the tri-county area as well as any native. A graduate of Florida International University, Denise gained valuable business experience as store manager for a well-known clothing chain before pursuing what has become a successful career in real estate.

A dedicated young mother and wife, Denise says she chose real estate for the flexibility and diversity the work offered. Seven years later she says it's her love of people and the satisfaction received in meeting their real estate goals that has made it her passion.

Possessing an attractive, professional appearance, articulate voice and direct, no- nonsense manner, Denise works well with clients of all ages. Her commitment to her clients is reflected by her accessibility, conscientious follow-up, attention to detail and perseverance in helping clients achieve their real estate goals.

Well versed in real estate law, market trends and property values, Denise is also a strong negotiator who takes pride in protecting her client's interests.

Husband David, originally from Ohio, visited South Florida numerous times to visit grandparents before relocating himself, in 1990.

Shortly after, he met Denise and the couple soon married to start a family. With a background in construction and home improvement, plus a natural talent for interior design, David says he's always been drawn to real estate.

He learned volumes about the transaction process even before he was licensed, through the purchase and sale of several income properties he owned as an investment.

David's naturally strong listening skills and outgoing, friendly nature puts clients at ease while his confident manner assures them they are in the hands of a true professional. A computer savvy individual, David is well versed in the use of industry related software and the Internet and is E-Pro certified.

With a flair for marketing and a fully computerized office to work with, David uses these resources to facilitate research, enhance client communications, and to promote client listings on-line via property showcases and virtual home tours.

These strategies allow the team to be more responsive to client needs, reducing search time for a new property and the sale time for an existing client's listing.

Denise and David's mission is to build strong, lasting relationships with their clients, one customer at a time. Those who've had the pleasure of working with the Ditmans attribute their success to effective teamwork, commitment and a caring attitude they say really does make a difference.

Backed by the resources of Florida's leading real estate company, Keller Williams, Denise and David have access to the most innovative marketing resources available in the industry today and stand ready to help you reach your real estate goals.

So when it comes time for you to buy or sell a condominium home, single family residence or luxury estate, experience the difference Denise and David can make when entrusted with you your real estate concerns.

David & Denise Ditman
"YOU MAKE IT HOME... WE MAKE IT HAPPEN..."

The key to finding the perfect home

The key to finding the perfect home for the best price is to be represented by the most qualified and experienced Real Estate Professional in the city - and it's FREE! Why? Because the "seller" pays ALL agent's Professional Fee, not the buyer!

Yes, it's true - you can have the absolute best, most-qualified and experienced Real Estate Professional in the market do all of the work for you, preview houses to find you your perfect home, and then negotiate on your behalf to get YOU the best price and the best terms - AND IT'S FREE! Yes, you heard me right, it is absolutely free! Why: Because the "seller" pays ALL agent's Professional Fee. Not you, the buyer. You don't pay a dime!

Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As top South Florida REALTORS®, we have the experience and track record you are looking for. We personally invite you to contact us for all of your real estate needs in Broward County and other homes for sale in Florida. We will ensure that whether you are selling your home, or looking for homes for sale in Broward County Florida, you will experience the unique approach we have for handling your real estate transactions.

Located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast, midway between Palm Beach and Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale stretches from Deerfield Beach and Pompano in the north to Hollywood and Hallandale Beach in the south. Sprawling across 1,200 square miles that include 505,600 acres of Everglades on the western edge, the region is home to 30 cities and 1.8 million residents.
Greater Fort Lauderdale includes 31 municipalities

Oceanside: Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes.
Inland: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Davie, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Lazy Lake, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston and Wilton Manors. All Great Places to Live!!

We believe that the purchase or sale of real estate should be a positive, profitable and enjoyable experience for each client. Our team's Mission is to provide First Class real estate service by applying our time, knowledge and negotiating skills to maximize our client's profits and satisfaction. We share this commitment with you because we believe it is important for you to know how we feel about the real estate industry. You win in life by helping others. We want each client to be compelled to share their success with friends, family and acquaintances and be our "Client's for Life"

South Florida A Great Place to Live

Pembroke Pines?A Great Place to Live

Pembroke Pines is known as one Broward's premier places to live and raise a family. With top rated schools and low crime rate, Pembroke Pines is also prime real estate. Homeowners have experienced a tremendous return on their investments of real estate in the area. Buying a home in Pembroke Pines will continue to be a wise investment for many years to come.
Pembroke Pines is a thriving residential community with a population of over 100,000. Every type of housing is available, from single family homes, condos, villas, townhomes, apartments, luxury homes, ranch estates, multi-million dollar residences and more. Pembroke Pines is also home to wonderful living facilities for seniors and golf enthusiasts can enjoy country club and golf communities.

Pembroke Pines History
What use to be cow pastures and farms near the Everglades swamps is now Pembroke Pines, the third fastest growing city in the United States. Pembroke Pines was incorporated in 1960, although the name may date back much further. Historians theorize that Pembroke Pines was named after an early landowner from Britain known as the Earl of Pembroke. Others believe it was named after the road that led to the city and the pines that shaded it. Either way, the history of Pembroke Pines dates back to the mid fifties. People in search of more sprawled out room came across miles of peaceful fields and began settling in what was then the distant country side of the city of Hollywood. Because it was a remote area at the time, new residents were able to spread out on larger parcels of land and build custom homes. The city of Pembroke Pines grew west as more land was incorporated. The late Mayor Charles Flanagan is credited with making the city into what it is today.

Resident Attraction to Pembroke Pines
Location-
Pembroke Pines is a 35 square mile city located in Southwest Broward County between the Florida Turnpike and US Route 27, two miles north of Dade County line. Pembroke Pines is also only about 15 miles from downtown Ft. Lauderdale and is mostly west of Hollywood, north of Miramar, and generally south of both Cooper City and Davie.
Schools-
If you're a concerned parent moving to a new school district and are interested in academic performance of students at the school, test scores or quality and level of education, there's not much need to worry with the public schools in Pembroke Pines, Cooper City and Davie. They only continue to show significant progress in student performance. The State Department of Education began assigning "grades" based on student performance on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). For the 2000/2001 school year, Broward County had 61 "A" schools, with Pembroke Pines, Cooper City and Davie accounting for 21 of those schools!!
Pembroke Pines
Area: 35 square miles
Government: City Manager
Millage Rate: 23.5247
Population: 137,427

Chamber of Commerce
Miramar-Pembroke Pines
Chamber of Commerce
10100 Pines Blvd., 4th Floor
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 432-9808

Cooper City
In 1959, Cooper City was four square miles of orange groves and cattle grazing land with only 85 residents. Today, Cooper City still maintains a somewhat relaxed, country atmosphere to go along with the many residential developments. There are lakes, waterways and horse farms.
About 123 acres are devoted to parks and community facilities in family-oriented Cooper City.
Cooper City is easily accessible by major highways; such as, I-95, I-75, and I-595.
Area: 7.5 square miles (approximately)
Location: South-western Broward County. 20 minutes from the modern Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
"Don't hit the owls." Posted signs warn motorists not to hurt the nests of the resident burrowing owls, and some consider the feathery critters part of the character of this growing bedroom community of about 27,000. While some outsiders may think clean, quiet Cooper City less than distinct amid the sea of western Broward County communities, loyal locals agree with its motto: "Someplace Special." How many other towns do you know that mark their entrances with a stone monument and fountain?
Cooper City has one of the county's lowest crime rates, despite spending relatively little on its police department. Located far from the urban ills that suburbanites hate, the suburb features a two-mile stretch of Stirling Road that has nine churches or other religious facilities (and a temple on the way).
Government issues here tend to be as low-key as the community's profile. City commissioners now are limited to nine consecutive years of service. And in the county's first mail-in election, city residents in 1994 decided against spending $2 million to improve a city park.
Cooper City
Area: 7 square miles
Government: City Manager/ Council
Millage Rate: 25.3340
Population: 34,292

Chamber of Commerce
Davie/Cooper City
Chamber of Commerce
4185 Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314
(954) 581-0790
www.davie-coopercity.org

Davie
...one of Broward County's most eclectic communities
From a population of under 2,000 in 1960, Davie has grown to over 53,000. Recreation amenities are plentiful. Davie attracts young professional executives and budding families.
With less than half of the land developed, Davie is still a major center for breeding horses and livestock. The November State Champion Rodeo is held here and attracts tourists and cowboys from throughout the country.
Davie spans land located amid the major intersections of I-595, I-75, the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike.
Location: Southwestern Broward County. 15 minutes from the modern Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Incorporated in 1961, Davie is an oddity. Located in densely populated Southwest Broward, Davie is one of the county's greenest communities. Town residents voted to pay for a $10-million open space program in 1989 to preserve pastures and pines and retain Davie's small-town image. Many of the town's residential areas are zoned at one house per acre.
Adding to the rustic feel is the western theme of downtown Davie. There, town ordinances require buildings to feature signs and architecture more common to 19th-century frontier towns than urban South Florida.
Known for its horse and cattle ranches, Davie is where many prize racing and jumping horses are still bred. The town even has a rodeo arena, which is host to a variety of equestrian events throughout the year.
Davie is also home to the South Florida Educational Center, a 650-acre complex founded in 1960 on an abandoned airfield. More than 37,000 students attend school daily at the center, which includes five colleges?Broward Community College, Nova Southeastern University and branches of Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and the University of Florida?a vocational center, two high schools, four middle schools and four elementary schools.
Davie's history dates to the turn of the century, when settlers began buying land for $2 an acre in The First Developed Town in the Everglades. Many had just arrived from helping to build the Panama Canal, and the area was dubbed "Zona" because of its similarities to the Canal Zone.
In 1909, Colorado millionaire R.P. Davie bought 28,000 acres in the area, and Zona was renamed in his honor 10 years later. An extensive drainage project paved the way for future growth.
Today, Davie's 42 square miles are home to a variety of neighborhoods, shopping centers and commercial areas. The town has 65,000 residents and is expected to grow to 85,000 by early next century.
Davie has a town administrator/council form of government. The Town Council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 6591 SW 45th St.
Davie
Area: 37 square miles
Government: Town Council/ Admin.
Millage Rate: 25.4670
Population: 75,720

Chamber of Commerce
Davie/Cooper City
Chamber of Commerce
4185 Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314
(954) 581-0790
www.davie-coopercity.org

Weston
Weston is a community that was planned by Arvida back in 1985. Since then, Arvida has continued to expand Weston providing all necessary amenities to lure new residents. Weston has become a shining example of "The Hometown of the Future." Conveniently located at the crossroads of I-75 and I-595, this town has planned itself around being an independent residential community new families cannot resist. It is also conveniently located near the two major hubs of Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

This residential community is filled with lakes, parks, and well-maintained landscaping. Housing here is offered at various prices and in different types of styles, attracting different income and age brackets. Innovative architecture, shopping centers, parks, and everything a family might need is nestled into the more than 85 local neighborhoods.

Located in the Everglades, guests here can enjoy more than 300 acres of open space and parks. Weston provides many opportunities for recreation at its parks and city facilities. Parents can take their kids for a walk or bike ride along the many bike paths and trails. Families can find places for roller hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball, football, and more. The whole family can enjoy a lunchtime picnic in the safety of their own community park.

The Athletic Club of Weston offers a great place for the whole family to keep in shape. Here members can find a wide array of state of the art weight training equipment as well as bikes, treadmills, and other cardiovascular inventions. Others may prefer to take a dip in the Olympic size pool or relax in the sauna or whirlpools. Residents will also find 26 lighted tennis courts, classrooms for aerobics and other classes, and racquetball courts.

Weston certainly has more than enough facilities for the avid sports enthusiasts. Golf lovers will fall in love with the Weston Hills Country Club, where they will find two championship courses on which to play. They can also visit the tennis complex, golf academy, aquatic center, clubhouse, or pro shop. This is just one of the golf courses available in this area. The Weston Tennis Center also offers many courts and professional facilities for those who need to learn or improve.Families can find everything they need in Weston from top quality schools and healthcare to excellent access to cultural events in the area. The Community Center offers many educational programs for adults and kids. Families can also attend the Weston Art Festival, which is held several times per month in this small town community.

Many Fortune 500 companies have based their operations in this quiet town. Weston Park of Commerce is destined to be one of the largest business parks in Broward County. Companies like Hershey International, Sara Lee, Falcon Aerospace, Wyndham Resorts, and Federal- Mogul Corporation have all chosen this area as a home base. This area also offers the lowest municipal millage rate in Broward County, achieved through government efficiency. Weston has developed into a beautiful place to work or live.

Weston
Area: 25.5 square miles
Government: Commission/
City Manager
Millage Rate: 21.994
Population:

Chamber of Commerce
Weston Area Chamber of Commerce
1290 Weston Road, No. 200
Weston, FL 33326
(954) 389-0600
www.westonchamber.com

Miramar
This safe and friendly family environment has something for everyone. Over 27 parks and outdoor sports complexes entertain the active residents. Guests can partake in softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, and much more.

Parents will love S.T.A.R., an after school program filled with fun for children, The Teen Club and local summer camps. Seniors can socialize at the Miramar Senior Center. They can play bingo and Mah-jongg, do arts and crafts, or go on day trips and picnics. New businesses arrive in this community daily. In fact, more Fortune 500 companies base their operations here than anywhere else in South Florida. NBC 6- one of the most respected news stations- just moved here last year. Unclaimed prime parcels remain waiting for new establishments.

Miramar
Area: 31 square miles
Government: City Commission
Millage Rate: 25.9876
Population: 72,739

Chamber of Commerce
Miramar-Pembroke Pines
Chamber of Commerce
10100 Pines Blvd., 4th Floor
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 432-9808