Fort Lauderdale Real Estate | Bank Owned Homes Are A Bargain!
Buyers Finding Bargains In The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Market Including Luxury Waterfront Homes and luxury condos.
Our office receives about 5-7-calls per day from prospective buyers looking to buy a waterfront luxury home or condo in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area.
Our office serves all of the South Florida real estate market and there are some great deals available right now. everywhere you look you can find waterfront, gulf front and luxury condos and homes for sale in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area.
Foreclosures used to be relegated to the run down inner city home purchased by investors to hold as rentals. In this current market the foreclosure crisis has affected those on varied economic scales. You would really not believe some of the homes that are available in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area that are in move-in condition.
Banks for the most part on not in the business of real estate. At this point they need to liquidate their inventory of foreclosed homes to recoup their investment. The longer a home sits unsold the worse it is for their bottom line.
If you know what you are doing and have an experienced real estate agent guiding you, you can find a great deal on a bank owned home or condo in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area.
As many banks have a growing amount of inventory over and above the normal amount of homes on the market, the simple economic laws of supply and demand take over.
In a buyers market there is more housing inventory than can be purchased by the current number of buyers in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area looking for homes, so you can really find a good deal.
Remember, you have to buy right, even when buying a bank owned home. You have to make sure that you buy with the understanding that the price you offer needs to be an offer reflective of a great deal of due diligence.
It is very prudent to have your agent perform a regression analysis on the property that you would like to buy.
If you are buying a bank owned home in theFort Lauderdale real estate area and your agent does not know how to perform a regression analysis, then perhaps you need to rethink your choice of agent.
I specialize in the bank owned real estate market and can show you how to buy a foreclosure in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area and be protected while doing so.
If you are interested in learning more about buying a Fort Lauderdale area home or condo or if you need any information about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, please feel free to contact me and it would be my pleasure to assist you.You can contact me at the number shown below or please feel free to contact me by the form below and I, or one of my assistants, will be sure to get right back to you within a few hours, if not sooner.
If you are inquiring about a specific property shown on this site, please include the address of the property in the comment section of the contact form below.
You will find the contact form on our Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog.
Have you been trying to sell your home and have not had any luck attracting a buyer? Have you been working with a phantom real estate agent or some slick talking poser who is not marketing your property at all?
Are you tired of seeing the same yard sign sitting in your yard? That would kind of make me nuts too!There are a number of reasons that your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo may not be selling but here are 3 main reasons we often find are common to "non-sellers".
1. The House Is Priced Wrong: If your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo was not priced perfectly compared to the competition, you probably won't get an offer...for that matter you probably won't get any showings either.
Proper pricing is extremely important. You need a competent agent who will be real with you and not just try to get your listing. You also need to be realistic yourself as the homeowner. Right now in our market pricing is the primary component of an expert sales strategy.
2. Is The Property Prepared For Sale: When you go shopping what kind of stores or malls do you like to go to? When you go to a restaurant what kind of appearance are you looking for? Selling a house is not much different. In this current market your property must at a minimum compete with other like homes and if possible stand apart from other like homes.
There is so much inventory on the market right now that buyers can afford to be choosy. Make sure you do your part in the sales process and have the home prepared to sell. I can help show you how to make your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo have that curb appeal to entice buyers and if necessary we can bring in a staging company to give your home that "just right look and feel".
3. All Marketing Is Not Created Equal: Most agents will promise you the world, but deliver far less, if anything. We put our marketing plan in writing and GUARANTEE our performance. A yard sign, an MLS listing, and some brochures just won't cut it in today's market. My team's background specializes in marketing.
We have not just real estate agents but a full promotional marketing team at our disposal to market your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo in a way that we can confidently say no other Realtor can. I guarantee it! Most agents market themselves, I don't need to do that. It's your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo that we need to make a star, not the agent trying to sell it.
We thoroughly understand the importance of PRICING, SALE PREPARATION and MARKETING when selling your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo. We have a working knowledge of what WORKS and what does NOT work in today's market.
We also completely understand and respect how frustrated you are with the home selling process and we would love the opportunity to review your specific situation, answer your questions and tell you WHY your house didn't sell.The Robin Ashley Group does not specialize in listing homes.
In fact we decline the representation of more homes than we accept. We want to work with people who truly want to sell their Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo and are as committed to excellence as we are.
I for one do not want to waste my time or your time working on a Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo that is not likely to sell. We can tell very quickly whether a home and it's owner are ready for primetime.
We specialize in SELLING Fort Lauderdale Homes and Condos to buyers we simultaneously market to and we also know how to present your home literally to the world.
If you would like me to speak with you about the prospect of taking on the sale of your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condo, please feel free to give me a call at 954-709-7461 or you can contact me by filling out the form below and I will contact you within 48 hours. That is a promise!
If you are interested in learning more about buying a Fort Lauderdale area home or condo or if you need any information about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, please feel free to contact me and it would be my pleasure to assist you.You can contact me at the number shown below or please feel free to contact me by the form below and I, or one of my assistants, will be sure to get right back to you within a few hours, if not sooner.
If you are inquiring about a specific property shown on this site, please include the address of the property in the comment section of the contact form below.
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Mortgage Report & Mortgage Rate | May 14, 2008 Update
May 14, 2008
When you are looking to by your Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo you are going to want to get the best mortgage rates that you can find. While you are searching for your Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo it will be much easier if you know in advance that you are approved for a mortgage and you know that you can buy the home you desire.
I work with America's #1 Mortgage Broker and I can assure you that Brian Brady will get you the best mortgage possible when you are ready to buy your Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo.
Here's what Brian has to say this week regarding the mortgage market here in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area:
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Mortgage Report & Mortgage Rate Update
Fort Lauderdale mortgage rates dropped, then rose to their original level, last week. I've been advising mortgage borrowers to lock all rates at application, regardless of closing date. Did I miss an opportunity to improve clients' rates? I don't think so. My approach is more one of limiting losses than improving gains and last week, I thought there was a threat of higher mortgage rates in Fort Lauderdale; I still do.
Inflation data is released today and Unemployment data is due out Thursday. These two figures could be the tempest in the teapot and really affect mortgage rates. We just think there is too much risk to be floating (holding out for a better rate). If markets overreact (and they usually do) we'll change that recommendation but for now, we think it's prudent to lock your mortgage rates.
Currently, the 5/1 ARM offers the best value at 4.875% wholesale rate. The 30 year fixed rate loan is 5.875% wholesale rate. While there is risk in losing the rate after 5 years, most borrowers don't hold a mortgage that long. If you are thinking of moving in the next few years, it would be well to examine the benefits of refinancing your home loan to a low 5/1 ARM rate
Lock all mortgage rates immediately. This is a stagflation fear we're seeing:
The central bank can't be "complacent about inflation," Janet Yellen, president of the Fed Bank of San Francisco, said in a speech yesterday. Recent measures of consumers' outlook for prices "highlight the risk that our attempts to deal with problems in the real economy could lead to higher inflation expectations and an erosion of our credibility," she said.
Yellen also said she anticipates inflation will slow as the labor market weakens and "commodity prices level off," echoing comments by other policy makers.
Investors project the Fed will keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its next meeting on June 25. That would be the first pause since the central bank started cutting rates in September.
Rising prices from overseas, reflecting the drop in the dollar, are another source of concern. U.S. businesses have leeway to boost prices as companies abroad charge more.
The mortgage markets will overreact for the next 5-10 days. Mortgage rates should shoot up quickly.
If you want to lock in on a mortgage for the Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo that you are buying, then now is the time to do so. The bond traders won't be merciful next week unless recessionary data is overwhelming. Jump on these low rates now.
If you are interested in learning more about buying a Fort Lauderdale area home or condo or if you need any information about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, please feel free to contact me and it would be my pleasure to assist you.You can contact me at the number shown below or please feel free to contact me by the form below and I, or one of my assistants, will be sure to get right back to you within a few hours, if not sooner.
If you are inquiring about a specific property shown on this site, please include the address of the property in the comment section of the contact form below.
The Shopping Is First Rate In The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Area
May 16, 2008
When in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area , you don't want to miss visiting "Las Olas," a picturesque part of the city that sports superb restaurants, boutiques, and galleries.
The graceful palm trees swaying in a gentle breeze, the subtle kiss of salt that you can feel around you, the jeweled water and the brightest azure skies the world over! If only for a stroll and some window-shopping in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area, don't miss Las Olas Boulevard.
The city's best boutiques plus top restaurants and art galleries line a beautifully landscaped street. American Soul (810 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/462-4224) carries menswear from suits to socks, along with leather goods and gifts. Casa Chameleon (619 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/763-2543) has antiques, linens, and beautiful things to top your table.
The sweet smell of waffle cones lures pedestrians to Kilwin's of Las Olas (809 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/523-8338), an old-fashioned confectionery that also sells hand-paddled fudge and scoops of homemade ice cream. Lauderdale Lifestyle-A Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store (819 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/524-5459) specializes in the South Florida dress requisite - clothing and accessories in Lilly Pulitzer's signature tropical colors and prints.
Seldom Seen (817 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/764-5590) is a gallery of contemporary and folk art, including furniture, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and blown glass. Zola Keller (818 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954/462-3222) sells special-occasion dresses - cocktail dresses, evening gowns, vow-renewal apparel, and, yes, Miss Florida and Mrs. America pageant dresses. Located 1 block off the New River east of Andrews Ave.
When you're in the downtown Fort Lauderdale real estate area, check out Las Olas Riverfront, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.
Vogue Italia (Las Olas Riverfront, 300 S.W. 1st Ave. 954/527-4568) is packed with trendy fashions by D&G, Ferré, Versus, Moschino, and Iceberg, among others, at wholesale prices. There are wonderful adventures to be had in this lovely Fort Lauderdale real estate area.
It's near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Chef Jean-Pierre Cooking School, Coyote Ugly, Hurricane Bar and Grill. I'll go into more detail about each of these places in one of my next few posts. Have a great experience shopping and dining in the Fort Laudedale real estate area!
Some of the finest condos and homes in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area are located in close proximity to the Las Olas district.
If you are interested in learning more about buying a Fort Lauderdale area home or condo or if you need any information about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, please feel free to contact me and it would be my pleasure to assist you.You can contact me at the number shown below or please feel free to contact me by the form below and I, or one of my assistants, will be sure to get right back to you within a few hours, if not sooner.
If you are inquiring about a specific property shown on this site, please include the address of the property in the comment section of the contact form below.
Coral Ridge Is A Great Neighborhood In The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Area
Coral Ridge Is A Great Neighborhood In The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Area. The Coral Ridge neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale is an upscale waterfront community located in North East Fort Lauderdale between Sunrise Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard just west of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Many of the homes on the East Side of Bayview Drive in this Fort Lauderdale real estate neighborhood are located on the water and many have dock space to enhance the waterfront lifestyle of this community. There are a number of smaller subdivisions which comprise this Fort Lauderdale real estate neighborhood.
Coral Ridge Country Club
Coral Ridge Country Club area which is comprised of Coral Ridge Country Club, Golf Estates and Gramercy Park. Coral Ridge Country Club area is located between Oakland Park Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard and homes here were built in the1960's. Coral Ridge Country Club area features homes situated on the Coral Ridge Country Club Golf Course.
Old Coral Ridge
Old Coral Ridge is comprised of Old Coral Ridge, Coral Ridge Galt Addition, Beachway Heights and Livermore Estates. Old Coral Ridge is situated between Sunrise Boulevard and Oakland Park Boulevard and homes here were built in the early 1950's.
Coral Ridge Resources
Coral Ridge Country Club
Coral Ridge Yacht Club
If you would like to know more about this Fort Lauderdale real estate neighborhood, or if you are considering purchasing or selling a home in Coral Ridge, please contact Robin Sing-Cunningham, your Coral Ridge Realtor by submitting the form below or feel free to give me a call at 954-709-7461.
If you are interested in learning more about buying a Fort Lauderdale area home or condo or if you need any information about the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, please feel free to contact me and it would be my pleasure to assist you.You can contact me at the number shown below or please feel free to contact me by the form below and I, or one of my assistants, will be sure to get right back to you within a few hours, if not sooner.
If you are inquiring about a specific property shown on this site, please include the address of the property in the comment section of the contact form below.
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6424 N. University Dr. Tamarac, Florida 33321
About Me:
Hi, my name is Robin Sing-Cunningham. I am a real estate agent serving Broward County, Florida. I live in Fort Lauderdale with my husband and I specialize in Fort Lauderdale area real estate. I have been a real estate agent for over 7 years and I love the freedom being a real estate agent affords me. Please visit my site, the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog.
I am a native South Carolinian and I lived in the paradise of Maui for over 10 years. I have settled here in Fort Lauderdale with my husband Barry, who is an active real estate investor and is the host of the #1 real estate related talk radio show in America, Real Estate Radio USA.
Ocassionally I make appearances on the show to talk about Fort Lauderdale real estate and to keep an eye on him. I hear he tends to be a little tough on us Realtors but he's just a big teddy bear at heart.
I love Fort Lauderdale because it allows me to participate in my favorite sport, big-game fishing! I love to fish and there's nothing like fishing in the waters off the coast of South Florida. Other than being on the beach, it's probably the number one reason I live in fort Lauderdale.
I also enjoy boating and scuba diving. So I guess you could say I love the Fort Lauderdale lifestyle. We work hard and we play hard and if you choose to make the Fort Lauderdale area your home or if you'd like to invest in Fort Lauderdale real estate I can show you the best Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
As a local Fort Lauderdale resident and experienced Realtor, my customers feel I provide them with the best in customer service with a sincere professional attention to detail.
I specialize in the marketing and selling of residential properties in the metro Fort Lauderdale area, and my specialization area includes all of South Florida. Fort Lauderdale has some of the finest residential neighborhoods in America including exquisite homes and condos in some of the most coveted yachting, golfing, gated and country club communities.
I also pride myself on working with investors and buyers looking for discounted, distressed properties. Many Realtors will not work in the foreclosure and short sale niche of real estate. I actually enjoy working short sales and I have built a great team of professionals to help manage short sales and facilitate the loss mitigation of these special situations.
My mission is to provide you with unsurpassed exceptional service by keeping you informed about current market conditions, adhering to the Realtor Code Of Ethics, practicing excellent communication skills and utilizing the latest in technological advances to ensure you are professionally represented at all times.
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