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Consumers...are you flipping houses or are you flipping hamburgers? - Oct 17 08:31 PM
I am not tying to offend anyone but I want help stop any more people from making a terrible mistake by getting involved in a very difficult situation. 
There is a big game that you can play out there in Real Estate land. You can either play the game hard or you can play fair. It is called house flipping. There is the major leagues and the minor leagues. You can choose your destiny if you play right. But if you play ...

Sellers appreciate our services and hard work .....but how much do they really think we are worth? - Aug 07 11:43 AM
I just received a call from one of my market mailers. The gentleman lives in a neighborhood I actively farm. It is located in Pembroke Pines Florida. Just to let you know ....I lived there myself for 7 years and I know the area pretty well.
He called to tell me he was thinking of putting his home on the market. I started the conversation off by finding out what his current situation was and asked him ...

Real Estate is an art...but who paints the real picture?...I did. - Jun 25 04:45 PM

I have been selling Real Estate for over 11 yrs. My career started in NewYork back in 1996.
I had a pretty good life at the time and was having lots of fun. I was in the textile business and I helped my father-in-law run a textile mill in Manhattan. It was a regular 9-5 job and I did a bit of traveling to the West Coast to meet with long time clients and was learning different parts about ...

I AM THE SLIMIEST REALTOR - May 10 12:10 PM
 
 
I was recently reading Mariana Wagner's post How To Be A SLIMY Real Estate Agent. If you read it you will see that the video was quite funny. But I would like to expose the fact that I am now called the "slimiest Realtor "in Florida...but in a different way.
Normally when I take a listing I pledge to devote all my time and effort into servicing the client by helping them understand our current market. I will also ...

True...it is a great time to buy property...but what are your real objectives? - Aug 29 11:34 AM

 
What ever happen to the American dream of buying a home and planting some roots?
I keep hearing Realtors® say it is a buyers market and it is a great time to buy. But I am just wondering what the consumer is thinking. Are they buying because they intend on living in the property for at least a few years to build a family and some roots? Or are they "speculating" for the the market to go up in ...

The city of Sunrise FL to offer financial aid to homeowners for home repairs and replacement - May 05 03:24 PM
The city of Sunrise FL to offer financial aid for home repairs and replacement
Residents of Sunrise FL can now apply for financial aid to apply towards home improvements under the city's Housing Rehabilitation Program. Owner occupied property can apply for loans to pay for critical renovations.
They must be verify the home repairs and or replacement to deteriorated systems as well as any unidentifiable health hazards.
The way it works is by having the city forgive 20% of the loan for each ...

Real Estate-Cash is King - Jul 24 08:16 AM
  Photos are courtesy of Fickr.
Cash is king in my book and as you know the Real Estate market around the country is continuing to flounder. Prices in Broward County continue to drop and many deals that are in contract don't even make it to the closing table... so there is nothing more gratifying than cash buyers.
I'm not sure if all cash buyers are educated enough to know what they will need and how much preparation it really takes to close on ...

Weston Florida Real Estate (Weston Town Center is more than just a two meal town) - Sep 02 08:57 AM

 
 
Weston Town Center has all the attributes you are looking for. With it's chic art deco look and the different variety of stores gives it that exciting atmosphere all the residents of Weston are looking for.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From the fashionable shoppes of the Ana Bella Boutique to the elegant Weston Jewelers. Or you can just take a walk around and look at the awesome view of this lake-front complex.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weston Town Center offers a variety of executive suites available for immediate ...

Home Warranties really make sense - Jan 30 05:24 PM
 
Home Warranties really make sense
I've been selling Real Estate for over 12 years both in NY and now in FL. Most of my business has come from listing properties and I have seen some interesting things through my travels in the business. There are some really crazy incentives out there right now that sellers are offering buyers.
I have seen sellers offer a free 5 day vacation if they purchase their home and I have also seen people offer ...

I had a great day...did you? - Jul 01 04:05 PM
  Photo by Flickr
I wrote this on Saturday but did not post it until now so if you were confused of the dates this is the reason. 
Today I had a really enjoyable day. This past week since I returned from one of the ActiveRain Gatherings...my phone was ringinig and agents wanted to show some my listings and was in the process of finalizing a lease I was getting of my rental properties in Weston and it was my first real lead from Activerain! "How ...

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Rule #1 of Real Estate is to "Present all Offers". What happens when that doesn`t happen? - Jan 13 11:34 AM
Yesterday was a wonderful day.The sun was shinning, the weather was great and our buyer just relocated from Connecticut. We showed them homes in Weston,Pembroke Pines and Davie. They feel in love with a home in Davie which they really want! We located a home which fits their requirements. Our offer was based on the recent "Closed Sales" in the area. The buyers are pre-approved, have no issues closing within 30 days, you would think the other agent would be ...

There are No Such Thing as a MAYBE OFFER! - Jun 02 05:33 PM
Our offer for a Corporate Relocation was placed last Thursday.It`s a strong offer with no contingencies.The Listing Agent sent the Corporate Addendum,which our buyer agreed to sign.We heard back from the Listing Agent last night. They wanted to discuss our offer for the 3rd time in three days.I`ve written thousands of offers, I`m very familiar with "putting together" an offer,so became very curious where this agent was coming from.The Conversation is as follows:Listing A: We were ...

Getting back to basics!Neighbors want to know about the market! - Nov 25 09:55 PM
I spent the entire day yesterday working outside my front yard.Throughout the day I was greeted by my neighbors as we exchanged "Hello`s" some of my neighbors were concerned with the downward spiral of the Real Estate market. They want to know if we hit bottom!
The more I thought about "The Bottom" the more I realized it was almost impossible to predict.
As Realtors we like to think we can predict where the market is heading.In reality can we?   ...

How often do you entertain verbal offers? - Feb 24 09:12 AM
Yesterday, we spoke to a potential buyer in regards to placing a verbal offer on our listing sight unseen.(http://913sw179thav.needstosell.com/)  
We have no problem with doing a verbal offer but, when it comes to presenting an offer to the seller we like to see the offer in writing. It prevents any problems that might arise.
The buyer seemed interested,they wanted to secure a price and as much as we`d like to accommodate this buyer there are steps we have to follow ...

From Foreclosure to Eviction, this couple still doesn`t get it! - Jan 15 05:35 AM
I`ve been involved with a couple who for whatever reason have been hit with "Hard Times" some of it self imposed.
Ten months ago,we assisted this couple with the sale of their home.
We starved off Foreclosure!They were in real trouble, we managed to beat the bank with only 2 weeks to spare.They were very grateful! They promised each other this wouldn`t happen again.
We located them a nice rental which was reasonable, it was well within their realm ...

Buyer wants to view our listing at 6:30 pm shows up at 9:30pm wanting to know "Where am I?" - Jan 09 05:40 AM
Sometimes,you have to look in the mirror and laugh at yourself. It relieves the tension we as Realtors face during the course of a day.Buyers have "No Concept" of time.They want to view a listing and for whatever reason take their time when it comes to viewing.
When you make an appointment, how much time do you allot before you say to yourself it`s time to leave?
I like to allow a person a "35 minute window" to show up ...

My 2008 strategy for listing and selling homes is much different than 2007! - Dec 26 05:35 AM
I received an e-mail last night from a potential seller who interviewed us to sell their home 9 months ago.They decided not to place their home "For Sale" believing the market would shift "Upwards".  
At the time the home located in Davie at Ivanhoe should have been listed between $440,000- $450,000 based on the closed sales for the past 90 days.Unfortunately, the market shifted downwards,prices were reduced and realistically the home today should be listed at $400,000. ...

What to look for when buying a Foreclosure. - Sep 04 05:37 AM
We held a seminar 5 weeks ago on "How to purchase a Foreclosure". We discussed what to look for when buying a Foreclosure that the bank won`t tell you. It`s hard to imagine people attempting to place an offer on a "Bank Owned" property without the assistance of an attorney or trained Real Estate Professional.
There are certain aspects of purchasing a Foreclosure that many have no idea what to look for.
The following items below were discussed.
1- Inspection: Prior ...

Who`s on First? Five weeks later Bank wants to know what happened to the Buyer? - May 28 05:52 AM

During the last two years I`ve written about our experiences with lenders in regards to both Short Sales and Foreclosures in Florida.I`ve written about the incompetence many lenders demonstrate when it comes down to accepting an offer.I`ve dealt with lenders who have countered on "All Cash" transactions by thinking their smart upping an offer $5000 in hopes they could squeeze the buyer.I`ve had lenders forget about "Offers" sent to them, than order a BPO ...

Is Craigslist.com a breeding ground for Con Artists? - Aug 26 07:44 AM
We`ve been advertising on Craigslist.com for 6 months.
During this period we`ve had inquiries from people all over the world! We advertise both rental properties and homes for sale.
Most inform us in their emails they need something for nothing!
Here are 3 emails we received this week.Each one will put a smile on your face!
Email #1:
"Hi,   I'll like to find out if the property that you posted for rent is still available......Please at what price per month as well as the deposit required ?.........I'm ...

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Pre-Listing Package- Week 2 Challenge - Jun 03 10:15 AM
OK I know lots of you are looking to find out what Midori and I came up with. She posted yesterday some of what we did. I was going to yesterday, but I was fried and needed to relax! What a week. Like I said the other day, when we got this challenge I knew it was going to be hard for me since I had no listing presentation. I pretty much would wing it. ...

Pembroke Pines Florida-Resident and Visitors local News and Activities - Oct 09 06:34 AM
 
Residents and Visitors of Pembroke Pines Florida- Local News and Activities.
 
 
Muvico Paradise 24 Theater, 15601 Sheridan St, Davie, FL 33331
(954) 680-0171 15601 Sheridan St, Davie, FL 33331
Come and enjoy a wide variety of different movies at this state of the art Theatre with it's Egyptian style architecture. Large capacity seating and a very large parking facility located West of I75 Exit-Sheridan Street West
 
Additional links to prior reports are below:
1ST QUARTER 2007 TOWNGATE/PEMBROKE PINES-MARKET REPORT
Pembroke Pines Florida Real Estate ...

My first Lead from AR!! It Works!!! - May 20 10:15 PM
I have been around AR now for about a year and a half. But not until recently I have started ACTIVELY blogging. It started with a challenge from Ricardo Bueno!(THANKS). He challenged me to write a post everyday for 30 days. Shesh, can I do this. YOU BET! I love a challenge and I told him i will get this done. So I turn to AR to give some ideas. And what great ideas you gave ...

Broward County, Florida: Trouble on the Rise? - May 14 09:54 PM
Broward County, Florida is in the center of what we currently call South Florida.  It has a population somewhere around 1.8Million... and is forecasted to rise to 2.2Million by 2020.
The issue standing with Broward County, Florida Real Estate these days is where to put all these people.  Obviously Scarcity is a HUGE market force in this county - which is almost completely built out.
Neighboring Palm Beach County, Florida has plenty of room to grow North and ...

Weston Florida-Residents and Visitors News - Oct 06 06:02 PM

Residents and visitors of Weston Florida- news and events calender
Physician Health Lectures in Weston Florida
10:30 am- Healthy Living Habits- Dr. Alberto Rengifo
11:30 am- Battling Obesity- Physician
12:30 pm- Plastic Surgery- Dr. Jorge Perez
 A Taste of the Arts in Weston -Friday, October 5, 8:30 p.m.
The Arts Council of Greater Weston kicks off their season with an ideal way to learn about the Arts Council and their upcoming events. Come mingle with local artists, poets, photographers, sculptors, performers, musicians and ...

Display key is Retiring! - Mar 10 11:12 AM
We have been using the Display key for quite some time here in Sunny South Florida. Well the time has come to retire this baby and start using the New ActiveKey. No more craddles and updating every night. No more forgeting to put it on the craddle or having to manaully update it on the road.
 
This here is the new ActiveKey. It keeps itself updated 24/7. If you are using the supra lockboxes, anytime someone access ...

My REDFIN experiment is a FLOP! The concept is all wrong! - Jun 12 07:57 AM
It`s amazing how many people are afraid of the unknown. Several weeks ago 60 minutes ran a story on Redfin and it`s e-commerce business model. For whatever reason it seemed to have caused a BUZZ in the "Real Estate Industry" and many Realtors were visibly shaken.   We like to try new cutting edge marketing ideas so we decided to experiment with the Redfin idea and concept, it`s not a new concept by any means,but the ...

MY BLEACHED BLACK SOCKS - Apr 26 08:11 AM
I love dressing up when I get an appointment to meet with sellers.
It shows that I am successful at what I do and it also makes me feel good about myself.
Usually I will wear either a shirt and tie or a more relaxed look in a polo shirt and I would normally choose to wear the shirt and tie most the time but with the hot temperatures in Florida I do not always feel comfortable. If you ...

Best Deal at The Beach Club, 2 Bed + Den/3 Bath, 15th floor, $499000 - Jun 15 08:00 PM
<!-- img.imageThumb { height:192px; margin:10px; -ms-interpolation-mode:bicubic; border:0px none; } div.imageText { width:275px; word-wrap:break-word; } --> The Beach Club Hallandale Beach • Luxury Condo on the Ocean • Sale and Rent 305-931-6931 SIB Realty
 
OWNER HAS PRICED TO BE A STEAL ON THE BEACH AND IS THE LOWEST PRICE IN THE BUILDING THIS 2BED/3BATHS PLUS A DEN CAN BE EASILY CONVERTED INTO A 3/3 SUITES!!! GREAT OCEANFRONT PROPERTY WITH HIGH IMPACT WINDOWS, MARBLE BATHROOMS, AND ...

LUXURY BUILDING IN DOWNTOW FORT LAUDERDALE - Feb 19 12:46 AM
1/1 PENTHOUSE. WOOD FLOOR. LAS OLAS BY THE RIVER. DOWNTOWN
 PENTHOUSE UNIT, BALCONY WITH A VIEW OF THE RIVER, WOOD FLOORS, READY TO MOVE-IN. LUXURY BUILDING IN DOWNTOW FORT LAUDERDALE, STEPS FRO FAMOUS "LAS OLAS AREA" - WALK OUT OF YOUR BUILDING AND CATCH A WATER TAXI. BUILDING FEATURES ALL AMENITIES WITH GYM, INTERNET CAFE LUXURY POOL AREA WITH CABANAS BARBECUE BAR SPA, ALL FACILITIES WITH LOTS OF FLAT SCREEN TV'S, CONCIERGE, VALET PARKING AND MUCH MORE. ...

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Weston Commercial Land - Jul 03 05:14 PM
Weston is an Arivda planned community.  There are many beautiful homes, parks and recreation areas, shopping and restaurants.  The only item you cannot find is land.  I just listed an outstanding commercial land location that is 45,000 square feet.  It has frontage on a major street and waterfront in the back.  A rare find for a developer or business owner looking for a location.  The land is zoned C1.  Please contact me for more information.  Cheri ...

2241 S.W. 83 Avenue, Miramar, Florida 33025 - Jul 01 07:57 PM
2241 S.W. 83rd Avenue, Miramar, Florida  33025
     
$260,000.00   MLS# F936420
3 Bedroom and 2.5 Bathrooms  with over 1500 Square Feet Under Air! Home has a Private Back Yard and is located in a Lakefront Gated Community.  BEST PRICED 3 Bedroom 2 Bath  Home with 1 Car Garage in the Highly Desirable  Gated Community of "Lakeview Townhomes".
Buyers will love the Newly Remodeled Kitchen with Beautiful Oak Cabinets, with a Huge Center Island and Separate Pantry ...

8390 N.W. 28 Place, Sunrise, Florida 33322 - Jul 01 07:54 PM
8390 N.W. 28 Place, Sunrise, Florida  33322
     
$299,900.00    MLS# F937012
3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with over 1400 Square Feet Under Air! Home sits in a Desirable Sunrise Neighorhood and has a Heated Pool.  Best Priced 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Pool Home in Desirable Sunrise Neighborhood. This Fantastic Home has an Open Floor Plan for Easy Entertaining with peaceful views of the Pool thru the Screened in Patio.   Buyers will simply fall in love with the ...

Search Homes For Rent in Cooper City,Florida. - Jun 28 03:52 PM
 
 
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The Glasshaus Office Condominium For Sale/Lease - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Jun 25 05:06 PM

The Glasshaus is located at a signalized intersection along Oakland Park Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Ft. Lauderdale is served by over 300 miles of navigable waterways and is known as the "Venice of America".
The property is very accesible to motorists, with several major thoroughfares including I-95 (1.15 miles East), Florida's Turnpike (2.5 miles West), I-75 (10 miles West), I-595 (6 miles South), and the Sawgrass Expressway (8.5 miles West).l
Glasshaus Highlights:
Strategic location ...

Town House Hollywood.FL - Jun 25 01:51 AM
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SOUTHWEST RANCHES HOUSE FOR SALE---- $539,900 (Zipcode 33332) - Jun 24 01:24 AM
SOUTHWEST RANCHES HOUSE FOR SALE
$539,000
PROPERTY DETAILS:
4 BEDROOMS 2 BATH HOME LIVING SPACE: 2,418 SQF LOT SIZE: 42,981 SQF NEW ROOF HURRICAN WINDOWS/DOORS 3 HORSE CORRALS OVERSIZED POOL OVERSIZED DECK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROPERTY OR OTHER PROPERTIES IN SOUTHWEST RANCHES PLEASE CALL ANABELLE TAUB OF ROYAL REALTY @ 786.547.5471
 POOL/DECK
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Hollywood, Florida,Emerald Hills: HUGE PENTHOUSE for sale! - Jun 18 02:56 PM
Hollywood, Florida,Real Estate: HUGE PENTHOUSE for sale! Easy to Enjoy! PENTHOUSE in prestigious Emerald Hills. HUGE 2be/2.5baths (1496sq.ft)+OVERSIZED BALCONY(approx, 320sq.ft).CLEAN and TILED through, GRANIT kitchen, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, shutters, full size washer & dryer. Plenty of walk-in closets,24 hrs gated entry, garage parking, spa, heated pool, exercise room. Near major roads. Hard Rock Casino, International Airports. Short ride to the BEACH.___________ Seller is WILLING to HOLD the mortgage. .___________Save TIME & MONEY by calling us NOW!____________ ...

Broward and Miami Dade County Florida Real Estate Short Sales. - Jun 16 02:01 PM
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Cooper City and Pembroke Pines Florida Real Estate. Priced under $150,000. - Jun 16 09:10 AM
Monday, June 16, 2008
 
Pembroke Pines Town Home: 2bed,2.5ba. BELOW MARKET VALUE! Just minutes away from fine dining, the mall, shopping, A+ schools, the turnpike & so much more. This model features 2 master bedroom suites, a Spacious Kitchen w/brand new appliances, private fenced patio, tiled throughout 1st floor and carpet on the 2nd level.Asking $ 139,000.Pembroke Pines Town Home 2bed,2.5ba.REO priced below Market. Handyman Special. Has 2 Master bedrooms! No appliances or kitchen cabinetry. ...

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