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Found 12 blog entries for August 2010.

Buyer’s Market Versus Seller’s Market If you have been paying closer attention to the housing market over the last several months, you have probably been hearing the term “buyer’s market” getting tossed around from time to time. In fact, many experts have been encouraging people to make a home purchase based on the fact that it is currently a “buyer’s market.” But, what exactly is a buyer’s market and how is it different from a seller’s market? Buyer’s Market As the name suggests, a buyer’s market is a market that favors the buyer. When used in reference to the real estate industry, a buyer’s market occurs when there are more homes available for purchase than there are people interested in buying. With an overabundance of inventory on the market, it…
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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

Low Interest Rates - Low Inventory - Single a change coming for the Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate market 

This past week the government announced that home sales for the month of July were down. The media reported the story of gloom and doom and some buyers ran for cover quickly as they predicting things like continued decreases in real estate prices, and the famous double dip. Many in the know yawned as they heard this news, as they knew it was coming. It marked the end of the leftover deals from the government's tax credit which ended in June. The news itself made many potential buyers ask the same question they have asked themselves over and over again, Is it a good time to buy?

Then the rumor started to spread that because…

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Ft Lauderdale Waterfront Art 

This waterfront listing appeared on the market and as a rarity in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market I wanted to bring your attention to it. 1504 SW 5th Court is priced at $699,000.

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In a market where 40% of the homes are distressed sitautions finding an immanculate homes priced well is a rarity.

It's waterfront location is known as Gill Isles, which is on the Northern fork of the New River Just west of downtown Fort lauderale. It historically has been some of the least expensive waterfront in the area but with the quality of this home the waterfront is just about free. It is a about a 45 minutes ride to the intracoastal. This is the perfect spot for someone who is seeking a place to keep a smaller boat, have a…

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Real Estate 101: Keys to a Quick Sale

If you are getting ready to put your home on the market, you want to be sure to do everything possible to help get the property sold quickly. After all, not only is a quick sell the more convenient option for you, but statistics have shown that homes that remain on the market for too long command a much lower selling price. Therefore, it is important to do everything possible to get the home to sell quickly.

When it comes to getting your home sold quickly, there are three primary things to keep in mind: presentation, pricing and accessibility. Clearly, the more presentable your home is to the potential buyer, the more likely the buyer is to make an offer. Therefore, you should do everything possible to make certain…

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Fort Lauderale Real Estate

Ft Lauderdale Waterfront Cottage 

This waterfront listing just appeared on the market and as a rarity in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market I wanted to bring your attention to it. Fort Lauderdale Real Estate | Fort Lauderdale Condminiums

It's waterfront location and price cannot be beat. With 66 feet of frontage just moments from the intracoastal, and a view of Lake Juanita this is the perfect spot for someone who is seeking a place to keep a boat, have a waterfront fort lauderdale home, and do so for a reasonable price.

The home is almost 2000 sq. feet and has 3 bedrooms / 2 and 1/2 baths, is was built in 1958.

Numerous upgrades have been done to the home including a whole house generator, and impact glass.

The bathrooms have been updated, along with the kitchen which…

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Fort Lauderdale Condominium - Commercial Space at the Watergarden Condo

Eric Miller and Associates of Keller Williams Real Estate in Fort Lauderale has listed for the sale the only commercial space at the Watergarden Garden Condominium. The commercial space is approximately 750 square feet with a loft like feel directly on the riverfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The space offers high ceilings, exposed duct work and a view of the New River. The owner of the space has access to all the Watergarden Condominium has to offer including valet parking for their guests, and two assigned parking spots for the space.

The Watergarden Condominium is very much like a residential five star resort. The building features concierge…

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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Waterfront Property

What type of waterfront property are you looking for ?

If you speak to a real estate professional in the South Florida Real Estate market and say, "I am looking for a waterfront home", chances are it is going to lead to many more questions. Initially the agent will most likey think that you are talking about a home on a canal where you can leave a boat.

However it is important to talk first about the many different types of waterfront. At Eric Miller and Associates we can make your search easy by providing you direct access to all area waterfront homes, by visiting Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes.

Fort Lauderale Real Estate, consists of a broad assortment of waterfront offerings. From lakefront homes…

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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

More changes in Fort Lauderdale Real Estate as ReMax Partners announces it will be "ceasing operations".

After over 20 years in business owner, Ray Glynn, sent a letter to his agents on Tueday informing them of plans to close the company. Ray Glynn, sited difficult financial times since hurricane wilma, and said that the company had sought many alternatives which had now been exhausted.

For years ReMax Partners has been called the "largest ReMax franchise in South Florida" and for many in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate community this is truely a sad event. The company has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Plantaiton but has been part of the real estate community throughout Broward County.

Over 150 independant…

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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate - Best Buy

Villas of Coral Heights - Oakland Park Real Estate

Just 68 Townhomes operated as a Home Owners Association just off Federal Highway and 36th street in Oakland Park,

Just North of Fort Lauderdale and minutes to the beach.

villas_of_coral_heights_512_03From the overall quality of the contruction to the uniqueness of finding 68 townhomes, of newer construction in an east side location. Villas of Coral Heights is a find in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market. The size of the development gives it many advantages over other townhomes in the area. The community has a master insurance policy for flood and hurricane insurance, has a beautiful pool area, the streets are wider, beautifully maintained and yet the monthly fees are only $350 per…

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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

Thinking of Selling Your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condominium, please remember you are about to enter a local beautiful contest in the pre-qualification round.

There are some simple things you can do once you have decided to place your home on the market that will help you sell you home. These are hard things to discuss as we all live differently. However, once you have decided to sell, its time to compete with other sellers in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market for the buyers attention. Every contestant gets a little help winning their first beauty contest and that's exactly what we are doing.

The reason I decided to write this story today is I went out buyers ( judges ) all day yesterday, looking at Fort Lauderdale…

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