Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes to benefit from Sunrise Bridge Renovation

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Home discussions always lead to a Fort Lauderdale Real Estate discussion about bridge heights, and ocean access. Its been talked about for years and now it appears that work on the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale is scheduled to begin. This project is long on the wish list for certain owners of Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes.

The State of Florida has called the Ft. Lauderdale, 50 plus year old bridge structurally deficient,  and the  three-year project consists of demolishing two existing two- lane spans and replacing them with an extra lane in each direction.
The Fort Lauderdale Bridge which is just west of…

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30-year fixed:     4.58%

15-year fixed:     3.97%

5/1 Arm:             3.66%

Taxes in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Market

Eric Miller – 2 December 2010

Zillow, which is a major real estate information and marketing website reported that the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market is one of the most searched cities on their site.  This really was not a surprise to us, since we’ve seen an increase in traffic on our website www.FortLauderdaleGroup.com in the last few months as people realize that this is a great time to buy that Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Home or Condo.
 
As buyers come back to the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market, they come back with numerous questions including “What are the taxes on this property” .  As with any good agent, it is our job to answer any question related to Real Estate in the Fort Lauderdale areas as…

Monthly Maintenance –  Fort Lauderdale Condominiums
Eric Miller - 1-Dec, 2010

The question we hear most often when looking for a Condo in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market is, “Please find me a Condominium with low maintenance”, while that sounds wonderful to most people the old adage of you get what you pay for usually applies.  Looking for a great run condominium building in the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market should be high on your priority list.  Low maintenance may not be what you should be looking for.

I’ve created a list below of some things to think about when looking for a great run Condo building.

1.) Reserve funds – while we don’t like funding them, this is a must in a well run building.  Fannie Mae Guidelines allows 10% of the…

Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate Foreclosures Sugar or Arsenic ?

To the novice real estate investor Fort Laudedale foreclosures often look irresistibly attractive. Who wouldn't want to make a quick profit, our at least to able to brag about the equity they had immediatley on closing day of their Fort Lauderdale real estate find. But whether a Fort Lauderddale foreclosure deal is really sugar or merely sweet-tasting arsenic depends on a list of complex factors.

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate great deal depend on your personal taste. Some people dream of a Fort Lauderdale Waterfront home, other dream of a Fort Lauderdale Beachfront Condo, in either case there are only in a few on the market in foreclosure today.  How will you feel about a bidding war ? How would…

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes really can prove to any Ft. Lauderdale home buyer that time is money. In this case we are talking about the time it will take to get your from your Fort Lauderdale Waterfront home by boat to the intracoastal and out to the open waters of the Atlantic.

The closer you are to the either of the area inlets, the more expensive you can expect your waterfront home to be. The northern area inlet is the Hillsboro Inlet; the Fort Lauderdale area inlet is at Port Everglades.

The residential area closest to Port Everglades, is Harbor Beach and this area does feature some of the most expensive waterfront homes in the area. The current average listing price of waterfront homes for sale in this area is over $5,000,000. Closer to the…

Ft. Lauderale Harbor Shops Will Become Easier to Find

If you are driving down 17th east to Fort Lauderdale Beach will may notcie that the Publixs supermarket which was a great place to stock up for your vacation, buy a few essentials for your cruise, and a place where many locals shopped is no longer there. Have no fear it simply has moved across the street to the Harbor Shops of Fort Lauderdale.

The issue is that it is not simply across the street. If you turn a block early you end up at Village East Condominium where Eric Miller and Associates would be glad to help you purchse a condo. I have heard directions given numerous times. If you are heading east turn, "after the hotel". "at the traffic light". "just after the mexican restaurant", and my…

Selling my Fort Lauderdale Home 

I am assuming when you go to place your Fort Lauderdale Home or Condominium on the market, you will be seeking the highest price you can possibly get for your Ft. Lauderdale property. There are simple ways to improve your chances, without investing a great deal of time or money.

You do not need to be skilled in carpentry or plumbing, to make your Ft. Lauderdale property stand out from all the Fort Lauderdale area homes and condominiums for sale. Modest effort, a few common tools, and a great marketing campaign can help you to make your homes stand out in what is basically the beauty contest of Fort Lauderdale Real Estate.

The first thing a potential buyer will notice when they come to visit your Fort Lauderdale Home is…

Be aware of real estate mortgage frauds !

According to real-estate market analysis mortgage frauds are on the rise. The Federal investigators have realized that there’s been an increase in frauds in the real estate market which had lessened after the collapse in the real estate market. There are names of various real estate brokers in the news for the wrong reason. They have mostly been put on involuntary inactive status for committing mortgage fraud. According to news, in 2009, $14 billion in loans, or about 0.7% of all home loans were originated with fraudulent application data.

What is a real estate broker?

A mortgage broker is a certified professional who acts on your behalf, to get you the best mortgage deal.  He is a person who acts as a…

In the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market when a property comes up for sale priced right, and in great condition it’s a hot commodity. Eric Miller and Associates is pleased to announce our latest Fort Lauderdale Condominium listing. This new listing is a one bedroom Ft. Lauderdale Condominium for sale on a high at the Symphony Condominium. This condo is currently leased, and the tenant would like to stay. If you have been thinking about a buying in Fort Lauderdale at today’s incredible prices, but don’t plan on using the property for a while, a property that is already leased out represents a great buying opportunity.  If this Symphony Condominium is right for you call us today, as photos, and ads are currently in work to bring this property to market,…