Target Hardening Your Home – Safety & Security Tips
Increase your security and follow these crime prevention tips to target harden your home. Target hardening involves initiating steps and efforts designed to make it harder for a crime to be committed and reduces the gains of crime. Target hardening increases the efforts that offenders must expend in the commission of…
August 2014 Housing Market Improves in Broward County
The median price for a single-family home increased by 7% over 2013, although the number of homes decreased year-over-year. The median price of a single-family home was $290,000. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $181,000, up 3.4 percent from the previous year. The median…
Hillsboro Mile Mansion – Most Expensive Home in the U.S.
Take a look folks at the most expensive home in South Florida and the U.S. as of September 2014. Le Palais Royale in Hillsboro Beach, Florida offers the buyer over 60,000 sq. ft. of living space directly on 465 ft. of beachfront for $139,000,000. The sale also includes the vacant…
Sales to Begin at Koi Residences and Marina in Pompano Beach
The Koi Residences and Marina, a planned ocean access development on 10 acres in Pompano Beach, will begin offering it’s first round of residences for sale by November 1, 2014. Koi is also the only development in South Florida that is centered around and focused on the sustainability and preservation…
What a Home Inspection Should Cover
Home inspections will vary depending on the type of property you are purchasing. A large historic home, for example, will require a more specialized inspection than a small condominium. However, the following are the basic elements that a home inspector will check. You can also use this list to help…
Pros and Cons of Going Condo
Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in many markets, and they’re ideal for those who appreciate a maintenance-free lifestyle. But before you buy, make sure you do your legwork. These are some of the important elements to consider: Storage. Some condos have storage lockers, but usually…
10 Tips for Moving With Pets
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at The Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the…
Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle. Put a pot of bright…
Creating a Property Wish List
What does your future home look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind. Neighborhoods Your neighborhood has a big impact on your lifestyle. Follow these steps to find the perfect community to…
Research Investor Ownership in Condo Association Before Purchase
A change made in 2007 to the Florida Condominium Act could result in a condo unit owner being forced to sell their unit involuntarily. Shocking to think that you could lose your home without any legal recourse. But that is currently how the law is written. If a real estate…