What To Know When Buying A Condo
If you are in the market to buy property in South Florida, you may be asking yourself if you should buy a condo. Condos are great options as they are oftentimes more affordable than single families and come with some great conveniences. However, before you decide to fully start your…
INFOGRAPHIC: Protect Your Identity When Buying A Home
Thieves are using sophisticated scams to steal your identity, and ultimately, your down payment. Never trust wiring instructions sent via email. Cyber criminals are hacking email accounts and sending emails with fake wiring instructions. These emails are convincing and sophisticated. Always independently confirm wiring instructions in person or via a…
What if You are a Buyer or Seller in a Multiple Offer Situation
Inventory is Low in the South Florida Real Estate Market. What if You are a Buyer or Seller in a Multiple Offer Situation? Real estate in South Florida remains tight with inventory continuing to be slim making it a challenge for buyers to not only find a home, but also…
INFOGRAPHIC: Factors That Enhance Home Value
Many factors enhance a home’s value. Are you considering buying a fixer upper or looking for the best return on invesment on the home you’re buying? Consider these factors which Realtor.com identified by analyzing millions of sales nationwide. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY, CONTACT ME AT 954-632-5100.
How to Choose The Right Neighborhood – 5 Tips
Selecting the right neighborhood goes hand in hand with finding the right home to purchase. Many people will weigh features such as waterfront location, school ratings and proximity to the beach or parks. Other factors including budget, taxes, assessed values and operating costs will also be considered. However, while some…
INFOGRAPHIC: Buyer’s Guide to Closing Costs
Buyers should be know all the related costs which they will pay during the home buying process and at the closing table. Closing Costs include charges from the lender such as an Origination Fee or Discount Points, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), Prepaid Interest, an Appraisal fee and a few more….
2018 Preliminary Property Tax Values
2018 Estimate of Taxable Values From Mary Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser The preliminary 2018 property values will be posted on BCPA.net on June 1. This will be your first opportunity to review your 2018 property value and contact the office if you believe the just value to be inaccurate….
House Hunting Checklist for Home Buyers
Buyers searching for a new home have a lot of information to process when viewing properties. Most buyers start their home search online, viewing properties based on photos and short descriptions in the listings. They may then contact a licensed Realtor® who will send them more properties to review and…
Neighborhood Associations
The cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Wilton Manors are sub-divided into specific neighborhoods. Some of these neighborhoods are Recognized Neighborhood Associations within their respective cities, and provide their citizens a voice and can act as an advocate in local government decisions. Recognized Neighborhood Association leaders will get updates…
INFOGRAPHIC: Common Expenses for New Home Buyers
When planning on buying a new home, most buyers want to know what their costs will be in obtaining a mortgage, what type of inspection costs can they expect, and explanation of the various closing costs on the settlement statement. All these figures help buyers determine how much of home…