Waterfront Townhomes in the Las Olas area are located along Ocean access Canals and are quite desirable, not only because of their location and beautiful Water views, but also because they are spacious, usually include Boat Dockage (Deeded Slips in most cases) and can be a great alternative to purchasing a Single Family Home in the Las… Read More

  What is a Lanai Unit? When viewing listings of Condos, you might sometimes notice Condos that are referred to as “Lanai Units.”  So, what are they exactly?  A Lanai is an outdoor area that is sometimes known as a Patio, Porch, or Veranda, but when used in reference to Condos in South Florida means Units that are… Read More

Rio Vista Real Estate Market Update During the months of September – December of 2011, 14 properties were purchased in the Ft. Lauderdale Communities of Rio Vista and Rio Vista Isles. The purchase price range of the properties sold was $317,500 – $3,100,000. Details about the properties that were purchased are included below.   Property Address… Read More

Coconut Grove Residences Luxury Condo   Since my previous Market update, another Unit was purchased in Coconut Grove Residences Condo, Unit 207, purchased for $505,000 on December 27, 2011.    I visited Unit 207 recently with Buyers who were interested and, although the Unit doesn’t have Ocean, City, or Intracoastal views, it presented a great opportunity to… Read More

  Recent Purchases of “New” Oceanfront Condos in Hollywood   Ocean Palms, Diplomat, and Villas of Positano were constructed during 2005 – 2007 and are the newest Oceanfront Condos in Hollywood, with the exception of Trump Hollywood.   Trump Hollywood was constructed in 2009, is currently selling Developer Owned Units, and they sold more than $100,000,000… Read More

Las Olas Single Family Homes Real Estate Market Report   2011 ended with a very strong finish for the Las Olas Communities of Las Olas Isles, Las Olas 7 Isles, Himmarshee Park, and Colee Hammock.   During the months of November and December of 2011, 18 properties were purchased in these Communities with a purchase price range of… Read More

  When working with Buyers who are placing Offers to purchase property (particularly in multiple Offer situations), I’m often asked if I know the amount of the other Offer.   So, how can you find out the amount of the Offer that was accepted for purchase of a Property and/or the amounts that other Buyers submitted… Read More

  Happy 2012 and a very special “Thank You” to all of my Clients who purchased and sold Properties in 2011.   Let’s make 2012 another great Year! Tweet