Wilton Manors Single Family Homes
When they say “Put ’em all on an island….” Wilton Manors residents usually reply that they’re already there! The US Census has noted that the village on Wilton Manors is…
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First Time Home Buyers Need Love, Too!
South Florida home sellers have become spoiled, and I am one of the guilty parties. The market is hot enough at the moment where we are seeing many sellers restrict…
Mixed emotions–Jealousy and Rage–about Rent Control
On the MyFace today I stumbled on an article about the now-famous Herbert J. Sukenik who lived in rent-controlled apartment overlooking Central Park. http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/stubborn-tenant-holds-absolutely-insane-amount-money-finally-leave-rent-controlled-nyc-apartment/ Herb was a bit of a…
Fort Lauderdale’s old Howard Johnsons demolished this week to make way for new Luxury condo’s
This week brought the end of an era with the demolition of the former Howard Johnsons hotel that had been abandoned since Hurricane Wilma in 2007. The old hotel was…
Top 4 Derogatory Credit Events and the waiting periods before you can buy a new home
Have you ever wondered how long you might have to wait after Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or Short Sale before you can purchase your new home? Check out the chart and see…
Ten Hidden Hazards When Buying Foreclosures
Buying a foreclosed home can seem like a dream. Deals sound like they’re too good to be true. But there are some hidden dangers in buying foreclosed properties that could…
Florida leads nation in cash-only home sales
The Florida Association of Realtors posted an interesting article yesterday about the number of sales that are cash transactions and how Florida is leading the nation in cash sales. …
Floridians are paying the 9th highest closing costs in the nation
Check out the interesting article at BankRate.com that describes how Floridians are paying the 9th highest closing costs in the nation. Besides lender fees and title charges, don’t forget about…
Where are folks coming from & leaving to: Interactive map at Forbes.com
I love this interactive map at Forbes.com! You can enter any major metro area, or county, in the search box, and a map will pop up showing where most…
You’d think this was illegal, wouldn’t you?
Check out this story from the Sun Sentinel about a condominium association near Venice, Florida. This association just passed a new rule prohibiting leasing to unmarried couples. The only permitted…