buying a home . . . your biggest and best investment

Buying a home may be the biggest financial commitment you’ll ever make. Buying a home is not just a dollars-and-cents investment; it’s an investment in your life. It will create a sense of stability and identity for you and your family. Regardless of how times change, owning a home remains the cornerstone of the American dream.  To assist you in the process, ewm.com has everything you need:  from a basic step-by-step overview, to a property comparison checklist, to qualified Sales Associates who would be happy to help you every step of the way. So whether you’re a first-time buyer or need a brief buying refresher, let us take the worry out of the process and give you the peace of mind that comes from working with reputable professionals.

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should you rent or buy?

The advantages of buying a home versus renting.

ten steps to buying a home

An easy, step-by-step, to-do list for buying a home.

how much can i afford?

A quick look at your finances and what you can afford, the benefits of equity, what tax advantages you have as a home owner, and getting pre-qualified and approved.

working with a sales associate

Why working with a real estate agent makes sense, and how to choose one who is right for you.

open permits

How to check on and close open permit issues.

home inspection and insurance

Having your new home inspected prior to finalizing your purchase agreement is a great idea! And don't forget to buy homeowner's insurance to protect yourself against any unforeseen calamity.

making an offer

What to know about making an offer on a potential property.

title insurance and closing

Understanding title insurance and the closing process will help you make better buying decisions.


buying real estate
Vickie Arcuri

Ft. Lauderdale Foreclosures, Ft. Lauderdale Short Sales, Broward Short Sales & Foreclosures

Several times weekly, I am asked to define what a Short Sale is, how the process works, where to find Broward Short Sales, how to start a Short Sale, and more, so I prepared the following information for your use as Sellers interested in selling a Home as a Short Sale or as Buyers interested

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Zoila Perez Chanquet, P.A.

The Importance of Using a Realtor

My buyer just closed on an amazing deal! I was so excited for her, I knew exactly what she was looking for and when it came in the market we were there ready and prepared. It’s amazing how people go at it alone without the assistance of a Realtor. As for this deal, by just talking

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Vicki Restivo

Investire a MIAMI e’ la parola d’ordine!

L’investimento  che piu’ di tutti da un importanza esponenziale negli ultimi anni è senza dubbio l’immobiliare.   Investire  all’ estero e’ sempre stato un “pallino” degli europei. La Florida unisce interessanti proprietà immobiliari e vincoli di compra/vendita molto agevolati.  Miami in particolare , grazie al clima favorevole in quasi ogni periodo dell’anno e al fascino che è

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Lee Heuer

What about sellers holding mortgages?

I just read, today, that a small developer in New York is making mortgages for the buyers without appraisals, no points, no fees and a l point lower than the banks and amortizing on a 30 year basis but holding it only for seven years.  They feel that by then, the real estate market should

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Monica Harvey

If You Price it Well, They Will Come

There are no magic tricks to sell properties in this depressed, and depressing, real estate market.
The best way to sell your home or condo, besides calling me to assist you with the process, is to price it well, and lower than the competition. This is real estate 101.
“Falling prices are pulling more buyers in”, according

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Robert Bishopric

The saga of the laundry lease—a cautionary tale.

I’ve been working with an investor who buys small apartment buildings downtown near the civic center.  We identified one that he wanted, took a look at it and noted that it had a coin-operated laundry—one washer and one dryer on the premises.  My buyer says to be sure that the coin-operated laundry equipment comes with

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Jennifer Wollmann

Easing Credit Market Brings Back Jumbo Mortgages and Low Down Payments

Last week I wrote a blog titled The Bottom of the Housing Market…Are We There Yet? I mentioned that one of the reasons Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors, believes we are close is because of relaxing credit markets. An article in the Washington Post describes in great detail

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Monica Harvey

Good News in the Miami Herald

Monica Hatcher wrote some positive real estate news on the front page of the Miami Herald.
“Median home sale prices in South Florida fell to 2004 levels in April, tickling the interest of more buyers, who are - finally - starting to bite.”
In my own experience, properties that are priced realistically are the ones selling. We

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Jennifer Wollmann

Is It Time To Be Fearful Or Greedy In The Real Estate Market?

As with most investments, I guess it depends on your perspective. Since real estate is local, I will include some of the comments made at the National Association of Realtors’ Midyear Legislative Conference in Washington DC last week.
Although national median home prices will fall, Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist expects some areas will see

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Jennifer Wollmann

The Bottom of the Housing Market…Are We There Yet?

This is one of the most frequent questions I am asked and one which I ask myself with every little bit of economic data that is released. The truth is no one is going to know when we hit bottom, though some people will get lucky and happen to close on their purchase in

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