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Real Estate - Showings in a Recovering Market.

Let’s not be confused, the economy may be going through all types of gyrations, but the real estate market in South Florida is showing definite signs of recovery. However, sellers should not think that the worse is over and it is once again a seller’s market - the buyer is still king and the buyer

Authored by Carlos Ruiz de Quevedo, AIA | 1 Comment »

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

Authored by Esther Victoria Arcuri | 1 Comment »

By Owner or By Realtor? Let’s Revisit – by Jason Kapit

Back in 2004, I wrote an article titled By Owner or By Realtor®. The purpose was to determine who should sell your home. In that latter part of ‘04 when I wrote the article, there was little doubt in my mind that a do-it-yourselfer could sell their home “by owner.” I went on

Authored by Jason Alan Kapit | 1 Comment »

And I’m not selling for a penny less!!!!!!

So I was talking to a guy the other day about listing his house and we got pretty quickly to the part where we talk about what he thought he should get for it. He’s an accomplished businessman ready to retire and because he can take his “portability” tax structure with him, wants to

Authored by Robert Bishopric | Please Leave A Comment »

3 Key Elements to Sell

What are the three key elements to sell in this market? Price, condition and a knowledgeable Realtor.
In order to move your home in this market you must price it right. That does not mean, let’s try it and see what happens. It means look at the facts and listen to your real

Authored by Claudia Riva | Please Leave A Comment »

What does the Spring Housing market hold for the Miami area?

The Spring housing market is proving to be very active in South Florida. We, at the A-List, are especially seeing this increase in activity in the Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Pinecrest areas. We have seen a lot of buyers out there and more offers coming in. The offers still seem to be low, but

Authored by Ashley Brinson Cusack | Please Leave A Comment »

World Wind of Emotions by Abi Montes

The ever-changing world wind of the real estate market brings on many emotions.
From a sellers market just a few years ago (Sales figures from the Florida Association of Realtors supported that notion) to a buyers market that we are currently experiencing.

Artist: Lina Montes
Emotion a noun, according to Webster; a mental state that arises spontaneously rather

Authored by Abiud Montes | 1 Comment »

How Do I Check For Open Permits?

PERMIT SEARCH

EWM.com has made available this comprehensive list to assist buyers and sellers in determining if there are open, cancelled, or expired permits on a given property.
We have compiled all the various towns in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties into one place.
Each town is different. Some handle their own permits through their

Authored by EWM | 1 Comment »

Home Staging Tip 101: Remove the Clutter!

If you are selling your home in today’s real estate market, Home Staging is a crucial element in capturing the attention of every potential buyer.
One of the key elements in Home Staging is to remove the clutter, and I know first hand how much one can accumulate over the years of living in a home.

Authored by Robert Mairunteregger | 1 Comment »

Staging Tip Number One

Staging Tip Number One.
The idea of staging a home for sale has become popular in recent years, though the concept of making one’s home more attractive to potential buyers is not new. There are some basic precepts to staging, which begins at the curb. I like to hide the trash

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