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January 2016 Real Estate Roundup- Galt Ocean Mile This monthly round up includes a review of homes sold in the month of January 2016 *. Our analysis includes a review of the following three condominium buildings: The Commodore: 3430 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale Riviera: 3550 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale Playa del Mar: 3900 Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale

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Events in South Florida | This weekend’s deals  This weekend let’s look at the activities in South Florida that well, can be seen as “deals/offers”. Sure there is Groupon, the website that provides deals-of-the-day recommendations for consumers but there are other ways to secure discounts to events in South Florida. Here is a list I have complied: Butterfly World-  Get your coupon for $3 off regular entrance price by clicking on this event in South Florida

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Builder Confidence Holds Firm in January By Robert Dietz Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady at 60 in January from a downwardly revised December reading of 60, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The January HMI reading is in line with NAHB’s forecast of modest growth for housing. NAHB expects growth in 2016 for the single-family, multifamily, and remodeling sectors of the residential construction industry as continued job growth supports demand for housing.

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Home Starts Up 10.8 Percent in 2015 Total housing starts were up in 2015, weighing in at 1.11 million—that's 10.8 percent higher than 2014. This information is based on the Census Bureau's recent December 2015 data release, which allows us to look at 2015's starts as a whole. Despite December being slightly down-- 2.5 percent to 1.15 million—the yearly status overall was positive. “Starts were expected to increase in December because of the unseasonably warm weather, but instead they declined,” says realtor.com® Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “However, the monthly change was not statistically significant – the monthly data was too thin and noisy to give a clear reading. Even the year-over-year change in the December reading was not statistically significant. Starts were up 11 percent in 2015, and up in all regions but the Midwest, but single-family starts were up in all regions. Single-family construction finally grew at a double digit pace, nearly matching multi-family.”

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Event in South Florida | The International Chocolate Festival Sometimes it is simply necessary to drive the distance to a must-attend event in South Florida. This weekend I suggest everyone travel south on Interstate 95, across the county line into Dade, and head down to one of my favorite places on the planet- The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. Located at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is hosting her annual event of deliciousness, The Tenth Annual International Chocolate Festival. The event, an ode to your sweet tooth and a chocoholics pot of gold at the end of a rainbow takes place this Friday January 22, Saturday January 23 and Sunday January 24 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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Event In Fort Lauderdale | Diana Ross Normally my articles involve an upcoming weekend event in Fort Lauderdale. Last week I explored options for refreshing your being after the long holiday season. That event in Fort Lauderdale can be found by clicking this link. This week we will be looking forward several weeks to THE event not to be missed on February 9, 2016 - Diana Ross is coming to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Here is the lowdown on this legendary icon: Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born, believe it or not, on March 26, 1944, making her 72 years young this year.

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Events In Fort Lauderdale | Recovering After The Festivities Yeah yeah, 2016 is upon us. New Year's Resolutions and all that other palava. If you are like me, the December festivities have taken their toll on me. I want to relax, not go near a mall or shopping center and stay clear away from chocolates, cakes, wines and well, you know. I have decided that the events in Fort Lauderdale I attend will be all about well-being and frankly all about me. Living in Fort Lauderdale getting back on track from the holiday festivities is quite easy (big sigh of relief). Having said that, I have decided to use the offerings on Groupon this month and really pack my month with well deserved luxuries.

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Imperial Point, Fort Lauderdale | Real Estate Update 2015     The year ends with my review of Imperial Point in Fort Lauderdale. Currently, there are twenty-five single family homes for sale in this subdivision in Broward County. The listed price for sale ranges from $294,700 for a two bedroom and two bathroom residence to a four bedroom with three bathroom property listed for sale at $579,000. Houses that stand out from the others include:

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Event in Fort Lauderdale | New Year’s Eve 2016 What are you doing this New Year's Eve? There are some who celebrate this event in Fort Lauderdale enjoying a quiet night with their better half. You know, a cozy cuddle on the couch by the fire, cat snuggled at their feet and a bottle of the best champagne in the refrigerator.

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Coral Heights Real Estate Update 2015   As the year comes to a close here is the update for Coral Heights in the City of Oakland Park, Florida. Like many a city along the eastern coast of the United States many cities merge into others, so while technically Coral Heights is located in the city of Oakland Park, it is better known as a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The map I have included will explain all.