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  Happy New Year 2017 How about starting a new year in a new home? Here are a few homes in Fort Lauderdale for your consideration. Take this…

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Follow The Money | Broward County Real Estate This month in my series “ Follow The Money” I present to you the potential “game changers” in real estate. There is a massive influx of investment taking place in South Florida.This potential to renovate and rejuvenate has not been seen in decades.  Evidence of this type of transformation can be found in the Miami/Dade areas of Wynwood, MIMO, Edgewater and Overtown to name a few. Investors see the potential for growth in these areas. You should also take note.

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August Shows Rise in Mortgage Credit Availability Recent news shows that mortgage credit availability increased in August, moving 0.5 percent to 126.1, which suggests a national loosening of credit. This news comes from the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a study from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) which reports that the index was benchmarked to 100 in March 2012. Of the four component indices, the Jumbo MCAI saw the greatest loosening (up 0.7 percent over the month) followed by the Conventional MCAI (up 0.5 percent), the Government MCAI (up 0.4 percent), and the Conforming MCAI (up 0.3 percent).

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Boost Curb Appeal in a Day Sometimes when planning to sell a house in the name of renovating interior living spaces, updating bathrooms, replacing appliances and adding decorative touches throughout the bedrooms, homeowners leave outdoor curb appeal as a last priority. While of course the inside of a home is important, sellers make a big mistake when they neglect the exterior. Why is a home’s exterior so important?  Consider this: Curb appeal is often a potential buyer’s first impression of a home, the very thing that helps him/her decide whether or not to come inside. Whether they’re shopping online or by cruising through neighborhoods, the outside of your property is the first thing they’ll notice. If you’re selling your home or about to, how can you quickly and effectively tackle the outdoor appeal? Here are some key tips for boosting the curb appeal in a way that means quick turnaround and increased home value:

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 7 Interest Facts About July 4 It is that time of year again when we celebrate the birth of our nation. There are many events to attend in Fort Lauderdale, most notably the following all-day celebration held at  A1A and Las Olas Boulevard at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The events are as follows: 12:30-4:30 PM | Kids Zone Beach games, face painting, bounce houses 4:30- 5:45 PM |  Soul and Reggae Music by France and the Victory Riders 6:15-9:00 PM |  A tribute to the great Billy Joel presented by Turnstiles 9:00 PM  Let the fireworks begin over the Atlantic Ocean!

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Residential Construction Activity Moves Up in April The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the new residential construction statistics for April 2015. Building Permits Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,143,000. This is 10.1 percent (±2.2 percent) above the revised March rate of 1,038,000, and is 6.4 percent (±2.1 percent) above the April 2014 estimate of 1,074,000. Single-family authorizations in April were at a rate of 666,000; this is 3.7 percent (±0.9 percent) above the revised March figure of 642,000. Authorizations of units in buildings with five units or more were at a rate of 444,000 in April.

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Crystal Beach Townhomes- The Perfect Family Home in Lauderdale-by-the-sea Looking for a lifestyle, where as the song goes “Everyone knows your name”? Well, dear readers, look no further. I would like to introduce you to a quaint waterfront town, Lauderdale by-the-sea. Later in this post, I will present  to you, the perfect family home in Lauderdale-by-the-sea. First off, a bit of the background on this charming town. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is located on a barrier island just due north of Fort Lauderdale. According to the 2010 census, there are 6,056 permanent residents in this community of 1.23 square miles. History tells us that this part of Broward County was first settled in 1924 and incorporated in 1927. When you think of it, this community is relatively new.