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- Condo Life - Extra Storage Space
Life in a condo has it's pros and cons and it's your job to figure out if this is the life for you. So let's look at another are of condo life ... storage space.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - La Nina
Welcome back to our waterfront living series on the ins and outs of living in Fort Lauderdale.
- Happy Halloween and Hello Noel - the perfect Hurricane costume
Here are a couple of ideas as to how to dress your home in it's Hurricane costume.
- Why your Realtor should be your most trusted advisor
but you should really be able to trust your Realtor above and beyond when you are trying to buy or sell your home.
- Top 10 real estate buying mistakes
So I thought I would share my top 10 home buying mistakes with you.
- Don't make your home a recall
We want you to feel safe in your Fort Lauderdale home. Well, we want to make sure you know the most common ways to make your home safer to live in.
- Why are you waiting to buy?
Every time I turn around, I see all the news bout the housing crisis. Why are you waiting to buy a home?
- Top 10 reasons to buy or sell in Broward County in the current market
the top 10 reasons why I think now is a great time to buy and sell real estate in Broward County
- Broward County existing home sales down 24% from last year
We are in an official real estate slump. According to the numbers out this past quarter, sales of existing homes in Florida were down an average of 41% for the months of April - June.
- Leona Helmsley, the
Leona Helmsley, dubbed the
- Don't face a home inspection recall like Mattel
Real estate is like a great big toy to some of us. But just like toys, you need to have a home inspection.
- When to put your Broward County home up for sale or make an offer
I ran across an interesting article over at Property Crossroads about when is the best time to put your home up for sale or make an offer.
- Condo life - Security
Welcome back to our Wednesday series on Condo life and why it is so fabulous. Lets look at the safety aspect of why condo life is my favorite way to go in Broward County
- Interest rates on fixed mortgages drop again
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased for the first time in over a month
- Why new construction is so special
So come on over and let me show you all that Broward County and Fort Lauderdale has to offer in the way of new construction.
- Average prices around Fort Lauderdale
Ever wonder what the average price of a home in your area of Broward County is?
- Condo Life - A perfect second home
I wanted to talk today about how a second home is not so out of reach for most people and why a condo is the ideal second home in South Florida.
- The Best of Broward County Golf -Lago Mar Country Club
Today we will be taking a look at a wonderful country club in Plantation, Florida. Lago Mar Country Club is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon!
- Top 10 reasons why the population explosion in Broward County is a good thing
But let' take a look at all the good that will come from increased population in Broward County when it comes to real estate.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Things to think about
Welcome back to our series on Waterfront living. There are so many waterfronts here in Fort Lauderdale that you can choose from anywhere you want by just walking the shores
- Top 10 ways to keep your Fort Lauderdale rental property rented
There are som many rental properties out there that keeping it rented may be a challenge. So here are the top 10 ways to keep your rental property occupied.
- Real Estate investments should be fun - not scary!
Investing in real estate can be a hair raising experience sometimes. Let's take a look at some of the things you should include in your real estate investment decision.
- Broward County Real estate series' here at home
I hope you enjoyed the Waterfront living introduction. We currently have 4 series running that I wanted to let you know about.
- Condo life - A new series to inform you as a buyer
The second Wednesday of every month we will focus on condo living and let you see the differences that are to be had versus traditional housing in a neighborhood.
- Keep resale value in mind when buying your new home
The one thing I have found is that the idea of resale value should never leave your mind.
- Condo vs Co-op, your choice
So I thought I might lay out some similarities and differences between the two types of homes. Both have their pros and cons.
- What Florida's #1 foreclosure status means to you as a buyer
This came from Realty Trac. Florida had 19,144 homes entering the foreclosure process in the month of February, followed by California and Texas.
- What do nuns have to do with Real Estate and Realtors
You can look at these nuns at a bar in relation to real estate two ways.
- House swapping in Broward County?
So why would a Realtor want to bring this kind of house swapping service to your attention?
- First time home buyers seminar for Broward County coming up in April
Well, you're in luck next month because Broward County will have a first time home buyer's seminar to help you work out all the kinks and ask the experts all the questions you want. It will be held April 26th @ 6:30 pm.
- Now is the perfect time to invest in Broward County real estate
Now is the perfect time to invest in Broward County Real estate due to a possible real estate price change.
- The top 10 house hunting tips you need to know
So lets try another way to look at house hunting. Here are the top 10 best ways to go house hunting.
- Increasing your home's value is a great investment
Lets look at a few reasons to count your self a real estate investor by insuring that your home increases in value within the first few years you own it.
- Why a certified home inspector is important whether you are buying or selling real estate
Lets look at home inspection from both sides of the coin. There are many people out there that might be good at inspecting your home, but if they arent a certified home inspector, you could get a bad inspection which can cost you money.
- Florida home owner's insurance costs to go down in Broward County soon
Depending on where you live, the savings will be anywhere from 10%- 50%+. The average savings here in Broward County should be around 28%-52%.
- Mortgage options series - Balloon Mortgages
A balloon mortgage loan is an interesting option that has definite pros and cons.
- Real estate auctions are a great way to spend the day
Oddly enough, real estate auctions are the best place to find great real estate deals.
- Rescuing a Broward County home can be rewarding
However, sometimes, even in Broward County, you find a surprise that needs to be rescued like those beautiful pit bull puppies.
- For Sale By Owner - Is it for you?
Lets look at some of the reasons why you want to be represented by a licensed Realtor and what to be careful of if you decide to go the FSBO route anyway.
- Mortgage Options Series - Interest - Only Loans
Welcome to the third in the series of top 5 most popular mortgage options. So far we have looked at fixed rate mortgages and ARM or adjustable rate mortgages. Today we are looking at Interest-Only loans.
- To rent or buy real estate? That is the question...
Why rent real estate and loose your hard earned money when you can buy real estate and make money with the equity you deserve.
- What's up with all this talk about location in the Real Estate world?
We know Broward County and the surrounding areas like the back of our hand. We are your best resource for finding the perfect real estate location.
- Mortgage Option series - Adjustable Rate Mortgage Option, ARM
The second loan in the top 5 most popular mortgage option series deals with Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM, loans.
- Let us help you find the perfect school district for your kids when you relocate to Broward County
As a parent who is always concerned about the school systems in Broward County, I want to help you find the perfect house in the best school district for your family.
- Jerry Seinfeld lost in court. You'll never loose with the Adler team
So here is another good reason to use me and the Adler team as your realtor of choice here in Broward County. You can avoid another embarrassing lawsuit like Jerry Seinfeld has just lost in New York.
- Mortgage option series - Fixed rate option
Today we will be looking at the fixed rate mortgage, its pros and cons and you can decide whether this is the option for you.
- Luxury condos are one of the best things going
Luxury condos in Broward County are going up left and right. New condos are the latest rage in luxury real estate.
- Luxury beachfront real estate property is within your reach
So what should you look for when thinking about buying a beachfront property here in Brwoard County and Fort Lauderdale? Here are a few things to look for
- Top 5 mortgage options available for real estate
There are so many different mortgage options out there these days that one could get lost in the sea of information
- Top 5 things to look for when buying a home
Here are the top 5 things you might want to consider when house hunting.
- Homeowner's Insurance rates should be getting some help from legislators
Let
- 2007 is the year to relocate to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is quickly becoming the place to relocate in Southern Florida in 2007 for many reasons.
- Famous People Living in South Florida
- Living near the Stars - Sean Taylor
We want to pay our respects to Sean Taylor's family and friends that will miss him. Sean Taylor was a local boy of sorts as he was born in Miami on April's Fools Day in 1983.
- Living Near the Stars - Scott Stapp
Today we are going to look at Scott Stapp, lead singer for Creed.
- Living Near the Stars - boxing legend Angelo Dundee
Today we are going to take a look at another famous Weston, Florida neighbor of Dan Marino, Angelo Dundee.
- Fort Lauderdale's own, Chris Evert, is an icon for the US Open
But do you remember the days when Fort Lauderdale's own Chris Evert was on top of the tennis world?
- Las Olas Boulevard UPS store #1 in customer service
We are #1 for multiple reasons here in Fort Lauderdale. According to the UPS rankings, our store at 401 E. Las Olas Boulevard #130 has been ranked #1 for great customer service out of all the 3,541 stores in the country.
- Living near the stars - Rush Limbaugh
I have really enjoyed the series on the Monday of each month dealing with Living near the Stars. Rush Limbaugh is a controversial radio show host.
- Living near millionaires is a possibility in Fort Lauderdale
a movie by Catherine Gray titled Millionaires True Stories. It's all about 5 local every day people in Fort Lauderdale and how they have ammassed millions
- Livng near the Stars - Andy Roddick
Welcome back to the 4th in the Living near the Stars series. Of course I am a little biased since Andy Roddick lives right here in Boca Raton.
- Curt Gowdy home sells for $20 million in Palm Beach
Curt Gowdy's Palm Beach hoem sells for $20 million.
- Living near the stars Series
On the first Monday of each month, I want to share with you about how easy it is to live near the stars here in Fort Lauderdale.
- Living near the Stars - David Cassidy
So what does David Cassidy have to do with real estate? Nothing ... except that in February of 2001, he moved right here to Fort Lauderdale
- The Stranahan house once again in a lawsuit
So I have been watching Related Group's fight for the right to build a 42 story condo right next to the historic Stranahan House. But I want to talk about the lawsuit that been filed by Related Group in regards to the delay of construction on their proposed 42 story Icon unit in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Living near the Stars - Venus and Serena Williams
it is the first Monday of the month and I want to continue in our series Living with the Stars by looking at the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena.
- April 24 is deadline for Hurricane Wilma families
Everyone who was living in southern Florida in October of 2005 remembers Hurricane Wilma well. So I hope that these families affected by the April 24 deadline to vacate their emergency mobile homes from FEMA are able to work something out
- Broward County Real estate series' here at home
I hope you enjoyed the Waterfront living introduction. We currently have 4 series running that I wanted to let you know about.
- Hurricane Season and home owners insurance just met their match
Senator Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, is now joining representatives ...to make sure that you as condominium owners are taken care of after a hurricane.
- Living Near the Stars - Suze Orman, financial guru
According to her profile, Suze Orman paid just under $1 million for her condo in Ocean Grande and I am sure she is loving life.
- Jimmy and Jodie Stottler to be evicted from thier Largo, Florida retirement home for helping thier granddaughter
Jimmy and Jodie Stottler of Largo, Florida took in their granddaughter, Kimberly, in 2005. Now they are being sued to leave.
- Living and golfing in Florida just got better
So why don't you come join us on the first Thursday of each month when we will highlight a new golf course and a nearby fabulous neighborhood to live in so that you can live and golf at the same time.
- Donald Trump's most expensive home in Palm Beach
We have talked about how Palm Beach and Broward County has bragging rights once again with the most expensive home in the USA at $125 million. Donald Trumps latest accomplishment here in Palm Beach has outstanding accolades.
- Top 10 most expensive homes in the US
So here are the top 10 most expensive homes in the US according to Forbes. Notice that our own Palm Beach is on the top. But we will talk about that tomorrow.
- Be careful before assuming someone is dead ...
Now we have a heart warming story of a Broward County Sheriffs Deputy that declared a hit and run victim "undead". Tina Lacertosa...
- Dan Marino trying to sell his Weston estate to move closer to Broward County schools
Dan Marino is trying to sell his Weston estate so that he can live closer to his kids schools in northern Broward County.
- Palm Beach's own Rush Limbaugh nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Now our very own Palm Beach, Florida talk show host, Rush Limbaugh, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as well.
- The life and times of Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith died February 8, 2007. Let
- Donald Trump fights the flag fines in Palm Beach
Donald says the Palm Beach fine is a restriction of his freedom of speech and that
- Boca Raton's own Andy Roddick to play in the semi-finals of the Australian Open
Andy Roddick of Boca Raton, Florida will be palying in the semi-finals of the Australian open
- Investors
- Local Neighborhoods
- Waterfront Living in Fort Lauderdale - 2007 Hurricane Season over!
So today I want to say WHEW! We made another year without a major hurricane in Florida and we can now take a breath with ease.
- Ways to keep your home warm this winter
So with heating costs rising this year, I thought this would be a good time to go over a few ways to keep your home warm this winter.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - La Nina
Welcome back to our waterfront living series on the ins and outs of living in Fort Lauderdale.
- Eminent Domain not an issue in Broward County
I get a little worried when you hear all the goings on with Eminent Domain these days. Fort Lauderdale has shown the right side of this issue and we should all be proud.
- Best of Broward County Golf - Pine Island Ridge Country Club
Welcome back to our series on Broward County Golf. Today we are going to be looking at Pine Island Ridge Country Club.
- Best of Broward County Golf - Grand Palms Hotel and Golf Resort
Welcome back to our series on the Best of Broward County Golf. Today, we are looking at just such a golf course - the Grand Palms Hotel and Golf Resort.
- Living Near the Stars - boxing legend Angelo Dundee
Today we are going to take a look at another famous Weston, Florida neighbor of Dan Marino, Angelo Dundee.
- Broward County schools gives you the top results in academics
I am so proud to let you know that Broward County schools have helped produce 2 of the top students in the nation who scored a perfect score on their ACT college entrance exams.
- Explosion in Deerfield Beach reminds us to protect our homes
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families that were displaced from the explosion in Deerfield Beech this morning.There are a few simple things that we can do to keep our Broword County homes safe.
- Top 10 things to do and see in Fort Lauderdale
Today we are going to give you the top 10 Sites and Activities to do and see while here in Fort Lauderdale.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparation 201
Welcome back to our Friday series on Waterfront living right here in Fort Lauderdale. So I wanted to remind you about some of the basics of hurricane preparedness before you needed it.
- Condo life - Galt Ocean Mile
Welcome back to our series on condo life here at Broward County Homes. You get to enjoy all the perks without having to travel far from home. Galt Ocean Mile allows that without the heavy pricetag to go with it.
- Best of Broward County Golf - The Club at Emerald Hills
Welcome back to our series dealing with the Best of Broward County Golf. Today we are looking at The Club at Emerald Hills.
- Fort Lauderdale Demographics to consider when relocating
So here are some stats that I thought you would be interested in when considering relocating to Fort Lauderdale.
- Free Wi-Fi in Delray Beach soon!
Delray Beach is a great place to relocate and now it will offer free wi-fi.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Redevelopment of Fort Lauderdale Beach
So why would you choose to live on one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida? Thats one of the easiest answers to give... renovation.
- Condo Life - The extras
Welcome back to our series on Condo life on the first Wednesday of the month.
- Best of Broward County Golf - Coral Ridge Country Club
Welcome back to our Best of Broward County Golf series on the first Thursday of each month. Today we will be looking at the Coral Ridge Country Club on Bayview Dr in Fort Lauderdale.
- Living Near the Water - Dockominiums
So lets look at some advantages and disadvantages of dockominiums and then you can decide for yourself if it is worth it.
- Condo life - Security
Welcome back to our Wednesday series on Condo life and why it is so fabulous. Lets look at the safety aspect of why condo life is my favorite way to go in Broward County
- Best of Broward County Golf - Weston Hills Country Club
Welcome back to the 4th in the Best of Broward County Golf series. Today we are looking at the famous Weston Hills County Club located in Weston.
- Livng near the Stars - Andy Roddick
Welcome back to the 4th in the Living near the Stars series. Of course I am a little biased since Andy Roddick lives right here in Boca Raton.
- Why new construction is so special
So come on over and let me show you all that Broward County and Fort Lauderdale has to offer in the way of new construction.
- Average prices around Fort Lauderdale
Ever wonder what the average price of a home in your area of Broward County is?
- The Best of Broward County Golf -Lago Mar Country Club
Today we will be taking a look at a wonderful country club in Plantation, Florida. Lago Mar Country Club is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon!
- Top 10 things to help you prepare for hurricane season
Early preparation is key to surviving a hurricane.
- Hope you have a safe and fun filled Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! We would be amiss at Best Homes if we didn't say thank you to all the veterans who have sacrificed so much ...
- West Palm Beach and Broward County have the top schools - It's official!
According to MSNBC list of the top schoools in the nation and the Sun-Sentinel, several of our West Palm Beach schools are in the top 50:
- The Stranahan house once again in a lawsuit
So I have been watching Related Group's fight for the right to build a 42 story condo right next to the historic Stranahan House. But I want to talk about the lawsuit that been filed by Related Group in regards to the delay of construction on their proposed 42 story Icon unit in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Things to think about
Welcome back to our series on Waterfront living. There are so many waterfronts here in Fort Lauderdale that you can choose from anywhere you want by just walking the shores
- Condo Life - Downtown excitement
Condo life has so many exciting advantages that I can't list them all. Today we are going to look at the downtown aspect of condo life and the advantages of both.
- Best of Broward County Golf - Bear Lakes with Jack Nicklaus
Bear Lakes was designed in the late 1980's and opened on November 17, 1987. Jack Nicklaus actually designed the pristine 18 holes. Bear Lakes in West Palm Beach.
- US Navy shows off it's might at the annual Fleet Week processional
No matter how you feel about the war we are in, you can't help but be proud of your United States Military when they come into port as they did yesterday morning in such a regal display of power and might!
- Mosquitoes don't have to eat you alive in Southern Florida
Summer is coming on and so are the mosquitoes. So here are a few ways to protect you and your family this summer.
- Shopping at Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale is an experience in itself
There are a lot of fabulous shopping centers in Fort Lauderdale, but Las Olas Boulevard has that one unique thing that keeps you coming back... AMBIANCE
- Governor Crist has a lot to say about lowering homeowners insurance and property taxes here in Florida
Along side that, Governor Crist and the Florida Congress are looking at ways to lower both homeowners insurance and Florida porperty taxes.
- Las Olas Wine and Food Festival coming soon
So when I looked on the calendar and saw that the Las Olas Wine and food Festival was coming around again on May 10th, I smiled really big. It will run from 7-9pm.
- How much home owners insurance do you really need in Broward County
Here are a few things you need to consider when looking at how much home owner's insurance you will need in Broward County.
- Fire warning issued for today and tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a "red flag warning" for South Florida for today
- Make home safety a priority before you need to
But this does remind me to tell you to take care of your Broward County home with some basic home safety tips.
- Broward County Real estate series' here at home
I hope you enjoyed the Waterfront living introduction. We currently have 4 series running that I wanted to let you know about.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale is a fabulous idea
Our 4th series going on Best Homes will be on the second Friday of each month. We will be looking at Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale
- Condo life - A new series to inform you as a buyer
The second Wednesday of every month we will focus on condo living and let you see the differences that are to be had versus traditional housing in a neighborhood.
- Water restrictions in Broward County just got expensive
The Broward County Water restriction codes are not isolated as several other areas in Broward have even stricter codes. Here are a few of them.
- The best of Broward County Golf - Deer Creek Golf Club
Deer Creek wants to allow everyone to share in the pleasure of a famous golf course while upholding the standards of the Tiger Woods' of the sport.
- Living Near the Stars - Suze Orman, financial guru
According to her profile, Suze Orman paid just under $1 million for her condo in Ocean Grande and I am sure she is loving life.
- New condos going up in downtown Fort Lauderdale
There are potentially 5000 new condos being built in downtown Fort Lauderdale in the new few moments.
- Living and golfing in Florida just got better
So why don't you come join us on the first Thursday of each month when we will highlight a new golf course and a nearby fabulous neighborhood to live in so that you can live and golf at the same time.
- Come enjoy Fort Lauderdale - the Venice of America
Did you know that Fort Lauderdale is called the "Venice of America" due to the citys large number of canals that were built in the 1920s
- Top 10 most expensive homes in the US
So here are the top 10 most expensive homes in the US according to Forbes. Notice that our own Palm Beach is on the top. But we will talk about that tomorrow.
- Dan Marino trying to sell his Weston estate to move closer to Broward County schools
Dan Marino is trying to sell his Weston estate so that he can live closer to his kids schools in northern Broward County.
- A Renaissance Festival for all to enjoy is here in Broward County
The month of February lets all of us regular folks saddle up to the past and live a little bit of history through the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach, Florida. It runs now through March 11th.
- Flagler Village is the latest up and coming neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale
We at the Adler team want to always highlight special neighborhoods that should peak your interest in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area of Broward County. One of the newest up and coming neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale is Flagler Village.
- Upcoming events in Broward County and the surrounding areas
Just wanted to let you know of some of the upcoming events to the Broward County area.
- What's up with all this talk about location in the Real Estate world?
We know Broward County and the surrounding areas like the back of our hand. We are your best resource for finding the perfect real estate location.
- Coral Gables has a new development ripe for investors - Old Spanish Village
Investors will find a gold mine in the Old Spanish Village in Coral Gables.
- Let us help you find the perfect school district for your kids when you relocate to Broward County
As a parent who is always concerned about the school systems in Broward County, I want to help you find the perfect house in the best school district for your family.
- Ways you can help the Florida tornado victims
So the Adler team thought we would let you know some things that the Lady Lake, Florida and surrounding area residents need and ways you can help.
- Broward County's Weston is the epitome of luxury real estate
Broward County has the privilege of boasting one of the newest and most luxurious planned communities in Florida. Weston, located right here in Broward County, has so many amenities that luxury doesn
- Fort Lauderdale to host the Cradle of Christianity exhibition
Here in Fort Lauderdale, the Museum of Art has a fabulous exhibition going until April 15, 2007, Cradle of Christianity.
- Market Conditions
- Mortgage
- What are Mortgage Workout plans?
You can also sit down and talk with your mortgage lender about a
- Interest rates on fixed mortgages drop again
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased for the first time in over a month
- How to pay off your mortgage early
Here are a few ideas as to how you can work on paying off your mortgage early and enjoy life more financially independent than you ever thought you could.
- The pros and cons of second mortgages
So many of my clients go to sell their Broward County homes but run into a problem with their second mortgage or equity line and don't get as much money as they hope.
- Governor Crist has a lot to say about lowering homeowners insurance and property taxes here in Florida
Along side that, Governor Crist and the Florida Congress are looking at ways to lower both homeowners insurance and Florida porperty taxes.
- Top 10 ways to get out of debt and stay out
But if you do find yourself in the unfortunate situation of facing foreclosure, here a great list of ways to help you get out of it and avoid it in the future. I like to call it the top 10 ways to get out of debt and stay out!
- Your debt to income ratio can affect your mortgage
"How much home can I afford?" ... The general consensus is that your debt to income ratio should include no more than 25%-28% for your mortgage
- The top 10 price determiners when finding the right price to sell your home Part 2
We have already talked about the best way to price your home. Now let's look at some things that will make or break the price of your home. Here are the top 10 price determiners
- The top 10 price determiners when finding the right price to sell your home
We have already talked about the best way to price your home. Now let's look at some things that will make or break the price of your home. Here are the top 10 price determiners
- What is the deal with subprime loans
Subprime loans are loans that are given to people who generally would be turned down by a normal mortgage lender.
- What Florida's #1 foreclosure status means to you as a buyer
This came from Realty Trac. Florida had 19,144 homes entering the foreclosure process in the month of February, followed by California and Texas.
- Your tax deduction for mortgage interest is in danger
Recently, your federal government has talked about the possibility of taking the tax deduction that you are able to claim on your income taxes and change it. They are considering the possibility of making it a tax credit instead.
- Mortgage Options Series - Government loans
Lets break this mortgage option down and look at each part of a government loan, FHA loans and VA loans.
- Mortgage options series - Balloon Mortgages
A balloon mortgage loan is an interesting option that has definite pros and cons.
- Mortgage Options Series - Interest - Only Loans
Welcome to the third in the series of top 5 most popular mortgage options. So far we have looked at fixed rate mortgages and ARM or adjustable rate mortgages. Today we are looking at Interest-Only loans.
- Mortgage Option series - Adjustable Rate Mortgage Option, ARM
The second loan in the top 5 most popular mortgage option series deals with Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM, loans.
- Mortgage option series - Fixed rate option
Today we will be looking at the fixed rate mortgage, its pros and cons and you can decide whether this is the option for you.
- Top 5 mortgage options available for real estate
There are so many different mortgage options out there these days that one could get lost in the sea of information
- News
- Waterfront Living in Fort Lauderdale - 2007 Hurricane Season over!
So today I want to say WHEW! We made another year without a major hurricane in Florida and we can now take a breath with ease.
- Ways to keep your home warm this winter
So with heating costs rising this year, I thought this would be a good time to go over a few ways to keep your home warm this winter.
- Happy Thanksgiving
We at Best Homes in Broward want to thank you for all you have blessed us with this year.
- Eminent Domain not an issue in Broward County
I get a little worried when you hear all the goings on with Eminent Domain these days. Fort Lauderdale has shown the right side of this issue and we should all be proud.
- Happy Halloween and Hello Noel - the perfect Hurricane costume
Here are a couple of ideas as to how to dress your home in it's Hurricane costume.
- Property Tax proposal passed just minutes ago
The Florida Senate voted to approve a trimmed down compromise of the property tax relief package promised to be delivered this cession.
- Our hearts and prayers go out to California
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Southern California.
- Hand sanitizer vs Urban Legends
Turns out, even snopes and urban legends confirms this story. Hand sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol in order to evaporate and kill the germs.
- The best South Florida airlines available
The Sun-Sentinel had a great article on Sunday about the best and worst airlines to South Florida.
- Unusual homes Part 1
I thought I would share that enjoyment with you and show you some of the most unusual homes I can find.
- Punctuality can win you a new villa
So, with the approval of President Laurent Gbagbo, the nation decided to reward the most timely business person or civil servant with a new villa.
- What are Mortgage Workout plans?
You can also sit down and talk with your mortgage lender about a
- Hanna Montana sold out in Florida
... Hanna Montana. She is one of Disney's latest sensations. Her Best of Both Worlds Tour has been sold out ...
- Broward County schools gives you the top results in academics
I am so proud to let you know that Broward County schools have helped produce 2 of the top students in the nation who scored a perfect score on their ACT college entrance exams.
- Explosion in Deerfield Beach reminds us to protect our homes
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families that were displaced from the explosion in Deerfield Beech this morning.There are a few simple things that we can do to keep our Broword County homes safe.
- Don't make your home a recall
We want you to feel safe in your Fort Lauderdale home. Well, we want to make sure you know the most common ways to make your home safer to live in.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparation 201
Welcome back to our Friday series on Waterfront living right here in Fort Lauderdale. So I wanted to remind you about some of the basics of hurricane preparedness before you needed it.
- Why are you waiting to buy?
Every time I turn around, I see all the news bout the housing crisis. Why are you waiting to buy a home?
- Pavarotti passing at 71 is a loss for all
Pavarotti's pure voice and his ability to reach the stars with his voice alone reminds me of the classics of architecture here in Fort Lauderdale.
- The housing bubble bust can be a good thing
there is a bright side to the real estate bust.
- Free Wi-Fi in Delray Beach soon!
Delray Beach is a great place to relocate and now it will offer free wi-fi.
- Car insurance requirements change October 1st
The Florida legislation is not going to renew the no-fault insurance law that requires all Florida drivers to provide proof of insurance when registering your car in Florida.
- Las Olas Boulevard UPS store #1 in customer service
We are #1 for multiple reasons here in Fort Lauderdale. According to the UPS rankings, our store at 401 E. Las Olas Boulevard #130 has been ranked #1 for great customer service out of all the 3,541 stores in the country.
- Broward County existing home sales down 24% from last year
We are in an official real estate slump. According to the numbers out this past quarter, sales of existing homes in Florida were down an average of 41% for the months of April - June.
- Leona Helmsley, the
Leona Helmsley, dubbed the
- Do you have unclaimed money owed to you?
So who else has unclaimed money or possessions to be claimed in Florida. You would be surprised.
- Politics and Real Estate
With the presidential elections coming up again next year, I came across an interesting statistic in relation to politics and real estate.
- Ebay isn't the only place to find a great real estate deal
There are 2 ways to invest in real estate. But right now, might be the best time to buy a great real estate investment property and enjoy the fruit of your labor.
- Need a new career?
I want to show you how to enjoy life in Broward County and love what you do while being able to set your own schedule.
- Property tax cuts feel great
The Florida state legislature has approved part of a tax relief on property taxes aimed at helping Floridians manage the tax burden they feel.
- Waterfront living in Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane preparations 101
Welcome back to our Friday series on Waterfront Living. I am really enjoying talking about one of my favorite parts of living in Broward County.
- Top 10 things to help you prepare for hurricane season
Early preparation is key to surviving a hurricane.
- Hope you have a safe and fun filled Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! We would be amiss at Best Homes if we didn't say thank you to all the veterans who have sacrificed so much ...
- Jordan Sparks wins American Idol season 6
Congradulations to Jordan Sparks for winning season 6 of American Idol. She belted out her songs Wednesday night like a real pro and was rewarded with the title of American Idol
- West Palm Beach and Broward County have the top schools - It's official!
According to MSNBC list of the top schoools in the nation and the Sun-Sentinel, several of our West Palm Beach schools are in the top 50:
- The Stranahan house once again in a lawsuit
So I have been watching Related Group's fight for the right to build a 42 story condo right next to the historic Stranahan House. But I want to talk about the lawsuit that been filed by Related Group in regards to the delay of construction on their proposed 42 story Icon unit in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Top 10 reasons why the population explosion in Broward County is a good thing
But let' take a look at all the good that will come from increased population in Broward County when it comes to real estate.
- US Navy shows off it's might at the annual Fleet Week processional
No matter how you feel about the war we are in, you can't help but be proud of your United States Military when they come into port as they did yesterday morning in such a regal display of power and might!
- 25th Annual SunFest coming next week
You might miss the 25th anniversary of the annual Sun Fest coming May 3-6th to West Palm Beach. It will be full of fun and sun.
- Governor Crist has a lot to say about lowering homeowners insurance and property taxes here in Florida
Along side that, Governor Crist and the Florida Congress are looking at ways to lower both homeowners insurance and Florida porperty taxes.
- April 24 is deadline for Hurricane Wilma families
Everyone who was living in southern Florida in October of 2005 remembers Hurricane Wilma well. So I hope that these families affected by the April 24 deadline to vacate their emergency mobile homes from FEMA are able to work something out
- Las Olas Wine and Food Festival coming soon
So when I looked on the calendar and saw that the Las Olas Wine and food Festival was coming around again on May 10th, I smiled really big. It will run from 7-9pm.
- How much home owners insurance do you really need in Broward County
Here are a few things you need to consider when looking at how much home owner's insurance you will need in Broward County.
- Fire warning issued for today and tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a "red flag warning" for South Florida for today
- Our sympathy to all involved in the Virginia Tech massacre yesterday
We at the Adler team would be sorely amiss if we didn't extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to all who were affected in the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech yesterday.
- Make home safety a priority before you need to
But this does remind me to tell you to take care of your Broward County home with some basic home safety tips.
- The top 10 ways to make your new home happy forever
I am a Realtor and I love what I do, but I want to see people happy too. So I thought I would give you some quick and personal advice as to what to do with your new home.
- Broward County Real estate series' here at home
I hope you enjoyed the Waterfront living introduction. We currently have 4 series running that I wanted to let you know about.
- A top Realtor's schedule in Ft. Lauderdale is crazy but you are worth it
I thought I would let you in on my real estate life so you could see how hard I work as a Realtor for Ft. Lauderdale and you.
- Hurricane Season and home owners insurance just met their match
Senator Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, is now joining representatives ...to make sure that you as condominium owners are taken care of after a hurricane.
- Happy Easter to your family from the Adler family
No matter what your spiritual affiliation, most people will be celebrating Easter Sunday today. So I speak for the entire Adler Team when I wish you and your family a wonderful and peaceful Easter
- Water restrictions in Broward County just got expensive
The Broward County Water restriction codes are not isolated as several other areas in Broward have even stricter codes. Here are a few of them.
- The Pros and Cons of the proposed Florida increase in sales tax to reduce the real estate tax
Now there is a movement in the Florida House of Representatives to increase the sales tax by 1% in order to lower the real estate tax.
- Jimmy and Jodie Stottler to be evicted from thier Largo, Florida retirement home for helping thier granddaughter
Jimmy and Jodie Stottler of Largo, Florida took in their granddaughter, Kimberly, in 2005. Now they are being sued to leave.
- Commenting on my blog is just a conversation between two friends
Blogging and comments for real estate is a new industry tool that some clients
- This year's West Palm Beach Boat Show was a huge success
One of the best kept non secrets in West Palm Beach is the annual Palm Beach Boat Show. It ran this past weekend from Thursday to Sunday.
- March Madness craze is on
NCAA basketball tournament regionals are this weekend. The Final Four will be next weekend in Atlanta, GA.
- Your tax deduction for mortgage interest is in danger
Recently, your federal government has talked about the possibility of taking the tax deduction that you are able to claim on your income taxes and change it. They are considering the possibility of making it a tax credit instead.
- Come enjoy Fort Lauderdale - the Venice of America
Did you know that Fort Lauderdale is called the "Venice of America" due to the citys large number of canals that were built in the 1920s
- House swapping in Broward County?
So why would a Realtor want to bring this kind of house swapping service to your attention?
- First time home buyers seminar for Broward County coming up in April
Well, you're in luck next month because Broward County will have a first time home buyer's seminar to help you work out all the kinks and ask the experts all the questions you want. It will be held April 26th @ 6:30 pm.
- Top 10 lists to top all top 10 lists
we have concluded our look at the best of the top 10s this week. I just wanted to recap our top 10 series here at Best Homes in Broward in case you missed one.
- Top 10 most expensive homes in the US
So here are the top 10 most expensive homes in the US according to Forbes. Notice that our own Palm Beach is on the top. But we will talk about that tomorrow.
- Set your Clocks ahead 1 hour for Daylight Savings Time tonight
Its time for Daylight Savings Time again. So dont forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour
- Be careful before assuming someone is dead ...
Now we have a heart warming story of a Broward County Sheriffs Deputy that declared a hit and run victim "undead". Tina Lacertosa...
- Florida home owner's insurance costs to go down in Broward County soon
Depending on where you live, the savings will be anywhere from 10%- 50%+. The average savings here in Broward County should be around 28%-52%.
- Lunar Eclipse to hit Fort Lauderdale and Southern Florida Saturday
Yep, thats right. On Saturday, you will be able to look up and see the lunar eclipse that will take place in the Broward County and Eastern Florida sky.
- Dan Marino trying to sell his Weston estate to move closer to Broward County schools
Dan Marino is trying to sell his Weston estate so that he can live closer to his kids schools in northern Broward County.
- Rescuing a Broward County home can be rewarding
However, sometimes, even in Broward County, you find a surprise that needs to be rescued like those beautiful pit bull puppies.
- A Renaissance Festival for all to enjoy is here in Broward County
The month of February lets all of us regular folks saddle up to the past and live a little bit of history through the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach, Florida. It runs now through March 11th.
- Palm Beach's own Rush Limbaugh nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Now our very own Palm Beach, Florida talk show host, Rush Limbaugh, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as well.
- Upcoming events in Broward County and the surrounding areas
Just wanted to let you know of some of the upcoming events to the Broward County area.
- The life and times of Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith died February 8, 2007. Let
- Jerry Seinfeld lost in court. You'll never loose with the Adler team
So here is another good reason to use me and the Adler team as your realtor of choice here in Broward County. You can avoid another embarrassing lawsuit like Jerry Seinfeld has just lost in New York.
- Ways you can help the Florida tornado victims
So the Adler team thought we would let you know some things that the Lady Lake, Florida and surrounding area residents need and ways you can help.
- The Better Business Bureau has issues an alert for bogus loan web sites
The Better Business Bureau issued an international alert for consumers to watch out for bogus loan web sites.
- Sellers
- Jason Taylor shouldn't be the only one dancing these days
So why not dance around your home with a "SOLD" sign in the yard if you do just the little extra things that will make your home stand out.
- Happy Halloween and Hello Noel - the perfect Hurricane costume
Here are a couple of ideas as to how to dress your home in it's Hurricane costume.
- Halloween in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale loves to celebrate any holiday and Halloween is no exception. We have talked about staging your home for the season to invite someone into your home.
- Why your Realtor should be your most trusted advisor
but you should really be able to trust your Realtor above and beyond when you are trying to buy or sell your home.
- Top 10 reasons to buy or sell in Broward County in the current market
the top 10 reasons why I think now is a great time to buy and sell real estate in Broward County
- Broward County existing home sales down 24% from last year
We are in an official real estate slump. According to the numbers out this past quarter, sales of existing homes in Florida were down an average of 41% for the months of April - June.
- Leona Helmsley, the
Leona Helmsley, dubbed the
- When to put your Broward County home up for sale or make an offer
I ran across an interesting article over at Property Crossroads about when is the best time to put your home up for sale or make an offer.
- Top 10 ways to not stress over moving
Here is a great top 10 list for not stressing out over moving
- Interest rates on fixed mortgages drop again
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased for the first time in over a month
- Average prices around Fort Lauderdale
Ever wonder what the average price of a home in your area of Broward County is?
- Top 15 reasons to sell and move
So there you have it. The top 15 reasons to sell your home and move.
- The pros and cons of second mortgages
So many of my clients go to sell their Broward County homes but run into a problem with their second mortgage or equity line and don't get as much money as they hope.
- How to price your home
How should you price your home to sell?
- Top 10 reasons why the population explosion in Broward County is a good thing
But let' take a look at all the good that will come from increased population in Broward County when it comes to real estate.
- Ways to increase your home's equity quickly
Ever wonder how to increase the equity in your home without waiting 20 years?
- Top 10 ways to get out of debt and stay out
But if you do find yourself in the unfortunate situation of facing foreclosure, here a great list of ways to help you get out of it and avoid it in the future. I like to call it the top 10 ways to get out of debt and stay out!
- The top 10 price determiners when finding the right price to sell your home Part 2
We have already talked about the best way to price your home. Now let's look at some things that will make or break the price of your home. Here are the top 10 price determiners
- The top 10 price determiners when finding the right price to sell your home
We have already talked about the best way to price your home. Now let's look at some things that will make or break the price of your home. Here are the top 10 price determiners
- What Florida's #1 foreclosure status means to you as a buyer
This came from Realty Trac. Florida had 19,144 homes entering the foreclosure process in the month of February, followed by California and Texas.
- New condos going up in downtown Fort Lauderdale
There are potentially 5000 new condos being built in downtown Fort Lauderdale in the new few moments.
- What do nuns have to do with Real Estate and Realtors
You can look at these nuns at a bar in relation to real estate two ways.
- House swapping in Broward County?
So why would a Realtor want to bring this kind of house swapping service to your attention?
- Top 10 remodeling mistakes when selling your home in Broward County
Ever wonder what the best ROI is for remodeling your home? Well, lets talk about the top 10 money wasters for home remodeling.
- Top 10 ways to kill a home sale
So here are your top 10 ways to kill a home sale.
- Top 10 ways to increase your home's curb appeal
So here are the top 10 ways to increase your curb appeal without killing your budget in the process.
- Why a certified home inspector is important whether you are buying or selling real estate
Lets look at home inspection from both sides of the coin. There are many people out there that might be good at inspecting your home, but if they arent a certified home inspector, you could get a bad inspection which can cost you money.
- Florida home owner's insurance costs to go down in Broward County soon
Depending on where you live, the savings will be anywhere from 10%- 50%+. The average savings here in Broward County should be around 28%-52%.
- Top 10 ways to sell your home quickly
Ever wonder what will sell your home quickly? Lets take a look at the top 10 ways to sell your home quickly and then lets talk about what you need to do to get there.
- Open houses haven't died yet
So why would a Realtor offer your home as an open house? Easy ... exposure. Here are some advantages to an open house.
- Rescuing a Broward County home can be rewarding
However, sometimes, even in Broward County, you find a surprise that needs to be rescued like those beautiful pit bull puppies.
- Broward County's best realtor for selling your home
Selling your home should be fun and sxciting, The Adler team can sell your home in Broward County faster than anyone.
- The top 5 home remodeling project tips that will give you the biggest ROI
Let's look at the top 5 remodeling projects that will net you the biggest return for your money.
- Staging your home is a great way to ensure a sale
you need to sell your home (no pun intended) to someone else
- Homeowner's Insurance rates should be getting some help from legislators
Let
- How to determine what your home is really worth
Someone once asked me if a home is really priced not by a real estate agent but by an appraiser.
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