Weston Florida Real Estate Blog, Neal"The Real Deal"Bloom

PEMBROKE PINES FL HOMES FOR SALE-TOWNGATE

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:56:28 -0600

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4BR 2.5 BATH 2 CAR GARAGE. ENJOY YOUR EVENING AND SUNSETS BY SITTING OUTSIDE ON YOUR OWN LAKEFRONT LOT. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE ......DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE

Features

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	2.5
Parking Spaces:	2 CAR GARAGE
Year Built:	1998
Subdivision:	TOWNGATE/CANARY BAY
Lot Size:	6382
Garage Size:	2 CAR
School District:	PEMBROKE PINES
Square Footage:	2238
Agent Name:	NEAL BLOOM
Broker:	KELLER WILLIAMS
MLS #:	H868721

Location

15844 NW 16TH ST PEMBROKE PINES FL 33028

vFlyer Id: 2946915

CENTURY VILLAGE CONDO'S FOR SALE-DEERFIELD BEACH FL

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:35:56 -0500

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1 BED / 1 BATH IN HARWOOD C.LARGE BEAUTIFUL WATERVIEW WITH SW EXPOSURE FROM YOUR SCREENED-IN PATIO.CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED,CARPETING.ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOCATIONS IN CENTURY VILLAGE!!DIRECT VIEW OF THE LAKE.ACCORDIAN SHUTTERS ON YOUR BALCONY. NEEDS SOME UPDATING PRICED TO SELL. COMMUNITY REPRESENT HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS AMMENDMENT (HOPA)

Features

Bedrooms:	1
Bathrooms:	1
Parking Spaces:	1
Year Built:	1976
Subdivision:	CENTURY VILLAGE/HARWOOD C
Located on Floor #:	3
Floors in Bldg:	4
Square Footage:	950
Agent Name:	NEAL BLOOM
Broker:	KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES
MLS #:	H867471

Location

3017 HARWOOD C DEERFIELD BEACH FL 33442

vFlyer Id: 2170271

Is your head getting too big for your business?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:38:49 -0500

I've been a full time Realtor® for almost 14 yrs now. It's the only job I have and it's the only job I can truly say I love...even during times when the economy stinks and people are losing their jobs left and right.

But it doesn't mean that I'm not human too. There are certianly some days when I just say to myself..."Why are you still doing this?" "Why are you constantly wasting your time with all the little stuff?" All the hours of hard work and what do you have to show for it?....$100 bucks here...$100 bucks there...$1000 here and $50 bucks there."

You know why? Because I'm making money...maybe not on the same level as it once was but it's still money. For example....If I take a listing and its a rental property for a minimal fee...I might end up with $300-$400 dollars if its a small condo in a retirement community. But I look at it this way...I have a website that I use and maintain myself...for the first two years I used it...the cost was free for their standard service. This year I was told they were starting to charge a fee. It was either a total of $120 for the entire year paid monthly or I could pay it in full for $100. One I decided on the $100...within 2 weeks I received 2 email prospects looking to rent out their condo. That was a few months ago...since then I've closed 6 of them with a new one just listed last week. If you do the math then you'll see that I probably made about $1800 dollars and since these "little leads" came from the website......I've already paid for my website for the next 18ys!

Think of it this way....if you like to have a steak dinner once and while and you want to have that nice thick steak...it could cost you about $20-$50 dollars for a enjoyable cut...and then you add in the beverages and maybe even an appetiser or two...well you could probably do all that for even under $100.....so next time you think about only making $100 on a deal...think about the steak dinner!

Remember that although we are looking for more than that to survive on...you still have expenses to pay out and I've just alleviated some with this scenario. In the mean time I can concentrate on selling my higher priced listings for sale and a few buyers and or renters that might pop up in between.

It's true that I'm not doing the numbers I was doing a few years ago and in no way am I ashamed to say so...but I've had at least 1 or more of these transactions each and every month. I've even managed to become a top Lister in my office two consecutive months and I didn't even know it until they told me....but this isn't about that...it's about taking in whatever you can.

I keep hearing from some agents that laugh at me and say..."I don't waste my time with that.....I'd rather wait for the big $20,000 commission to come in." Well its' not like I'm not waiting for that either....I just feel that instead of sitting around and sulking...why not bring in some income and also maybe help some people out a long the way...no business is too big or too small for me...don't get me wrong..there are some exceptions but 90% won't be turned down by me because it might be small now but it could turn into a bigger opportunity later.

I'm sorry but I don't have a rich spouse to support me until the ship comes in ...nor do I have a Bentley parked on my driveway that needs gas every day. That's the problem with some agents these days...they are too ashamed to take the "little deals" or it might ruin their reputation....Sorry but my head isn't that big.

I know what you're going to say.....you work twice as hard and get twice as less...that might be true but in the end I'm going home with a check and possible future business. Can you honestly tell me that you think every single deal you'll do in your career will be easy? Some are hard for no money and some are easy for lots of money and vice versa. Every deal is different and we can't predict everything that's going to happen. Heck...I've got a short sale listing that's about to finally close but it's been a year and a half of many sagas and bitching and moaning and how much time and money I've lost...but you know what? When it closes...I'm going to congratulate everyone and maybe even celebrate just having the opportunity and getting to learn more about my business and dealing with different people.

One time I had a client who had me seller them a little condo for about 100K.....not a very big pay day for me but after a few years we ended up doing 8 other transactions as well as I was referred to their relative who I did three other transactions with.

All I can say is my reputation isn't that large that I would turn down most opportunities...many people forget where they came from and that's sad.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

WYNMOOR CONDO'S FOR RENT-COCONUT CREEK FL

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:51:18 -0500

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KITCHEN	LIVING ROOM	DIN/LIVING ROOM
DINNING ROOM	MASTER BEDROOM	MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER BATHROOM

Description

LOVELY NEAT AND CLEAN RENTAL UNIT WITH A NICE PRIVATE LOCATION/IMMMEDIATE OCCUPACY,NEW APPLIANCES..TILE...CARPET AND WOOD LAMINATE FLOORS THROUGH OUT,FULLY FURNISHED AND READY TO MOVE IN. OWNER MIGHT CONSIDER SHORT TERM SEASONAL RENTAL AT A PREMIUM RATE. COMMUNITY REPRESENTS HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS AUTHORIZED (HOPA)

Features

Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	2
Located on Floor #:	D-4
Floors in Bldg:	4
Square Footage:	1200
Parking Spaces:	1
Property Type:	CONDOMINIUM
Pets Allowed:	None
Agent Name:	NEAL BLOOM
Broker:	KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES

Location

1625 N. COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE 105 WESTON FL 33066

vFlyer Id: 2836572

Would you tell your buyers not to buy in that neighborhood?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:49:14 -0500

How many times have you had buyers that give you a list of some neighborhoods that they would consider to live in?

Have you ever heard of Racial Steering?

This subject is more about the consumer not wanting to go into certain areas but I want to know how agents would handle these situations.

Quite frankly....I haven't heard that term in so long that I thought it might well be extinct by now.

Sometimes a buyer isn't familiar with every neighborhood they want to inquire about and they rely on us to give them as much in detail as we can.

Some people who read this might actually disagree....

For example...A buyer might want to see homes in neighborhood X. Once you show up to see these properties they might notice that they aren't thrilled with the look of the neighborhood or they might not even like the people they see roaming around. This is a true fact. I've actually had buyers in the past tell me that they didn't think it was a safe area just from driving around. I've had buyers tell me that they didn't like the neighborhood because the location was too noisy from all the traffic they could hear on the roads. I've even had people tell me that they didn't like a neighborhood because it was too quiet. "TO QUIET?" That one actually caught me off guard but then I realized that some people might actually like to hear noise just because it made them think the neighborhood felt safer.

I just can't understand why sometimes people ask me questions that put me in an uncomfortable zone. How many of you have been approached with some of these questions?..."What type of people live here?" "I hear there are many forieghners living here" "We want to be with our own kind"......I JUST DON'T GET IT... but I guess its still alive and well out there.....even in the Real Estate industry.

But what about when you get a buyer that asks you what type of people live there? Or what the demographic make up is? How would you handle that? As Realtors®...we have to watch how we interpret that question and how we answer it...just to make sure that we don't inadvertently violate any laws. I would probably direct them to a website like The National Center for Education Statistics .... where they can actually check out school information as well as demographical data.

When a potential buyer calls me and wants to see property... I'll show them whatever they wish to see. That's just me. But I've heard that there are agents out there that still are working in the dark ages. If you ever took a class at your local board...you'll see that they give you sample videos on the do's and dont's.

There are still testers out there who look for this type of stuff.

Be sure you understand the situation at hand. Be aware of it because you care...not because you might get caught saying or doing the wrong thing.

It's still a serious issue going on in the world.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

DID YOU KNOW.. that you have the right to grieve your Real Estate Taxes?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:59:45 -0500

DID YOU KNOW that you're entitled to grieve your Real Estate Taxes? Yes...as the owner of Real Estate...its your legal right to challenge your real estate tax bill.

CONSIDER GRIEVING YOUR REAL ESTATE TAXES NOW....TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

This is is also going on all across the country so please check with your county for more information.

Don't let all your hard earned money go to waste...we've all been burned enough.

Don't assume that your local authorities will contact you because they won't....if you believe your assessments should be lower ... then you've got to act now!

Only a small percentage of all property owners ever try to obtain a reduction in their property assessment. "WHY?"...because they aren't aware that it's actually available to you right now. For those who do challenge their property assessment...many in South Florida are successful in obtaining sizable tax reductions using the Value Adjustment Board Petition process with assessment reductions in the millions annually.

In just the past few years, property taxes have increased at an alarming rate.

Even if tax cuts are passed by the state government...it still doesn't change the fact that you may be overassessed by your local county officials. Reducing your assessments now is the basis for lower future assessments and savings on future property taxes.

County assessment records can be inaccurate in many different ways and that includes errors in property descriptions....land and building square footage.....building condition....even simple mathematical or clerical errors.

The number 1 reason for over-assessment is.....failure by local authorities to fully recognize the sharp decreases in market value due to a steep decline in the South Florida Real Estate Market.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR DADE....BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES.

Sept 14th 2009 -This is the deadline for filing petitions to contest the proposed assessed value of the property in Palm Beach County.

Sept 18th 2009 -This is the deadline for filing petitions to contest the proposed assessed value of the property in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Nov 1st 2009 -This is the date when the Revenue Collector mails the tax bills to property owners of record.

Taxe payments are due by March 1, 2010.

Most consumers who have owned home are aware that if you had an equity line of credit on your home.....most likely they''ve had their accounts frozen or suspended. It's been going on for a long time now and it doesn't seem like most people can get one. They're pretty much non-existent.

I was one of the lucky ones who didn't get theirs suspended until June 2009. The bank claimed that they informed me but I never received the letter they claimed to have sent out...I found out by checking my online account.

The reason I took out an equity line of credit on my home was only for emergency reasons...such as a need for quick cash in order to pay a bill or to use it as my operating expenses for my business. It was actually something that I didn't even know about back in 2001. I was short on cash and I was spending a lot on expenses to get my business back up and running. You see...back then I had to take a part time job just so I had enough to lay out for my marketing. I figured that once the money came rolling in from the deals I anticipated would close...I would then pay it back either monthly or all of it at once. I got a great rate...my agreement was to get prime rate minus .50 basis points. At the time I thought this was a great idea. I couldn't figure out where I was going to come up with money and now I had my answer.

After we sold our home in 2005....we paid off the last one at 60K and then when we purchase our new home...we qualified for 110K. We took it and used it as we needed it. Just like before....we paid it back. We didn't owe the bank a dime...still we had an open checkbook just in case. I know that some people used these accounts just to cash out all the equity in their homes and go on a spending spree. I was lucky not to take advantage of it and use it occasionally on some toys but I always paid it back.

A few months ago my bank informed me that they were suspending the account due to the fact that the value of my home just went down 50%! when I purchase the home ...I put down about 40%. You would think that by putting down that much that there would still be some equity in the home. Well by trying to do the right thing...we just lost a quarter of a million dollars and if we had to sell the home today...we'd still be up side down.

The bank wouldn't even consider us for a loan modification unless we start being late on our payments....why would we want to do this? Even if we refinanced...the difference in our payments would be minimal and we'd have to add back another 10K to the original loan and start back at 30 yrs.

My wife said it best....let's not use our home as a piggy bank...only for emergency reasons.

It's interesting enough that since our second mortgage is with a dfferent bank than our first.......they think our home is worth less and yet the first mortgage holder could care less as long we still are paying based on the original sales price value. Whats even more disturbing to me is that the second mortgage holder said our value was X but the county showed it a bit higher. This makes absolutely no sense to me.... so why would it make sense for the consumer?

In closing...if your banks aren't willing to help you then it's time to grieve your Real Estate taxes.

Don't let your bank or local government take all your hard-earned money.

It is every property owner's Legal right to challenge the real estate tax bill they receive.

SO NOW YOU KNOW.

If you want to learn more about the process and what you can do please visit >>>HERE

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For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

I saw the tears in her eyes... running down her face...but they were tears of joy...not sadness.

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:08:42 -0500

Last week I went to my office to do some unfinished paperwork.

Sometimes I just like to go into the office....get some things done and also just to say hello to some of my comrades and hear the daily buzz.

So I'm standing at the front desk talking to the office assistants and I look across the room and I see this women holding up a piece of paper with what looked like a copy of a check. I wasn't looking directly at it so I really didn't pay much attention to the amount on it as that wasn't any of my business anyway. Apparently she was very happy and she was expressing her excitement about something so I asked..."may I ask why you're so happy?"My assistant cut in and said....."she's happy because she just closed her first deal!" So I inquired..."is she new?"Apparently she just started in the business 7 months ago and she finally closed her first Real Estate transaction. She was telling me it was a very difficult deal that she thought never was going to close...but in the end.....it did.

She was so happy....I told her that it actually was good to get a difficult one out of the way first because when she closes an easier deal...she'll be even more happy and excited. We discussed the deal a bit and as she was telling me a little about it...she started to cry. I asked her.... "why are you crying?.. You just closed your first deal."She told me that they were not tears of sadness...they were tears of joy. She just was so relieved that the last 7 months all came out and was more relieved than anything. I told her to go out with your family and celebrate!

I told her to keep plugging away and that she was more fortunate then many other new agents are in this day and age with all that's going on in our industry. I said "now just celebrate the success" and to also celebrate how she overcame everything to make it happen.

We now talk when we see each other and I've offered her many of my stories and she was definitely listening because she kept writing down notes.That made "me" feel good as well...that's because I was once there too....I remember a long time ago that there was this other rookie agent that once walked into a Real Estate office during the holidays and said "Hi I just got my license and I want to work here"

That was almost 14 yrs ago...and that rookie agent was me.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Why can't my buyers find a home?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:39:53 -0500

I'm mostly a listing agent so I don't work with many buyers these days....back when I sold Real Estate in NY...I spent more time with buyers but that was then and this is now.

I received a referral from out of state Keller Williams agent. I met with the buyers and asked them questions so I would know exactly what they were looking for. I found out that they were approved for an FHA loan. At first....they requested to see all REO's and foreclosures. Now that's fine when you're dealing with a buyer and a conventional loan but its virtually impossible for them to purchase these types of homes because of the FHA guidelines regarding inspections. I advised my clients that they have absolutely no protection and that they basically were at the mercy of the bank or holding company.

I met with them and showed them one of these properties in good faith and then I brought in an addendum with a laundry list so long it had to be printed on two pages.

I have them set up on an automatic responder that is set up to send them a link to any property that comes on the market or changes it status. I've probably sent them over 100 prospects...yet they've only had 1 choice so far and I plan on showing them the property tomorrow.

They're also are a bit antsy right now because they were hoping to take advantage of the $8,000 credit.

Any suggestions? Probably not.

I also failed to mention they also require the seller to pay some of their closing costs.

I'm willing to keep looking for them but they don't have many to chose from and I think that these types of homes are more tailored for the conventionalloan , cash buyer or an investor.

I understand the concept but with inventory levels cut in half and less normal opportunities out there......it's making it very difficult for a consumer to purchase a home in my area.

The moral to this story is if you're a consumer...ask your Realtor® these questions.....maybe they can help you.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Hollywood FL condos for sale-Canadians are coming to Hollywood Beach FL

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:54:59 -0500

Hollywood FL condos for sale-Canadians are coming to Hollywood Beach FL

Hollywood Beach FL

Hollywood FL condos near the beach

September is the start of when our snowbirds and tourists start returning to our sunshine state. Snow fall will be forthcoming and this is the time for them to start their holiday vacations and what better than to spend it in our very warm and comfortable climate. The weather in Hollywood Beach FL has been overcast and in the 90's but in the fall it's usually comfortable and virutally less in humidity.

With such an inflated amount of condos for sale in Hollywood FL....."it is an excellent time buy a home." Prices have come down quite a bit over the last 3 years and inventory levels have reached all time highs. But there was one thing we discovered.

Inventory over the last few years has been properties that are on the verge of foreclosure ..while many others have gone the route of trying to have a Realtor® negotiate a short sale. Banks are trying to give the sellers the option of negotiating a short sale to save both parties thousands of dollars and save the owners from going into foreclosure. The biggest issue with these types of transactions is the waiting time. Most will take anywhere from 3-12 months. But don't fret...there are still some properties available that can be had without all those hassles...you just have to search for them....and finding a good agent to send you properties is the key and the Bloom and Kohn Team of Keller Williams Properties can help you with that. All you have to do is send us an email request with the property criteria search you are looking for.

As of today...the Canadian dollar exchange rate have been holding right below $1.00. That is still good news for our past,present and future clients. In general .."it is a great time to buy a home in Hollywood Beach FL." Currently..there are over 15,000 condos/townhomes on the market throughout Broward County...... about 1,400 of them are Condos/Town-homes in Hollywood FL.

Take a strol on the fully renovated board walk...stop by a restuarant or just grab a pizza.

Come visit the beach of Hollywood FL today.

You will be glad you looked at all the opportunities available.

If you are interested in moving to our area......then we strongly urge you to visit Hollywood FL-you can also preview condos for sale >>>here.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Century Village Condo's For Sale-Deerfield Beach FL

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:18:56 -0500

Century Village Condo's For Sale-Deerfield Beach FL

It is a great time to buy so come see all the Century Village Deerfield Beach FL Condo's For Sale.

There are many condo's available now!

We continue to keep the public informed with our automatic Century Village market reports... get an on-line guided tour and see what's really happening in Century Village!

Why drive around when you can take our virtual guided tour right here!

So far in 2009... we've listed and sold 10 units as well as sold additional units that weren't our listings. We'll continue to keep the public informed with our automatic value check... get an on-line guided tour and see what's really happening in Century Village!

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For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Weston FL Luxury Homes For Sale-The Ridges Market Report

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:57:07 -0500

Weston Florida Luxury Real Estate Market report

Weston FL Luxury Homes for sale -The Ridges

2009 Market Report

Weston FL Luxury Homes for sale as of July 2009

23 Homes-Weston FL -The Ridges

Weston FL Luxury Homes pending as of -July 2009

20 Homes-Weston FL -The Ridges

Weston FL Luxury Homes that have closed over the last 180 days

29 Homes- Weston FL -The Ridges

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For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Weston Florida Luxury Homes for sale-Market Report for Windmill Reserve

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:24:29 -0500

Weston Florida Luxury Homes for sale-Market Report for Windmill Reserve

Weston FL Luxury Real Estate-Windmill Reserve

Weston FL luxury Homes-Windmill Reserve

2009 Market Report

Weston FL Homes-Windmill Reserve-for sale

11 Homes with a price range of $1,395,000 for a 4BR 4 BTH -$5,700,000 for a 7BR 8BTH 2HBTH

Weston FL Homes-Windmill Reserve- pending as of July. 2009

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Weston FL Homes-Windmill Reserve that have closed over the last 180 Days

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Please note that this community only has 94 custom built lots...some may still be available through the developer.

These numbers are only based on the Southeast MLS....information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Past Market reports for Windmill Reserve:

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For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Century Village-Pembroke Pines FL Condo's For Rent-Cambridge II-Rented

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:53:14 -0500

NEAL BLOOM | KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES | nealb63@myacc.net | (954)608-5556

1200 SW 125TH AV, Pembroke Pines, FL

1BR/1.5BA Condo

$775/month

Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,020
Parking	1 dedicated
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$775

DESCRIPTION

LARGE 1 BR 1.5 BTH CONDO OVER LOOKING THE GOLF COURSE,WASHER/DRYER INSIDE UNIT. VACANT AND AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY PENDING ASSOCIATION APPROVAL. COMMUNITY REPRESENTS HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSON AMMENDMENT

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

• Air conditioning	• Central heat	• Walk-in closet
• Living room	• Breakfast nook	• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator	• Stove/Oven	• Washer
• Dryer	• Laundry area - inside	• Swimming pool
• Cable-ready	• High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

• Guest parking	• Laundry on-site	• Storage space(s)
• Fitness center	• Swimming pool(s)	• Tennis court(s)
• Golf course	• Gated property	• Secured entry
• Elevator

LEASE TERMS

1ST MONTH,LAST MONTH AND SECURITY DEPOSIT. CREDIT AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED AND ASSOCIATION APPROVAL UP TO 30 DAYS

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Contact info:

NEAL BLOOM

KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES

nealb63@myacc.net

(954)608-5556

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 14, 2009, 5:22am PDT

Do you think that these might be fake listings?...How do you deal with them?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:30:45 -0500

How can I show your office listing if you don't know who the listing agent is?

Everyone is entitled to make a mistake..... but 4 in one day sounds a bit peculiar...doesn't it?

About week ago I received a call from one of my market reports I wrote for rentals in Weston FL.

The prospect gave me a list of what they were looking for. I then fired up the old computer to see if I could pinpoint exactly what they wanted. I came up with about 20 possible properties that they could choose from and I emailed the prospect those choices. They responded with 4 properties they wanted to see. We set up a day and time to go and preview them. All I needed to do was make a few calls and I figured that it wouldn't be a difficult task to get access into them. "NOT".

So I pick up the phone and call the first one.....we have this link available in the MLS where the listing agent can make it more convenient for the agent showing the property to simply click and get the instructions without ever having to speak to a live person. So I click on the link and set the times I was looking for. I then get an email telling me that they've only confirmed that the appointment was requested but I would still receive a call from someone with the instructions. Eight hours later....I still don't get a response. I call the listing agent and leave a message. Two hours go by and finally I get the agent on the phone and they claim they aren't even hooked up to that system. So they finally tell me that the property has a tenant in it and it cannot be showed for the time being. "WTF?" Why list it if I can't show it.

Strike one...my second choice had almost the same response...except this one had a contract on it yet the agent couldn't find the time to call me back just to tell me that it made no sense to show it.....5 hours and 3 calls later.
Strike two.....my third choice....I use that convenient link to make the appointment...I get the email response that it's not possible to show this property at the moment and that the agent would call me to discuss alternative times. Do you think I ever got a call from that agent? "NOPE" I had to call the agent to find out that there was a tenant in the property and currently they were not allowing it to be shown and that I would have to wait a few weeks for them to vacate it first....why even list it if you can show it? The funny part about it is after going through all this to make the appointment with this link...I get an email asking me for feedback! This seems to be a really flawless system...LOL!
Strike three....now this one is the best of them all...I call the listing agent at the number entered and get this long office message which eventually allows me to access that agents extension. The agent actually picks up the phone and it turns out that the agent is actually the owner/broker. He claims to have no idea who's listing it is yet his name is the primary agent with no secondary agent listed. He puts me on hold for 5 minutes and I'm sitting there listening to some dentist music and he's searching for the name of the agent. He gives me this name and connects me to that agents voice mail...but of course I can't get the line to pick up and it reverts back to their automated front desk and that beautiful dentist music. Before he made the transfer he had told me "Don't worry" if she doesn't pick up her line.... because tomorrow she'll be in at 8:30am and would be able to help me.

I call back the next morning and get my friendly little automated voice again.....I try once again to connect to this agents line...only to once again get reverted back to the operator. To my surprise...a live person picks up the phone and I tell her my problem.It turns out that she was the agent I was calling for and said it's not her listing either. She then asks me if I wouldn't mind if she calls me back after doing a bit of investigating on who this mystery agent is..finally after 2 hours I get a call with a name. By the time I was able to track it down .....the listing agent tells me there's a contract on it...."Gee Thanks!"

Are these listings real or are they just fakes?.... Why list them if you can't even show them?

If I was the clients on these properties and found out how they were dealing with the process...I'd probably fire them....if you're the consumer...would you want your Realtor® representing you this way?

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Pitchman Billy Mays Dies at 50

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:58:37 -0500

Pitchman Billy Mays dies at his home in Florida...the man known for selling his Oxi Clean products has passed on today. He just recently launched his own TV show.

The television and music industry has lost so the many this week. I wonder what's going on?

He might not have been considered a celebrity but if you've seen him before...then you would know he has been in many commercials.

This guy could sell anything....I can't believe yet another TV personality has left us ...what a short life he had.

You can read the whole story on MSN >>HERE.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Do you walk or take the money and run?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:41:44 -0500

Do you walk or take the money and run?

As a licensed Realtor®...I'm always concerned about ethics...honesty and guilt. I've been selling Real Estate full time for almost 14 yrs and I've experienced 3 different markets. I've seen the good..the bad and now the ugly. But in the end when a decision has to be made...the final decision is made by your client. Whether it be the seller or the buyer...it's their call. Sure....we can advise them but we really can force them into doing anything and I like it that way. Have you ever heard the story about the Realtor who was being sued by the buyers because they felt they overpaid for a property?

When they underpay...we are worshiped and when they over pay...we are to blame. Presently...any of the active agents out there will tell you that they've recently seen many deals get held up due to appraisal issues. Even if we do the best job comping the home...the appraisers get the last word. They wouldn't jeopardize their license because they are being scrutinized more than ever. That's ok...if I was in the buyers shoes...I wouldn't want to pay more than a property is worth. Remember how we got into this mess in the first place.

But I'm primarily a listing agent and when I present an offer to the seller and the seller accepts the offer...they expect it to close for that price. Unfortunately....it doesn't happen that way all the time...and now it seems to be happening more than ever.

My last two listings that went under contract had appraisals that fell short. That's two in a row.There isn't much I could do to argue the sellers case...the appraiser uses their own comps and they really try to stay clear of our opinions nowadays. Most likely there's not much we can do...if the seller has their own independent appraisal done and it comes in at the value they expect...it still doesn't matter because the banks won't use those to support an appraisal for a buyer.

Thankfully after spending another week of tireless renegotiation....we were all able to work it out and one just closed and the other is on it's way to the table in the next few weeks.

So my question is....when the seller is in this particular position and they come to you...do you tell them to walk or to take the money and run? I hate when they put me in that position so all I can do is give them my opinion. Most agents will tell them that if they cancel the contract and try to resell it ...it might come in even lower. In my market that probably holds true. Some sellers might use the old saying.."I'll wait and try to get more when the market picks up. Picks up? I wish I knew when that was going to be but it doesn't seem like it will be anytime soon.

I think the most important thing for us as professionals to understand is we have liabilities. In the back of our minds we know what the seller should do. But we really should stray from persuade them to do what we think is best. Unfortunately...if they make the wrong choice ....it could bite them in the butt.

I've been in this situation before. The way I try to help them is by bringing them the numbers again. I might sit down and explain to them what might happen but without forcing them into a choice. Thankfully after the transaction closes...they'll come back to me and thank me. They'll check and see that although they struggled with their choice...the value went down even more later on.

Making that decision can be stressful and takes a lot of thought.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Which Realtor® are you?

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:12:03 -0500

Which Realtor® are you?

I'd like to see which Realtor® you would consider yourself to be. Take a look at the list and I would love to hear from all of you. I'm not saying you have to be perfect or follow all of these...well maybe about 90% of them will tell you what type of an agent you claim to be.

This list comes from my past experience of the types of agents I've had the pleasure of working with and the not so pleasurable ones that make us all look bad.

I didn't itemize them so it could be operating as a listing agent or a buyers agent.

I'm all seriousness.....let's see if anyone will admit to mistakes they might have made.

Realtor® -A

Answers their phone.
Returns calls within 24 hrs or less.
Doesn't clog up their voice mail.
Follows up with their clients.
Follows up with other agents.
Has someone cover for you if you're out of town
Works the deal together no matter which side they represent.
Doesn't leave the other agent holding the bag.
Doesn't stall when things go wrong....tries to work it out.
When showing a property...they leave their card and lock the doors and put back the key where it belongs.
Takes 5 minutes to contact the listing agent if they plan on being late or cancels the showing.
When writing a purchase contract...they fill in all the information applicable to the transaction.
Sends their clients an updated analysis on a regular basis
Shows up at the inspection
Shows up at the appraisal if need
Shows up at the closing
Makes sure they have their client stay within the important time-lines of a contract.
Keeps everyone informed of any issues that might arise during the transaction.
Acts cordial and professional.
When meeting with clients...dresses professionally.
Always is on time

Realtor® -B

Never answers their phone.
Doesn't return calls.
Goes out of town with no way to contact them
Their voice mail is always full so you can't leave a message.
Their phone has a rap music ring-tone
Hardly ever follows up with their clients.
Never follows up with other agents.
Is more concerned when they'll get paid before putting their client's interest first no matter which side they represent.
Always leaves the other agent holding the bag.
Stalls and hides when things go wrong.
When showing a property...never leaves their card and leaves lights on and doors unlocked and takes the key with them.
Can't find 5 minutes to contact the listing agent if they plan on being late or cancels the showing and always blames the client.
When writing a purchase contract...they never fill in all the information applicable to the transaction and doesn't include escrow or pre-approval letters if applicable.
Does absolutely no marketing or make minimal effort to sell the property
Doesn't ever send their clients an updated market analysis on a regular basis
Never shows up at the inspection.
Never shows up at the appraisal if need be.
Doesn't even bother to show up at the closing!
Fails on behalf of their client to follow important time-lines of a contract.
Never keeps you informed of any issues that might arise during the transaction until they're approached and it's too late to remedy the issue.
Acts rude...arrogant and unprofessional.
When meeting with client's...dresses like they just came out of the gym.
Spends all their time bragging about how much they know...... but in essence really knows nothing and does nothing.
Always is late

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Century Village Condo's For Sale -Deerfield Beach Florida...an active adult lifestyle for residents

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:42 -0500

It is a great time to buy so come see all the Century Village condo'sFor Sale. There are many condo's available now!

Century Village is located in Deerfield Beach Florida. This is just one of four different locations around South Florida. Depending on your destination you will also find complexes in Pembroke Pines,West Palm Beach,and Boca Raton.

Century Village has been leading retirement community for the last 35 years. H. Irwin Levy brought the idea to a group of investors back in 1968. He managed the project for a while...... watching it take shape and help build it into what it is today...."an active adult retirement community"

The complex is a gated community that is provided with 24 hr manned security and features a 145,000 square foot clubhouse,an 18 hole par 64 golf course,15 swimming pools,theaters featuring world class entertainment and lake-front views.

Century Village coined the phase "Now this is living!"

1BR,2BR and 3BRcondo's are available now at very affordable prices.

Condo's for sale in Century Village as of -6/2009

252 Condo's for sale-prices range from $27,000-$249,000

Current Pending sales in Century Village as of -6/2009

56 Condo's

Condos sold in Century Village over the last 90 days

124 condo's

The information listed here is deemed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

South Florida Homes Are Still Selling Despite Rising Mortgage Rates

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:35:56 -0500

South Florida Homes Still Selling Despite Rising Mortgage Rates

Despite interest rates rising almost 1% over the last month...homes are still selling in the South Florida area.

Buyers monthly payments are going up but because of lower asking prices.....it hasn't hurt our housing market.

The median price of a home in Palm Beach County was $223,000 last month which is down from the $380,000 price two years ago. In Broward County median home sales price of $364,000 two years ago to $180,000 in May. The number of homes sold has increased for 10 consecutive months.

I think this is happening due to the decrease in inventory I'm seeing in most cities. Also because many homes that have foreclosed are being held by the banks before they would consider re-packaging them and putting them back on the market.

You can read the entire story >>> Here

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Weston FL Homes for sale -June 2009 Market Report

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:43:18 -0500

Weston FL Homes for sale

Since the beginning of 2009...I've noticed that the inventory levels in Weston have dropped dramatically...maybe not as low as they were 5 yrs ago but a major turn that anyone would notice. This seems to be a trend going on in other cities as well.

So why is happening? Most likely its occurring due to many homes owners who have taken their homes off the market. This type of homeowner is someone who really doesn't need to sell. Then you have your foreclosures...short sales and REO properties. It seems that some banks are holding off putting these properties on the market. Apparently by waiting and then repackaging them later might help the Real Estate market recover.

2009 Market Report

Weston FL Homes for sale as of June 2009

796 Homes-Weston FL

Weston FL Homes pending as of -June 2009

364 Homes-Weston FL

Weston FL Homes that have closed over the last 90 days

277 Homes- Weston FL

Other Weston FL Related Links:

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

My Short Sale is approved for the third time...now the sellers backed out!

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:03:29 -0500

My Short Sale is approved for the third time...now the sellers backed out!

It seems like I'm always putting out fires but I guess that's the business we choose.

You might ask how this is possible? I had this short sale that I've worked on for probably 7 months. The first two times the bank approved the deal in writing but both times the buyers couldn't get qualified. We were told twice that the buyers were approved by their lender and even showed proof of funds but they still couldn't get it closed....that's another story.

This time we get another buyer and throughout the process I felt pretty confident that this one would make it. The Realtor and the buyer and the lender were all willing to cooperate and supply any updates to us.

We were told by the lender that we would get the approval within 4-5 weeks which we did. And then the nightmare started. This transaction was an FHA loan and the seller needed to execute a required document that I had sent after the contract was executed. I was calling them almost everyday letting them know that the lender required it back fully executed but my clients (The Sellers) weren't returning my calls!

That got me a bit concerned but I kept trying. Maybe there was a family emergency and someone was sick or maybe someone even died and I figured they just didn't want to deal with it so I waited another week. I finally was anticipating the approval any day so I picked up the phone on a Saturday and blocked my phone number just to see if they were avoiding me. Well of course when I called...they picked up the call!

It turns out that they've decided to file bankruptcy because they are worried about the tax implications. They said they don't fall under the law that usually protects you if that property is their primary home.

They had originally lived there for 2-3 yrs yet they feel they don't fall under those dates. As of a week ago.... the buyers are now going to take legal action and sue for specific performance. I doubt they'll win...after all....the first lien holder gets anything awarded and if there's anything left .....it probably won't be much of anything. They want to close and they're ready.....willing and able.

I'm not sure what type of legal advice they're getting but I just hope they know what they're doing.

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Century Village Condo's for sale-Deerfield Beach FL

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:54:33 -0500

NEAL BLOOM | KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES | 954 608 5556

1024 BERKSHIRE B, Deerfield Beach, FL

1BR/1.5BA Condo

offered at $59,000

Year Built	1976
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	1 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$210 per month

DESCRIPTION

FULLY RENOVATED 1 BR 1.5 BTH READY TO MOVE IN ....JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH...UNIT HAS BEEN TOTALLY REDONE.NEW CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT.NEW APPLIANCES,NEW KITCHEN CABS,COUNTERTOP AND LIGHTING. FIRST FLOOR HIGH RISE BUILDING WITH POOL VIEW .WITH-IN WALKING DISTANCE TO WORSHIP.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Living room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Guest parking	Clubhouse	Laundry on-site
Fitness center	Swimming pool(s)	Tennis court(s)
Golf course	Lake	Gated property
Secured entry	Elevator	Wheelchair access

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 1
Photo 2	Photo 3
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

NEAL BLOOM

KELLER WILLIAMS PROPERTIES

954 608 5556

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 8, 2009, 4:46pm PDT

Weston FL Luxury Homes For Sale-The Ridges Market Report

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:10:36 -0500

Weston Florida Luxury Real Estate Market

Weston FL Luxury Homes for sale -The Ridges

2009 Market Report

Weston FL Luxury Homes for sale as of May 2009

24 Homes-Weston FL -The Ridges

Weston FL Luxury Homes pending as of -May 2009

24 Homes-Weston FL -The Ridges

Weston FL Luxury Homes that have closed over the last 90 days

13 Homes- Weston FL -The Ridges

Other Weston FL Related Links:

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /Keller Williams Properties

1625 N. Commerce Parkway,Suite 105

Weston FL 33326

(954)608-5556

Homes For Rent in Pembroke Pines FL-Towngate-Cedar Way

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:25:48 -0500

NEAL BLOOM | KELLER WILLIAMS | (954)608-5556

2195 NW 158TH AVE, Pembroke Pines, FL

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

$2,000/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,902
Parking	None
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$6,000

DESCRIPTION

3 BR 2.5 BTH HOME LOCATED ON A REALLY NICE LAKEFRONT LOT,GREAT SUNSETS,ROOM FOR A POOL,UPGRADED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOP AND UNDERMOUNT SINK,BEVILED KITCHEN CABINETS,WHIRPOOL APPLIANCES,CROWN MOLDING,CERAMIC TILES DOWN-STAIRS,NEW BERBER CARPETING UPSTAIRS,MANY DIFFERENT FRUIT TREES,EASY TO SHOW.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Attic
Washer	Dryer	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard	Cable-ready	High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Guest parking	Fitness center	Swimming pool(s)
Lake	Gated property	Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

NEAL BLOOM

KELLER WILLIAMS

(954)608-5556

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 23, 2009, 4:10pm PDT

Townhomes for sale in Boynton Beach FL-Monterey Bay- Monterey Lakes

Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (Keller Williams Properties) — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:48:03 -0500

NEAL BLOOM | Keller Williams | (954)608-5556

258 LAKE MONTEREY CIRCLE, Boynton Beach, FL

3BR/2.5BA Condo

offered at $199,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,536
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	1 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$129 per month

DESCRIPTION

BUILT IN 2006. THIS 3 BR 2.5 BTH TOWNHOME HAS DARK WOOD KITCHEN CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOP...BREAKFAT AREA ..UPGRADED APPLIANCES BATHS.CERAMIC TILE AND CARPETING. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BOYNTON BEACH.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Granite countertop	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Guest parking

Storage space(s)

Swimming pool(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

NEAL BLOOM

Keller Williams

(954)608-5556

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 23, 2009, 2:26pm PDT