homes for sale in coral springs: Why Buy Instead of Rent? - 12/29/15 09:51 PM
Renting a place is attractive to a select group, like young adults just leaving home or career-minded jet setters who won’t be staying in an area for too long. But for the majority of us, paying rent month after month without earning any back and being subjected to price increases every time a new lease needs to be signed just doesn’t make sense. 
With mortgage rates remaining low and homes for sale in Coral Springs, Coral Gables homes for sale and other South Florida markets, now really is the time for renters to look long and hard at investing in their own … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Merry Christmas! - 12/21/15 09:58 PM

With all the joys of the season and all the reasons
to celebrate,
we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!
 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
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homes for sale in coral springs: Urgent Alert: New Email Scams Targeting the Real Estate Industry - 12/17/15 05:07 AM

Criminals are hacking into the email accounts of real estate agents or other persons involved in a real estate transaction and using information gained from the hack to dupe a party into a fraudulent wire transfer.
 
The hackers often send an email that appears to be from an individual legitimately involved in the transaction, informing the recipient, often the buyer, that there has been a last minute change to the wiring instructions.  Following the new instructions, the recipient will wire funds directly to the hacker’s account, which will be cleared out in a matter of minutes. The money is almost always lost … (1 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: BHHS Florida Realty Congratulates Punta Gorda on New Certifications - 12/14/15 02:17 AM

Sales professionals in the Punta Gorda Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty have been busy this fall. Besides working with clients on buying and selling homes and business real estate, many have been training to sharpen their skills and improve their real estate business knowledge.
Just recently Mario D’Artagnan, Managing Broker of Punta Gorda Office, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, along with REALTOR® Linda Mazner and REALTOR® Tom Mattas completed Certified New Home Specialist Certification training and Residential Construction Certified Training. 
Learn more about how these two certifications can assist real estate professionals in their knowlege and expertise when working in the industry.
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homes for sale in coral springs: Which Flooring is Best: Carpet or Wood? - 12/11/15 01:25 AM

If you are buying, remodeling, or selling Weston luxury homes or any other real estate property, you’ve probably taken notice of the flooring and if you haven’t, you should.
The floor in any home is a major selling point whether trying to impress guests, sell to buyers, or for you enjoyment. Two of the biggest flooring options are hardwood and carpet. Which one is best for Weston luxury homes or your particularly situation depends on many factors.
Find out what the experts say is the best type of flooring for Weston luxury homes, and then choose the one that will work best for … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Unique Holiday Decorating Ideas - 12/09/15 05:50 AM

 
The holiday season is upon us which means it is time to hit the great outdoors – at least if you are living in Florida. From Coral Gables luxury homes and Cape Coral luxury homes to Port St. Lucie homes for sale and Windermere FL real estate, winter time is outdoor time which makes the holidays a fantastic time to decorate outdoors and in.
 
Get some innovative and inexpensive ways to brighten up your home with decorations you already have and ways you can create new decorations to make your Coral Gables luxury homes, Cape Coral luxury homes, Port St. Lucie homes … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Which Foreign Buyers are Interested in South Florida Real Estate? - 12/09/15 03:49 AM

If you know Portuguese, then you may be in a prime position as a real estate professional in the South Florida area. This is because Brazilian buyers continue to be the most active in the Coral Gables homes for sale market and the South Florida region, in terms of global consumers.
According to the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®, Brazil has taken the number one spot for foreign countries looking for real estate in South Florida, including Coral Gables homes for sale, in the last 15 out of 16 months. The only time Brazil slipped was in July 2015 when Columbia took the lead.
Other countries taking … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Where Have all the First Time Home Buyers Gone? - 12/07/15 04:56 AM

 
The 2015 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows the share of first time home buyers entering into the real estate market has dropped to its second lowest level since the annual survey began back in 1981.
 
Enticing first time home buyers into purchasing homes for sale in Coral Springs or other property locations may be quite a task. There are a couple of reasons why first time home buyers may not be able to make home purchases even if they’d like to.
Find out what may be holding them back and other insights into today’s real estate market.
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homes for sale in coral springs: Happy Haukkah! - 12/04/15 05:48 AM

As you celebrate the Festival of Lights, we wish you a Holiday season bright with joy and rich with memories.
Happy Hanukkah!
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homes for sale in coral springs: Best Styles for Kitchen Remodels - 12/04/15 01:34 AM

Kitchens are one of the most important rooms in your home not only because it is often the center of a family's day-to-day living, but because it is a space that can add a tremendous amount of value to the resell of a home, like Oviedo real estate.
If you plan on selling a property, especially if it is part of the Orlando luxury homes market or one similar, the kitchen needs to be updated and inviting if you expect to get your preferred asking price. Dated kitchens often give buyers a negotiating strategy if they expect to have to remodel a kitchen.
Is it time for … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Decorating Your Home for Sale for the Holidays - 12/03/15 11:09 PM
Just because it’s the holiday season, doesn’t mean homes for sale in Coral Springs, Weston luxury homes or Coral Gables luxury homes have to wait until the first of the year to sell. December is the time of year when people have extra time to spend looking at homes, and many may want to move quickly to get the buy under the tax year that is getting ready to expire.
 
The holiday season makes sprucing up your home extra easy and appealing to home buyers. Get some festive and seasonal ideas on what you can do to make your home a stand … (1 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Pending Homes Sales Index for October - 12/03/15 03:48 AM

Pending Home Sales Index inched ahead as the numbers for October were released from the National Association of REALTORS® early in December. Although remaining relatively steady, there were a bit of ups and downs depending on which part of the country you are in.
 
In the West and South, there have been some affordability concerns with inventory remaining low and hiking up prices on some homes, including Coral Gables luxury homes and Weston luxury homes.
As always, keep in mind that the Pending Home Sales Index generally leads Existing Home Sales by a month or two since a home goes under contract a … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Keep Your Home's Pipes Running Smoothly Over Busy Thanksgiving Weekend - 11/24/15 04:05 AM

 
Having guests stay over the Thanksgiving weekend at Weston luxury homes or Coral Gables luxury homes is fantastic, but can put a strain on your household plumbing.
 
Believe it or not, plumbers says the busiest time of year for them is during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It’s no wonder! With all the cooking and clog causing culprits being sent down the drain in haste, along with an excess amount of water and waste use with the extra household visitors, pipes can get backed up and clogged.
 
Get a few preventative tips so you don’t have to experience this all too common event.
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homes for sale in coral springs: Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/24/15 03:14 AM

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homes for sale in coral springs: Latest on the Real Estate Market from NAR® Survey - 11/23/15 05:11 AM
What is happening in the real estate market across the country, and in Florida, including Cape Coral luxury homes and homes for sale in Coral Springs?
The National Association of REALTORS® recently released the numbers from its annual survey that examines who is buying and selling real estate. The survey reflects owner occupants and their experiences, motivations, plans, preferences and demographics.
Strong price growth in the much of the markets has caused many shifts in who is and can buy. For instance, there were fewer first time buyers and drops in single female buyers which could be attributed to the price increases. See … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Tips for House Hunting Over the Thanksgiving Weekend - 11/23/15 03:21 AM

After the turkey, ham or vegetarian dish and all the fixings, why not spend some time this holiday weekend looking at homes for sale. In Coral Springs, Coral Gables luxury homes, Weston luxury homes and similar properties in South Florida, the Thanksgiving weekend is a fantastic time to schedule home tours.
You and your family will have the time and home owners who are really interested in selling will make their properties available.
There are some questions to keep in mind when touring any real estate property, whether it’s in South Florida or elsewhere. Get your list ready before meeting your realtor, and … (1 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: What Makes a Home Hard to Sell - 11/18/15 05:23 AM

Buying or selling homes is usually an exciting time for everyone involved. Whether it is an upgrade to Weston luxury homes or moving from a rental to Coral Springs homes for sale, home buyers and sellers are making a major shift in their lives, and hopefully it is for the good.
 
When either buying or selling, it is the main features of a home that start to become noticeable. There are some features that will be unbelievably appealing to sellers while home buyers will be completely turned off by it.
Find out common features of a home that can make it hard to … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: BHHS Awards 4 Top Spots to BHHS Florida Realty - 11/17/15 12:46 AM

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices announced the Awards for the Third Quarter 2015!
We are proud to share that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty holds 4 Top Award spots in the U.S. South Region!
The U.S. South Region is the largest region in the combined network and covers 17 States that include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Get the details on the award winners, and join us in congratulating our team members. Congratulations!
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homes for sale in coral springs: Florida’s Housing Market Shows Gains in Third Quarter for 2015 - 11/16/15 05:29 AM

Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, a tighter inventory and fewer days on the market during the third quarter of 2015, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 74,141 in 3Q 2015, up 14.7 percent over the 3Q 2014 figure.
“Over the past three months, distressed property sales continued to decline in Florida, a sign of the state’s strong housing market,” said 2015 Florida Realtors President Andrew Barbar. “Realtors across the state are reporting increased demand from buyers, while sellers are receiving more of their original asking price: 94.4 percent … (0 comments)

homes for sale in coral springs: Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day - 11/10/15 06:01 AM

In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, thank you to all of our service men and women for the sacrifices they make and have made for our freedom.
 
The courage and strength you exude are qualities which deserve only our highest gratitude.
 
Your service, dedication and bravery make you the true heroes of our great nation.
 
Thank you for what you have done, and what you continue to do for our country.  
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