Moving to Broward Florida?

Moving to Broward 

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If you are thinking about moving to Broward, FL to cities like Plantation, Davie, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, etc.

Now is a good time to get a feel for the Home Market Discover You Dream Home in Broward, FL see the Homes for Sale Broward FL.

If you want to see what's available in the local area, let me know the cities that you are interested in, and I'll send you home listings so you can familiarize yourself with the going rate for that area.

 

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People come to South Florida from all over the world and nationally form places like California, New York, Massachusetts, and all over the USA.

Top market for international buyers Broward County is part of the nation’s strongest real estate market for foreign buyers. International home buyers accounted for 36 percent or $6.1 billion of total sales volume in South Florida in 2015.

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How Much will my Broward County, FL Home be worth in 5 years?

In the period of time from 2018 to 2023 Residential Real Estate Prices increased by a whopping 20% per year or close to 100% by 2023.

Is as though the world has taken notice and every one wants to move to Fort Lauderdale and nearby cities!

Going with a very conservative appreciation rate for Homes of 3.5% per year you can expect a $500K Home to appreciate to:

5 years $594K

10 years $706K

20 years $1 Million

Due to low interest rates and other issues home values in Broward County FL increased by at least 20% in 2021, so as you can see this is a conservative estimate of future value, we might get another interest rate decrease soon, we’ll have to wait to see how the home market will react, it is impossible to predict the future, we can only look back.

I can help you if you’re moving to Broward, FL to cities like Plantation, Davie, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, and other cities in Broward County, we'll make your relocation easy.

See Details, I will Contribute 10% of my Commission towards your Closing Costs for an Existing or a New Home, which is the same as Cash!

 

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What to Consider Before Buying a Pool

 

Fort Lauderdale Broward County Pool Homes

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The sun’s out, the burgers are on the grill, and you’re in the mood for a swim - like millions of Americans, you’re thinking about purchasing a pool. We know, they’re great for exercise, Instagram photos, and parties but getting one built from scratch is no small undertaking and it’s worth doing some research first. Here are a few key considerations before you take the plunge.

Knowing the Yard

Wherever you are in the country, there’s a good chance you’re subject to zoning laws that relate to pool installation. Your license to construct a pool depends upon both federal, state, and county regulations and you’ll need to check with your local authorities before beginning the project to be certain that it’s legal.

Once you know that you can legally install a pool, the next step is to find the right space for it. Your considerations should include the size, geometry, and even geology of your yard - you need to make sure you have a loose understanding of these before you proceed. Will digging into your yard space disrupt utility lines? Is there any landscape in your way?

 Some of these obstacles can be worked around - for example, trees or branches can be removed or pruned by a service. A local tree service will be able to give you more space using official tools, gear, and equipment. Just make sure you read plenty of online reviews and ask for at least three upfront estimates before deciding upon a contractor (bear in mind, for tree disposal, stump grinding, and disposal should be included in the price).

Picking a Pool for Broward County Florida

There are two types of common domestic outside pools - above- and in-ground. Both have their advantages, and it’s not always clear cut which would cost you least or be most suitable so it’s worth, firstly, doing some reading. In-ground pools, while typically more expensive and labor-intensive, benefit from better customizability and durability and tend to look nicer than their above-ground counterparts. On the flip-side, they often require more maintenance and don’t always lend themselves to re-sale.

Above-ground pools don’t require excavation and so can be more quickly (and, usually more cheaply) assembled. They’re also safer and tend to require less upkeep, which saves you some money in the long term. As they’re less of a permanent fixture than in-ground pools, they can also be used (or not used) as a selling point when listing a property. Whichever option you go for, make sure to keep receipts and track improvements (including with before-and-after photos).

Installing and Beautifying

Once you’re set on the pool you want, it’s time to find someone to install it. Luckily, tracking down a contractor should be easy with a good directory. In a few clicks, you can find experts who will advise on the feasibility of the project and aid in the assembly whether above or in-ground. Make sure to only hire licensed, experienced professionals with liability insurance and carry out plenty of background checks first to ensure you’re getting a fair deal.

If you’re worried about the effect a pool might have on your garden’s appearance, then it’s worth first looking online for some design inspiration. There’s an abundance of styles and decorations you can apply to help the pool fit in nicely with your home’s natural environment and many of these needn’t break the bank.

Constructing a pool from scratch is no small feat and requires plenty of preparation but if you use the right experts and manage your risks, there’s no reason why you can’t splash out for next summer.

We can help you if you want to buy a pool home, in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Cooper City, Hollywood FL

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Don't be Unpleasantly Surprised When you Close on your Home

When you are buying a property in Broward County Florida, you assume that the previous owner is up to date paying their taxes, and that they do not owe for any past repairs (Mechanic’s Liens). You may also assume that they have closed all Opened Permits, Code Violations, etc. Unfortunately, often this is not true, and this has led to horror stories for countless amounts of buyers.

Most of these nightmares could be traced back to the fact that not enough attention was paid to details before presenting an Offer to Purchase. Once you close and the property is transferred to you, you inherit all the existing problems, Liens, Open Permits, etc.

Most Real Estate Agents tend to disregard these problems, I’ll address these possible problems, when we present the Offer to Purchase. I am not in this just to make a commission. To avoid these problems, I will make a priority to insert special wording into the offer to keep you safe, and to get you into the home of your dreams.

 

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How Private Mortgage Insurance Works PMI

PMI

You might have heard that you need to pay for PMI or Private Mortgage insurance and here is why.

If coming up with 20% as a down payment for your new home isn't a reality, that doesn't mean your dream of buying a new home is on hold.

Lenders may offer you the opportunity to finance your home with a lower down payment, but they will likely require you to carry Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Simply put, PMI protects a lender from borrower defaults. Your monthly PMI fee will be paid along with your mortgage and increase your overall cost of homeownership.

The good news is that carrying PMI will not be required for the entire length of your mortgage. Once the value of your home has appreciated enough or you've paid enough against the principal value of your mortgage, your lender will allow you to cancel your PMI policy.

Still shopping for a mortgage and a new home? I'd love to touch base with you and learn more about the options you're considering.

I have an excellent Mortgage Broker / Lender on my Team, that I have used on many transactions, he has made all transactions go smoothly.

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I Want to Get a Loan Debt-to-Income Ratios Explained

Closing Costs

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The Home Inspection Why You Should Order One

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Home Buyers Important Information

By now you should have looked at some of the listings I’m sending you and realize that they are updated every few hours, so that you’re always looking at current information.

Home Loans Interest Rates are low, save thousands if you buy now before they go back up.

There are a few methods for roughly estimating how much home you can afford. Ideally house payment should be no more than 25% of your gross monthly income (before taxes and deductions).

Now days a lots of people pay more than this 25% in house payments, 35% is not unheard of.

As interest rates climb the market will correct by moderating home prices, most buyers buy when they need to regardless of interest rates.

You can enter a Zip Code or City in the Search or "Discover Your Dream Home" on our main secure site and it will pull up all the Home Listings for sale in that zip code or City.

Save time click on the Heart by the pictures on the Listings I'm sending you of Homes that you like, this will place these Homes in your favorites, and they will be easier to find later, once we start looking at homes, I find that most of my customers end up choosing one of these Homes.

I can help you weather you're Buying or Selling your Home Commercial Property or Business Opportunity.

How Real Estate is Sold in Florida – What I can Do for You:

There is a Listing Agent and a Buyer's Agent, all offers are presented to the Listing Agent by the Buyer's Agent and the listing agent must present all offers to the Sellers.

Sometimes the listing agent is looking out for the interests of the Sellers, especially true at open houses, while I will be looking out for your interests.

I'll insert special wording in your Offer to Purchase with your protection in mind,  I want to make your Home Buying Journey as easy and enjoyable as possible.

PQ Letter or Pre-qualification Letter - Proof of Funds Letter if Paying Cash

I strongly suggest that you get a Pre-qualification letter or Proof of Funds Letter if Paying Cash, increasingly seller and sellers' agents prefer qualified clients, they don't want to be showing the houses to people that don't have a PQ Letter or Proof of Funds Letter.

Sellers don’t want to take their property off the market unless they know that the buyer is pre-qualified or pre-approved, so it’s very important to have one if you want your offer to be taking seriously.

I have a Mortgage Broker / Lender on my Team, that I have used on many transactions, he has made all transactions go smoothly.

Nowadays the Offer to Purchase and all related documents are signed electronically, it's convenient  and efficient this way.

The E-sign Act Granted Electronic Signatures the same Legal Status as Handwritten Signatures throughout the US

We use Dotloop for E-Sign

Esign Video Instructions from Dotloop

Differences Between a Pre-qualification Letter and Pre-approval

I Want to Get a Loan Debt-to-Income Ratios Explained

Closing Costs

The Home Inspection Why You Should Order One

How To Improve Your Credit

As soon as you get your house keys check with your local Tax Office to see how much you can save on taxes, sometimes there are deadline for filing, here in Broward it is BCPA.net

See Details, I will Contribute 10% of my Professional Fee toward your Closing Costs!

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