Finding Your Dream Home: Keep Accessibility in Mind

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House hunting is full of obstacles, but if you have a disability, your circumstances may create unique hurdles. A disability refers to any physical or mental impairment that limits one or multiple major life activities. Your ability to walk, speak, breathe, work or perform other manual tasks could be affected. However, this should not stand in the way of you finding your dream home — one that considers accessibility and allows you to live as independently as possible.

Starting the House Hunting Process

Before you begin house hunting, ensure your choice of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods allows you to live the life you want. Can you easily navigate the community? Do you have access to medical care, work, or other necessities?

Additionally, think about your budget. If you do not understand what you can afford, you may search endlessly and find no properties in your range. Worse, you could try to purchase a home you don't have money for. Be realistic about prices and do not overbid on a home. Look for home-buying programs that assist people with disabilities. For instance, a Home Ownership Voucher Program helps moderate to low-income families with disabled family members buy a home.

According to experts, purchasing a home account for a significant percentage of a household's net worth. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you may ever make. It makes sense to find a house that allows you to live without restrictions. 

Once you’ve decided on a location and worked out your budget, connect with experienced and knowledgeable realtor Antonio Ortega LLC to find a Fort Lauderdale home that meets your needs.

Finding Accessible Options

Accessible housing refers to homes that support your lifestyle. Some accessible options to consider include:

•         Wide doorways for wheelchair access

•         Countertops at your height

•         Grab bars and disability accommodations in the bathroom

 

Other accessibility options to keep in mind are acoustics for people who are deaf or textures on the floor for people who are blind.

Some homes do not have accessibility options, so you may need to make modifications to the property. For example, if you have steps to the entrance, consider removing them upon purchase or installing a ramp for easier access.

Moving Without the Stress

No matter your excitement for the new place, moving comes with its share of stress. You can stay organized and frustration-free by creating to-do lists. For example, one to-do list may include all of your disconnection dates for utilities, whereas another may consist of organization and packing ideas. Keep a notebook close by to create lists for jobs you need to complete before moving day.

Do not wait to begin putting your belongings in moving boxes. Start packing one room at a time to ease your stress. For example, if you have a storage closet you rarely open, start organizing and packing items from there first. Packing usually takes twice as long as you imagine, so plan to begin the process early.

Consider moving services to keep the move from becoming physically and emotionally draining. When you hire a moving service, others do the heavy lifting while taking extra care of your fragile items.

There are ways you can alleviate some of your stress while planning a move. Figure out your housing and neighborhood options before you consider accessibility, as well as property prices in the area. When you narrow down a neighborhood, you can search for homes with accessibility features or homes you can easily remodel to suit your needs. 

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House Flipping as Your Second Career in Broward County Florida

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Have you always wanted to have your own house-flipping business? As a retiree, this is a great time to live out that dream. Take your experience and that of licensed professionals and build a second career doing what you love and sharing it with others. Consider the following strategies.

Getting Started

Consider establishing your business as a limited liability company to legitimize yourself with clients and contractors, gain tax benefits, and shield yourself from litigation. The easiest way to register your Florida LLC is to work with a formation service.

Create an eye-catching logo, name, and website, and keep your business card handy to share with contacts. Work with an experienced and dedicated real estate agent Antonio Ortega LLC from Global Luxury Realty to locate homes in a marketable area. A skilled real estate professional can also guide you in finding a mortgage, sharing what buyers in certain areas are looking for, and helping you sell your flipper for a profit.

An outdated, older home in an established and reputable neighborhood is a gem worth looking for. These homes may be sold as-is, however, so take extra precautions when viewing potential projects. Look for signs of a leaking roof or windows that have caused damage. If you know someone with HVAC knowledge, take your friend with you or have a contractor prepared to view and assess homes and provide estimates of repair costs before purchase. It is a good idea to add 20% onto that estimate in case foundation problems, asbestos, or mold are discovered later.

Getting the Work Done

Flooring, painting, and cabinetry are immediate items to think about updating if needed. You can save money by sanding and staining existing cabinetry and wood flooring. One study shows that 54% of buyers are willing to pay more for hardwood flooring when purchasing a home, so consider this when figuring out the best return for your investment if flooring needs to be replaced. You can also add value with new faucets and cabinet hardware.

Starting out, don't get into large renovations. Time is money, so stick to doing what you know you can accomplish in a short period of time. For projects you do not have experience with, hire a contractor to make sure work is done efficiently and correctly. With a kitchen remodel, moving or replacing plumbing should be left up to a licensed and insured plumber. Get referrals and read online customer reviews before hiring anyone.

Another task best left to professionals is electrical issues. Oftentimes these put you in a panic, but generally, the problem can be quickly located and remedied by a professional electrician, saving you time and frustration.

Adding Finishing Touches to Draw In Potential Buyers

Spend time on the outside. The curb appeal of your home is the first impression it makes, and to get potential buyers into a home, it needs to look fresh and welcoming. Clear out old landscaping and replace it with younger shrubbery and colorful perennials and annuals. Power wash the home, walkways, landscaping pavers, and wood fencing, and touch up or repaint anything that is looking dingy. Updating exterior light fixtures, the mailbox, and the color of the front door will make for a finished look.

With planning and good management, your new business can be a successful profit-making venture. Be smart and conscientious and work with reputable contractors to create a property that you can be proud of and enjoy sharing with others.

How to get Homes that need some upgrading and TLC

They are available from us in Broward County, Plantation, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Weston, and other cities, ask me for the special Homes to Flip search list, I'll send it to you right away.

Let me know your area of interest whether Broward County wide or more localized, Price Range and whether Single Homes, Condos, or both.

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Staging Your Home Office for Virtual and In-Person Meetings

 

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Interacting with clients while running a home-based business has been complicated by the pandemic. Thankfully, a few technological advances have made adjusting to the new normal a little easier for small and big companies alike. We’ve gathered a few tips to get your office ready for communicating with your clients, both in real life and over the internet:

Preparing for In-Person Meetings

Keep safety in mind when clients are coming to your home office. If masks are recommended in your area, keep a box of disposable masks on a table or credenza by the door, along with a bottle of hand sanitizer. Keep an adequate supply of pens at your clients’ disposal, with a separate container for “used” writing implements to be sanitized–or disposed of–later. And when you decide on a layout for your office furniture, make sure that you and your clients can sit at a safe distance from each other while you’re conducting business.

Indoor air quality is important both for you and for your clients. If possible, open the windows in your office to let fresh air circulate. Check your HVAC system regularly, and if you want to really sanitize the air you breathe, invest in an HVAC UV light: its rays are powerful enough to kill viruses and bacteria and prevent mold from forming, making your work environment healthier. You can also add a few houseplants to your office décor to further purify the air. Good options are snake plants, peace lilies, and bamboo palms.

Automate your invoicing process for contact-free delivery. By using invoicing software, you’ll be able to manage and process payments electronically and generate reports to easily track your finances. You’ll also be able to automatically send payment reminders to your clients while simplifying your accounting. So create a unique, eye-catching label for your business using an online label maker, design professional-looking invoices using an invoice template specifically tailored to your business, and add your logo to the invoice to make your brand stand out.

Staging Your Virtual Meetings

Even if your clients don’t come to your office for in-person meetings, make sure to stage your work area to make it look professional. If your desk is set up in a corner of your living room or bedroom, invest in tall bookshelves or attractive room dividers to create a real office-like atmosphere. Incidentally, designing a space in your home solely with working and conducting business in mind will help you avoid distractions and boost your productivity.

Make use of video conferencing software to help you look your best: turn on your computer camera or webcam and see for yourself what your clients will see during business calls. Start by adjusting the lighting in your office, avoiding bright lights (or windows) behind you. Center yourself on the screen, and use a virtual background if the backdrop in your home or office is too busy, messy, or cluttered, which can be visually distracting for your clients on the other side of that video conference call.

Reduce noise pollution in your workspace to make audio and video conferencing calls more pleasant and professional. If you live on a busy street or if you have children at home during your office hours, soundproof your office by sealing the windows (or replacing them with double-pane options) and by hanging curtains that will further reduce noise. Position furniture to block off sounds from a nearby room, and lay down area rugs to dampen sound.

Taking a few precautions in your home-based business will allow you to receive clients safely during and after the pandemic. Take advantage of newer technologies like video conferencing and invoicing software that allows for contactless communication and transactions: your clients will be grateful for your thoughtfulness and appreciate your professionalism.

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Tips for Florida Home Sellers Who Can’t Wait

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If the need suddenly arises to sell your largest investment, you might be feeling pressured and overwhelmed. This is particularly true for seniors and older adults who have made the decision to downsize. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to give your home a competitive edge, so you land a quick offer. Whether you’re experiencing a lifestyle change or are simply ready to move on, consider the following tips and resources from real estate pro Antonio Ortega LLC that can lead you to success.

 

Cover the Conventional

There is a reason that certain home selling steps are conventional: they work. Cover your basics before you do anything else.

●     Tackle any repairs and maintenance concerns.

●     Pare down your belongings with a good decluttering.

●     Do a stem-to-stern cleaning, hitting every room and storage area.

 

Eye-Catching Improvements

Thinking about projects that will add value to your home? The improvements that you can make are virtually limitless, so narrow the field to choices that really catch buyers’ eyes.

 

●     First, get a feel for how an appraisal works.

●     Since quality and condition affect an appraisal, upgrades can be critical.

●     When it comes to renos for ROI, kitchens and bathrooms pack the most punch.

●     Painting is a simple and inexpensive upgrade that pays off.

●     Make necessary repairs; for example, if you have broken windows, contact local pros for window repair or replacement.

●     Keep all your paperwork and receipts together on your computer to help speed up the selling process. You can easily scan the documents and then combine PDFs into one file.

 

Presentation With a Punch

A little extra polishing goes a long way when it comes to what buyers see when they walk through the door or stream a tour.

 

●     Shed your personal style and stage the house with the buyer in mind.

●     Hone in on curb appeal tactics.

●     Lighting can make a big difference in your home’s atmosphere.

 

If you’re a seller with a timeline, don’t fret. These tips and resources will give your home the competitive edge necessary for a quick sale, and soon you’ll be making your transition.

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Moving to Broward Florida?

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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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