July 4th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Mortgage News, Real Estate News

There are numerous things that can go wrong in a purchase transaction that can cancel or delay the closing and some of these things are out of the buyer’s control. However, there are numerous things that are within the buyer’s control and we would like to suggest a few tips a buyer should “not” do when going under contract. By avoiding these mistakes a buyer can increase his/her chances of having a successful closing. Quitting or changing jobs right before closing....Continue Reading!

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June 21st, 2011 Related Posts: As Heard on the Street, Community Information, In The News, Listings, Real Estate News

Remember when you had that new AC put in, or had that new walkway made, or maybe it was a new fence in the backyard?  Sure it was several years ago and you hired what seemed to be a reputable company to do the work, but did they actually do everything that was needed?  In May alone I closed 5 homes in Sunset Lakes, of those 5 homes 4 had violations of some sort on them that the home owner...Continue Reading!

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May 24th, 2011 Related Posts: Listings, Miramar, Real Estate News

New on the market is this luxury home located in the resort style community of Sunset Lakes. This home has it all: a spectacular lake view, large pool and patio, balcony off the master, granite counter tops, accordian shutters and so much more! As you enter this home you will be awe struck by the spectacular two story entrance. These high ceilings extend throughout the formal living room and formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen is oversized with an eat...Continue Reading!

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May 5th, 2011 Related Posts: Around Town, Buying Real Estate, Gated Communities, Miramar, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate

The weather is heating up and so is the real estate market here in Sunset Lakes. In March I included an article about the peak times to get your home sold and my article could not have been more accurate! During the months of March and April I stayed busier than I had been the entire prior year. During March and April I closed 10 homes, of which 6 were here in Sunset Lakes....Continue Reading!

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April 26th, 2011 Related Posts: Listings, Luxury Properties, Miramar, Selling Real Estate

Spectacular lake front home in the resort-style community of Sunset Lakes in Miramar, FL. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac surrounded by lake behind, is this home with every upgrade imaginable. Enter this home through double doors that welcome you to a formal living room with a wonderful lake view. Travertine tile is laid throughout the main living areas of the home. The formal dining room has custom columns, chandelier and woodwork. Throughout the home are many details that...Continue Reading!

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March 16th, 2011 Related Posts: Real Estate News

Enjoy mile wide lake views from this beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in sought after community of Sunset Lakes.  Lake views like this are rare and difficult to find.  You can relax in nearly every room of the house to the serene lake views.  This home has been gently lived in and very well cared for.  Kitchen has upgraded cabinetry, corian countertops, master has a large sitting area, 2 giant walk-in closets, luxury spa bath with his and hers...Continue Reading!

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January 27th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Gated Communities, Listings, Miramar, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate

Be the first to see this lovely home.  3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2 car garage, with pool, one story.  This home is move in ready.  Open living room and dining room are perfect for entertaining.  Kitchen is large with upgraded wood cabinets.  Kitchen has eat in area.  Family room is open to the kitchen.  Kitchen and family room both overlook the newer pool that was installed in 2008.  Pool is surrounded by oversized patio made of pavers.  Great area for BBQ...Continue Reading!

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January 27th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Gated Communities, Listings, Miramar, Real Estate News, Recently Reduced

This home is in perfect shape!  Buyer got laid off and couldn't close.  Let their loss be your gain!  Get a short sale price without all the waiting!  This home is ready to move in with fresh paint, new carpets, excellent condition throughout home.  No neighbors behind, privacy fence in the back.  Home is in the resort style community of Sunset Lakes where there is a giant community pool, heated kiddie pool, basketball, tennis, several playgrounds, volleyball, amazing work out...Continue Reading!

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January 24th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Gated Communities, Listings, Miramar, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate

Want a house that feels like new?  Then this is the one for you!  5 bedrooms all with walk-in closets.  3 full bathrooms.  Pool and fenced yard with no neighbors behind.  This home has been so gently lived in you would think it was a model.  Many upgrades including chandeliers, tray ceilings, crown moldings, oversized sliders, custom roman blinds, custom draperies (negotiable), accordian shutters, rain gutters, Poured landscape borders, oversized 3 car pavered driveway.  This home is in the prestigious...Continue Reading!

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January 16th, 2011 Related Posts: Buying Real Estate, Featured Properties, Listings, Miramar, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate

This spectacular townhouse is back on the market after buyer's financing fell through.  Take advantage of their loss.  3 bedroom 3 full bath home which is move in ready and can close very quickly.  Master and second bedroom are upstairs, 3rd bedroom/office is on the first floor with a full bath.  Upgrades include custom draperies, custom real wood blinds, wood floors upstairs, custom designed colors throughout home, expanded patio, pergola, yard is surrounded by privacy with ficus border.  Don't miss...Continue Reading!

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