September 17th, 2008 Related Posts: Fort Lauderdale, Listings, Luxury Properties, Real Estate News

Front View The Fort Lauderdale luxury real estate market is prime for the picking. Everyone knows that the most sound time tested investment is real estate.  With that in mind the equivalent of by low sell highis very apparent now in the Fort Lauderdale luxury real estate market.  Case in point is a home that I toured today in Las Olas Isles which is considered by most to be the best waterfront location in all Fort Lauderdale.  The home...Continue Reading!

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September 11th, 2008 Related Posts: Condo Communities, Luxury Properties, Miami Beach, Real Estate News, Waterfront

It may sound to good to be true but it's true. Miami's hottest new address is The Residences at Island Gardens located on Watson Island perfectly situated between South Beach and the magic cities downtown.  We all know the state of the market right now,  however sales have been swift at The Residences.  Part of this is due in fact to the ultra - luxurious amenities that you will see later in this blog and the other is the fractional form...Continue Reading!

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February 26th, 2008 Related Posts: Condo Communities, Fort Lauderdale, Real Estate News

Sure there are many condos to choose from in today's market, but not many offer the type of luxury lifestyle living you find at Sapphire. Sapphire condos are nestled between the beautiful aqua waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Fort Lauderdale's famous intracoastal waterway. Enjoy walks on the world renown sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach or indulge in some of the most amazing nightlife and shopping in the world. Sapphire is located just minutes from Las Olas Boulevard ( The Rodeo...Continue Reading!

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December 11th, 2007 Related Posts: Fort Lauderdale, Front Page, Real Estate News, South Florida Market Stats

We have all seen them at one point or another, either driving over the 17th street causeway or cruising East Las Olas boulevard. They are the massive, beautiful, waterfront homes of Fort Lauderdale's lucky elite. Although most would have to climb pretty far up the success latter to be able to own one of these homes it would still be nice to know what to expect when you reach the top. I have broken down the market for you so you can...Continue Reading!

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November 9th, 2007 Related Posts: Condo Communities, Las Olas, Real Estate News

In a market where everyone wants a deal, and ritefully so, Bamboo Flats delivers. Bamboo Flats is a very innovative and unique community compromised of 57 European style flats. A flat is a widely used term for apartment in Europe. Bamboo Flats are more like townhouses than flats in my opinion. There are 4 floor-plans which range in size from 1800 to over 2400 square feet. Each floor-plan offers a rooftop terrace that affords views of downtown...Continue Reading!

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October 20th, 2007 Related Posts: Front Page, In The News, Las Olas, Real Estate News

Tarragon Corporation, the developers of the Las Olas Riverhouse, has announced its recent sale of 100 E. Las Olas Boulevard for $15 Million to Simmons Vedder & Co. 100 E. Las Olas was originally planned to be a 25 story high rise adjacent to the Riverhouse. The tower was to be adjoined to the Riverhouse by a sixth floor terrace. The first two floors of the tower were designed for mixed use which would have included a day spa...Continue Reading!

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September 27th, 2007 Related Posts: Condo Communities, Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, Listings, Luxury Properties, Real Estate News, Urban Living

If you thought that Flagler Village was mostly lofts and industrial style living think again! Strada 315 one of the newest buildings in the Village will be completed soon. The developers of Strada are Northpoint Southpoint Realty Development based out of Delray Beach. Southpoint is a developer that not only has its finger on the pulse of city life but also has a strong sense of place for the residents living there. The tower is located East of Andrews, South...Continue Reading!

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September 26th, 2007 Related Posts: Community Information, Condo Communities, Fort Lauderdale, Front Page, Las Olas, Life & Style, Listings, Luxury Properties, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News, Urban Living

The first developments that we will be looking at in this weeks blog topic on the Flagler Village area are the Foundry and Mill Lofts. If you are not familiar with the Flagler Village neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale please refer to my previous post. The Foundry and Mill Lofts are being developed by Hooper Development. Hooper Development is a community based development group that has already built the wildly popular Avenue Lofts. Avenue Lofts, The Mill and Foundry...Continue Reading!

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September 25th, 2007 Related Posts: Community Information, Condo Communities, Fort Lauderdale, In The News, Las Olas, Life & Style, Luxury Properties, Real Estate News

In the Mid 80's the Flagler Heights section, as it was called back then, was not the place to be, to say the least. The neighborhood was run down and forgotten. The historic neighborhood once called Flagler Heights, renamed Flagler Village, is undergoing a major revitalization that will make it one of the most desirable neighborhoodsin all of Broward County. The Flagler Village area consists of 151 acres of Fort Lauderdale's East side community redevelopment area. The...Continue Reading!

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September 13th, 2007 Related Posts: Around Town, Buying Real Estate, Just For Fun, Miami Beach, Moving to South Florida, Pembroke Pines, Real Estate News

As we all know being Realtors we have LOTS of stories to tell! I chose to tell one of my very first real estate memories that I am reminded of still to this day. It was about 7 years ago when I was given a referralthat know-one seemed to want. The referral was a young woman looking to buy her first home. The woman had rented for years and decided it was time to take the leap...Continue Reading!

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