A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse with a secluded pool and a 2 car garage.  Extra details add to the ambiance of the home.  Each bath is unique and fashionable.  A balcony off of the master bedroom makes morning coffee a pleasure.  Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Bahama shutters, diagonal tile flooring with inlays.  Superb location close to the beaches, Las Olas, Victoria Park and downtown Ft. Lauderdale.  Reduced once again to an excellent price of $674,900.  Call for a private showing.

Nu River Landing’s largest 2 bedroom penthouse is now a short sale.  Reduced $200,000 from its original list price.  A 2006 building with loads of amenities.  Where else do you find a rooftop pool, a Zen garden with  a jacuzzi, a basketball court, a racquet ball court, plus a 2 story gym? The 11′ ceilings add to the spacious feel of this unit with river views  from most of the  rooms .  All add up to wonderful living in the sky.   Don’t miss this opportunity.  The process with the bank has already started so the time needed to close should be shortened considerably.  ONLY $399,000

This is not a short sale, nor is it a foreclosure.  Simply a Great Deal!  Corporately owned, listed $161,000 below last selling price.  Views of the river throughout this corner unit.  Terrific amenities in the building.  Basketball court, racquet ball court, a 2 story gym, zen garden with green space and a large jacuzzi, rooftop pool where you can see forever. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings.  An Excellent Price!  Call for easy viewing.

(Click Picture to View Virtual Tour)

Residence Features Include:

• New Gourmet Kitchen with Gas Cooking
• Fireplace
• Gorgeous Wood Floors
• Spacious Family Room
• Updated Bathrooms
• Walk-in Closets
• French Doors
• Impact Windows
• Circular Driveway
• Awnings

The Children Enjoy the Following Schools:

• Harbordale Elementary (FCAT Scores and School Grade)
• Sunrise Middle (FCAT Scores and School Grade)
• Fort Lauderdale High (FCAT Scores and School Grade)

www.lizcaldwell.com

*Currently there are 110 homes for sale in Las Olas Isles, 7 homes under contract and 18 closed sales since April 2008.

Info. from SEF MLX is warranted but not guaranteed.

Arcuri is a native of Homer, Louisiana and has resided in Florida for 18 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary social science from Florida State University. During her spare time, Acuri volunteers with Big Sisters Big Brothers of Broward, as well as Broward County Schools. She is a member of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors.

Jordan, originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, has resided in South Florida for nine years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from New Jersey City University. Jordan is affiliated with The Florida Opera Society, Pinion, Inc., 1000+ and Women in Distress Auxiliary and is a member of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors.

Newman has resided in South Florida for more than 27 years. Prior to joining EWM, he served as an operating partner for 10 years with a public relations and marketing firm. Newman is a member of the Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale and serves on the board of a local non-profit organization.

Reid hails from Toledo, Ohio and has lived in South Florida since 1983. He attended the University of Toledo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, as well as a Master of Science degree in education and public administration. Prior to joining EWM, Reid worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP in Ft. Lauderdale. He is a member of the Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale.

Sanders was born in Jamaica, New York and has lived in South Florida for 32 years. He attended Alfred University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business. Sanders was a Coral Springs City Commissioner for 14 years and the Vice Mayor for six years. He is the immediate President of the Red Cross Angels, is a Board Member of Broward Navy Days and is a member of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors.

Silverman is a native of Baltimore and has resided in South Florida for 12 years. He has more than six years of real estate experience having earned the Greater Realtors Institute designation and is a member of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors.

###

If you are looking for a 2br/2ba condo on the New River, at a great price, look no more. Situated on the 5th floor of the luxurious Watergarden condo building, This residenence has all the upgrades. Wood floors throughout entire unit except 2nd bedroom(wood in kitchen as well) Kitchen aid Stainless steel appliances, full size W/D. Upgraded granite in kitchen and bathrooms. Real wood cabinets in bathrooms. Custom closet in master bedroom. Ease of location- walk to pool and gym- no need to take elevators. Walk to the infamous Las Olas Blvd., Riverfront and more. Click link for more info http://www.ewm.com/properties/view.asp?webid=303801100

As a former Miami-an, I must admit I was a little sceptical of my new venture and this new land, Fort Lauderdale, across the line in a place called Broward.

Those Dade folk will tell you stories to scare you away from ever venturing over the line, so much so, that you may never do it. But, let me tell you that from what I have seen and learned in my two short weeks here is that, Ft. Lauderdale is a beautiful place and like Miami Beach, also surrounded by water, and lots of it!

Fort Lauderdale is known as the boating capital of the world. That statement is pretty impressive in itself, and I remember having heard that before ever visiting. Coming here and cruising around a little, I can see why. They have so much water everywhere and yachts galore. And mega yachts, yachts bigger than the houses they are docked in front of and marina’s with more yachts. It is truly a boaters paradise.

And it’s cheap! Well compared to Miami Beach, you can get a lot more house for your money, and it seems that restaurants are half price as well.

And the people are nice as well and like Miami Beach, they are just as eclectic and diverse.

So, here I am and off I go to explore my new world and all things Fort Lauderdale…

This home is a Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Home built in 2007 and features 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 70′ of Waterfront, Ocean Access, a Gourmet Kitchen, Heated Pool, an Elevator, beautiful Media Room, and much more! View the visual tour of this Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Home for sale.

Click here to view pictures, prices, and other details of Las Olas Isles area homes sold in 2008. These homes are located in Seven Isles, Sea Island, Las Olas Isles, Nurmi Isles, and Coral Isles.

Click here to view some other homes for sale in and near the area of Las Olas Isles.

Please contact me if you’re interested in this Las Olas Isles home for Sale or other Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Homes for Sale, or Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for Sale.

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 and the chic Flagler Village area. Each plan spans 3 or 4 levels and the terrace is reinforced so it can accommodate a hot tub if the new owner should want one.

Each of the floor-plans is spacious, open and allows plenty of natural light. One of the huge advantages of owning a home in Bamboo Flats are the volume ceilings. Ceilings on the first floor are 9 feet, 11 feet on the second floor, and 10 feet on the third floor. Each flat will come equipped with a brand new Italian style custom kitchen that will include top of the line GE profile appliances and modern granite counter-tops. Bamboo Flats also offers a secluded tropical environment including a tropical garden complete with tranquil waterfalls and a heated pool area for residents.

The Following Price Per Square Foot Comparison will Show you the VALUE between a town-home ( flat ) at Bamboo Flats as compared to Victoria Parklocated just across Federal Highway from Flagler Village and Bamboo Flats.

Bamboo Flats :

• 3/ 3 and 1 half bath, a 2 car garage and rooftop terrace 2755 square feet total : Price per square foot $163

Victoria Park Town-homes :

• 3/2 with a 2 car garage 2420 square feet total : Price per square foot $266

THE SHOCKER : These two town-homes are less than a half a mile away from each-other!! If you were to travel by car they are an estimated 2 minute drive! It is plain to see why people are starting to flock to the Flagler Village neighborhood and choosing to take advantage of a diverse emerging community for a fraction of the cost. Will you be left out in the cold?

If you enjoyed this article and like to be kept up to date on what is happening in the real estate market in Fort Lauderdale please sign up for my BLOG and feel free to participate and ask questions.

For additional information and a list of homes available in any of these areas contact Greg Horton.