Comfortable condo for an LGBT buyer in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors or perhaps Miami? - A new client of mine wrote in today to ask... "I’m looking to consult with a local agent in fort Lauderdale area for a potential investment property or vacation home. For us the most important search criteria is location. I know years ago, Wilton Manors was a good area to invest and live in for… Continue Reading- Lessons learned from Hurricane Irma - Our hurricane preparedness drill is deceptively simple: I go someplace safe and comfortable, and Steve (the Condo Guru) stays behind. I go because I take care of what's important to Steve. Mom Nancy. Dogs Lola and Gracie. And this time, one more friend Dustin. Last year during Matthew, I scooped up the dogs and traveled… Continue Reading
Remember it takes 30 days to get flood insurance - "As massive floods from Tropical Storm Harvey sweep Texas, you might be wondering how fast you can buy flood insurance. Home insurance doesn't pay to repair damage caused by flooding. You'll need to buy separate flood insurance to cover tropical storms, torrential rain and overflowing rivers." Check out the full article... Continue Reading
Could hurricane Harvey push Florida insurance rates higher? - Lynne McChristian, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, an industry organization, said that Florida homeowner insurance rates shouldn't be affected for one simple reason: rates are set at the state level and are based on what happens within the state. "What happens in Florida stays in Florida, what happens in Texas stays in Texas and… Continue Reading- June 2017 Market Stats - Market Stats for June 2017 - Broward County - Single Family Homes and Condominiums Prices for homes and condos in Broward County are up YTY for June, while closed sales are down. We attribute the lower number of sales to tight inventory along with quality issues. Backing up this theory is the slight decline in… Continue Reading
620 NW 170th Terrace Pembroke Pines Exclusively Listed by Robert Darrow at 954-446-9001 - Sold and Closed: 620 NW 170th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, Fl, 33028 List Price $325,000 Sold Price $312,000 <-- Highest price for a townhome in Pembroke Isles! Call me to see how we can set a record for your sale, too. This beautiful home was renovated top-bottom and is truly a showcase. New kitchen features… Continue Reading
Can I use my condo in South Florida as a short-term rental or Vacation Rental By Owner? - Your Guru gets asked every now and again to help a buyer, who fancies himself/herself an investor, locate a condo that can make a little income (or perhaps a lot of income) on the side. You should know that there are virtually NO condos in the area that allow AirBnB, VRBO or short term rentals.… Continue Reading
Do You Really Need A Lockbox When Selling Your Home? - I had a conversation with a colleague this week about using lock boxes. She hadn't been able to convince her seller that using a lock box was advantageous and whether having a lockbox on her door was even necessary to sell her home. Those of you that don’t know, a lockbox is an apparatus that… Continue Reading
Homes for sale in the Lakeside Elementary School District in Pembroke Pines - Pembroke Pines is known for its great schools and Lakeside Elementary is considered to be one of the best. Lakeside Elementary has a Great Schools rating of 8 out of 10. Parents give complements to the great teachers, the involvement of the local PTA and a great administrative staff. If you're looking for a home… Continue Reading- Homes for sale in the Panther Run Elementary school district in Pembroke Pines - Pembroke Pines is known for its great schools and Panther Run Elementary is considered to be one of the best. Panther Run elementary school has a Great Schools rating of 8 out of 10. Parents give complements to the school's diversity, the well-qualified teachers, an amazing auditorium, after-school clubs and plenty of activities. If you're… Continue Reading