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Fort Lauderdale real estate buyers don’t need the Fort Lauderdale MLS. The MLS is an outdated tool that those looking for homes in Fort Lauderdale can’t access anyway. So why would any prospective home buyer be worried about the MLS?

Closing costs are those fees and expenses associated with the final transaction (the closing) when you buy or sell a home. Some of the expenses are allocated to the buyer and some are allocated to the seller. All of the expenses must be signed off on and approved as evidenced by both parties signatures on [...]

It has been well documented that buyers acquiring homes in Fort Lauderdale will more than likely be making their single largest investment in their lifetime. Therefore it is very important that your investment in a home is protected against any potential defects in the title conveyed to you. A defect in the conveyance of title [...]

First time homebuyers may be aided by one of the provisions of the new Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, signed into law by President Bush on July 30, 2008. The new law which takes effect in October, allows first time homebuyers a tax credit for purchasing a Fort Lauderdale home. The tax credit [...]

On the inaugural voyage of Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Radio we kicked off South Florida’s only talk radio show specifically about real estate and life in our “Venice of America”. Jim Naugle, Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale, speaks about how the City has changed in his record six terms as mayor. He also speaks about [...]

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While maybe not sounding all too phonetically correct, the simplicity of the title of this article says it all about the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog. This blog is all about “homes Fort Lauderdale” style.

  At one time or another, everyone had dreamed of designing their own kitchen in their Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo. In this article, we will talk about some design ideas, some basic layouts common to all kitchens, and also some common mistakes to avoid while you plan your kitchen masterpiece.

In the Fort Lauderdale real estate market and throughout the State of Florida, your home is truly your castle, a castle that is bulletproof and impenetrable by creditors. The Florida Constitution exempts homestead property from levy and execution by judgment creditors.

There are a number of deals to be had in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market. Whether you are a first time investment buyer, or a seasoned professional, there are a number of criteria you will look at before you decide to purchase. The most important criteria, and the simplest question, is “Can the property [...]

Hey It’s Barry Johnson, one half of the B&B Crew from Real Estate Radio USA. Each week I’m going to stop by and present our bank owned deal of the week. On the radio show we constantly get deals submitted to us from all over the Country to promote and advertise but this one here [...]