5/4 Single Family Pool Home on Lake Sells in Imagination Farms! A great 5/4 single family pool home on lake sells in Imagination Farms!  This popular Gramercy model with large rooms, has an open floor plan, with tons of natural light, custom built ins, a wet bar and a big, bright kitchen.  Let's step outside to the outdoor oasis, complete with covered patio, huge pool and a fenced acre lot with a beautiful lake view, the perfect place to entertain and enjoy with family and friends. The "A" rated Broward County schools that the children of Imagination Farms would attend are Country Isle Elementary School, Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School.If you are looking for a home for sale in Imagination Farms in Davie, contact Teri or an agent from The Teri Arbogast Team to help you... 04/18/2017

5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Imagination Farms Single Family Pool Home For Sale! An upgraded 5 bedroom, 4 bath Imagination Farms single family pool home for sale in Davie!  The Gramercy model with all the extras, includes a gorgeous kitchen with hardwood, granite and stainless steel package, 4 bedrooms plus a den, a big open floor plan with lots of natural light, a foyer with a beautiful double door entry and split bedrooms.  The large family room has a built in entertainment unit and a customized wet bar!  The outdoor oasis is complete with a HUGE pool with multiple fountains and a covered patio on a 27,000+ SF lot.  The "A" rated Broward County schools that the children of Imagination Farms would attend are Country Isle Elementary School, Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School.If you... 04/17/2017

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Pine Island Ridge, Sabal Palm Condo Sells in Davie!A pristine, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Pine Island Ridge, Sabal Palm Condo Sells in Davie!  This condo with a beautiful water and golf course view, is located in the private golf/country club community of Pine Island Ridge.   It is conveniently located near major highways, shopping centers and great restaurants like Azteca Mexican Restaurant!  There are beautiful parks to explore, including Tree Tops and Robbins Park and if golf is your game, you have plenty to choose from in the area including the Davie Golf and Country Club! The "A" rated schools the the children will attend are:  Fox Trail Elementary School, Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School.If you would like to find homes for sale that are similar to this 3... 04/13/2017

Listing Your Davie Home? Yes, You Should Repaint  When you’re about to list your home in Davie you need to begin looking at it as a product you are presenting to the market. Fresh paint can play a big role in that presentation, especially if you’ve used paint to express your creativity. First, fresh paint looks and smells clean and fresh. It makes a house feel new. Second, fresh paint in a neutral color will allow a potential buyer to visualize his or her own furnishings and decorating preferences. You may love that turquoise, purple, or bright red wall – but how many potential buyers will share your taste? Chances are, not many. It’s easy to say that a buyer will be free to repaint as they wish, but many buyers are unable to see beyond the colors, while others simply don’t want to have... 04/11/2017

Is There Ever A Good Time To Take Real Estate Advice From Friends And Family?  When you're getting ready to purchase or sell a home here in Davie, you'll get plenty of advice, whether you ask for it or not. Everyone from cousin Gus who sold real estate back in 1982, Aunt Sally who sells real estate in another State, your next door neighbor, and your garage mechanic will want to “help” you make the right decisions. We agents, of course, urge people not to take advice from anyone who isn’t working in the business – here in Davie – every day. They simply don’t have the same information and experience to share. But think about it…Those who live in your community can give you at least one good bit of advice – they can recommend an agent who served them well (or warn you about one who did not... 04/10/2017

CAUTION... Use Your Home Equity With Care  Now that home prices are on the rise in many cities across the nation, homeowners are once again gaining equity – and that equity is like cash in a savings account. Actually, if prices continue to rise, it’s better than cash in a savings account, because it is appreciating in value at a higher rate. According to Realtor.com, the overall average increase in home value for homes in the U.S. in the year ending in May was 4.7%.Your equity is also a hedge against disaster should something like the crash of 2007 happen again.Should you pull equity out of your home here in Davie?That depends on the reason why. If you use it to make your home more valuable or more marketable, it could be a wise investment. Remodeling a kitchen or bath, adding a deck, f... 04/09/2017

Davie Home Buyers And Sellers – Take Heed!  Do you use Facebook? Are you planning to purchase or sell a Davie home? Then heed this warning.Posting about the purchase or sale of a home can cost you thousands of dollars. Computer savvy agents check Facebook to see what they can learn about people on the other side of their transactions. Often they learn that buyers will pay far more than they’ve offered or sellers will accept far less than their listed price. They might not tell their agents this fact – but they tell the whole world on Facebook!You CAN mention that your house is for sale - and you can state the price. You can even post a list of features and benefits, and a photo of the house. You never know, one of your Facebook friends may have a friend who is looking for a house just l... 04/08/2017

Keep An Eye To Safety When Selling Your Davie Home  When you offer your Davie home for sale, it means that strangers will be exploring every room. While most of those strangers will be honest agents and honest people simply looking for a home, you need to take precautions against those who are viewing homes for illegal purposes. To protect yourself, your family, and your possessions, follow these rules: Let your agent or a scheduling service set appointments with agents who want to show your home. They’ll verify that the “agent” really is an agent. If you're at home, never let anyone in without their agent – and never let anyone in even with an agent unless they've made an appointment. They may have called 10 minutes ago, but the call at least indicates that they are who they say they a... 04/07/2017

Searching For A Home In Davie? Don’t Bypass These  When you’re searching for a new home here in Davie you may be automatically bypassing those that have been on the market “too long.” You may think there’s something wrong with the house or the neighborhood – otherwise it would have sold right away. You might also skip right over a house that has only one photo – or photos that aren’t especially flattering. Do yourself a favor – give them a second look. There could be more than one reason why that house has been for sale “too long.”It could be that the agent miscalculated or the seller insisted and it was priced too high at the outset.It could be that an illness or other emergency prevented the house from being shown consistently when it first came on the market.It could be that there wa... 04/06/2017

If You Listed Your House Here In Davie And It Didn't Sell...  You’re probably wondering why. And… you may be blaming your agent. You could be right – perhaps you did choose a Davie real estate agent who didn’t do the job as promised. But before you assign blame, it might be time to look at what makes a house sell, and see if you had any part in the failure. The successful sale of a house is dependent upon 5 things:Setting the correct pricePresenting the house at its bestMarketing wellNegotiating wiselyFollowing through with the details to get to closingThe price: Your agent should have prepared a comparative market analysis and shown you the current market value of your home. If you insisted on listing higher, you hurt your chances of a sale. Presenting the house: This includes everythi... 04/05/2017

                               What Matters The Agency Or The Agent?   When you’re planning to purchase or sell a home here in Davie you’ll get plenty of advice. Some of it will center on which agent or agency to choose. If your friends or family members have had a good experience with a certain agent, they’ll advise you to call that agent – and that’s good! Take that advice – at least as far as talking with the agent to see if your personalities are compatible. If no one has a referral for you, some will tell you to choose a nationally known name. Others will tell you to choose one of the small, independent agencies. Does the size of the agency matter? No. It doesn’t. What matters is the integrity, knowledge, skill, professionalism, personality, ambition, and enthusiasm of just one age... 04/04/2017

Do You Need  Buyers' Agent When Contracting To Buy A Newly Constructed Home In Davie? Yes, you absolutely need a buyers' agent when contracting to buy a newly constructed home – and you need that agent with you the first time you visit a contractor's model home. All too often buyers look at contracting to purchase a home in a new subdivision as something like ordering a new car. You go in, look at the models available, choose your options, and place your order. When you buy that new car you know that the sales person is working for the dealership. You don't even question the fact. If you've done a little research, you probably even have a pretty good idea about how much they can or will negotiate with you. Unfortunately, buyers are sometimes lulled into thinking the agent at that model ... 04/03/2017

                 4 Common Items That Start Home Fires The potential causes for house fires may be the last thing on your mind. Paying close attention to fire hazards and taking the right precautions, however, are key safety measures every household member should take. Everyday items, which are often overlooked, can lead to fires and property damage, so it's best to know what to look out for, why certain products can start a fire and how to avoid an emergency situation. Here are the four common types of items that start home fires and how to prevent a fire from breaking out. 1.     CandlesCandles are one of the most common items that start home fires. They're often left unattended, placed to burn too close to flammable items or played with by kids. You can prevent candle-related house fi... 03/28/2017

                How To Finish Your Basement The Right Way   Like most things, planning a basement renovation is easier when you have all the right tools at your disposal. Read on to learn about a few tips and tricks you can use to make your project as quick and inexpensive as possible.Tip #1: Find a good contractor.Finding an experienced contractor can help make the renovation proceed as smoothly as possible. The contractor will be able to help you acquire all the necessary building permits that might be required by your city. This person's business network and connections can also be a huge asset when you are arranging subcontractors to help you with specific parts of the basement renovation. Tip #2: Choose the right materials.You will have to order or purchase the building materials f... 03/28/2017

Interior Decorating What’s OUT For 2017  If you’re thinking of doing a bit of remodeling before putting your Davie Florida home on the market, pay attention to what decorators now say is “Out.” Nationwide, the consensus is that you should shy away from these recently popular trends. (Even if HGTV disagrees.) Barn Doors. Decorators say “enough is enough.” They work well for spaces where a swinging door just won’t fit, but if that’s the case, a pocket door is a better (although more expensive) choice. Of course if your home is ultra-rustic, they still fit well. Marble counter tops. People still love the look, but the care is another matter. Marble is prone to stains, burns, and scratches. It’s best used in places that get no wear and use – and a kitchen counter doesn’t fit that descriptio... 03/28/2017

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Poinciana Parc Pool Home Sells in Davie!  A 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Poinciana Parc pool home sells in Davie!  Poinciana Parcs top agent sells an exquisitely, remodeled home with all the bells and whistles and a sparkling salt water pool with spa jets and a waterfall.This home has easy access to major highways that will get you to any of South Florida's great attractions and gorgeous beaches!  Poinciana Parc is also close to many great parks, including Vista View Park with a beautiful view, shopping centers, great restaurants, golfing and the BB&T Center where you can grab a concert or a hockey game!The Broward County Schools that the children of Poinciana Parc will attend are Flamingo Elementary School, Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School.If you would li... 03/27/2017

Buying Your New Davie Home With Eventual Resale In Mind? Here’s What Most Buyers Want  Whether you’re buying a home in Davie with resale in mind or making improvements to your current home before putting it on the market, it’s wise to consider what the majority of buyers want – even if they aren’t your own top priorities. The National Association of Home builders surveyed more than 4,300 buyers and prospective buyers and published the results in their 2016 Housing Preferences Across Generations report. Their findings will assist builders in planning new communities, and will assist you in considering home improvement projects. While it’s true that few remodeling projects return 100% or more on the investment, they do generally cause homes to sell faster, which can be a huge money-saving... 03/27/2017

3/2 Single Family Home with Lake View in Shenandoah For Sale in Davie A 3/2 single family home with lake view in Shenandoah for sale in Davie!  This popular Leesburg model has an open floor plan with split bedrooms and a large kitchen.  The 4th bedroom was converted to expand the family room and a wet bar was added, making this an entertainer's dream home!  There is lots of natural light, with windows that overlook a beautiful, peaceful lake and a big screened patio to enjoy the lake breezes.  Shenandoah offers a park for you to enjoy with your family and sidewalks to stroll in the morning or evening.The fabulous "A" rated schools that the children of Shenandoah would attend are:  Flamingo Elementary School, Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School.This home is located near ma... 03/21/2017

The 2nd Biggest Mistake Home Buyers Make  The first huge mistake that home buyers make is purchasing a house that will strain their budget and reduce the joy of living in that new home. The second biggest mistake can take home ownership right out of the picture. When your offer has been accepted, your loan has been approved, and you're anxiously awaiting the closing day, you’re quite naturally excited about it. You’re looking forward to moving in and furnishing the home to suit your tastes. You might be visualizing a new sofa with matching chairs or a luxurious bedroom set. You might be seeing elegant draperies or a sparkling chandelier hanging over your stylish dining table. And therein lies the biggest mistake a home buyer can make: Spending money on those new furnishings (or anything... 03/20/2017

What’s in a Front Door?  When you begin the search for your new home in Davie the second thing you’ll notice about the homes you visit is the front door. First you’ll see the overall picture from the street and you’ll begin to form an opinion about how the house has been maintained. As you draw closer, your focus will naturally come to the front door, especially since your agent will probably have to spend a minute there getting the door unlocked. Even though you might not consciously think about it, that door and its condition is going to influence how you see the rest of the house. If the door is clean and freshly painted, you’re going to “see” the good things inside. If it’s muddy, scratched, or dented, you’re going to see the flaws. Our brains are strange that way – they seek to rei... 03/18/2017