Let's keep a positive attitude for 2008.  I have had a lot of FSBO conversions.  I sold the first one I listed in just 7 days.  The market, at least in South Florida is booming...not with leaps and bounds, but there are people here looking for a good deal and there are plenty.  I'm not even talking about the short sales and fore-closures.  I'm talking about easy sales...Yes, it is season in South Florida, get out there and talk to people. The internet is great, but people still want face to face contact, they want to see you, bond with you, see if they can trust you.  The internet is IMPERSONAL...it's so easy to ignore an email. BUT, if you bond with the person, they see your sincerity, they like you...you will have a new customer.GO GET THEM! DON'T GIVE UP! WORK IT!  YOU HAVE TO GO TO ... 01/18/2008

What is selling in South Florida are home's and condo's between $200 and $350 thousand dollars...Some are new home buyer's, some are people just looking for winter homes.  Fortunately, the snow birds are here right now and there are active buyers. These people are friendly, looking for family or friends and are looking for a great deal.  There are plenty of fabulous deals right now...with situations...I mean, I have shown many properties on the Intracoastal, inexpensive, need updating. I mean to say, they still have the shag carpeting from the early 1970's...with rake included...space...1600 sq. ft. The wall paper is flowered with the "Flower Power" of the early 70's...it's hilarious what antiques are left in the units...HOWEVER..THEY ARE GREAT BUY'S...1600 sq. ft. need new kitchens/bat... 01/17/2008

I am so busy right now, I had to make myself take a day off...Yes I said, I'm busy.  I went to show one of my listing's Monday at a condo and had two people come out and say..."Are you a Realtor?" They also said to me, "Where did all the Realtor's(R) go?"  I said, "Yes, of course., and for the second question, I don't know!" They each told me their specifics and I made appointments with each of them to come back and help them later in the week.While I was standing there with my customer, I had two other cars stop buy and ask for my card as well. The street I was on and where my first listing is located is prime  Intracoastal waterways and a fabulous view.  There are so many inexpensive properties, even up to the penthouse at around $300,000.  Yes they need updated, but they are quite la... 01/12/2008

Most of the time change is good, if it is for the best, in other words positive. We as an AR community to continue to think positive as that is the way of the future for us.  We Active Rain members are the voice of Real Estate. We are a NEW (2008) BEGINNING! WE Active Rain member's ARE THE VOICE OF REAL ESTATE.WHY, YOU ASK DO I SAY THIS? I say this because, the best of the best are here.There are some absolutely fantastic agents, mortgage (lenders, brokers), and other's who post blogs here. There is more astute information posted here than any other Real Estate site on the Internet.All of this current information makes us a strong force.  It makes us credible.  It makes us a sorority/fraternity of sorts...we have a bond. We, as the survivors of this current market need to encourage a po... 01/10/2008

December, 2007 Market ReportFt. Lauderdale Homes for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Real EstateThere are currently 2,516 Single Family Homes for Sale in Ft. Lauderdale. Click here to search Ft. Lauderdale Homes for SaleOf the 2,516 Single Family Homes for Sale in Ft. Lauderdale:512 are priced under $250,000769 are priced between $250,000 and $499,999422 are priced between $500,000 and $999,999453 are priced $1,000,000 and above, with the highest priced home offered at $28,500,000Click here to view the top 100 highest priced Single Family Homes for Sale in Ft. LauderdaleThere are 71 pending Sales of Single Family Homes in Ft. Lauderdale (priced between $79,900 and $3,250,000).  During the month of December, 2007, there were 57 Single Family Homes sold in Ft. Lauderdale (sold at FINAL prices betwee... 01/04/2008

I have heard from so many customers that their agents have booked! Yes, I'm saying that they're gone...they called their customers and said they were dropping their listings and have taken other jobs...I mean, not that I mind having the customers calling me, however, if I chose to leave the industry (which I won't cause I love it!) I would certainly refer to other agent's like myself who chose to endure the market. What would you do?  Would you leave them hanging or refer them to a friend/other active agent?Just curious!  Karenhttp://www.KarenMonsour.com, Call me anytime with your Real Estate needs!  I'm here for you!Call:  954-464-4194 01/03/2008

LAS OLAS BY THE RIVER AT FORT LAUDERDLEPrice: $1500PENTHOUSE UNIT, BALCONY WITH A VIEW OF THE RIVER, WOOD FLOORS, READY TO MOVE-IN. LUXURY BUILDING IN DOWNTOW FORT LAUDERDALE, STEPS FRO FAMOUS "LAS OLAS AREA" - WALK OUT OF YOUR BUILDING AND CATCH A WATER TAXI. BUILDING FEATURES ALL AMENITIES WITH GYM, INTERNET CAFE LUXURY POOL AREA WITH CABANAS BARBECUE BAR SPA, ALL FACILITIES WITH LOTS OF FLAT SCREEN TV'S, CONCIERGE, VALET PARKING AND MUCH MORE. IDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION STEPS FROM EVERYTHING INCL. BEACHES AND MAJOR HIGHWAYSListing InformationAddress: 520 se 5th aveFort Lauderdale, fl 33301MLS: M1196694Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1Parking Spaces: 1Sq Feet: 800Lot Size: 900Year Build: 2000Property: *Walking distance to great shopping, dining & entertainment *On the Riverwalk *Close to the Las O... 01/02/2008

SIB Realty, LLC Tatyana Permanova-(561)756-6962Irina Rogina -(305)588-8599Rent With Us - Save With Us---NO FEE SERVICE-----tpermanova@gmail.com SOLE AT FORT LAUDERDALE  533 NE 3rd AVE  FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301View Larger Map SOLE AT FORT LAUDERDALERENT1 BEDClick here2 BEDClick here3 BEDClick hereLAS OLAS BY THE RIVER Map of 520 Se 5th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2932, USLAS OLAS BY THE RIVER RENT1 BED / 1 BATHClick here2 BED / 2 BATHClick here3 BED / 2 BATHClick herePINE CREST VILLAGEMap of 1515 E Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2166, US Pine Crest VillageRENT1 BED / 1 BATHClick here2 BED / 2 BATHClick here3 BED / 2 BATHClick hereTHE WAVERLY AT LAS OLASMap of 110 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1180, US THE WAVERLY AT LAS OLASRENT1 BED / 1 BATHClick here2 BED / 2 BATHC... 01/02/2008

***DEAL # 1***NO PAYMENTS UNTIL FEB1,2008***MOVE IN $450*** PETS FRIENDLY CONDO!!!WALK YOUR DOG AT THE PARK!!!! Balance of December and January rent free with 12 month lease CALL TODAY !!!!!   SLIDE SHOW      LAS OLAS BY THE RIVERSIB Realty, LLCTatyana Permanova-(561)756-6962Irina Rogina -(305)588-8599Rent With Us - Save With Us---NO FEE SERVICE-----tpermanova@gmail.comLAS OLAS BY THE RIVERMap of 520 Se 5th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2932, USLAS OLAS BY THE RIVER RENT1 BED / 1 BATHClick here2 BED / 2 BATHClick here3 BED / 2 BATHClick hereW/FREE WIRELESS INTERNETW/FREE BASIC CABLE Property:                                                                                      *Walking distance to great shopping, dining & entertainment          *On the Riverwalk                          ... 01/02/2008

WAVERLY***DOWNTOWN******A WONDERFULLY LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE** VERY DESIRABLE CONDO, SITUATED RIGHT DOWNTOWN, SHORT WALKING DISTANCE TO LAS OLAS. GREAT EASTERLY BALCONY VIEW, LARGE WALK IN MASTER CLOSET, OVER SIZED BATH AREA, FULL SIZE WASHER & DRYER. AMENITIES ALL LOCATED ON THE 5THFLOOR OVERLOOKING THE CITY,INCLUDE, BILLARDS, CLUB ROOM, STATE OF THE ART EXERCISE FACILITIES, HEATED POOL AND SPA. COVERED GARAGE PARKING ASSIGNED,VALET AND CONCIEGIER ON DUTY 24 HOURS. SIB Realty, LLCTatyana Permanova-(561)756-6962Irina Rogina -(305)588-8599Rent With Us - Save With Us---NO FEE SERVICE-----tpermanova@gmail.comTHE WAVERLY AT LAS OLAS  Map of 110 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1180, US Elegant design and post-modern architecture crown The Waverly's pinnacle of social refinement. Residen... 01/02/2008

Largest 1/1 condo in building. 960 sq. ft.**** small>View Larger Map  Gather with friends by the pool for some sun, some fun. Chat with neighbors, rejuvenate in the cool water, doze under the umbrella. Workout in the fitness center, relax in the spa. At Sole, it's all here. You even have your own covered secure parking space.Our extensive list of amenities include:Limited access community Lush, tropical landscaped courtyard with conversation areas, benches and tables Resort-style swimming poll with sun-deck and spa Styled elegantly appointed clubhouse Social area with kitchen Coffee and bar-lounge area Retail-style fitness center with state-of-the-art weight training and cardio-fitness equipment Executive business center with conference facility, computers, copiers and fax machine Limit... 01/02/2008

 Attention Buyers!    Seller will pay 6 months towards Advanced Maint! Seller may assist with Closing Costs!Thinking you deserve more comfort? Imagine yourself and your family watching the sunset after a long day in your backyard accompanied by this beautiful and serene lake-view.... Two bedroom two bath home in a 24 hr manned security comes equipped with it's own washer and dryer, Newer appliances and very ample sized bedrooms.  Loads of ammenities 2 pool, 2 jacquzi, 2 tennis courts, walking trails, and a spectacular clubhouse! Bargain priced $160000!FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS LOVELY HOME CALL NAYARA 754-366-5354 OR STEPHANIE 754-234-7355 01/02/2008

So, you're planning to buy a Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Home or you're just interested in checking out the Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Market.  Well, here's a snapshot of Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate.  Of course, we know that price alone doesn't truly define "Luxury", but we'll take a look at the $1,000,000+ Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Market.During the month of December, in Broward County, 20 Single Family Homes sold at final sales prices of $1,000,000 and above.  Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes comprise much of the Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Market and, of the 20 homes sold, all but 5 of them are Waterfront Homes and all have Pools.  Click here to view pictures of and details about the 20 houses that sold.These homes are located in Ft. Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, ... 01/01/2008

NU RIVER LANDING Type: Condo Location: NU RIVER LANDING Price: $339,777  MLS #: F818274 The web address for this property is: http://www.GOGLUCCITEAM.COM/511SE5AVENUE701 FRONT VIEW LOBBY     KITCHEN BATH     FITNESS CENTER TRANQUILITY / MEDITATION GARDEN     INTRACOASTAL VIEWS VIEWS     HEATED ROOFTOP POOL INDOOR BASKETBALL COURTS     ROOFTOP VIEWS WESTERN VIEWS    Description: WORLD CLASS RESORT STYLE LIVING AT ITS BEST. NORTHERN EXPOSURE VIEW OF WATER ON 7 TH FLOOR LOCATION OVER LOOKING THE MEDITATION / SERENITY GARDEN & NU RIVER. GREAT CITY VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH ITALIAN CABINETRY & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS.ITALIAN CABINETRY & MARBLE VANITY TOPS IN BATHS. WASHER & DRYER IN UNIT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. LOTS OF LIVING SPACE & EXTRA STORAGE. WALK-IN CLOSETS. ENTERTAINING AND R... 01/01/2008

Just want to wish you a very happy 2008!I haven't been blogging for a couple of weeks because I've been busy with a bunch of things...my Broker closed our Offices on December 13th due to illness (which means I had to find a new Broker, transfer my Listings, get new Signs made and posted, bla, bla, bla) and I was busy with friends and family visiting for the Holidays, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Big Brothers Big Sisters Events, and life goes on :)  If you celebrated on December 25th, I hope you had a great day with family and friends.  I prepared Dinner for 10 on Christmas...a yummy Dinner full of some of my favorite Holiday food:  Dressing, Candied Yams, Ham, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Lemon Pound Cake, and more.Beginning tomorrow, I'll be posting my monthly Market Reports as well as ... 12/31/2007

Do you ever wonder who you really are? Have you ever thought about why you're here, why you participate in real estate???Do you understand yourself? Your ID, your EGO, your personal personality??? Did you ever self evaluate? Did you ever think about yourself...WOULD YOU BE YOUR OWN FRIEND? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE YOUR OWN FRIEND?Hmmm....Lot's to think about...I would love to have a friend like myself...I'm a giver...I would help anyone to a fault...and it is to a fault and I have been hurt by more than I care to admit...but, to this day...I would love to have me as a friend...Why?I'm reliable,I'm prompt,I'm curtious,I'm generous,I'm honest,I'm empathetic,I'm sympathetic,I'm kind,I'm loving....I'm REAL!I say what I mean, and I mean what I say! It is what it is...you get what you expect!  Ho... 12/28/2007

The old saying is..."You reap what you sow"...My new phrase is "You reap your ATTITUDE!"Are you positive when you phone rings, albeit to your customer, client, or an agent calling you with questions about a listing you have?Are you a genuinely positive agent?Are you listening to the news, the media, or are you listening to youself (and your positive peers)?Do you exude a positive attitude always?Do you pretend - please say, "No"...People feel the negativity...REAP POSITIVITY! It will come back to you ten fold!!!Love what you do as a Realtor(R) or seek another profession...There is no room for negativity in real estate...Love it or leave it....JMO!  Happy selling, Happy listing, Happy thoughts my friends....As always positive sales! Khttp://www.KarenMonsour.com, Call anytime 954-464-4194... 12/27/2007

Another SuccessfulTournament!Associated Industries Insurance Services (AIIS) and Broward Partnership for the Homeless (BPHI) want to say a great big - Thank you!Due to your fantastic support and generosity, we are happy to announce the total net proceeds amount to...$39,617Special thanks goes to our most generous sponsors:* AmTrust North America* Keyes Coverage* Stiles, Taylor & Grace, P.A.* Associated Reinsurance Brokers* The Leo Goodwin FoundationVolunteers: Left to RightFelix Rodriguez, Maria Curra, Denis Clindaniel, Linda Batchelder, Ted Maurelli, Bob Bruening, Ann Sasso, Rudy Valdes-Diaz, Jon Shebel, Leslie Cedeno, Bob Richey, Antonietta Curra, Irvin Martinez, Berne Teeple, Maria Sferro, Ann O'Shea and seated is Lisa Bradley Jon L. ShebelPresident & CEO (AIIS)Kevin LeonardVice Chai... 12/21/2007

Come Learn the Foreclosure Business!I am speaking on Foreclosures in Lauderdale, Miami and Boca Raton next week. Lunch and or Dinner is on me! Come learn short sales and foreclosures for FREE! Ft Lauderdale Lunch, Tuesday, Dec. 18th - RSVP Here! http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/rsvp_post.asp?e_id=1642&a=451592   Ft Lauderdale Dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 18th - RSVP Here! http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/rsvp_post.asp?e_id=1643&a=451592 Miami Dinner, Dec. 19th - RSVP Here! http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/rsvp_post.asp?e_id=1645&a=451592 Ft Lauderdale Lunch, Dec 20th - RSVP Here!http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/rsvp_post.asp?e_id=1646&a=451592 Ft Lauderdale Dinner, Dec 21st - RSVP Here!http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/rsvp_post.asp?e_id=1647&a=451592 Boca Raton Lunch, Dec. 21st - RSVP Here! ht... 12/14/2007

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