I took this photo while in a chartered helicopter to show what Harbor Islands is all about. Harbor Islands is a gated waterfront community in Hollywood Florida, just down from Golden Beach and minutes from Aventura. I hope this is usefull to many buyer and fellow Realtors. 08/23/2007

Last night, one of my closest friends who is a real estate agent and one of my mentors in the business called me and said, "I've never been so embarrassed in my life!" He's the type of person who laughs at his own jokes. I seriously thought that he was just saying that to try to get me out of the dumps since I had been weary lately about some issues. I remained silent waiting to hear his laugh but I guess he was serious."I was at the bar, (we are Karaoke aficionados), for an hour and a half before I realized that my bottom teeth were missing". Still serious about his embarrassing moment I said, "You're joking right?" at this time my grin was getting wider. "No, I'm not, and don't laugh at me. I was going to get up on the stage to sing for the first time, grabbed the microphone and reali... 08/23/2007

Besides collecting an array of college books in my library bookshelf, there are countless ones that are in the self-help book genre. From Shakti Gaiwan, author of "Visualization", to Andrew Carnegie author of, "How to Win Friends and Influence People", besides books on success, healthy eating cookbooks, to Internet for Dummies, (I am not too computer savvy).I don't know what I would do without these helpful books, or I would go insane without the direction of some of the greatest writers and philosophers out there who devout themselves teaching and reaching out to others and make a great living at it. Hmmmmm, maybe I should write a book, or should I say, we? Reading these books keep me away from a shrink, No, really. I am true believer in the ‘life is a journey not a destination' philos... 08/22/2007

I am trying!!! I need to blog!!! It's in my veins!!! I don't know about you but I am better at improvising a fresh blog from my brain before I go to sleep than in the morning, afternoon or early evening. I catch myself reading about all of your great blogs and before I know it I have been reading and submitting comments for more than 2 hours! In the meantime I was supposed to call my friend April, her son's getting married and they are first time home buyers, awwwww. And wait, tha lady that called me yesterday, what was her name? Oh yeah, Eucaris, she wants a lease with option to buy. Oh boy! I better get to work. I'll blog later.Just so happens to be that while I am typing, all of these ideas pop up in my head and keep typing relentlessly. Next thing I know my blog is soooo long  and I... 08/20/2007

Friday, August 17, 2007I had the privilege to meet with EWM Realtors' Vice President and Managing Broker Randi Rapp in Aventura. A few days ago, Randi had sent me an invitation to her office's meeting, ‘Blogging Group'. My pivotal decision in accepting Randi's invitation was primarily due to a vigorous desire to meet innovative blogger's with comparable interests. The meeting took place in a conference room in EWM's prestigious office which had the feel of a comforting ambience. There were several agent's present as we discussed many important facets of blogging.Also present and directing the meeting was Maggie Dokic with the EWM Realtors' Redland Homestead office. Maggie, who has been blogging for over 2 years and is blog savvy, shared her experiences within the Active Rain community. ... 08/18/2007

SUNNY ISLES FLORIDA REAL ESTATE 2BED,2BA.Fully furnished (incl. in price) in excellent condition , This condo located on the 7th floor enjoys incredible Bay views. Close proximity to the beach. Exellent location!!! Don't miss this...  US $398,000.00 South Florida< 3 hours ago HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA REAL ESTATE BEAUTIFUL 2bed,2ba FEELS LIKE YOU`RE ON VACATION! OWNER MOVING OUT OF THE COUNTRY. WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS. MAY BE SOLD WITH FURNITURE. NEW BUILDING RENOVATIONS INCLUDE:NEW ROOF, AND A/C. STEPS...  US $280,000.00 South Florida< 3 hours ago Sunny Isles Florida Condo`s For Sale. 2BED,2BA.TOTALLY REMODELED UNIT, LIKE NEW KITCHEN CABINETS & APPLIANCES, VERY SPACIOUS, A LOT OF CLOSET SPACE. BUILDING HAS BEEN RECENTLY RENOVATED. 24HRS CONCIERGE. CONTACT FLORIDA LIST FOR L...  US $379,000.00... 08/13/2007

The condominium market for Ocean View Condominiums are starting to really get noticed. there are some terrific bargains to be had right now and many buyers are starting to buy! Many are being sold below appraised value and views views of the panoramic views of the city and ocean are magnificent!   Many are buying these units with the complete desire to use these as either vacation homes or second homes for the winter. Regardless of how the media perceives the market in South Florida, there`s no denying that the sales of condominiums remains very strong! Take a look at these bargains!17700¤ N¤ BAY RD.Unit 710.Sunny Isles.This is a 2bed,2ba condo fully furnished, this is 1300 SF under A/C.Offered@ $398,000  1600 S OCEAN DR.Hollywood Florida unit 12HThis is a 2bed,2ba Condo w/ 1400 SF unde... 08/13/2007

A Whole New WorldThe world of real estate blogging has far reached beyond my expectations. I have been blogging for 3 months, have read lots of them, received comments, made comments and I even got my first featured blog. Yey!Blogging?I remember walking outside of a department store one day and overhearing someone saying, ‘I am a blogger', to someone they were speaking to on their cell phone. A what? I went to my car, drove off, and put that statement in oblivion.My Blogging DebutOriginally, I was doing a Google search on how to market myself and my real estate business efficiently. In doing so, I ran across Brad Andersohn's blog and joined Active Rain instantly. Brad, you are an inspiration! Duh!It's when it finally hit me with the results of my search that I said to myself, ‘Oh, so th... 08/13/2007

A close friend of mine and me were sitting al fresco at a restaurant in Downtown Hollywood in another hot summer day. The clouds were hurriedly over casting the faint, blue skies. It was a relief on our skin since we were outdoors, due to the infamous sticky humid weather in South Florida."You always wear the best handbags, the finest jewelry, you have such a beautiful home, a luxurious SUV, and where did you get those Prada sunglasses, I hate you"!"Well don't, as a matter of fact I might be going into foreclosure", she says.My friend, not knowing what to say or do and seemingly desperate, could not help but shed a tear or two. "I didn't know that you were going through that, why didn't you tell me this before? I am your friend and don't forget, I am a Real Estate Agent. Didn't you thin... 08/11/2007

No matter how or where the real estate market or the lending/mortgage industry is taking a turn, we must continue to strive to do our very best in our professional lives. That means, believing in ourselves. Some of us have a comfort zone, and on occasion, may have undoubtedly marked a financial impact in our minds, our lives, nevertheless, our commissions.We can choose to let others step up and make something out of their lives and careers right in front of us. Or we can step up to ourselves and join others in the challenging field of the real estate industry. If you don't do it, someone else will. No matter what, real estate is happening! My philosophy: "There is plenty of money for everyone to make out there".We must not look at our external environment but rather focus in our knowled... 08/08/2007

Follow the habit of rendering more service and better service than you are paid to render.Enter into no transaction which does not benefit, as nearly alike as possible, everyone it affects.Make no statement which you do not believe to be true, no matter what temporary advantages a falsehood might seem to offer.Have a sincere desire in your heart to be of the greatest possible service to the largest number of people.Cultivate a wholesome admiration for people; like them better than you like money!Do your best to live as well as preach your own philosophy of business. Actions speak louder than words!Accept no favors, large or small, without giving favors in return.Ask nothing of any person without believing that you have a right to that for which you ask.Enter into no arguments with any p... 08/06/2007

"Even though the market is soft, one thing is for certain; people will always need a place to live", says Richard Pentaleri, a Florida State Certified Res. REA, Pentaleri & Associates, LLC.Selling One, Buying AnotherIn a perfect world, you sell your old home an buy the new one on the same day. Given that things rarely turn out perfectly, here are some things to keep in mind as you negotiate the sale of one house with the purchase of another.Time It RightFall and spring are the best times for homes to move and you want to consider the season of the year when you are buying and selling, and if the closing dates aren't going to coincide, a gap - rather than two mortgages - is for the better. It is easier and usually cheaper to find temporary housing than juggle two mortgages.Selling FirstS... 07/26/2007

Reasons why homes don't sellIf you have had your home on the market for several months and haven't seen much activity or any offers, chances are that one or more of the reasons below are to blame. Your price is too high No doubt about it, the most common reason for a home not selling is that the asking price has been set too high. The reasons for setting your price too high to begin with are many, ranging from over enthusiastic listing agents to unrealistic seller expectations. Regardless of the reason, if you have priced your home too high, you have set yourself up for a number of obstacles to selling your home. Even if you do get an offer for the overly high asking price, the deal may fall apart before closing because the buyer may have problems financing at too high a price. Look at ... 07/25/2007

  Hollywood Florida has changed over the last few years. Downtown Hollywood is becoming one of the best places for people to come out and mingle. With over 50 restaurants and cafes and to the nightclubs that offer a variety of live music such as  jazz ,R &B, and Latin.    Take a walk on a sunny day in historic downtown Hollywood and you find yourself visiting 6 blocks of different types of boutiques,shops,art galleries and many excellent restaurants along the brick-lined sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard.    South Florida's best kept secret for shopping and entertaiment is right here on the pedestrian friendly streets of downtown Hollywood.                                                                                                                Minutes away you will find the Holl... 07/20/2007

2320 N 66TH AV.Hollywood,Florida 33024.Beautiful 5bed,4ba,SFH! Income property generating $2900 per month in rental income!BEAUTIFUL TRIPLEX WITH 3/2 IN THE FRONT 1/1 AND A STUDIO. NEW ROOF, NEW IMPACT WINDOWS, NEW PAINT, NEW APPLIANCES, NEW GUTTERS.  100% OCCUPIED, CIRCLE DRIVEWAY. ALSO GOOD FOR OWNER OCCUPIED BY LIVING IN ONE HOUSE WHILE RENTING OTHERS.  TOTAL MONTHLY RENT$2900.00.OFFERED@ $325,000. Contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group @ 954-275-0200.visit us @ www.listfloridahomesforless.com  06/22/2007

Property ID: 717073 The Tides Hollywood Beach1/1    from $1200/month 1/1.5 from $1400/month The Tides Hollywood Sale Rent 305-931-6931 3801 S Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33009 Broward County     Beautiful ocean view! Floor to ceiling glass doors and balcony. Huge walk-in-closets, 1/1.5 bathroom. The largest 1 bedroom floor plan at The Tides. Relish stunning sunrises and sunsets from the balcony of this lovely unit. Relax on the warm sandy shores of a tropical paradise as the music of the surf whispers softly and the warm sun gently caresses you. Enjoy state-of-the-art gym, heated pools, media room, stadium style seating theater, business center, and much more! Just minutes from SoBe, Aventura. 305-303-7787Evelina Tsigelnitskaya       305-931-6931Valeria Mola                    305-607-07... 05/24/2007

Periodically the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency comes out with a list/flyer of upcoming events.  Most often there are music concerts at the Hollywood Beach Theater which is an outdoor stage.  Attendance is free and one will always find locals relaxing while listening to music.  In addition, there are numerous other cultural events that are sponsored.   04/24/2007

Two cornerstone buildings in a project aimed at turning Young Circle into a center of art and culture have gone into foreclosure, leaving taxpayers on the hook for at least $1.6 million in mortgages.The Young Circle Garage, bought with an $800,000 loan from the city three years ago, goes on the auction block May 17, and the Hollywood Bread Building is being foreclosed while owing at least $800,000 to the city, according to court records. The city never obtained first mortgages, meaning Hollywood is last to be paid if any money remains when the properties are sold.City officials are negotiating with another developer to take over the project before the auction, but the property owned by HART District Ltd., which covers the entire southeast corner of Young Circle, has been on the block fo... 04/22/2007

Here is a list of Bank Owned and Forclosures Properties located in Hollywood, Florida.They are certain requirements that you must be made aware of prior to purchashing these homes. Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. specializes in assisting you in locating and purchasing these type of  properties.For a list of Bank Owned or Foreclosured properties please contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group @ 954-275-0200.Visit us @ www.browardbesthomes.com 1435 PLUNKETT ST.This is a 3bed,2ba SFH w/1450 Sf under A/C.Previous owner started renovation & walked away! Newer looking wood & tile floors, cabinetry, crown moldings, 6 panel doors, high hat lighting, appliances, showers, fixtures and vanities throughout the home. Offered @ $409,000. 3761 SW 47TH AV.Hollywood, Florida 33023.(REPAIRS REQUIRE... 04/20/2007

Here is a list of Bank Owned and Foreclosures located in Hollywood, Hallandale and Dania Beach,Florida.The buying of these homes requires certain conditions and inspections prior to closing. We specialize in assisting with the purchase of these homes.For a list of Bank Owned property in your area contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group @ 954-275-0200.Visit us @ http://www.listfloridahomesforless.com/ 1325 N 30TH CT. ($5000 required in escrow)This is a 4bed,2.5ba,2CG w/2283 Sf under A/C.Offered @$420,000  3761 SW 47TH AV.This is a 3bed,1ba w/726 Sf under A/C.Offered @$168,900(5% due upon acceptance) 6351 COOLIDGE ST.This is a 2bed,1ba w/920 Sf under A/C.Offered @$210,000. 1301 N 69TH TEThis is a 3bed,1ba SFH w/920 Sf under A/C.$224,900.6560 JOHNSON ST.This is a 3bed,2ba SFH w/1080 Sf... 04/20/2007