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

Just North of Trump Hollywood on the left hand side of Ocean Drive is another reason to love South Florida, Giorgio's Bakery & Market. Giorgio's was the first restaurant I ate at after moving to Aventura from New York five years ago. Since then I must have eaten there a hundred times. I have a lot of great memories there, good friends and good times.Giorgio's has a great Greek bistro atmosphere and it overlooks the Intra-Coastal waterway. On any given day you can sit, eat and watch million dollar boats float by, the whole atmosphere is very inspiring. It's a great place to meet buyers because it gives them an authentic taste of South Florida and it won't break the bank. The people that dine there are very diverse, everyone from tycoons to college kids and the occasional beach bum. The f... 04/12/2007

Yesterday after leaving the office at Keyes Ft Lauderdale I decided to go take a sneak peak at Donald Trump and Jorge Perez, of the Related Groups, latest joint venture, Trump Hollywood. I was not disappointed. Trump Hollywood will be a magnificent glass and concrete tower coming out of white sand to stand 40 stories over looking the Atlantic Ocean. Glass and concrete does little to make me think of home but some how these moguls have pulled it of, standing in the show room I could easily picture myself living there. The plans scream luxury and yet conveys excellence and elegance. Hollywood is a seaside city of over 130,000 residents and is located in Broward County. It is conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami and is a cosmopolitan city with the feel of a small town. Mo... 04/11/2007

This is a partial list of condo`s located in Hollywood,Florida. They are priced between $400,000-$450,000.For a list of properties located in Hollywood, Florida or surrounding area`s please contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group@  954-275-0200.Visit us @ http://www.browardbesthomes.com/Hollywood Towers.This is a 2bed,2ba Condo overlooking the boardwalk! Offered @$450,000. ALLINGTON TOWERS NORTH.This is a 2bed,2ba Condo located on the 10th flr. Offered @ $450,000. Quadomain GrenobleThis is a 2bed,2ba Condo w/ direct ocean views!Offered @ $450,000. RESIDENCES OF HOLLYWOOD.This is a 2bed,1ba,condo w/ocean views. Offered@ $439,000.  04/09/2007

  For several months we`ve been working with a great couple. Recently married Johnathan and Barbara are two awesome people. I was on a radio show in Miami a few months back discussing current Real Estate conditions and exalting how "The market is ripe for 1st time home buyers!". After the show I received a call from John telling me that they`ve made numerous attempts to purchase a home, but for whatever reasons, they weren`t able to get a Realtor to take them seriously. Their credit wasn`t stellar, they`re just starting out in life and both have new jobs. Barbara is a middle school teacher and Johnathan is with the Post Office. They wanted to "Own a Piece of the American Dream", but couldn`t! We met the following week in our office, took a look at their credit and suggested that we fir... 03/11/2007

As of today, 1/9/07, there are 200 single family homes for sale in Hollywood east of US1 and the Intracoastal Waterway.  That inventory is down from form a high of 268 in the summer of 2006.  the traditional amount of listings available before the Real estate market went crazy was about 180.  SO guys, we are approching a normal level of inventory!  That is great news.  There has been increased activity at our Open Houses and increased sign calls too!  I think we might be near the bottom and poised for a turn around.  Any comments? 01/09/2007

The average high is 90 and low temperature is 59. The total households is 195,047. The total residence in East Hollywood is 526,591 with a median age of 36.16. The median income is $52,096. Located to the South of Dania and to the North of Hallandale on the East side is the ocean and intracoastal. Located in Broward County. Great hotels, restaurants, night life, schools and parks make up this beautiful City.The Single Family properties made up of single family homes. The total active listings are 1,306 ranging in price from $139,900 to a high of $4,950,000. Their are 720 closed sales since the first of January 2006. Their are 139 pending sales and 742 properties have expired off the MLS system. This means that they did not sell in an average six month period.The Single Family properties... 11/15/2006