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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - It is another Tourist Board type of Saturday here in Fort Lauderdale with blue skies and light breezes inviting us all outside to go and enjoy weekend activities.  Unfortunately, the usual SoFlo weekend pursuits including the beach, pool parties and boating have given way to safety conscious stay-at-home alternatives.  There is no doubt it is hard to adapt, even my dogs look listless and sad.  Everyone is restless and increasingly introspective as the days unfold into weeks and uncertainty weighs heavily on our minds. At Florida Luxurious the last week was spent managing the contract to closing on pre-COVID19 transactions, clearly, this was business in the pipeline from the previous couple of months. Now we are working with virtual tours and individual websites of our inventory that contain photo galleries of up to 80 different images, floorplans, surveys and flood elevations. 84RoyalPalmDrive.com is an example of how easily information can be presented to potential buyers.

Courtesy of Jose A Gouvea of Florida Luxurious Properties FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - As the real estate industry faces very challenging times there has never been a better time to be connected. During these past couple of weeks, I found that I am more physically distant, but at the same time, even more connected with my clients, prospects and fellow Realtors. 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The daily bombardment of news, increased social distancing, and for many a sense of isolation, has prompted me to blog for those following the South Florida real estate market.  I can only comment accurately on the luxury market in Broward and wish to keep my customers, both Buyers and Sellers and those considering investing, updated on the real estate activity here in South Florida.  

A Letter to our New Luxury Condominium and Townhouse Buyers Welcome to S. Florida! Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself and hopefully get a chance to show you the best of Ft. Lauderdale! I’ve lived in “The Venice of America” for 20 years now and let’s just say there has always been great appeal for a first or second residence here; however, with the latest tax laws and international developer interest, Fort Lauderdale has become the strongest and most beautiful that I have ever seen it.

What makes a good investment? A quick answer in real estate would be one’s hope to find a Seller who needs to sell and will take a loss compared to neighboring residences in order to get the deal done. As a matter of fact, one top question we ask when touring with our buyers is “Why is your client selling?” This simple answer can help us gage the motivation compared to other options and can push the buyer to make an offer when investment is top of mind.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its latest sales data on international transactions in the United States and Florida continues to be the top state as a destination for international buyers. According to NAR, between April 2017 and March 2018, 19% of all residential properties purchased by international clients occurred in Florida. This represents the highest percentage of purchases in the top five U. S. states : Florida, California, Texas, New York and Arizona. 

Now that the hurricane is well past and the waters have calmed, I’ve been taking time to think about the weather and the role it plays in all our lives. The weather is often the first thing we check on when we arise. A peek out the window, a forecast on the radio, or a look at the computer or smartphone can help us plan our day.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - During Hurricane Irma, we all persevered—every one of us faced their own challenge, whether staying in place, or leaving home. An evacuation order forced many of us to leave home, as a precaution. The truth is, we have made it through just fine, with minimal property damage, most of the cosmetic kind, not structural. Not one of our luxury listings suffered damage.

Pre-construction Incentives for South Florida Luxury Investments Not to be Marc Faber with the Gloom, Boom, and Doom Report, but I'd be remiss to not mention 2007-2009 when it comes to our latest new construction "boom." Sadly, the latest recession is not just something that washes away in consumers' minds... However, while I understand the precaution, I wish consumers would look into the structure behind some of our latest offered condo buildings and single family homes here in South Florida. Many are self-financed and others are significantly sold; which should give our buyers some peace-of mind and courage to move forward!