This is an incredibly sad story with a completely unnecessary and avoidable outcome. Homeowners have options available that allow them to walk away with dignity during these hard times.I cannot fathom the state of mind and desperation of this homeowner that drove him to shoot and kill a man who was just doing his job.     Location: 465 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL - The Royal Atlantic Condominium - Photo Credit: NBC MiamiThis is how the story goes according to the police:A Miami-Dade police officer was trying to evict a resident from his Miami Beach Condo. The police officer knew the homeowner was inside the condo, and he refused to come to the door, the officer called a locksmith.When the locksmith unlocked and opened the door, the occupant fired gunshots, killing the locksmith. The off... 11/22/2010

  Short Sales ::: Pitfalls & SolutionsAs a homeowner considering a short sale, it is important you understand the process. Following are some of the most common mistakes agents and homeowners make when handling a short sale.Your Property is Priced IncorrectlyPitfall: Your Property is Priced IncorrectlyThis is the most common mistake made with all properties, and the most common reason a property doesn't sell.Solution: Agent Providing Understanding and Transparency Your real estate agent will go through a detailed listing price strategy with you, allowing you to see exactly where your property should be priced based on its current condition, sales in your area, and most importantly, how much time you have left to sell.Your Short Sale Proposal is IncompletePitfall: Your Short Sale Proposa... 11/21/2010

short sales can take only 90 days from listing date to closing date!   Property Information: 13871 Magnolia Court Davie, FL 33325 located in Shenandoah Listing Price $190,000 - Sales Price $190,000   This beautiful Davie, FL home was listed on 08/16/2010 as a short sale. I obtained an approved listing price from the seller's lender in 21 days, two days later we had a contract and the transaction closed this week. I had the pleasure to work with: Incredible sellers who were pro-active from pre-listing to post closing; Barbara Sangetti with RE/MAX Advance Realty who represented the Buyer; Assurance Title LLC handled the closing; Marianna - Green Realty's Transaction Coordinator.   More pictures and information about this home on the home's exclusive page: 13871 Magnolia Court   11/19/2010

  Taking a moment today to remember all who have sacrificed to serve our nation and who have risked their lived to protect us and our freedom. Thank you to the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.   11/11/2010

Stonebrook is a gorgeous gated community found among some of the most charming Real Estate in Weston. Stonebrook is an intimate community comprised of only 129 homes spread out over 136 acres. Homes in Stonebrook offer spacious yards full of lush landscaping because each home is situated on half acre or full acre properties. Some of the amenities of Stonebrook are a private clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness center, volley ball court, basketball court, children's playground and a party facility. To learn more about the Homes for Sale in Stonebrook, please contact: Michelle Farber Ross & Lisa CorderoRoss-Cordero Realty GroupWaterfront Properties & Club CommunitiesDirect: (954) 644-4802Email: Ross-Cordero@wfpcc.com Website: www.westonrealestate.us 10/19/2010

Found among some of best Real Estate in Weston is Grand Oaks. Located in the sunny city of Davie, Grand Oaks is a private community made up of only 33 homes. The Homes in Grand Oaks boast top of the line amenities such as, chef's kitchens with top-end appliances, wrought iron staircases, marble floors, views of the lakes, lush landscaping and large lots. The homes in Grand Oaks range in price to over $3 million. With a great location, residents of Grand Oaks will have access to all that Davie and Weston have to offer. For more information about Grand Oaks Homes for Sale, please contact:   Michelle Farber Ross & Lisa CorderoRoss-Cordero Realty GroupWaterfront Properties & Club CommunitiesDirect: (954) 644-4802Email: Ross-Cordero@wfpcc.com Website: www.westonrealestate.us 10/14/2010

Grand Oaks is a lavish, gated community located in the city of Davie, Florida among much of the most charming Weston Real Estate. Comprised of only 33 exclusive homes, the community features grand Mediterranean estate residences with large acres of land, marble flooring, wrought-iron staircases, and chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, and more. Many Grand Oaks Homes sit on sparkling lakes, providing residents with beautiful views from the comforts of their own backyards. Prices range over $3 million. For more information about the Homes Available for Sale in Grand Oaks, please contact: Michelle Farber Ross & Lisa CorderoRoss-Cordero Realty GroupWaterfront Properties & Club CommunitiesDirect: (954) 644-4802Email: Ross-Cordero@wfpcc.com Website: www.westonrealestate.us 10/14/2010

5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 6354 Sq Ft living area, Built in 2005 $1,659,000 Magnificent Custom Estate Home with Impact Glass & Expansive Walls of Windows, Soaring 22 ft Tray Ceilings & 105" Screen Home Theater. Granite Counter tops & Marble Floors with Upgraded Wood Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliance. This home has extensive build-outs & faux painting throughout. Large Master Suite on the 1st floor with sitting area & custom walk-in closets. Private lake view & lagoon style swimming pool koi pond & saltwater fish tank. Shows like a model home.Davie Homes for Sale, Davie, Florida 33330Custom Built Homes for Sale, Davie, FL 33330Homes for Sale, Davie, Broward County, Florida 10/13/2010

Davie Homes for Sale The Town of Davie is located in Broward County Florida.  Search Davie Homes for Sale by Price Range. Davie Luxury Homes for Sale, Davie Single Family Homes for Sale, Davie Waterfront Homes for Sale, Davie Equestrian Homes for Sale, Davie Golf Course Homes for Sale and New Homes for Sale in Davie. Click on Picture below to view details of these featured Davie Homes for Sale. View Davie Public and Private School Information here. Search Davie Homes for Sale by Price Range Davie Homes for Sale - Single Family Homes - $200,000 - $400,000 Davie Homes for Sale - Single Family Homes - $400,000 - $600,000 Davie Homes for Sale - Single Family Homes - $600,000 - $800,000 Davie Homes for Sale - Single Family Homes - $800,000 - $1 million Davie Homes for Sale - Single Family Ho... 10/06/2010

How to bring out your home's 'wow' factor. Home prices have fallen and many homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. This makes it difficult for some sellers to justify spending a penny to get their home ready for the market. However, the home-sale market is also very competitive in areas that are still bloated with inventory of unsold homes. When buyers have a choice, they pick the best. They want a home at a good price, in a good location, and one that they can move right into without having to do any work. Investor buyers are snapping up foreclosures at an increased pace. These homes are usually not in good condition. And, in some cases they are selling for half of what they sold for four or five years ago. If you're a seller who's selling in a market where there is competition from dis... 10/04/2010

Homes for Sale in Long Lake Ranches - September 2010 Market UpdateLong Lake Ranches Homes for Sale currently range in price from $849,000 to $1,900,00013 Active Homes for Sale in Long Lake Ranches (Listed with a Realtor)4 Long Lake Ranches Short Sales for Sale  0 (REOs) Foreclosures for Sale in Long Lake Ranches Long Lake Ranches Homes for Sale (Click picture to view available Homes for Sale in Long Lake Ranches) 8 Pending Sales in Long Lake Ranches7 of these Long Lake Ranches Pending sales are Short Sales 4 of these pending LLR sales are in backup status (accepting backup offers)0 Foreclosures Pending Sale in Long Lake Ranches5 Homes sold in Long Lake Ranches in the last 60 days2 were Long Lake Ranches Short Sales Sold 0 Foreclosures Sold in Long Lake Ranches Related Information: Long ... 09/29/2010

Hats off to the California Department of Real Estate in its latest publication addressing the growing fraud affecting buyers and sellers in short sale transactions. The entire publication below clearly addresses concerns with licensees and the use of short sale negotiators "SSN", whose practices are viewed by the State of California as questionable and sometimes unlawful.* The California Department of Real Estate is taking a proactive approach to educate and protect the public and I am calling for the other 49 States to do the same (at a minimum) to educate and protect the buyers, sellers and Real Estate Licensees from falling victims to short sale fraud and scams. Short Sale Fraud Alert September, 2010 Update to DRE Issued Consumer and Industry Alert(s) Regardin Short Sales Fraud, and... 09/19/2010

Who does not enjoy capturing a home best features??? I know I do... The local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) I am member of allows for only 16 photos and I make sure I take the BEST photos I can to give my seller the BEST exposure for their listing... Obviously not all agents feel the same way. Enjoy the photos!   Here a FLAT wall is featured...   And here a CURVED wall is featued.   But walls have NOTHING on UNATTACHED, MOVABLE BIDETS! (What buyer has not fantasized about a mobile bidet?)   Does anyone know where this doors leads too? It must be an exciting place!!!   Bed - check; shower - check; heart shaped tub with pillow - check; if only there were room for a kitchen, this would be a dream home!   The photos above are what agents in the South Florida market thought would sell their... 09/14/2010

With August now behind us, we are way into the second half of 2010. I wanted to share the newest information about the Single Family Home market for Zip Code 33325. Zip Code 33325 includes a portion of the City of Davie and a portion of the City of Plantation.     So let's start with the City of Davie:   Home Listings: 75 single family homes listed and 24 of those homes are short sale listings. Pending Sales: 43 homes are under contract with 29 of the 43 being short sale listings.* Closed sales: 13 homes closed in the month of July and 6 of those closing were short sales.   Now let's focus on the City of Plantation:   Home Listings: 38 single family homes listed and 9 of those homes are short sale listings. Pending Sales: 21 homes are under contract with 17 of the 21 being short sale li... 09/04/2010

This week's photos are truly funny - Enjoy!!! The local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) I am member of allows for only 16 photos and I make sure I take the BEST photos I can to give my seller the BEST exposure for their listing... Obviously not all agents feel the same way. You can "Always" count on a fresh scent in this bathroom. I suspect the photo below is the cover for Steven King's new novel. It is ok to sleep over but at least bring a change of clothes to change into before starting to take pictures.     "We like to Party - We like to Party"     But... "We like to Potty - We like to Potty"   The photos above are what agents in the South Florida market thought would sell their listings. Unfortunately the agent's thoughts were not correct - all the photos were found on listings that ... 09/03/2010

My office received a call today from a prospective tenant inquiring about our "rental listing". My office manager explained to the caller that we are a listing firm and that we do not list homes for rent. The caller got upset at the office manager and told him that he was wrong and that he was looking at our "rental listing" on Craigslist.com. My office manager is not only seasoned but extremely calm and patient so he asked the caller to hold on and he checked Craigslist.com and to his surprise, there it was! A rental listing for our "for sale listing" that is NOT "for rent". The caller was disappointed when my office manager explained to him that Craigslist.com is a place where less than ethical individuals list homes for rent so they scam the trusting tenants out of first month's, dep... 09/02/2010

The power of social networking is undeniable and this month my firm closed a transaction where I can credit FACEBOOK directly for bringing the customer to us. I received a facebook friend request in May; I did not know the person on the request nor did we  have any friends in common so I inquired about the request. She replied saying that she had searched the Internet for a short sale expert and after reviewing Green Realty's Fan Page she wanted my firm to represent her in the purchase of a new home. The client made an offer on a short sale listing (we all know the challenges that come from representing a buyer on a short sale) and we had several bumps on the road. The transaction closed this month, the client is so thrilled she left the raving review below on Green Realty's Fan Page Th... 08/30/2010

The local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) I am member of allows for only 16 photos and I make sure I take the BEST photos I can to give my seller the BEST exposure for their listing... Obviously not all agents feel the same way. Enjoy the photos - they are great! - I am a HUGE animal lover but this edition is especially funny....   Anyone else of the opinion that the kitty is the best feature of this room?     If the doggie dances for 2 more minutes he will get a piece of the cake.....   1 of 2 - One listing with 2 photos of the dog - it makes me wonder.....   2 of 2... Is the agent slow or the dog fast?   Why? Why? WHY???? Agents PLEASE - I beg you....don't list a home with a picture like this... The photos above are what agents in the South Florida market thought would sell their listi... 08/28/2010

My MLS allows for only 16 photos and I make sure I take the BEST photos I can to give my seller the BEST exposure for their listing... Obviously not all agents feel the same way. Enjoy.   With so many cleaning products on the counter, one would think this bathroom picture would shine... no such luck.     Introducing New Product to the Market!!! The Electric Toilet Paper Roll!!!     There is just so many (bad) things to say about the photo below - I am going to leave it open for a vote....     Can the agent at LEAST turn on the light so we can see the amazing staging job the agent did prior to taking this photo?     The four photos above are what agents in my market thought would sell their listings. I cannot forget to mention that most of this photos were found on listings that did not ... 08/22/2010

And the approval letter reads:  "Upon receipt of the agreed amount, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, and/or its investors will waive the remaining balance due on the above referenced loan and release the borrower from further obligation therein, and waive all rights to pursue further judgment or deficiency. Today was a good day for all Brokers, agents and sellers who have devoted much of their time and lives so we could get to this point! :) PS: Many have asked if this is a HAFA short sale. This is NOT a HAFA short sale and home is NOT owner occupied.       08/17/2010