BEWARE               of web sites when searching for information. Who or what you think is behind a specific site might not be what you think.  Just as the picture, 'who is the man behind the mask'. Just as in mortgage web sites, are you dealing with the government such as HUD or USDA, or lenders and lead generators pretending to be someone else. What leads me to this blog is because someone left a comment on one of my USDA loan blogs and left a link to a web site. It was one of theirs that makes it appear as a web site for the USDA. If you do your research, it's a lead generator. It's wear you leave your information and this company puts you in touch with numerous lenders. But you would not know this unless you know what to look for. Besides, he had an Active Rain profile, which desc... 04/26/2009

  http://www.yasou.org/       An interesting chance meeting in Florida……   I was at a recent business trip to St Petersburg, Florida.  I attended a dinner meeting with a group of clients.  I am a very observant person and noticed a group of three at a nearby table that peaked my interest.  They were dressed in suits, which you don’t see often in South Florida.  The interesting part was that on a Saturday evening at about 7:30pm they were not ordering a meal, but drinking water and having the bread that was initially brought to the table.  Their behavior during my entire meal was looking across from where I was sitting, which was blocked by a privacy wall.  Our group of 8 guests enjoyed the meal and everyone was conversing about their nationality and customs.  One of the other guests wa... 08/13/2008

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting and showing Condos to an International Buyer who located my Website while searching for Cristelle and Aquazul Condos and called me last week to introduce herself and schedule viewing appointments while she's here on vacation from Bogota, Colombia.  Later this week, we'll be viewing Condos in L'Hermitage, Coconut Grove Residences, and L'Ambiance.Cristelle and Aquazul are two of Lauderdale by the Sea's premier Luxury Condo communities, in addition to Europa by the Sea, Corniche, and Cristelle Cay (not the same as Cristelle), all of which hold the distinction of being direct Atlantic Oceanfront buildings, located directly on the Sand, on Ocean Blvd.,/A1A (these Condos are on the Ocean side of A1A, NOT across the street from it).Lauderdale by the Sea... 07/08/2008

Look up in the sky.... it's a bird, it's a plane, it's Robert D. Ashby.....mortgage planner by day and pilot by night. Okay, sometimes it's the other way around. Robert is a pilot for American Airlines, but he also owns his on mortgage company. And most importantly, Robert Ashby is a Mortgage Planner and not just a loan officer. You might ask what a mortgage planner is?  It's a cross between a loan officer and a financial planner/adviser. In any case, I had the pleasure of meeting Robert two Saturdays ago when he e-mailed me that Thursday telling me that he was arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday morning. Robert was one of the first 5 AR members that I started talking to on here when I first joined. That was back in October of '06 and we started talking on the phone by December.  ... 04/24/2008

So, what is the answer to the million dollar question? Question :  Is the referral from your realtor more powerful than someone from the internet?Answer : Yes and No..... The internet is very widely used for so many different uses nowadays. The NAR, National Association of Realtors, has stated that 80% of the consumers start shopping for homes and mortgages online. Now, that doesn't mean that all 80% will finalize their deal with someone online. But they at least start their process online. So, how do you know who to trust?  My advice, do some research. You can search individuals names on the internet just by typing their name into Google. You can also check with the BBB, Better Business Bureau, for any complaints and your state banking commission in your specific state. Lastly, if they... 04/18/2008

The town of Lauderdale by the Sea is 1.5 square miles and is located in the "Gold Coast" of Florida. Located between the Intra-coastal on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the East. This great town of Lauderdale by the Sea is the Paradise for those that love to live on the water. As the name of the town says most of the High-rise Condos are located on the beach with spectacular views/Right now maybe a great time to buy Real Estate in the City of Lauderdale by the Sea. There are 157 Waterfront Condos for sale right now in March 2008. The prices are incredible, you can buy a Condo in Lauderdale by the Sea at this time from $259,000.00 and go all the way up to $5.950.000.00As your Lauderdale by the Sea expert Realtor I can assist you with all you needs on your home buying and selling. I c... 04/13/2008

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-February 2008 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 80 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $394,900 and $2,795,000.  Search Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale.Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale include Bel-Air Isle  Homes for Sale, Beverly Shores Homes for Sale, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates Homes for Sale, Silver Shores Homes for Sale, and Terra Mar Island Estates Homes for Sale.There are 2 pending sales of Lauderdale by the Sea Homes, listed at $699,000 and $399,000.During the month of February, 2008, there were 2 Single Family homes sold in Lauderdale by the Sea.  Click here to view pictures and details of these 2 Lauderdale by the Sea Homes Sold.There are currently 306 Condos, ... 03/17/2008

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-January 2008 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 84 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $399,000 and $3,100,000.  Search Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There is 1 pending sale of a single family home in Lauderdale by the Sea, priced at $1,100,000.During the month of January, 2008, there were 2 Single Family homes sold in Lauderdale by the Sea.  Click here to view their pictures and details.There are currently 303 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $122,990 and $... 02/10/2008

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-December 2007 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 81 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $399,000 and $3,200,000.  Search Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There are 2 pending sales of single family homes in Lauderdale by the Sea.During the month of December, 2007, there were 2 Single Family homes sold in Lauderdale by the Sea.  Click here to view their pictures and details.There are currently 286 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $110,000 and $5,950,000).  Some o... 01/04/2008

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-November 2007 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 87 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $430,000 and $3,200,000.  View the pictures and details here of the Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There is 1 pending sale of a single family home in Lauderdale by the Sea.During the month of November, 2007, there were no Single Family homes sold in Lauderdale by the Sea.There are currently 288 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $110,000 and $5,950,000).  Some of the most lu... 12/08/2007

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-October 2007 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 84 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $430,000 and $3,200,000.  View their pictures and details here.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There are 2 pending sales of single family homes in Lauderdale by the Sea.During the month of October, 2007, there were 3 Single Family Homes sold in Lauderdale by-the-Sea. Click here to view their pictures and details.There are currently 294 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $125,000 and $5,950,000).  Some of the most... 11/12/2007

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida...time for a visit!                                                                                                                                                               Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a tourist/resort community located just north of Fort Lauderdale proper.  It has beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, and a wonderful 1,000 foot-long fishing pier. The water is clear, the sand is clean, and wonderful relaxing opportunities are all within walking distance to the many nice resorts and hotels. We offer free public transportation (the Pelican Hopper Bus) that runs on a regular route between close to Oakland Park Boulevard and up north to Terra Mar Drive. There are Dive shops with private lessons available where you can visit our 3 beautifu... 10/29/2007

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-September 2007 Market ReportLauderdale by the Sea Real EstateThere are currently 87 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $374,800 and $3,200,000.  Search them here.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There is 1 pending sale of single family home in Lauderdale by the Sea, listed at $799,000.Since September 1st, there was 1 Single Family Home sold in Lauderdale by-the-Sea for $715,000.There are currently 298 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $125,000 and $5,950,000).  Some of the most luxurious condo buildings include Aquazul, Cristel... 10/02/2007

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-June 2007 Market ReportThere are currently 83 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $459,000 and $3,200,000.  View them here.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There are 3 pending sales of single family homes in Lauderdale by the Sea, priced between $499,999 and $799,000.  Since June 1st, there have been 2 Single Family Homes sold in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (sold at $675,000 and $685,000).There are currently 315 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $149,000 and $5,555,000).  Some of the most luxurious condo buildings include Aquazul, Cri... 07/12/2007

Lauderdale by the Sea Homes for Sale-May 2007 Market ReportThere are currently 72 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $459,000 and $3,200,000.Click here to view some of the Lauderdale by-the-Sea Homes for Sale.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There are 4 pending sales of single family home in Lauderdale by the Sea, priced between $499,999 and $799,000.  Since May 1st, there have been 5 Single Family Homes sold in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (sold between $450,000 and $2,400,000). Click here to view these homes.There are currently 317 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $14... 06/12/2007

Resort-style, oceanfront living, Villas by the Sea is a preconstruction project in Lauderdale by the Sea.  It's projected for Fall 2008 delivery and it will be "an intimate enclave of four low-rise Mediterranean-inspired buildings encompassing only 117 very distinctive, very private residences."  The Villas by the Sea Condos will range in size from 1,500 - 3,400 square feet.  2-3 Bedrooms and 2.5 - 3.5 Bathrooms will be available.I passed by the site today when I was on my way to Dinner at the Quarterdeck and I'll keep you posted on progress there (I'll have to take some pics a few months from now).________________This information is not paid advertising and I am not the Exclusive Agent, nor Listing Agent for Villas by the Sea, Lauderdale by the Sea. Please contact me if you'd like addi... 05/16/2007

There are currently 77 Single Family Homes for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea, priced between $395,000 and $3,200,000.Click here to view some of the Lauderdale by-the-Sea Homes for Sale.Some of Lauderdale by-the-Sea's subdivisions include Bel-Air Isle, Beverly Shores, Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.There is one pending sale of a single family home in Lauderdale by the Sea.  It's priced at $2,700,000, waterfront property in Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Estates.Since April 1st, there have been 3 Single Family Homes sold in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (sold between $350,000 and $950,000).There are currently 325 Condos, Townhouses, and Coops currently listed for Sale in Lauderdale by-the-Sea (priced between $113,500 and $5,555,000).  Some of the most lu... 05/13/2007