Sunday, July 17, 2011

Woodfield Hunt Club In Boca Raton, Florida: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

Woodfield Hunt Club has always been known as a premier family community of year-round residents. There are 325 single family homes. About 90% of the residents live in the community year-round.

The family-oriented theme for both Hunt Club I and Hunt Club II is highlighted with three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. Numerous lakes are located throughout both communities.

The community is zoned for the following public schools: Elementary School: Calusa; Middle School: Omni; High School: Spanish River

The community is located very close to several large shopping plazas and the Florida Turnpike.

During the past twelve months we estimate the average sold information is as follows:

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3,719 square feet
$650,000 sales price

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home search capabilities.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

Woodfield Country Club is centrally located in Boca Raton, Florida. The Country Club is among the most exclusive in an area that boasts many of the top clubs in the state.

The community is located very close to several large shopping plazas and the Florida Turnpike. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, community pool, children's pool, hot tub, and exercise room, spa and all of the ameneties one would expect at a high-end country club community.

During the past twelve months we estimate the average sold information is as follows:

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3,533 square feet
$867,000 sales price

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home search capabilities.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Mission Bay in Boca Raton, Florida: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

Mission Bay is a community of homes and condos located in Boca Raton. Many homes are cinder block construction with a concrete roof, feature hurricane shutters, swimming pool, screened-porch, skylight, vaulted ceilings, garages, French doors, pantry, foyer, walk-in closets, carpeting, ceramic tile and wood floors, cooking island, granite counter tops, refrigerator, disposal, washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Amenities at Mission Bay include game room and swimming pool. Maintenance includes cable television, common area, and security.

The community is located in west Boca Raton, very close to several large shopping plazas and the Florida Turnpike. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, community pool, children's pool, hot tub, and exercise room with classes such as Yoga. Some have described it as a "country club" type community without the costs.

During the past twelve months the average sold information is as follows:

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2,054 square feet
$255,000 sales price

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home search capabilities.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Factors To Follow: Consumer Confidence And Job Market: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

As we have written about in the past, there are many issues to follow to get a sense of the housing market. On a more macro-level, understanding the consumer is important on the demand side of the market.

We have identified consumer confidence and the job market as two key areas to follow. The recent trend does not show promise for a turnaround the US housing market.

Consumer confidence fell to a seven-month low in June 2011. As the Chairman of America's Research Group indicated, "Americans still feel like they're in a recession." The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index was 58.5 in June 2011, down from 61.7 in May 2011. A reading of 90 indicates a relatively healthy economy.

A large reason most Americans feel like the recession is still with us is because of the second factor we discussed-- the job market. The unemployment rate continues to hold in the low 9.0% range and has inched up recently. Americans are still worried about their jobs and the prospects of landing a new job. Stagnant wages are also a concern for workers in the United States.

With out the feeling of job stability or good prospects of landing a new job in the near future, we think it is unlikely the US housing market will show any robust growth in the next six months.

However, it remains a buyer's market and those who are qualified can take advantage of the imbalance between supply and demand in the market.

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home search capabilities.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Some Banks Are Offering Homeowners A Cash Reward To Do A Short Sale: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

According to the Florida Sun-Sentinel, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo & Company are offering a cash reward to certain Florida homeowners who agree to a short sale. Some defaulting homeowners in Florida have confirmed receiving $10,000 to $20,000 from banks in order to agree to a short sale.

The banks are not giving many details on why only some Florida homeowners are being chosen and not others. The only comment is that it is determined by "individual circumstances," according to the Sun-Sentinel.

In the first three months of 2011, RealtyTrac, Inc., reported the average foreclosure in Florida took 619 days. The incentive program would all the banks to write-off the bad loans quickly and avoid the lengthly foreclosure process.

We have written in previous posts about the benefits of doing a short sale as opposed to being foreclosed upon by the lender. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a Realtor, I am uniquely qualified to help distressed homeowners complete a short sale.

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home searches.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

After A Foreclosure Or A Short Sale, How Long Do You Have To Wait To Buy A House?: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent: Real Estate Agent

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a Realtor in the South Florida housing market, I have come across many distressed home situations recently. Representing both sellers and buyers in the distressed property market is one of my specialities.

The main idea is for sellers to avoid foreclosure via a short sale or another avenue. There have been many short sales and foreclosures recently and the question for those who have been through it is: how long do I have to wait until I can purchase a home again.

Below is a brief synopsis as reported recently by the New York Times:

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:

Up to seven years after a foreclosure and up to four years after a bankruptcy WITHOUT extenuating circumstances (i.e., illness or job loss).

Up to three years after a foreclosure and up to two years following a short sale, deed in lieu or discharge or dismissal of bankruptcy with extenuating circumstances.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans:

Those loans insured by the FHA will have to wait up to three years after a foreclosure and two years after a bankruptcy is discharged.

Short sales WITHOUT extenuating circumstances will have to wait up to three years.

Short sales with extenuating circumstances and were on time with all payments a year prior to the short sale may not have to wait at all and might qualify for an FHA loan immediately.


If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please to text me or call me at 561-247-3550. Text me your e-mail address for free home searches.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy Fourth of July

Happy independence day to all of our US readers. Thank you to all those who sacrificed to make our country what it has become.

To those who are pursuing the American Dream of homeownership, please call or text me at 561-247-3550. I look forward to working with you.


Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Ambassadors in Highland Beach: Quarterly Update: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent

Ambassadors consists of 2 oceanfront buildings with 80 units each. Some of the units have amazing direct views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The building is ocean front with private access to the beach. The swimming pool is oceanside with a fitness facility included in the Homeowner's Association fees. There is one covered parking spot per unit and 24-hour manned security gate. Quarterly maintenance includes common area maintenance, security, water, cable, high-speed Internet and trash removal.

During the past twelve months we estimate the median sold information is as follows:

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1,100 square feet
$270,000 sales price

To receive more information on Ambassadors or other other properties in the area, feel free to text me or call me at 561-247-3550.

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, or require more information, please feel free to contact me.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty