Tuesday, December 21, 2010

South Florida Real Estate: Homes For Sale: Free Home Search: Country Club: Delray Beach: Mizner Country Club

Free home search for Mizner Country Club and other real estate (preview listings, etc.)-- homes for sale: cut and paste this link into your browser:

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Mizner Country Club is one of the premier country club communities in Delray Beach, Florida. There is a mandatory equity membership to the clubhouse in order to live in the community. Amenities include: golf, tennis, fitness center, dining, social events and many other features. The advantageous location is one of the many reasons homeowners have chosen the community. Mizner CC is close to major shopping areas, restaurants, major roads and has almost everything one would need within the confines of the community.

I specialize in country club communities in Delray Beach and throughout South Florida. Please feel free to contact me for more information on Mizner Country Club or any other community in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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

Saturday, December 11, 2010

South Florida Real Estate: Homes For Sale: Free Home Search: Country Club: Boca Raton: Woodfield Country Club

Free home search for Woodfield Country Club and other real estate (preview listings, etc.)-- homes for sale: cut and paste this link into your browser:

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Woodfield Country Club is one of the premier country club communities in Boca Raton, Florida. There is a mandatory equity membership to the clubhouse in order to live in the community. Amenities include: golf, tennis, fitness center, dining, social events and many other features. The central Boca Raton location is one of the many reasons homeowners have chosen the community. Woodfield CC is close to major shopping areas, restaurants, major roads and has almost everything one would need within the confines of the community.

I specialize in country club communities in Boca Raton and throughout South Florida. Please feel free to contact me for more information on Woodfield Country Club or any other community in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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, December 6, 2010

US / South Florida Real Estate Market To Rebound in 2011?

Sales of existing homes in the US sequentially increased 10.4% during October 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors. This is the biggest gain in the nine-year history of the measurement.

Does this mean the worst is behind us and houses will begin selling at a more robust pace and at higher prices? Or is this a positive number that is being taken out of context?

The positive thinker will point to what seems to be an improving US economy (although slow growth), coupled with low mortgage rates are spurring those on the sidelines to enter the market. With the Federal Reserve recently indicating it will continue its monetary easing, it is likely mortgage rates will remain low. The low rates and many distressed properties offer the perception that now might be offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a home.

The more pessimistic view is that the number is one data point, and when compared with several years ago, is still not an indication of strong demand. With the supply of houses in the market, a sustained recovery in prices is far in the future, according to a more dampened view of the data.

With the recent increase in US unemployment to 9.8%, from 9.6%, we think the more pessimistic view is more realistic. The economy may be more stable when compared with a year ago; but, there are not enough jobs being created to substantially increase demand, in our view. In addition, the believed oversupply of homes in the market means there should not be much in the way of robust price increases during the 12 months, in our view.

If you are buying or selling a home, please feel free to contact me.

I have provided a link to a property search engine below where you can find and view listings. Contact me for more details on those listings and/or information in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Case-Shiller Index For September 2010: US Real Estate Market Not Showing Robust Growth

The September 2010 Case-Schiller Index showed the slowest year-over-year growth for any month in the year. Property values rose only 0.6% for September 2010 over September 2009.

The two biggest factors seem to be over-supply of homes and the economy (i.e., almost 10% unemployment). The CEO of homebuilder D.R. Horton recently said he expects sales to remain weak in 2011. He said the company would adjust price points to demand (editors note: seems to be indicating price reductions).

Here's some information from Case-Shiller Index of interest:

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1-mo 3-mo 1-yr 2-yrs 3-yrs
earlier earlier earlier earlier earlier
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US Composite-20 -0.71% -0.34% 0.59% -8.75% -24.63%

New York -0.34% 1.01% -0.13% -8.91% -15.41%

Miami -1.24% -0.87% -2.71% -18.51% -41.65%

Boston -1.31% -0.98% 0.42% -2.92% -8.46%

Chicago -1.53% -0.11% -5.58% -15.61% -24.12%


The indications seem to be for continued pricing pressure in the near-term. As we stated earlier, we still believe there is potential for another 5% to 10% slide in home prices during the next 12 months in the South Florida real estate market.

If you are buying or selling a home, please feel free to contact me.

I have provided a link to a property search engine below where you can find and view listings. Contact me for more details on those listings and/or information in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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, November 29, 2010

October 2010 Real Estate Sales Information for Florida (Condo and Single Family Homes)

Is the Florida real estate market beginning to show signs of a bottom?

The October 2010 year-to-date unit price per unit sold for single family homes was up 7% over the previous year, according to housing data recently released by the Florida Realtors. In addition, condominium unit sales were reported to be up 33% over the previous year during year-to-date October 2010.

However, when looking at a year-over-year comparison of October 2010 housing results in Florida, the market does not seem to be trending in the same direction.

The statewide existing median condo sales price of $82,400 in October 2010 was 22% below October 2009; unit sales were also down 5% during the same timeframe. The median existing single family home price fell 3% to $136,600 in October 2010, versus October 2009; the number of units sold decreased 21% on a year-over-year basis in October 2010.

What does this all mean-- I think we are still looking at an uncertain housing market in Florida. Buyers still seem to be anxious about the economy and sellers are somewhat hamstrung by the declining home prices.

If you are buying or selling a home, please feel free to contact me.

I have provided a link to a property search engine where you can find and view listings. Contact me for more details on those listings and/or information in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

US: Jumbo Mortgage Loans Up; To Increase Sales Of Luxury / Country Club / Waterfront Real Estate In Delray Beach / Boca Raton, Florida?

Lenders wrote $18 billion in jumbo mortgages during 2Q 2010, which is up 20% sequentially. Some analysts feel this reflects a confidence the stability of the US real estate market on the higher end of the market. Jumbo loans are usually more than $417,000; as such, these mortgages tend to be for homes in the higher-end of the market.

These jumbo loans are considered more risky because they are not guaranteed by FHA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac because the amount is above the conforming limits set by these government-backed agencies. Could this mean the higher-end real estate market is set for a rebound in price?

Working with both buyers and sellers in the country club and luxury housing market in South Florida, I can attest to the fact that there are worries on both sides of the equation. The result is gridlock as there is in many other segments of the real estate market.

As a Realtor who specializes in luxury, waterfront and country club communities, I believe the higher-end market segment is beginning to show signs of increased movement. The recent increase in the amount of jumbo loans underwritten is another sign things are moving in a positive direction.

Those who want to sell their homes have more potential buyers due to the increase in loan activity. On the other side of the coin, those who would like to upgrade into, or upgrade within, the luxury market now have more financial flexibility at their disposal to do so.

With the apparent mitigation of lenders' anxiety in writing the riskier jumbo mortgages, I think it will give buyers and sellers more confidence in the upper-market housing segment. As a result, I expect to see more activity in the next year.

If you are buying or selling in a luxury home or country club community or looking for waterfront homes in South Florida, please feel free to contact me.

I have provided a link to a property search engine where you can find and view listings. Contact me for more details on those listings and/or information in the area.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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, November 21, 2010

Predictions On Foreclosure and Short Sale Real Estate In Boca Raton, Florida

Executives at major US banks and real estate experts recently testified before the US Senate Banking Committee in Washington, DC about problems with the foreclosure process. Much of the recent problems stem from the litigation regarding the irregularities of the foreclosure process; prior pieces have discussed the issue in detail.

The Congressional Oversight Panel recently released a report predicting the potential problems in the foreclosure process could be significant. Greater disrputions than we've already experienced in the US housing market has been predicted as a possibility.

The current problem of lenders having to prove they own the mortgage loans is predicted to lead to a drop in foreclosure sales. The theory is the banks would favor short sales during this period of difficulty in actually foreclosing on homes.

Experts believe the delay in foreclosures will mean less price competition in the short-term and long-term a record high amount of bank foreclosures by mid-2011. The theory is that after the ligitation mess is worked out, the delayed foreclosures, and those that were in limbo because of the litigation, will all be worked out at the same time. Should that happen, one might expect to see US home prices fall yet again, as a new wave of lower-priced inventory enters the market.

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a Realtor, I can help both buyers and sellers navigate the ever changing distressed property landscape.

If you are looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in the South Florida real estate market, please feel free to contact me.

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Lang Realty
561-989-2100

http://michaelfriedman.rmlsfl.mlxchange.com/?Page=7395217 <--property search link to cut and paste into your Web browser

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