For those looking to sell their luxury Florida home, the experienced team of Courtney Silverman Real Estate Group can help visit www.CourtneySilverman.com or call (954) 315-3925.

(PRWEB) June 23, 2010- as the economy remains uncertain and foreclosures have yet to decrease from alarming numbers the use of short sales is growing in request. Short sales allow the distressed homeowner the opportunity to repay their mortgage at the price the home sells for even if the price is less than what is owed on the property. This process can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. The professionals of Courtney Silverman Real Estate Group know the short sale process and can get your property sold quickly with the least amount of hassle to you and your family.

No Short Sale Service Fees
Courtney Silverman Real Estate Group understands the pressure that so many homeowners experience when finances require the need to sell a home in a short period of time. This is why Courtney Silverman requests no short sale service fees and works with home sellers to have a cash buyer for the properties in her hands. She has the knowledge and experience with short sales to help make the process as simple and stress free as possible. Through her experience as a real estate agent in Weston Florida she has a solid understanding of the true value of the properties throughout South East Florida including Broward County, Sunrise, Weston, Davie, Plantation and Fort Lauderdale. Homeowners can rest assure that she will use all of her relocation expertise for you.

South Florida Homes Sold For Eleven Million
With an experienced realtor on your side a home can sell for a bargain creating a win- win situation for both the homebuyer and the seller. A recent buyer jumped on a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase their dream home at an unbelievable price such as this Miami Beach Estate (88 La Gorce Circle, Miami Beach, FL) that sold for $16 million. This newly built modern estate features two docks, a staff house, five-car garage, elevator and beautiful marble staircase. The price was the bargain of the year and is seen as the priciest residential deal in Miami Dade since Shaquille O’Neal sold his Star Island Mansion. For those looking to sell a luxury home in south Florida look no further as Courtney Silverman Real Estate Group knows how to sell luxury real estate like no other realtor in the sunshine state.

To learn more about short sales in South Florida visit www.CourtneySilverman.com or call (954) 292-0743.

We have 589 homes for sale in Weston FL as of today.  Sellers are asking from $13,500,000 to $109,000. 

57 buyers got their contracts accepted. The prices the sellers were asking ranged between $599,000 and 209,900 when they received their offers.  20% of those contracts were written to purchase bank owned properties and 29% are going to negotiate the purchase with the seller and the seller’s lender(s) as a short sale. 

25 properties were sold in Weston.  They were priced between $865,000 and $224,900.  This tells us there is over a 23 month supply of homes for sale in Weston as of February 2009, assuming no more homes are put on the market over that period of time.

Contact Courtney Silverman Real Estate Group to leverage your dollar in this market as a seller and as a buyer!

There have been some upgrades to the Broward County Property Appraiser’s website. Effective October 1st, the site will show:

• Building permits are online
• Click on millage to see your city rates
• Explanations on Homestead
• The ability to search on sub-division sales

Concerning sub-division sales, only arms length transactions are included here. That means foreclosures are disqualified for comparables. “D” means dis-qualified and “Q” means qualified. Another update is that a short sale is now considered a qualified (at arm’s length) transaction.

Also added were more functionality on aerial views. Click on View Map. To the right by Details, you’ll see Pictometry. Click on it and you’ll see 45 degree aerial views of the property from north, south, east and west.

MTV Reality Show, The Paper, was pre-released in a sneak peak premiere on March 26th at Muvico Paradise 24 Theatre in Davie, FL.  MTV spent over 5 months filming at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida to create these 8 episodes.  The show follows editors of The Circuit, the high school paper of Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida, as they produce a 32-page color issue every month, while balancing school work, family, and the typical drama of teenage life.         It is continuously FCAT rated as an “A+” school.  The Race Distribution is Asian: 4%, Black: 5%, Hispanic: 41%, Native American: 0%, and White/Other: 49%.  Cypress Bay High School is located at 18600 Vista Park Blvd, Weston, FL 33332.     

Here are a few advantages of the FHA Program:
 
  1.  FHA goes up to a 97.75% Loan To Value (LTV) with no Credit Score requirement.
  2.  FHA carries no pre-payment penalty.
  3.  FHA allows a true non occupant co-Borrower.
  4.  Mortgage Insurance rates are better with FHA than conventional, Fannie or Freddie rates.
  5.  FHA has lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) than a conventional loan.  MIP is like PMI - Private Mortgage in a conventional loan. 
  6.  All Borrowers funds may be from a gift.
  7.  FHA allows up to a 6% Seller Concession at the highest Loan To Value (LTV).
  8.  There is no reserve requirements (a normal reserve is at least 2 months of PITI (Principal, Interest, Tax, and Insurance).
  9.  Borrower does not have to have a credit history.
10.  Debt Ratios up to 45% are allowed. Compensating factors may be considered for a higher debt ratio.
11.  FHA will allow you to do a 95% Loan To Value (LTV) cash out refinance.

If you’d like more information on financing options, please call Courtney Silverman 954-292-0743 or click here to get started on speaking with our Mortgage Consultant, Ana Wilbanks.

The Feds made another drop in short terms rates yesterday.  The Fed is desperately working to turn the nations economy around.  The threat of recession continues to be driven by the poor national housing market. 

Here in the Broward County markets of Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie and Plantation areas, we continue to have one of the best housing markets in the country.  It is not the market that we enjoyed 2 years ago, but homes are still selling that are priced properly in the market.  The average time on the market here is about 115 days.  Courtney Silverman’s inventory are on the market less than 68 days before receiving a contract.  There is around 18 months of total home inventory in the Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie and Plantation areas.  Home price are sliding slowly.

Now is a great time to buy residential real estate.

If you would like to get an idea on what your homes value currently is, visit the web site www.CourtneySilverman.com.  This site will allow you to enter in information on your home and then receive a market value analysis by e-mail.  It’s always a good idea to get an estimate of your homes value, whether you are planning to sell or not.

Have An Awesome Week!
Courtney Silverman

The Rotary Club of Weston teams up with the City to put on this annual rock event.  Last year I went with my family and we had a blast listening to the music with our friends after we enjoyed our picnic dinner.

This year the line-up includes current and former lead singers from 70s and 80s bands such as:
Felix Cavaliere- Rascals
Larry Hoppen –Orleans
Jimi Jamison – Survivor
Alex Ligertwood- Santana
Ronnie Hammond- Atlanta Rhythm Section
Rick Derringer
Plus Charlie Morgan on drums, Lane & Lance Hoppen, Jerry Riggs, & Barry Dunaway. 

This year’s concert begins on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Weston Regional Park - 20200 Saddle Cub Road, Weston.

If you like what you see, while you are visiting Weston, Florida, call Courtney Silverman 954-292-0743 or email her to request information about the great neighborhoods, homes and the Weston lifestyle the residents seek and found here.

You would be hard pressed to find a better place to live than the beautiful City of Weston. The exquisite surroundings, low crime rate, friendly neighbors, religious diversity and excellent public services make Weston a city that’s easy to fall in love with.

The climate in Weston makes it an enjoyable place to live year round. Average high temperatures in January are 75 degrees and reach only 90 degrees during the warmest of summer months. The lows range from 60 degrees in January to the low 80s during July and August. There is plenty of sunshine in Weston, with enough rain mixed in to keep things green and beautiful. In addition, the sales tax rate is below the national average, and there is no income tax, making it very affordable to live in Weston.

With palm tree-lined streets and lush landscaping throughout the community, Weston is a great place to call home. Situated close to the larger cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as the white sand beaches Florida is famous for, Weston gives residents the benefits of big-city living without all the hassles.

Citizens of Weston take pride in their community, and it shows through active volunteer efforts, beautiful parks and safe neighborhoods. There are many parks scattered throughout the City of Weston. Peace Mound Park and Emerald Estates Park, among many others, give the residents a place to picnic, walk, play Frisbee or just enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine. One of the safest places in Broward County to live, Weston’s crime rate continues to be low, especially for a city of its size. Law enforcement, fire and emergency services are provided through a contract with Broward County.

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office operates the Weston District Police Headquarters, which is located on the corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard.  They offer several programs for area residents to continue making the community a safer place to live. One such program is a free security screening, offered for both private residences and businesses. The survey, conducted by certified crime prevention practitioners, includes recommendations to help make your home or business safer. To schedule a free survey, call the BSO West Broward Office at (954) 389-2040. Each weekend, services that include child safety seat inspections are also offered free of charge to the public. The Sheriff’s Department is always going the extra mile to assure the residents of Weston that they are living in a safe community.

The Broward County Fire Rescue Division operates three city-owned stations strategically placed throughout the city. A Broward County assistant chief is permanently placed in the city and acts as the city’s fire chief. The Fire Rescue Division gives excellent service to the residents of the city in any emergency.

Most communities are gated in Weston, giving residents an added sense of security in an already secure city. Boasting the lowest crime rate in Broward County, the city of Weston is a diverse community, with family-oriented residents watching out for their neighbors.

With all that Weston has to offer, it’s no wonder there’s such a strong real estate market. It doesn’t take long for people to realize that this preplanned community is the place for them. Homes aren’t on the market long in Weston, with the average home selling for almost $350,000, twice the average of homes in Broward County, according to recent data. The City of Weston is constantly growing, and new homes are sold quickly. Previously owned homes are also sold quickly and are all relatively new, with the oldest homes being built in the 1980s.

All types of real estate are available in Weston. Timeshares, apartments, townhouses, single-story homes and multimillion-dollar mansions are all part of the expanding community. Ranked as one of the best places to retire by CNN and Money magazine, Weston offers affordable housing options for people in all stages of life. The broad array of homes in the area makes it easy to find a larger home when you find you need more space or downsize a bit when your nest has become empty. Once people live in Weston, they don’t want to leave and often find another home just around the corner that fits their current needs.  They call Courtney Silverman with The Keyes Company to represent them when selling and buying their homes.

A newer development in Weston is the Isles at Weston. This gated community offers estate homes with three to six bedrooms for $333,000 to $659,000. With sparkling lakes, a spectacular clubhouse with a pool and terrific schools nearby, it is easy to see why the gorgeous homes in this community are selling so quickly. If you aren’t ready for an estate home yet, there are developments with town homes and condominiums from $165,000 and single-family homes from the mid $200,000s.

One of the innovative housing options recently added in Weston is the Palace at Weston. This gated community is billed as “luxury living for those 55 and older” and is a perfect spot to retire. Away from the bustle of Miami or Fort Lauderdale, yet enjoying the conveniences of a large city, the Palace at Weston is affordable retirement living from $250,000 to $350,000.

The well - planned community of Weston knows a mix of housing options is needed to fit the needs of the residents moving in. Whatever type of housing you are looking for, you’ll be able to find it here, in one of the nation’s best places to live.

Another factor making Weston such a great place to live is the government officials who look out for the welfare of residents’ both present and future. A commission-manager form of government is used in Weston, with elections held in odd-numbered years on the second Tuesday in March. The city is run by a city manager, mayor and four city commissioners. The mayor and city commissioners are elected to four-year terms; the city manager and a city attorney are then hired by the city commissioners. The jobs of both the commissioners and the mayor are considered to be part time in Weston.

A thriving religious community gives the City of Weston a well-rounded spiritual atmosphere. The diversity of the community is reflected in the diversity of the churches found in Weston. Interdenominational and nondenominational groups are found in Weston, and there are active Hindu, Eastern Orthodox, Sikh, Islamic and Buddhist communities. Most religious denominations worship here, whether in an official institution or at an alternative gathering spot.

Weston is ranked as one of the best places to retire by CNN and Money magazine.

You will love living in Windmill Ranch Estates.  This exclusive community is revered, and great for raising a family.  Check out this over 5,000 square foot 5-bedroom estate situated on over an acre and a half.  Call Courtney Silverman, Realtor with The Keyes Company For Luxury Properties 954-292-0743..

Immaculate Home with Remodeled Kitchen and Beautiful Wood Floors. Well Maintained and In Move in Condition. Screened Patio, Chlorine Free Pool Has Sun All Day, But Lots of Shade to Enjoy the Patio and Fenced Yard.

For more information on properties available for sale in Bonaventure Lakes, Contact:

Courtney Silverman
954-292-0743
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