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Luxury Trends and how they influence Real Estate

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Luxury Trends and how they influence Real Estate
Luxury Trends
The personal luxury market is in a constant state of flux. From art to watches to wine, the luxury market responds to increasing consumer demands for accessibility, personalization and secure service.

Accessibility
In the past, luxury was often associated with objects — the must-have handbag, the sports car. But in recent years, this focus has shifted: the emerging affluent demographic looks to luxury purchases to communicate their identity — who they are, what they care about, how their choices indicate taste and creativity and ethics— that elusive blend of convenience and connectivity that doesn’t undermine exclusivity — is surfacing in the luxury real estate industry in two significant ways.
The first is in the realm of digital technologies, which are already an intrinsic component of daily life for the busy, connected consumer. Affluent customers expect the advantages of digital to carry over into the luxury market. McKinsey & Company predicts that by 2025, nearly one-fifth of personal luxury sales will happen online.
Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com
Security
Physical security has always been a luxury of sorts, but as more business and personal interactions are enacted online, total data security is more important than ever. Data safety is of particular concern for affluent consumers, who are risk-averse and vigilant about how and where their money is invested.
Fostering a sense of safety and authenticity is imperative for luxury agents, who already know the importance of building rapport and connection with clients. By also supplying expertise and discretion, agents can help clients feel secure in their decisions. To offer peace of mind about data protection, employ tools and practices to ensure processes are safe from breaches: vet vendors, protect devices and enforce strong password policies.
This spotlight on personalization has bled over into how the modern affluent buyer chooses a home. Many affluent millennials are now focused on quality per square foot, and how a home suits their lifestyle. This means that the finer details of a home become paramount — better-quality fixtures, peak amenities, and location can sometimes trump square footage.
Eileen Kedersha Associate Broker 954-462-3600
William Kedersha Estate Realtor 954-817-2900

Discover Weston

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Discover Weston

Weston is in southwestern Broward County boarding on the Florida Everglades and only 20 minutes to the ocean and beautiful Florida Beaches.

Consisting of 27 square miles and 14 parks Weston has a lifestyle, presence, efficient and effective municipality management that cities around the world use as a well planned community model.
The 15,000 acres of land now comprising the City of Weston was first accumulated in the 1950’s by Arthur Vining Davis. Mr. Davis was the original owner of Weston’s primary developer Arvida. In 1978 The development was first known as Indian Trace. The name of the Arvida development was changed from Indian Trace to Weston; in 1984 the first homes were completed in Windmill Ranch and Country Isles and Weston had its firs residences.
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For the fourth time since 2012, the City of Weston has ranked on Money’s list of the Best Places to Live. This year, the City of Weston was ranked #21 on Money Magazine’s 2018 list of The Best Places to Live in America highlighting cities across the country with populations of 50,000 or more. According to Money “These spots combine economic growth, affordability, and quality of life”. Weston resembles a near Picture Perfect master-planned community in almost every way.

Weston has Activities for all Ages

• A-rated public and charter schools and excellent private schools;
• Outstanding public safety with the lowest crime rate per capita in Broward County
• An ISO Class 1 Fire Department rating;
• Class 2 Building Code Effectiveness rating;
• 242 open space and park acres that play host to cultural and community events and tens of thousands of registrants in organized sports leagues;
• The lowest ad valorem millage rate in Broward County at 2.3900 mills;
• An enviable AAA credit rating;
• Only 10 City employees in a progressive contract-style of municipal management;
• Visually distinctive, Weston has flowing waterways, 50 miles of bike lanes, bike Fixit Repair stations, walking trails, and extensive landscaping that is, without dispute, one of the City’s greatest assets. Rows of prestigious Royal Palms and lush multi-layered foliage line berms, medians and rights-of-ways throughout the City.
• Golf, Tennis
• Basketball Courts, Sand Volleyball Courts
• Resident Community Pools
• Children Shaded and Open Playgrounds
• Athletic Multipurpose Fields: Baseball/Soccer/Football/Lacrosse Fields
• Picnic Areas
• Roller Hockey Rinks and Skate Parks
• Dog-Friendly Parks
• Fishing Dock
• Historic Walking Trails
Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

It’s Important to Use an Agent When Selling your Home

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Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent
When you sell your home, you understandably  want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for most sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold.
To accomplish these goals, a seller should understand the importance of using a real estate professional.  Technology has changed the buyer’s behavior during the home buying process. Studies show that within past three years, 92% of all buyers have used the internet in their home search according to the National Association of Realtors’ most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers.
The report also shows that Only 2% purchased their home directly from a seller whom the buyer didn’t know. On the other hand,95% percent of buyers that used the internet when searching for a home purchased their home through either a real estate agent/broker or from a builder or builder’s agent.
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Buyers search for a home online, but then depend on an agent to find the actual home they will buy (53%), to negotiate the terms of the sale & price (48%), or to help understand the process (60%).
The vast amount of information now available has resulted in buyers increasingly reaching out to real estate professionals to simplify the process.  The percentage of overall buyers who used an agent to purchase their home has steadily increased from 69% in 2001.

Bottom Line

If you are thinking of selling your home, don’t underestimate the role a real estate professional can play in the process.

Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

10 of the tiniest bedrooms. Could You Live in Any of Them?

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Could you live in a space this small?
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Micro living spaces that show how to do a lot with a little, from a bedroom in a timber box to a studio in Poland measuring just 13 square metres.
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Flinders Lane Apartment, Australia, by Clare Cousins
A timber box creates a bedroom inside this Melbourne apartment by Clare Cousins, which also features a mezzanine sleeping platform for guests next to the entrance.
  
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This sleeping nook may sit inside an expansive New York penthouse apartment by David Hotson, but its tiny dimensions could make it one of the smallest bedrooms ever published on Dezeen.
A double bed rests on top of a built-in wooden unit inside this poland, Poland micro apartment by Szymon Hanczar, which contains a kitchen, bathroom and living area within the confines of just 13 square metres.
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San Francisco studio Azevedo Design converted a red-brick boiler room into this miniature guesthouse, featuring a glass mezzanine floor that leads to a loft-level bedroom.
chileThere’s only space to eat, sleep and read inside this charred-timber cabin designed by Chilean studio DRAA for a couple who wanted a hideaway in the mountains.
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A sliding partition creates a bedroom inside this Sydney micro apartment by Nicholas Gurney, which has been designed to promote a minimalist lifestyle.
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MYCC created this Madrid apartment in a 100 cubic-metre volume, featuring ladders and stairs that allow the owner to move between platforms inserted into the narrow space.
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To save space inside this compact São Paulo apartment, Brazilian architect Alan Chu lined up storage boxes on one side and a large sofa bed on the other.
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Studiomama took cues from caravans for the layout of this tiny London house, which features adjustable plywood furniture and a fold-out bed.
Thinking of moving to Fort Lauderdale or Miami Area, give me a call, I will gladly answer any of your questions.
Eileen Kedersha
954-462-3600
EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

Discover Weston, Florida

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Discover Weston
Weston is in southwestern Broward County boarding on the Florida Everglades and only 20 minutes to the ocean and beautiful Florida Beaches. Consisting of 27 square miles and 14 parks Weston has a lifestyle, presence, efficient and effective municipality management that cities around the world use as a well planned community model. The 15,000 acres of land now comprising the City of Weston was first accumulated in the 1950’s by Arthur Vining Davis. Mr. Davis was the original owner of Weston’s primary developer Arvida. In 1978 The development was first known as Indian Trace. The name of the Arvida development was changed from Indian Trace to Weston; in 1984 the first homes were completed in Windmill Ranch and Country Isles and Weston had its firs residences.
For the fourth time since 2012, the City of Weston has ranked on Money’s list of the Best Places to Live. This year, the City of Weston was ranked #21 on Money Magazine’s 2018 list of The Best Places to Live in America highlighting cities across the country with populations of 50,000 or more. According to Money “These spots combine economic growth, affordability, and quality of life”. Weston resembles a near Picture Perfect master-planned community in almost every way.

Weston has Activities for all Ages: 

• A-rated public and charter schools and excellent private schools;
• Outstanding public safety with the lowest crime rate per capita in Broward County
• An ISO Class 1 Fire Department rating;
• Class 2 Building Code Effectiveness rating;
• 242 open space and park acres that play host to cultural and community events and tens of thousands of registrants in organized sports leagues;
• The lowest ad valorem millage rate in Broward County at 2.3900 mills;
• An enviable AAA credit rating;
• Only 10 City employees in a progressive contract-style of municipal management;
• Visually distinctive, Weston has flowing waterways, 50 miles of bike lanes, bike Fixit Repair stations, walking trails, and extensive landscaping that is, without dispute, one of the City’s greatest assets. Rows of prestigious Royal Palms and lush multi-layered foliage line berms, medians and rights-of-ways throughout the City.
• Golf, Tennis
• Basketball Courts, Sand Volleyball Courts
• Resident Community Pools
• Children Shaded and Open Playgrounds
• Athletic Multipurpose Fields: Baseball/Soccer/Football/Lacrosse Fields
• Picnic Areas
• Roller Hockey Rinks and Skate Parks
• Dog-Friendly Parks
• Fishing Dock
• Historic Walking Trails

Is my Florida Homestead Exemption automatically renewed?

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Clients often ask me, “If my homestead exemption automatically renews?“
Here is what the County Appraiser’s Office states:

The answer is once your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been made and approved by the Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA), it automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of the property. Each January, BCPA mails a Homestead Exemption Renewal Receipt and Change Order to all Homesteaded properties. This document allows property owners to verify that the status, use, and ownership of the property has not changed. Florida law requires the property owner to notify the Property Appraiser of any change of property use or ownership status.
If there are NO changes to the use and/or ownership of the property, simply keep the Receipt verifying you were automatically renewed for another year. However, if there are changes, you should mark the Change Order accordingly and return it to BCPA. Here is the link to the sample 2019 Homestead Exemption Renewal Receipt and Change Order: www.bcpa.net/forms/changecard.pdf. Hope this information is helpful; please feel free to contact me: Eileen Kedersha, One Sotheby’s International Realty, 954-561-4100 or send me an email: ekedersha@onesothebysrealty.com
If you are the surviving spouse of a homesteaded property owner or otherwise believe you are entitled to an exemption for which you have not filed, you must file your own Homestead Exemption application to receive the benefit. If you have any questions relating to the Receipt and Change Order, or the death of an owner, or need any assistance in filing for Homestead or other tax-saving exemptions, please visit BCPA’s website at www.bcpa.net or contact Customer Service Department at 954-357-6830 or visit BCPA’s Office at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
There are many other tax-saving exemptions available to qualified individuals. You can view a complete list of exemptions and eligibility requirements on the BCPA website at www.bcpa.net/homestead.asp.
Low-income Senior Exemption
The Low-Income Senior Exemption does not automatically renew. Since this is an income based exemption, it must be renewed each year. If you benefited from the Senior Exemption in 2018, BCPA will mail you your Senior Exemption renewal postcard in February. If you meet the income threshold on the renewal card, simply sign the card and return it to BCPA in order to renew your Senior Exemption for 2019.
If you are aged 65 years or older as of January 1, 2019 and would like information on this important exemption, please visit BCPA’s website at: www.bcpa.net/senior_instructions.asp

If you need assistance, contact BCPA directly at (954)357-6904 or email the County Property Appraiser, Marty Kiar at martykiar@bcpa.net

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One Sotheby’s International Realty
954-561-4100 
email: ekedersha@onesothebysrealty.com

2494 Provence Circle Weston FL just listed by Kedersha Group. Located in Weston Hills Country Club Gated Community

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2494 Provence Circle Weston, FL

2494 Provence Circle Weston, FL. A new lake front listing is now for sale, offered by the Kedersha Group – One Sotheby’s International Realty and located in Weston Hills Country Club. The home is located in Weston Hills Country Club, the Provence Section, 2494 Provence Circle Weston, FL . Weston Hills Country Club is a gated community, Provence is one of the most prestigious communities located in Weston. Convenient to all transportation, Cleveland Clinic, Shopping and of course the Saw Grass Mills Shopping Center, one of the largest Malls in the US.
A brief summary of this beautiful home, 6 Bed Rooms, 4.5 Baths, Brand new Kitchen bathrooms, New Diamond Brite Pool lining, new paint inside and out. This home is immaculate.

2494 Provence Circle Weston, FL

Significant upgrades & Spectacular view from this Lake Front home in prestigious Provence section of Weston Hills Golf & Country Club. New kitchen w/quartz Center Island & counters, new Viking Cook Top, New quartz wet bar w/wine cooler, new bath rooms, refinished pool, newer AC’s. Freshly painted light & bright home w/ ideal N/S exposure. Marble & wood flooring, expansive bedrooms, high ceilings, crown moldings. Lg covered terrace & screened pool with spa; offering an elegant lifestyle for a discerning Buyer.
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6767 84th Ave Parkland FL, Plush Tropical Gardens

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6767 84th Ave Parkland FL, 6.42 acres of Plush Tropical Gardens. One of the largest Estates in Parkland.

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6767 84th Ave Parkland

An exceptionally private luxury estate on 6.42 acres. This sprawling home has a large open layout, volume ceilings, grand foyer, private library, cedar wood sauna, chef’s kitchen, fireplace. Breathtaking views of the private spring fed lake, tennis court, manicured grounds, majestic tropical landscaping, summer kitchen & oversized pool. Expansive 2.5 acre lawn/field perfect for horse stables or possible subdivision. Your own unique & beautiful masterpiece in a private gated estate.

One Sotheby’s International Realty is Now the Official Miami Heat Real Estate Partner

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One Sotheby’s International Realty is the Official Real Estate Partner of the Miami Heat
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One Sotheby's International Realty Proud Sponsor of the Miami Heat

One Sotheby’s International Realty Proud Sponsor of the Miami Heat

One Sotheby’s International Realty is excited to announce that they are the exclusive real estate sponsor of the Miami Heat! A real estate company has never sponsored the Heat in the past. ONESIR will have court side signage, will display their logo on printed tickets and display their proprietary magazine, ONE Life Magazine at the VIP lounges and suites. Adding valuable exposure to their clients’ listings.
The new sponsorship of the Miami Heat continues the marketing and growth momentum of South Florida’s #1 luxury real estate brand that ONESIR’s 9 offices has earned. The alliance with this nationally recognized franchise will increase exposure for the brand and client listings. It is certainly a perfect fit – formally bringing together Miami’s number 1 team with Miami’s number 1 real estate company. 

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Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles Beach FL

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Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles Beach FL Luxury Resort Lifestyle in a private Residential Condo building located directly on the beach and Atlantic Ocean.

Turnberry Ocean Colony North and South Towers Sunny Isles Beach Directly on the Beach and Atlantic Ocean

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Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles FL
Turnberry Ocean Colony South and North

Sunny Isles Aqua Blue shining Atlantic Ocean views offer the most beautiful and picturesque ocean colors and pristine white sandy beaches anywhere in South Florida. Turnberry Ocean Colony enjoys one of the most private resort style private residence buildings in Sunny Isles. Located at the southernmost end of Sunny Isles, directly on the beach with unobstructed Ocean views. Turnberry Ocean Colony has been positioned in the prime location in luxurious Sunny Isles Beach away from the congested areas just north. Minutes to the Bal Harbor Shoppes, Miami Beach ,2 airports, Aventura Mall fine dining and much more.  This luxury condominium property has much to offer its owners from immediate beach access just steps from the swimming pools to sophisticated living accommodations. Turnberry Ocean Colony offers an abundance of the most enjoyable amenities possible in any property.

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16047 Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles Beach FL

What you can expect to find at Turnberry Ocean Colony? The Turnberry Ocean Colony North and Turnberry Ocean Colony South Towers offer families with access to every imaginable amenity that anyone could wish for. Providing Residences with an assurance that they will ensure maximum enjoyment, satisfaction & luxury living accommodations in a 5-star resort located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Check back soon for a more in depth discussion of the many amenities that Turnberry Ocean Colony has to offer and the Residents can enjoy. Perhaps you might enjoy viewing an aerial video and the inside of a typical residence, click here.  if you like the video please be sure to like us.
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