Achieving the Best Price for the Sale of Your Home

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A Tip in Achieving the Best Price for the Sale of Your Home
All homeowners want to make sure they realize the Best Price when selling their
home. But how do you guarantee that you obtain maximum value for your house? Here is
a tip to insure you get the highest price possible:
Price it a LITTLE LOW
This may seem counter intuitive. However, just look at this concept for a moment. Many
homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them room for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lessens the demand for the house.

Instead of the seller trying to ‘win’ the negotiation with one buyer, they should price it so
demand for the home is maximized. Hence, the seller will not be fighting with a buyer
over the price but instead will have multiple buyers fighting with each other over the house.
realtor.com, has given this advice: “Aim to price your property at or just slightly below the going rate. Today’s buyers are highly informed, so if they sense they’re getting a deal, they’re likely to bid up a property that’s slightly underpriced, especially in areas with low inventory.”

Eileen Kedersha Associate Broker 954-462-3600
William Kedersha Estate Realtor 954-817-2900

Auberge Fort Lauderdale

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Auberge Beach Residences & Spa

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Auberge Beach Residences & Spa brings the ultimate in luxury living to Fort Lauderdale’s most extraordinary oceanfront property. Exquisitely designed residences, a rich array of indoor and outdoor amenities, a tempting selection of restaurants, and a world-class spa are perfectly located directly on 450 linear feet of pristine Atlantic Ocean beachfront. Throughout Auberge Beach Residences & Spa, a curated collection of contemporary art creates an atmosphere of true sophistication and an unprecedented level of personal service ensures that your every need is catered to with ease. read more

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Each Auberge property is unique and authentic to its location. Carefully curated activities highlight the most desirable aspects of the surrounding region and culinary destinations bring the talents of highly skilled chefs together with the freshest ingredients to offer innovative dining in inspired surroundings. Auberge’s renowned spas call on the deep healing power of the environment to provide a variety of paths to relaxation and well-being, and throughout every property residents and guests enjoy service that is delivered with genuine care in an environment dedicated to the enjoyment of every moment.

SERVICES & AMENITIES:

  • Personalized concierge services to assist residents in accessing the most desirable social, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences in Fort Lauderdale and beyond
  • 24/7 valet parking and security
  • Multiple swimming pools overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
  • Multiple world-class restaurants
  • Private pool and beach club services and amenities including cabanas and food and beverage service
  • World-class Spa by Auberge offering all-natural beauty and relaxation treatments inspired by the local environment within a tranquil and soothing atmosphere
  • State-of-the-art Fitness Center overlooking the pool deck and Atlantic Ocean with dedicated studios for yoga and meditation
  • Club Room with multimedia facilities, billiards, and gaming tables
  • Children’s Playroom
  • Library
  • Business Center

PROPERTY & BUILDING:

  • Exquisite location directly on 450 linear feet of pristine beachfront in Fort Lauderdale
  • Iconic architecture by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates
  • Lush landscaping throughout the property
  • Grand porte cochère with stunning water features
  • Exquisitely appointed public spaces designed by the award-winning firm Meyer Davis Studio
  • Curated collection of contemporary art selected to complement resident amenity spaces throughout the property
  • Minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport, luxury shopping, marinas, and more
  • Flow-through floor plans with 9’6” ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the city, Atlantic Ocean, and the Intracoastal Waterway
  • Unobstructed northern views from all residences above the 2nd floor
  • Oversized terraces with private pools in select residences
  • Private elevator access to the residences
  • Separate service entrance in select residences
  • Kitchens designed with Italian cabinetry, stone countertops, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and an integrated espresso / cappuccino maker
  • Master bathrooms feature a deep soaking tub
  • Walk-in closets in master bedrooms
  • Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
  • Smart-home technology
  • Pre-wired for high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi
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Paramount Fort Lauderdale

95 residences with breathtaking views of the ocean and the city are masterfully planned and designed with great attention to every single detail, representing the pinnacle of exquisite taste and unprecedented comfort. Carefully developed floor plans and spacious rooms full of light create a penetrating atmosphere of incredible harmony and coziness, while the white sand beach and tropical gardens around the building fill the heart with pure bliss.
Price range: $1,294,000 – $9,000,000
Residences: 95
Stories: 18

Paramount Residences, Fort Lauderdale 

Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach is an 18-story tower with 95 oceanfront residences. The property offers innovative services and unique residential components that integrate design, service and technology aspects synonymous with Paramount.
The visionaries behind Miami Worldcenter, Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani, have teamed with longtime developer Daniel Kodsi to bring Fort Lauderdale its first true luxury condominium on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Concierge services will be offered by our own Paramount Attaché, which will act as a VIP concierge helping owners in all aspects of their life from dining, nightlife and sports reservations, and travel to home services.
Set along the extremely private stretch of Fort Lauderdale’s powdery white sands, Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach proudly claims far-reaching views of the Atlantic Ocean’s scintillating turquoise water and Intracoastal Waterway. Situated on two lush acres adjoining Bonnet House’s tropical gardens, inspired open-air spaces and contemporary amenities, combine to create a residential condo community ultra-luxuriously appointed as it is effortlessly relaxed. Tropical landscaping puts the finishing touches on a private pool deck, while warm sea breezes cascades along the soothing poolside afternoons. The ocean-side, signature restaurant welcomes discerning Paramount homeowners with a range of high-style dining options.
Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach is a stunning example of what generous luxury and exceptional design can accomplish together.
Paramount Residences exist above and beyond expectation. From design to service, the Paramount brand is uncompromising in its pursuit to create the highest level lifestyle experiences — no detail is overlooked and no length is too extraordinary to ensure that a flawless moment is delivered at every turn.
The promise of “Above and Beyond” is Paramount’s vision and promise with its commitment to create daily experiences that go above and beyond in every way possible.
Every architectural detail from interior space to full-service amenities have been carefully crafted to produce a truly uncompromising manifestation of contemporary luxury in every Paramount condominium residence.

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Adagio on the Bay Fort Lauderdale

WATERFRONT LUXURY RESIDENCES FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

Breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway and just a few steps away from the white sandy beach. A unique collaboration between Alco Intl. Group, Garcia-Strombrerg Architects and Interiors by Steven G.

Exclusivity and serenity. Adagio combines exclusive waterfront living with spectacular modern design. 31 residences deliver an elegant boutique lifestyle at Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach Village.      Click Here for Listings

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  • Unparalleled panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway
  • Spectacular architectural design by Garcia Stromberg
  • Rooftop pool and sun lounge
  • Two assigned parking spaces, electric car ready
  • Clubroom with coffee bar
  • Steps from the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach
  • Luxury and contemporary interior design by Steven G.
  • Sunset pool with water treadmill
  • Pet friendly atmosphere with grooming room
  • Video surveillance and key fob-entry
  • Private marina
  • Elegant entrance lobby. Contemporary furniture and front desk
  • State-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and yoga studio
  • Private storage for each residence
  • Storage for bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks

LUXURY RESIDENCES

Adagio was inspired by outdoor living. Residences have no apparent walls. Floor to ceiling windows create spectacular views. Life at Adagio is centered around deep terraces with summer kitchens, spacious floor plans and splendid well designed spaces. Interior design by Steven G. embodies luxury and transforms personal visions into perfect spaces. A balanced combination of clean, modern materials invite the light to flow through Adagio. In turn creating sophisticated open spaces that frame the surrounding intracoastal and clear blue skies to turn them into breathtaking panoramas.

RESIDENCE FEATURES

  • Intracoastal and ocean views flow through residences
  • Floor to ceiling high impact windows and glass doors
  • Frameless glass shower enclosures
  • Large walk-in closets
  • Outdoor living rooms/terraces with summer kitchens
  • Gaggenau appliances package with wine coolers
  • Soaking tubs on master bathroom
  • Large laundry room
  • High ceilings
  • Italian design kitchen and bath cabinets
  • Designer fixtures and faucets
  • Automated home technology for lighting, audio and video
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6 Questions Foreclosure Buyers Should Ask
These are questions that Buyers in any market should be asking before they make an offer on a property in foreclosure.
Is now a good time to buy a foreclosure?
This is a very common question from prospective Buyers. Because local market conditions vary, the answer is different from market to market. But there are questions that Buyers in any market should be asking before they make an offer on a property in foreclosure.
What’s the first step buyers need to take?
Buyers should be preapproved for a loan before they shop for a foreclosure. If they’re thinking of buying a foreclosure as an investment or second home, they need to understand that financing the home will be more difficult and more expensive than financing a primary residence. Lenders typically charge higher interest rates and require a larger down payment for investment or second homes.
How can you tell a bad foreclosure from a good one?
Certainly there are great deals in many markets for both investors and buyers looking for a primary residence. But making a sound deal can be tricky. Buyers need to be wary of unpaid liens, including mortgage debt, taxes, construction loans, home equity lines of credit, and possibly a second or third mortgage. Any or all of these financial obligations could become the Buyer’s responsibility when they purchase a property in foreclosure. Unless the property goes through a foreclosure auction and becomes a bank-owned REO, the outstanding foreclosure liens and fees could be simply transferred to the new owner. Buyers should be careful not to fall into the same financial trap as the previous owner.
Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com
If I’m a qualifying borrower, can I appeal to banks for better loan terms?
Lenders usually have an inventory of properties in default; particularly in hard-hit real estate markets—so they may be motivated to cut a deal. If the Buyer has a good credit score, banks could offer them a below-market-rate loan on a bank-owned home. Unlike paying down with points, this doesn’t cost anything in fees, and it gives them the ability to spend more for the home.
What are the costs of buying a foreclosure?
It takes money to make money. The best opportunities are for buyers with cash. If the Buyer is planning to rent out the property or even resell it for a quick profit, he should make sure he considers the carrying costs, including sales commissions, marketing costs, vacancies, taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Once the Buyer has calculated all the expenses, he should add on another 10 to 15 percent. If the Buyer doesn’t build in a “surprise fund,” he might be the next foreclosure statistic.
How does choice of neighborhood affect foreclosure investments?
Buyers looking for a good investment should generally avoid neighborhoods overrun with foreclosures, particularly newer subdivisions in overbuilt areas. Investors will be tempted to buy foreclosures in these areas because they offer the steepest discounts—but they also carry the most risk of further depreciation. Look in well established neighborhoods with good schools and transportation. In a market where prices are still falling, the Buyer should factor falling prices into any offer they submit on a foreclosed property.

Eileen Kedersha Associate Broker 954-462-3600
William Kedersha Estate Realtor 954-817-2900

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Working with Contractors
Working with contractors can be one of the most nerve-racking or satisfying parts of project A bad contractor can make your life a nightmare, while the right contractor can make your life much easier and more profitable.
How do you know the difference? Listed below is a checklist of questions that may help you:
1.    How long have you been in this business? Opening the conversation about your contractor’s experience can give you all sorts of insight into his or her track record. Experience matters in this business.
2.    Would you mind starting on a smaller project? If you’re on the fence but leaning toward the contractor, we suggest giving him or her a smaller project to complete before you ask them to build the entire project
3.    Can I see your certificates? This should include everything — license, insurance, etc. If he or she can’t produce the documents at short notice, it’s time to move on.
4.    Have you worked in this county/city/neighborhood before? Not only can code requirements vary from county to county and city to city, but even different neighborhoods have different rules for what can and can’t be done construction-wise. Live in a historic neighborhood? There may be some squawking about that new carport. Make sure your contractor knows how to navigate that.
5.    What are the terms of payment? It’s not the best practice to pay for a job upfront, so make sure the terms are clearly stated before you start, and you aren’t surprised by a request for giant check the day construction starts.
6.    What hours do you typically work? This matters especially in neighborhoods, where those living nearby — or even you, if it’s your house — may be inconvenienced by odd-hours hammering and sawing. Make sure the contractor’s hours are appropriate, and that the crew is actually working during them.
7.    What’s your storage plan? Theft at construction sites is not uncommon. Expensive equipment can disappear if left out overnight. Make sure the contractor knows that you expect tools to be locked up or taken home overnight, and help accommodate those requests with a locked room or even a temporary storage shed, if necessary.
8.    What are your warranty terms? Most contractors offer a warranty, in addition to any warranties on materials used. Make sure you get that in writing, and copies of material warranties, before construction begins.
9.    Do you use subcontractors? Most general contractors won’t have a pro plumber on his or her staff, so others will be brought in to take care of specialty pieces of the project. Make sure you know who those are and the budgetary expectations that go along with that so you’re not facing an additional bill from another contractor.
10.Can I see your references? It’s possible you’ve already gotten good word-of-mouth before you even interview the contractor, but it never hurts to see a list from the contractor. Make some calls and drive by the projects unannounced while they’re working — how the crew is going about its business — are they hard at work or lollygagging? — can give you great insight.
11.Have you had any disciplinary action filed in the past? This is a tough question, and not one to ask flippantly or unkindly. You’re just trying to find facts. Another route would be to consult your state’s courts archive for lawsuits filed against the company or individual contractor.
12.How do you communicate with your customers? Setting a reasonable expectation of how often you should be hearing from the contractor will keep you from freaking out if you go a couple of days without an e-mail. 
13.How many projects do you have going right now? No one wants to play second-fiddle, much less fifth or sixth fiddle. If you feel like you’re not going to be a priority, it might pay to find someone who will make you feel like one.
14.How do we settle disputes? Making sure you know how to properly address problems or concerns is one of the most important steps. You want to make sure you’re following procedures, especially if you think the contractor is not. If nothing else it will make for peace of mind during the stressful process, knowing you have an agreed-to avenue if there is a dispute.
15.Do you have any questions for ME?
Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

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