Buyers Category

Homeowners Insurance Crisis

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales The Long Awaited Update It has been over four years without any storms and Florida insurance policy cancellations are continuing this year.  Florida’s largest private property insurance company is moving forward with an approved plan to cancel 125,000 policies on homes, condominiums, and mobile homes. While this is good news compared to the estimated 700,000 policies it was originally planning on non-renewing, this is still a significant number of Florida homeowners who are going to be scrambling to find new coverage. Cancellations...Continue Reading!

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The Southwest Ranches (FL) Lifestyle

Equestrian Dream Awaits Anyone looking for that sweet spot of country living smack dab in the middle of a city that has everything to offer?  If  so, Southwest Ranches, FL is your place.  Having just moved there, it is the pinnacle of "home sweet home" for me offering: peace and quiet, wide open spaces, natural beauty, horse country, and best of all LAND. Fun In The Sun A lot of people think about horseback riding as something they see in a commercial, like it might be an activity...Continue Reading!

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Jason Kapit (Thee EWM Guy) Wins “Chairman’s Club Award”

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales 2009 Proves Challenging, But Rewarding Anyone that knows me (that's me to the left in the top right corner), knows that I am not one to tout accolades, but 2009 was so difficult, I acquiesced.  Yes, there were ample Sellers and yes, there were ample Buyers.  But along with those finally agreeable parties were those not-so-get-along ancillary parties (in this case, lenders and appraisers). Lenders' Criteria Cites "Traditional" as the New Normal Like a throwback to the baby boomers generation, "show me proof"...Continue Reading!

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The Argument Against Renting

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales The Gap Between Monthly Rents and Mortgage Payments is MINIMAL! Years of falling home prices coupled with extremely low interest rates have arguably created one of the best Buyer's markets ever (if you can qualify for a loan from a a lender who will actually lend money). Tough (more...)Continue Reading!

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Master Brokers Forum kickoff at DCOTA

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales The EWM Guys will be in attendance to kickoff the Master Brokers Forum networking Gala at the DCOTA, sponsored by Wells Fargo and LUXE Interior & Design Trends. The Master Brokers Forum is a (more...)Continue Reading!

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*** NEW LISTING *** 2925 NW 126th Ave. #107, Sunrise, FL

The EWM GUYS are happy to introduce another stunning property at Artesia in beautiful Sunrise, FL. Artesia is a newly built Mediterranean Resort style community that offers a lifestyle beyond compare in Broward County.  Located at the northwest corner of Flamingo Road and Panther Parkway, convenient to the Sawgrass Expressway, Bank Atlantic Center, and Sawgrass Mills Mall. This is a gated community with 24-hour security, and a multi-million dollar recreational facility.  The unit itself features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus d...Continue Reading!

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Tax-Credit Clock is Counting Now!

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales THE DEADLINE FOR THE FIRST-TIME HOME-BUYER CREDIT IS AROUND THE CORNER. MOST OF YOU NOW QUALIFY. Homebuyer Credit. Homebuyers who have a purchase contract to buy a new home by April 30, 2010, and settle by June 30, 2010, may be able to claim $8,000 in a tax credit. If you want to buy a replacement home, homebuyers may be eligible as well and get a $6,500 credit. You must have lived in the same home for 5 consecutive years during the...Continue Reading!

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*** NEW LISTING *** 1492 Sabal Trail, Weston, FL

ANOTHER QUALITY MODEL HOME PRESENTED BY THE "EWM GUYS" GORGEOUS HOME LOCATED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY OF SAVANNA - WESTON, FL. THIS HOME FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 AND 1/2 BATHS. WOOD FLOORS, LIGHT BRIGHT KITCHEN, ACCORDION HURRICANE SHUTTERS ON ONE OF THE BIGGEST (more...)Continue Reading!

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Professional Athlete Relocation

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales The Deep Threat Arrives Jason A. Kapit, Esq. continues to establish himself as South Florida's leading TEAM provider of premium real estate services for professional athletes of the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers and various other teams/organizations. With 10+ locations throughout South Florida (considered one of the sports and entertainment capital’s of the world), we offer full service real estate brokerage services along with a state of the art relocation company (whose sole focus is assisting high profile clients...Continue Reading!

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*** NEW LISTING *** TAO Sawgrass #2503, Sunrise, FL

The "EWM Guys" Proudly Present this spectacular condo at TAO Sawgrass! Sunrise, FL - GORGEOUS UNIT for Rent - LOCATED AT TAO SAWGRASS FEATURES 2 BEDROOMS/2 BATH, ON 25TH FLOOR WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS! 24" ITALIAN MARBLE FLOORS, BRAZILIAN CHERRY HARDWOOD FLOORS IN BEDROOMS, 10" CEILINGS, EUROPEAN KITCHEN WITH WOOD CABINETS AND KITCHENAID (more...)Continue Reading!

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*** NEW LISTING *** 12330 NW 55TH St, Coral Springs, FL

Priced To Sell at $324,900 Gorgeous home located in Coral Springs prestigious gated community of Coventry Place. This home features 4 bedrooms,  2 and one-half bath. It boasts various upgrades including spacious kitchen, tile & wood floors, beautiful bedrooms and new A/C units.  Outside offers an oversized screened patio and accordion shutters for true hurricane protection.  Great community, great home, great price. For more information and Virtual Tour click here. As a South Florida real estate agent and one of the “EWM...Continue Reading!

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The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales Attempting To Reduce Transaction Time for Short Sales The HAFA program takes effect on April 5, 2010—although some loan servicers may implement it sooner, if they meet certain requirement--and sunsets on December 31, 2012. Essentially, it will mandate a 10-day time period for lenders to make a decision once a file has been completely turned over to the lender by the homeowner. Misconceptions About The New Policy There seems to be a lot of misunderstandings about the policy as many Realtors are...Continue Reading!

*** Back-up Offers Only *** 7748 NW 112th Way, Parkland

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. / Luxury Real Estate Sales This gorgeous Heron Bay home spans 6,218 sq. ft. and features 5 bedrooms and 4 and one-half baths.  Marble floors and a granite/stainless kitchen are just a few of the many upgrades for this lakefront home, located on a quiet street in the Greenbriar subdivision. The home has just been repainted, re-carpeted, re-landscaped and is meticulously presented as a short-sale worthy of your bid.  Aggressively priced at $599,000. To see additional photos of this home please click here. If you wish to comment...Continue Reading!