Symphony Condos for Sale- For Rent- Foreclosures in Symphony

Located on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Symphony Condominium is a popular Las Olas Condo built in 2005, conveniently close to Las Olas Nightlife, Restaurants, Entertainment, Ft. Lauderdale's Riverfront, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and downtown Ft. Lauderdale businesses.

338 total Condos in Symphony are located in 2 Buildings, 610 W. Las Olas Blvd.
(North Building) and 600 W. Las Olas Blvd. (South Building) with 22 Floors in each building.

Owners are allowed to have large Pets and are permitted to Lease their units 12
times yearly with minimum Lease periods of 30 days.

Symphony Condo's many luxury Amenities and Features include:

• 5,000 Square Foot Fitness Center with a wide range of
  Fitness Equipment and Classes


• Sauna and Heated Pool


• Docks for some of the Units


• Salon and Spa offering Massage, Manicure, and Facials


• Food Emporium


• 16-Seat Theater


• Wine Room


• Club Room with Bar and Billiards


• On-site Management


• Piano Room


• 24-Security, Valet, and Concierge


• Library


• Business Center


• Conference Room

Currently, there are 35 Symphony Condos for Sale, 2-3 Bedroom Units, with a price range of $230,000 - $1,299,000. To date in 2008, 24 Symphony Condos Sold through Brokers with final purchase prices (NOT List Prices) of $230,000 - $1,075,000 and there are 3 Pending Sales with List Prices of $195,000 - $1,075,000. Additionally, a 40' Boat Slip/Dock sold for $195,000.

Interested in Foreclosures in Symphony? Currently there are 2 Symphony Condo Foreclosures listed for sale at $230,000 and $360,000. Several Short Sales in Symphony
are also listed for sale.

If you're interested in Leasing instead of purchasing, there are currently 15 Symphony Condos for Rent with a price range of $1,895/mo. - $4,250/mo. In 2008, 22 Condos in Symphony have
been Leased through Brokers (to date) with final Lease prices of $1,500/month - $4,000/month. NOTE REGARDING PETS: Though Symphony allows Owners to have large Pets, approximately half of the Owners with Units currently listed for Lease have stipulated that they will not allow Tenants to have Pets. If you're a Pet Owner, we will need to first inquire about the Owner's Pet Policy. Click to view Condos for Rent in Symphony

I included a slideshow of Symphony pictures below.

Coral Ridge Country Club Homes for Sale| Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes

Coral Ridge Country Club Subdivision in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Located in Northeast Ft. Lauderdale, the Community of Coral Ridge Country Club offers the best of both worlds with not only a significant amount of Waterfront Ocean Access Homes, but an 18-Hole, Robert Trent designed Golf Course as well. Perfect for Boaters and Golfers!

Coral Ridge Country Club is comprised primarily of ~1,000 Single Family Homes and is one of Ft. Lauderdale's most popular Waterfront Subdivisions.

Less than 10 minutes from the Beach, Coral Ridge Country Club is located very close to many fabulous Restaurants, Stores, and Schools, in addition to being located conveniently close to Ft. Lauderdale's famed Las Olas, Riverfront, Nightlife, Arts, and the Airport.

Waterfront Type and Access

• Waterfront Homes feature access to the Intracoastal WITHOUT Fixed Bridges
• Deepwater
• Some are direct Intracoastal front and others are Canal front
• A number of Wide Canals
• Located West of the Intracoastal

Dry Lot Homes

Include Homes that feature direct Golf Course views and a number of Homes that do not include Golf Course views.

Community Street Location

East of Federal Hwy./U.S. 1, East and West of Bayview Drive, North of Commercial Boulevard

Coral Ridge Country Club 2008 Market Activity (for the first 6 months of 2008)

During the first 6 months of 2008, 19 Coral Ridge Homes Sold through Brokers, sold at final purchase prices between $400,000 and $2,550,000. The Homes that sold from $400,000 -
$830,000 were not Waterfront Homes. The average purchase price was $780,956.

Currently, there are 59 Homes for Sale in Coral Ridge Country Club, listed for Sale between $389,900 - $3,995,000. The average listing price is $1,406,312. For a community of ~1,000 Single Family Homes, the available inventory of homes for sale is very low.

I created a Map from Tax Records showing the Coral Ridge Country Club Community (please note the areas that I highlighted). Coral Ridge Country Club could be a perfect fit if you're searching for a Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Home, Ft. Lauderdale Intracoastal Home, or Ft. Lauderdale Deepwater Home.

Click to search Coral Ridge Country Club Homes for Sale. If you're searching for Homes in this area or searching for a Coral Ridge Realtor to market your Home for Sale, please contact me by Phone or E-mail. (954) 708-9309, vickie@vickierealestate.com

Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale Ritz Carlton Oceanfront

A 7/23/08 Sun Sentinel Article stated: "Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. LLC announced an agreement with hotel ownership group Castillo Grand LLC to assume management of the nearly 200-room hotel effective Aug. 11, becoming the tenth Ritz-Carlton location in Florida and the first in Broward County."

The Ft. Lauderdale Ritz Carlton joins the ranks of 3 other South Florida Ritz Carlton Hotels located in Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove-Miami, and South Beach. Prior to August 11, 2008, The Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale was previously St. Regis Ft. Lauderdale Resort, which opened in May of 2007.

I visited the property on 8/14/08. The Sales Representative mentioned that the new Brochures for the Residences reflecting the Ritz Carlton name change haven't been delivered yet, but will be available shortly. She also stated that a special Preview Room Rate can be arranged for potential Residence Buyers who would like to stay at the Ritz Carlton while previewing Residences. As of this writing (8/18/08), there are 10 Ft. Lauderdale Ritz Carlton Residences for Sale, ranging in price from $1,595,000-$8,999,000. Click to search them.

The $8,999,000 unit is a 10,000 square foot unit encompassing the entire top 2 Floors of the Ft. Lauderdale Ritz Carlton, Floors 24 and 25, and includes 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, and 3 Half Baths, in 10,000+ Square Feet of Living Area. This Penthouse features dazzling views of all 4 waterfront exposures of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal.

It features 166 guest rooms, including eight suites that feature breathtaking Ocean and Intracoastal views. These spacious environments of soothing elegance offer custom furnishings, sumptuous details, and state-of-the-art entertainment and communication technology. Numerous recreational and leisure sports facilities are also available including lounges, beach cabanas, and showers.

Residence Owners are able to Lease their Units through the Ritz Carlton's Rental Program.

The two-story, 17,000 square-foot European spa offers health, fitness, and beauty services-including steam, sauna, massage and other services in oceanfront treatment rooms as well as in-residence spa service. Of the 220 units in Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale, 34 are Residences and 20 are condos rented as hotel rooms most of the year.

Cero Restaurant at the Ft. Lauderdale Ritz Carlton offers Seafood and Oceanview Dining. The 7th Floor Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale Pool Bar overlooks the Intracoastal waterway.

Ritz-Carlton Ft. Lauderdale is located directly across the Street from Ft. Lauderdale Beach, at 1 North Ft. Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, located conveniently close to the Las Olas area of Ft. Lauderdale and Ft. Lauderdale's Riverfront area, offering many Restaurants, Nightlife, Arts, Shopping, and more.

Contact me if you would like additional information about the Ritz-Carlton Ft. Lauderdale.
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Villas by the Sea Residences in Lauderdale by the Sea

Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, Villas by the Sea will offer a total of 117 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Residences, in 4 Low-Rise Mediterranean-inspired buildings, 2 of which are across from the Beach and 2 of which will be direct Oceanfront buildings.

Lauderdale by the Sea is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, offers a number of Restaurants, and is located conveniently close to Ft. Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas.

During my visit to their Sales Office on 8/14/08, the Sales Representative stated that completion of the Beachside Villa buildings is scheduled for October of this year and that only 20 of the 81 Beachside units are still available for sale. I shot 2 pics while there--a Building progress pic and Beachfront Pier and Ocean Pic, which I included in the Slideshow below.

Building is being completed in 2 phases. The Beachside Villa buildings (scheduled for completion in October of 2008) will offer two bedrooms with den and three bedroom residences, many with breathtaking ocean views, and will be built around lushly-landscaped Atriums with individual gated entry courts. Residences will range from 1,500 to almost 2,300 sq. ft. and feature the latest in state-of-the-art condominium design including innovative beach-style lofts. Four Floorplans are being offered.

The 2nd Phase of Construction will consist of two Oceanfront Buildings with 36 Residences, scheduled for completion in early 2010. Four Floorplans will be offered, ranging in size from 2,717 Square Feet - 2,857 Square Feet.

The current price range for Residences is mid $500s - $1.5 Million.

All residences at Villas by the Sea will feature your choice of 4 granite countertops, professionally designed color-coordinated packages including Snaidero cabinetry, elegant finishes, hurricane impact windows, imported tile flooring throughout the Living areas, plush carpeting in the Bedrooms, coordinating Bath Tile and Wall Colors, brilliantly articulated floor plans and assigned parking which will be conveniently located beneath the buildings.

Overlooking a 600-ft. stretch of White sand Beach and the blue Atlantic, a beautiful 2-story oceanfront clubhouse with Fitness and Club Rooms, plus a lavishly landscaped Oceanfront Heated Pool area featuring a Spa and furnished Cabanas, will offer homeowners a place to exercise, socialize, or simply relax while gazing out at the ocean.

Click to download a full list of Villas by the Sea Amenities.

Villas by the Sea could be a perfect fit if you're searching for:

Lauderdale by the Sea Condos, Lauderdale by the Sea Waterfront Condos, Lauderdale by the Sea Villas, Lauderdale by the Sea Townhouses, or Lauderdale by the Sea Oceanfront Condos.

Call or e-mail me if you would like additional details.

I included a Slideshow below with Villas by the Sea pictures.
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W Ft. Lauderdale Hotel and Residences

W Ft. Lauderdale Hotel-Condominium Residences is The W's first Florida property. During my latest visit to their Welcome Center (8/14/08), one of their Representatives stated that completion is scheduled for January of 2009 and that sales are nearing 90%.

Construction is progressing very well and I shot several building pictures, which I included below.

A very motivated Seller contacted me in reference to marketing 3 units for Sale. They placed Deposits on 3 units, #1004, #1006, and #2104 and would like a simultaneous closing. These 3 units each have 2 bedrooms and 2 Baths in the Ocean Retreat Floorplan, offering a total of 1,283 square feet of living area, and a 212 square foot Terrace. Please contact me if you are interested in more information about these units.

W Ft. Lauderdale Condotel is one of several Ft. Lauderdale Oceanfront Condos and is located at 435 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. also known as A1A. This Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condo features 315 feet of Atlantic Ocean and Beach frontage, located conveniently close to Ft. Lauderdale's vibrant Las Olas and Riverfront.

W Ft. Lauderdale Residences includes 171 Condo-Hotel Residences and W Ft. Lauderdale Hotel includes 346 Hotel Rooms. The building Height is 23 Stories and 6 Floorplans are offered for the Residences. W Ft. Lauderdale Condos range in size from 804 - 1402 sq. ft. for 1 and 2-Bedrooms units and range in price from $975,000 - over $1.9 Million.

A significant benefit for Investors and 2nd Home Owners is that Condos can be placed into W Ft. Lauderdale's Rental Program.

The DYL Group, along with W Hotels, are the Developers and the building features Interior Design by Manhattan-based Clodagh Designs, one of Interior Design Magazine's top 100 Interior Designers in America. Landscape Design is by the Witkin Design Group and the Architect is Adache Group Architects.

One of The W Ft. Lauderdale's Amenities will be a Stephen Starr Gourmet Oceanfront Restaurant. I've never been to one and I can't wait to go when it opens! Stephen Starr's other Restaurants are located in New York City, Philadelphia, and Jersey City and this will be his first Florida Restaurant. Quoting from his website: "...Starr likens the experience of dining out to that of attending a theater production, where the players, props, backdrops, lighting and rapport are integral components of an overall dramatic effect. When this atmospheric drama is paired with edgy, delicious cuisine, dining out at an SRO restaurant becomes entertainment for all of the senses."

Other Building Amenities include:

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  Ocean view cocktail lounge and W Living Room for cocktails, bites and socializing


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  Two heated swimming pools


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  Poolside lounging, snack bar, grill and sun deck


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  Sweat® fitness workout facility World-famous Bliss® Spa


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  19,200 square-feet of event space and meeting rooms with signature W Sensory
  Set-Up


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  High-speed wired and wireless internet service, and business center services


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  Welcome Ambassador


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  24-hour Security

Unit Amenities include:

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  One and two bedroom luxury hotel condominium units with ocean and city views


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  9-foot ceilings in most living areas


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  Sliding glass doors onto expansive balconies


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  Available furnished in W Hotels' signature style


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  Imported, custom Italian cabinetry


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  Polished designer stone counter tops


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  Deluxe side-by-side refrigerator and freezer with icemaker


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  Top of the line dishwasher


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  Name brand wall-oven


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  Built-in microwave


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  Under-mounted stainless steel sink


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  Elegant master bath with designer stone vanity tops, shower, tub, walls and floors


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  Premium whirlpool, spa bathtub, and separate shower in all master bathrooms


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  Designer bathroom fixtures, faucets and accessories

W Lifestyle Service and Amenities

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  W Dining


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  Oceanfront dining in their signature gourmet restaurant


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  In-home dining and catering


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  Room service 24/7 from their signature restaurant


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  Personal chef services for dinner parties or a romantic dinner for two


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  Grocery shopping and delivery for your epicurean delights


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  Private outdoor dining tents available


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  W Wellness


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  Away at Home®: In-home spa services and resident program


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  Sweat®: State-of-the-art fitness club featuring the latest strength and aerobic equipment, personal training, free weights, yoga, pilates and sauna


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  Nutritionist, custom meal programs and diet plans

W by Design Style Consulting

• Private shoppers and fashion consulting


• Interior design consultants


• In-home personal styling, from hair to manicure


• Weekly botanical service

W Entertainment

• Wheels: Limousine service and car valet cleaning services


• Events for Residents: Fashion Trunk Shows, Wine Tasting, Movies


• W Living Room with Lounge and Wireless Internet


• Wireless Laptops and portable DVD players


• Preferred service and pager system to alert owners when their table or car is ready

Whatever/Whenever 24/7® Services

• Housekeeping packages through hotel


• Style department


• Daily rush service


• Full laundry service from hamper pickup to in-closet delivery, daily or weekly


• Dry cleaning pick-up and delivery


• In-home tailor service


• Woops: In-home maintenance service Woof/Meow: Pet services, walking, feeding, grooming, massage


• Childcare and babysitting services


• Administrative/Personal assistant


• Rental of business equipment

W Life

• Preferred access and signing privileges in restaurants, bars and spa


• Special W Resident rate and services in ALL W Hotels


• Living Room: Lounge for W Residents with a well stocked and stylish Bar


• Library, games, game tables, and a full music system.


• Living Room can be reserved through in-home dining for private parties when available

Please contact me if you would like additional information about W Ft. Lauderdale Hotel & Residences also known as Ft. Lauderdale Condotel, other Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condos for Sale, or Ft. Lauderdale Oceanfront Condos.

Click to search Waterfront Condos in Ft. Lauderdale and Oceanfront Condos in Ft. Lauderdale .

Cristelle Condos for Sale- Aquazul Condos- Lauderdale by the Sea Condos

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting and showing Condos to an International Buyer who located my Blog and Website while searching for Cristelle and Aquazul Condos and called me last week to introduce herself and schedule viewing appointments while she's here on vacation from Bogota, Colombia. Later this week, we'll be viewing Condos in L'Hermitage, Coconut Grove Residences, and L'Ambiance.

Cristelle and Aquazul are two of Lauderdale by the Sea's premier Luxury Condo communities, in addition to Europa by the Sea, Corniche, and Cristelle Cay (not the same as Cristelle), all of which hold the distinction of being direct Atlantic Oceanfront buildings, located directly on the Sand, on Ocean Blvd.,/A1A (these Condos are on the Ocean side of A1A, NOT across the street from it).

Lauderdale by the Sea is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.

Aquazul was built in 2005 and contains a total of 80 units in a 24-Floor building. There are only 4 Residences per Floor and EACH RESIDENCE HAS ITS' OWN PRIVATE ELEVATOR & FOYER, which creates a VERY private living environment. The Foyers are privately owned by each Residence Owner and, as such, can be individually personalized and decorated to the Owner's specifications. The direct Oceanfront views from the Balconies and Floor-to-ceiling Windows are simply amazing!

As of 7/8/08, three Aquazul Condos have sold in 2008, located on Floors 4, 14, and 23, sold at final sales prices between $980,000 and $1,293,500 in March and April. There are only 7 Residences listed for sale in Aquazul, priced between $1,099,000 - $1,599,000, located on Floors 4-22. Click to search Aquazul Condos for Sale.

Amenities and building features include 24-hr. Security, on-site Management, a Heated Pool, Spa, Billiards, Bar, Community Room, Tennis Court, private Beach access from the Pool area, 9 privately owned Poolside Cabanas, Gym, Sauna, and Garage Parking. Large Pets are allowed and Leasing is allowed.

Aquazul's Pool offers beautiful, unobstructed Oceanfront views! I shot the Pool pictures below while visiting the property yesterday and also took a picture of a really cool Light Fixture above the Dining Room Table in Aquazul Unit 1803.

Cristelle was built in 1998 and contains a total of only 80 units in a 22-Floor building, including only 4 Residences on 20 Floors. Each Residence is VERY spacious, including 3,200 square feet of Living Area and 800 square feet of Balcony. Enjoying the sweeping Ocean views from the direct Oceanfront Balconies really "takes you to another place" altogether and makes you never want to leave!

Amenities and building features include 24-hr. Security, on-site Management, a Heated Pool, Billiards, Bar, Community Room, Tennis Court, private Beach access from the Pool area, Gym, Sauna, and Garage Parking. Large Pets are allowed and Leasing is allowed.

Unlike Aquazul, Cristelle's Ocean view from the Pool is mostly obstructed by Fences and Hedges, but the Ocean and Beach are only a few steps away. I shot the Pool pictures below while visiting the property yesterday.

There are only 5 Residences listed for sale in the entire Building, located on Floors 5-22, priced between $1,098,999 and $2,050,000. As of 7/8/08, one Cristelle Residence sold in 2008, a 17^th Floor unit, sold at a final sale price of $1,340,000 on April 15^th. Click to search Cristelle Condos for Sale.

Condos in Cristelle and Condos in Aquazul are great deals in today's market, have reduced prices, and significant potential for value appreciation due to their size, layout, amenities, DIRECT OCEANFRONT LOCATION, and proximity to Ft. Lauderdale, Las Olas, Restaurants, Entertainment, and more!

Please call or e-mail me if you would like information about:

Aquazul Condos for Sale (search Condos for Sale in Aquazul)
Cristelle Condos for Sale (search Condos for Sale in Cristelle)
Europa by the Sea Condos for Sale (search Condos for Sale in Europa by the Sea)
Corniche Condos for Sale (search Condos for Sale in Corniche)
Cristelle Cay Condos for Sale (search Condos for Sale in Cristelle Cay)
Lauderdale by the Sea Condos for Sale

Luxury Homes Sold in Broward- May 2008

May, 2008

So, you're planning to buy a Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Home, sell a Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Home, or you're just interested in checking out the Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Market and Broward Luxury Real Estate Market.

I'm here again with my monthly installment of the Broward County Luxury Real Estate Market Report.

Of course, we know that price alone doesn't truly define "Luxury", but we'll take a look at the $1,000,000+ Broward County Luxury Real Estate Market.

During the month of May, in Broward County, 30 Single Family Homes sold at final sales prices of $1,000,000 and above. They sold at final sales prices (NOT LISTING PRICES) between $1,000,000 and $15,500,000.

The home sold for $15,500,000 is a direct Intracoastal front home with 320' of Waterfront located at 1 Isla Bahia Dr. in the Ft. Lauderdale subdivision of Harbor Beach, a 16,400 square foot home with 6 Bedrooms, 8 Full Baths, and 3 Half Baths.

Of the 30 homes sold, 15 are Homes with Ocean Access.

Click to view pictures of and details about the 30 Luxury Homes sold in Broward County.

These homes are located in Coral Springs, Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderdale by the Sea, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Southwest Ranches, and Weston.

The 30 homes sold are located in the Subdivisions of Bermuda Riviera, Blackhawk Reserve, Bonaventure, FL Fruit & Lands Company, Grand Cypress, Harbor Beach, Harbor Islands, Hawk's Landing, Hillsboro Isles, Hillsboro Shores, Hollywood Oaks, Idlewyld, Isla Bahia, Lauderdale Harbors, Poinciana, Rio Vista, Riviera, Weston Hills Country Club, Silver Shores, Sunshine Ranches, The Falls at Heron Bay, Venetian Isles, Windmill Lake Estates, and Windmill Ranch Estates.

Click to search Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Homes for Sale and Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for Sale.

Recent Luxury Home Sales in Broward have remained stable without significant changes in volume. View the Table below to compare Broward Luxury Home stats in recent months.

Although Luxury Home sales here are not as strong as they were during the "boom years" (peak year was 2005), the fact that recent sales have remained stable is music to the ears of savvy Buyers who understand that South Florida Luxury Real Estate (particularly Waterfront) remains in demand and is a great Investment that has not been as severely impacted as some segments of the market.

Ft. Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of America" as well as the Mega Yacht Capital of North America. We are a City of islands held together by canals, rivers, bays and waterways hundreds of miles long. Many Fort Lauderdale residents and visitors enjoy boating in their speedboats, enjoying a fishing charter, or cruising the coastline by yacht.

A related tidbit: according to a 2007 report from the National Association of Realtors, Florida remains #1 in sales to International Buyers, accounting for 26% of all International home buyers.

Are you wondering how Inventory in the Luxury Home Market compares to the rest of the market?

In Broward County, there are currently 17,181 Single Family Homes listed for Sale in all price ranges. Of the 17,181 homes listed for sale, 1,452 of those homes are listed for sale at $1,000,000 and higher. Of the 1,452 homes for sale, 441 are located in Ft. Lauderdale, so Inventory in the Luxury market is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than the rest of the market. In viewing these stats, I think you can probably see how the issue of supply and demand in the Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Home market and the Broward Luxury Home market helps to maintain its' strength.

When you're considering buying or selling a home, it's necessary to "drill down" and correctly evaluate stats for your specific segment of the market. Though you often hear Media reports regarding the state of the current market, you need to be aware that Media often paints issues with a very broad brush. Real Estate is VERY local and conditions usually vary significantly throughout various Cities, Subdivisions, price ranges, home types, etc.

I will be preparing a separate report for Luxury Condos sold in Broward and will post it shortly.