1433 NE 15th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/HLVT52/1433-NE-15th-Ave-Fort-Lauderdale-FL-A10266138

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! LIGHT, BRIGHT AND OPEN, BEAUTIFUL 3/2 HOME WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN. BRAND NEW STAINLESS STEEL DISHWASHER AND STOVE, NEW A/C UNIT, UPDATED BATHROOMS, TILE THROUGHOUT LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. WASHER/DRYER HOOK UP IN ATTACHED CARPORT, ROOF IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, IMPACT WINDOWS AND SO MUCH MORE. NO HOA!! CLOSE TO 95, JUST 10 MINUTES TO THE BEACH, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN LAS OLAS, FIVE MINUTES TO WILTON MANORS. MOVE IN READY!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 1,342

Price: $399,000

For more information about this property, please contact Linda Tabasky at (954) 865-9572 or LindaTabasky@keyes.com. You can also text 4300165 to 67299.

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MLS ID: A10266138

HOW TO REPAIR YOUR CREDIT

HOW TO REPAIR YOUR CREDIT

Good credit is crucial to helping you save money on home loans, car loans, and insurance. And believe it or not, having good credit can even help you to land a job or get a promotion. So if you are planning on buying a home or making another large purchase, or you just want to have a good credit score, here are some easy tips that you can follow to help get you back on track. But keep in mind, it won’t happen overnight. Take your time and be patient, and if you do the following, you will be able to repair your credit.

Pay Your Bills on Time- Paying your bills on time is one of the best ways to positively impact your FICO score. When possible, set up auto-pay so you don’t miss a payment. If auto-pay is not available, set up payment reminders on your phone.

Reduce Your Debt- Stop using credit cards!! This means that you may have to go without things that aren’t a necessity. If you don’t NEED it, don’t buy it!

Keep Balances on Credit Cards Low- High balances can negatively impact your credit score. Always try to pay off your balance each moth but if that’s not possible, you should at least try to pay more than the minimum due.

Don’t Close Unused Credit Cards- When you close out a credit card, you reduce your overall available credit. So if you do not cut back on spending money, this will have a negative impact on your credit utilization rate, which is one of the most important factors used to calculate your credit score. It may be best to just keep the card.

Check Your Credit Reports- Everyone makes mistakes, even credit reporting companies. By checking your reports periodically, you can catch any mistakes before they get out of hand.

For more tips on how to repair your credit or to find out what your credit score is, click on one of the following links.

https://www.creditkarma.com
https://www.credit.com/free-credit-score/
http://www.experian.com/

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/

Home Staging Tips on a Budget!

Ready to sell your home but you know it may not look its best? Here are a few easy and cheap tips for home staging on a budget.

Paint- Painting is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to change the look of a room. Be sure to use neutral colors and don’t forget to paint the doors and trim

Clean- Get your home professionally cleaned – windows, sliding glass door tracks, fans, etc.

Clear the clutter- even if your home is not white glove clean, it will look clean with papers and stuff you don’t need out of the way. Box it up and put it in a box in the garage.

Use air fresheners- clean homes smell good!

Furniture- No need to buy new furniture but you can re-arrange the furniture to make a better flow

Buy new slip covers for your sofas

Reduce the size of your dining table so it gives the appearance your dining room is larger

Bathroom- If the bathroom and cabinets are worn and tired consider painting them.

Change out the hardware on the cabinets, toilet paper roll, etc.

Add a new shower curtain

And one last thing that you can add to any home to instantly make it look nicer and brighter is fresh flowers and live plants. Plus, when you sell your home, the plants can easily travel with you.

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/

Tips for First Time Home Buyers

So you are finally ready to transition from a rental to purchasing a home? Or maybe you lived with your parents a little longer than you wanted to so you could save for a down payment? Either way, if you are a first time home buyer, here is a great little guide to help you navigate the road to home ownership.

Save! Save! Save! 
In addition to a down payment, you will also need to have enough money for closing costs and escrow for insurance and taxes.

Improve Your Credit Score- Remember the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate

·        Make sure you pay your bills on time

·        Do not make any major purchases (car, furniture, etc.)

·        Don’t cancel any credit cards

Get Pre-Approved 
Chances are what you think you can afford and what you actually can afford is very different. Speak to a few different mortgage lenders to get pre-qualified and make sure to shop the best rate.

Decide What Your Non-Negotiables Are 
No house is perfect and no house will have every single feature you want. Decide on the must haves so you can weed out the ones you don’t want before ever going to see it.

Choose a Realtor

Make sure that you are comfortable with the person you choose as your realtor. You will be working very closely with them during the home hunting and home buying process.

Visit Homes

When you go on appointments to view the properties, make sure you take lots of notes and maybe even pictures.

Narrow Choices

·        If you see a home you like, you may want to drive through the neighborhood at different days and different times and check for noise, traffic, etc.

·        How is the commute to your job?

Make an Offer

Your realtor can help you to determine the asking price based upon comps in the area

Schedule the Home Inspection

Do a Final Walk Through

·        Test all light switches and outlets

·        Check that windows and doors work

·        Check faucets, drains, toilets

Move In and Create Your Memories!

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/

Botaniko Weston, Fl.

Welcome to Botaniko of Weston, Fl.

Botaniko Weston is a pre-construction, new home community located in Weston, Fl. Botaniko is a collection of 125 architecturally distinctive homes, situated in a gated community along the historic Florida Everglades.  

Designed by award winning architects Chad Oppenheim and Roney J Mateu, these homes are both elegant and private. There will be a collection of unique one and two story homes by the designers, ranging in size from 4200 to 7200 sq ft. Each home will offer a great outdoor entertainment space with a private pool and summer kitchen. Both designs celebrate the tropical climate of Florida, allowing for indoor and outdoor living.

Additionally, landscape architect and master planner JEFRË has designed lush landscapes, a tranquil sanctuary of winding residential streets, jogging paths, biking paths, lakes and beautiful water features.  And that’s not all, Venus Williams’ design firm, V Starr, has collaborated with Botaniko to create striking interior design spaces that you will notice the moment you enter.

In addition to the natural beauty of Botaniko, residents can take comfort in top notch security with a 24 hour security gate, which will be staffed 24 hours a day. Plus, for an added safety measure, there will also be security cameras and state-of- the- art closed circuit tv.

Why choose Weston? Weston is a family oriented, master-planned community. Ranked by Money Magazine as the #8 best places to live in America 2016, Weston has become one of South Florida’s most desirable communities to live, work and play!

·        Top Rated Public Schools

·        Excellent Private Schools

·        Lowest Crime rate per capita in the County

·        The lowest combined property taxes, municipal taxes and fees in the County

·        Bicycle Friendly Community

·        Great Parks and Recreational Facilities

·        Home to Cleveland Clinic, Weston


If you would like to schedule a tour of Botaniko, please contact me.

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/

Indoor Plants that Detoxify Your Home

                                                    

Did you know that formaldehyde and benzene, common air pollutants are lurking in your home? Indoor air pollution is most commonly caused by synthetic building materials but cleaning products and personal care products are culprits as well. Symptoms of exposure to formaldehyde and benzene include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat and they have also been linked to asthma. So if you’re looking for some natural ways to detoxify your home, while beautifying it at the same time, check out this list of house plants that will help to clean the indoor air.

Aloe- Aloe is a plant that helps to clear formaldehyde and benzene from the air, but the gel on the inside of the plant can help to heal cuts and scrapes. It’s perfect for a kitchen window where it will thrive in the sun. It only needs to be watered once every week or so. Aloe can also be used to help soothe a sunburn and can even be used as a hair conditioner.

Areca Palm- Areca palms are one of the easiest palms to grow indoors. It is one of the top air purifying plants, so it not only looks good but is good for you as well. The Areca Palms require bright, indirect light; near a window is best and it only needs to be watered when the soil feels dry. This plant is safe if your home has pets.

English Ivy-  Also helpful at filtering out formaldehyde, this plant can reduce air borne fecal matter as well. It grows best with about 4 hours of direct sunlight daily and moist soil.

Peace Lily- This plant is at the top for filtering out formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene, a solvent that is toxic to human and wildlife. Caring for the Peace Lily is easy- when it droops it needs water. It does well in shady areas.

Rubber Plant- Also great at removing formaldehyde, the Rubber plant grows in little sun. It only needs to be watered well about once a week, and the leaves may require a light misting of water.

Snake Plant- We love snake plants! It is one of the best plants for getting rid of formaldehyde and other air pollutants. These plants don’t require much light and only need to be watered when the soil feels dry. They also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night.

Spider Plant- The spider plant is great at eliminating benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene. They like bright indirect sunlight; they do best in cooler temperatures and like drier soil. They are safe if you have pets in the home.

So if you are wondering what would make a great closing gift for your customers, you my want to consider one of these plants.

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/

Easy Feng Shui Tips for Your Home

   

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement. By placing things and objects in your home in a certain way, it helps to create an environment where positive energy flows. When there is a positive energy flow in your environment, it helps to bring about positive energy in other aspects of your life which will lead to personal and professional success.

So now that you know what it is, how do you incorporate it into your living space so that there is a natural flow of positive energy.

Declutter Your Home- Clutter keeps positive energy from moving about freely. Clean out your closets and drawers. Don’t let stacks of papers sit and make sure you never have piles of clothes laying around.

Bring the Outside In- If possible, keep windows open. Add plants to your home. The best plants which will help to purify the air and remove toxins include Areca Palms, Bamboo Palms, Rubber plant, English Ivy and Peace Lily.

Move Furniture- You want energy to flow freely around your home and from room to room. Move the furniture out of the natural pathways and don't overcrowd rooms with furniture.

Put a Mirror in the Dining Room- This is supposed to help with finances, but make sure it reflects the dining room and not a window or door. This is a symbol for a family’s abundance and having a mirror will double that abundance. If the mirror faces a window or door, it is believed that all that good fortune will leave though that opening.

Remove Mirrors in the Bedroom- If you have mirrors in the bedroom, remove any that reflect the bed. Old feng shui traditions teach that a mirror reflecting the bed will create infidelity by inviting a third party into a marriage bed. If the mirror is part of a dresser, cover up the mirror.

Curb Appeal-Make sure that pathways and walkways to the front door are clean and accessible, allowing energy to flow. Make sure that the lawn is cut and trees and shrubs are well manicured.

Keep Bathroom Door and Toilet Lid Closed- The bathroom is the biggest hole and is dedicated to carrying waste from the home. Plus, when you flush, it pulls the energy down and out of your home. To keep it contained within this room, always keep the bathroom door closed. In addition, keep the toilet lid closed when not in use and especially when flushing the toilet to prevent family wealth and finances from being flushed from the house.

Fix Leaky Faucets and Running Toilets- When you have leaky faucets and toilets, your money is literally going down the drain. There is a constant out flow of money.

9 Move Desk to Command Position- One of the best ways to improve work and finances is to move your desk to the command position of the room. The command position is facing the door that opens into your office and having a solid wall, not window, behind you.  A solid wall will provide you with support in your work or career.

I am a realtor working in South Florida. If you need help buying or selling a home, please contact me. Also, please view my website where you will also be able to search the MLS. http://www.lindatabaskygoldberg.keyes.com/