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Jason A. Kapit, Esq. currently ranks in the TOP 5 of ALL Realtors in Broward County for residential sales above $850,000.
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About Fort Lauderdale Realtor Jason Kapit
Meet Realtor Jason Kapit
In less than a decade, Jason Kapit has sold more than $340 million in residential real estate. He is part of EWM Realtors International Chairman’s Club Diamond Level, reserved Read the rest of this entry »
Jason Kapit’s Sun Sentinel Marketing (04-15-2012)
Listing, Marketing & Selling Homes the right way!
For a comprehensive listing presentation and to learn the best course of action to sell your luxury home, contact Jason today.
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. Wins Diamond Level Award for 2011
Jen Keller, REOT’s newest addition for 2012
A Fresh Face Joins the Team in 2012
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. never rests. Always tweaking the model, always building on success and continuously striving to better the team’s ability to serve our most precious commodity, our clients! To that end, we welcome Jen Keller. Born in Miami, raised in North Miami Beach and Miami Beach, Jen is a South Florida native through and through. She is married to Jonathan, a prominent Workers Comp attorney, for 15 years and has 3 children. They currently reside in Weston, FL where they Read the rest of this entry »
Kapit Sells Crown Jewel in Parkland Golf & Country Club
Just In Time For The Holidays!
It was only a matter of time before a Buyer might recognize just how spectacular “Villa Positano” was. Sitting in the quiet and private cul-de-sac of the “Grand Estates” section of PGCC, the 10,000+ square foot home has one of the prettiest views imaginable overlooking pool, golf, scenic bridge and lake. Everything about the home was carefully thought out and ultimately, it attracted the likes of Read the rest of this entry »
Dolphins put the SmackDown on Raiders
Congratulations Coach Sparano, Jim Mandich and the entire Miami Dolphins Football Team!
In convincing fashion and looking like the Dolphins of old, week 13 had Dolphins fans saying “what if” based on their play today. Looking unstoppable Read the rest of this entry »
EWM #1 In Luxury Sales
You Can’t Argue With Solid Numbers
These numbers are very telling about our market share in the luxury residential space of South Florida’s real estate market. Our ability to reach buyers WORLDWIDE through ingenious online and print media marketing has propelled us to the top of the list. We are the most sought after real estate firm to assist luxury homeowners in the marketing, negotiation and ultimate sale of their residences.
For more information on how I can help, please contact me directly at 954.650.4443 or via email.
Daily Business Review – DBR Reports PG&CC Record Sale
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. sets record in Parkland Golf & CC for 2011.
7240 Lemon Grass Drive, a spectacular “Almeria” model has just sold for $1,375,000. The 5 bedroom home, just under 6,000 sq. ft. had phenomenal pool, lake and golf course views and ultimately sold on August 15th, 2011 after garnering multiple offers. If you would like to learn more about the services we provide, call anytime (954.650.4443) or email to discuss listing your home for sale.
Buyers Rejected for Loans Can Now Find Out Why
Now, starting this week, lenders have to let you know why your not getting the best rate. They also will let you know why you have been turned down for a loan as well. This is all due to the Dodd-Frank act. So what do you think? Is this good or just another thing to slow down the process? This piece of legislation has changed the landscape quite a bit! The GFE (good faith estimate) that was once a 1-pager now is 9 pages. Easier, better disclosure … I think not! What is your take on this new legislation?
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He is a frequent commentator at RealEstateOnTap and can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Short Sale Fraud Plagues The Housing Market
Who’s To Blame?
Recent article on CNN Money talks about this issue. Now is it not bad enough that the housing market has the issues it has with value and foreclosures that it has to deal with people trying to manipulate the system? I ask you? Please I want to hear how other people feel about the situation where there are people who are coming in buying a home in a short sale and flipping it for significant profits! Is it the banks fault or is it greed from the investor who is a straw buyer, buying and flipping the property? Per Freddie Mac 13% of all home sales are short sales! So tell me what you think!
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He is a frequent commentator at RealEstateOnTap and can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Home Prices Rise, Snapping 8-Month Decline!
Front Page News On CNN Today
Why is this happening? The answer is fairly simple … two reasons … first, it is the summer and summer is the time people tend to make new home purchases! The second is more interesting and the oooohhhh wow piece to the puzzle … shadow inventory. Now what does that mean? The banks are just not putting all the homes that they have for sale up for sale! This way, prices go up and the banks inventory potentially will have a value. And this will not stop for a while, not until the housing market becomes more stable. And this time frame varies from professional to professional … some say two years some say as long as five years … whatever you believe it seems like we have a ways to go!
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Latest UPDATE – Chinese Drywall New Remediation Protocol
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 Release #11-176 |
CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 |
CPSC and HUD Issue Updated Remediation Protocol for Homes with Problem Drywall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol (pdf) for homes with problem drywall. Read the rest of this entry »
How Does Your Local Bank Fare?
The Latest On Local Banks
There are ratings for everything and banks are no exception. We have seen unprecedented issues over the past 5 years as it relates to the unwinding of banks and the sheer unwillingness to lend at any cost due to theories of unknown risk. So why publish quarterly ratings of community banks on a real estate site?
How This May Affect You
Suppose you have a mortgage with a local bank. And suppose you are contemplating a sale of your home, a short sale at that. Do you think a bank with limited resources or with dwindling assets is going to help facilitate the sale? Not a chance. Even if they want to, their by-laws and board members would prohibit it, even if it made financial sense. Banks consist of many moving parts and their financial health will mean everything to you if in fact you need them to make a decision concerning a waiver of deficiency, etc.
Banking Relationships
Now is not the time to bank by geographic convenience or based upon a few local perks that the neighborhood bank may provide. Strength, sustainability and a record that shows an ability to weather crisis is what you want in your financial institution. Do your homework. You work hard enough for your money. Banks are doing no one any favors with the paltry interest they are paying on deposits. The least they can do is assure you that your money is safe and that your situation is something that will be safeguarded and protected.
If you have any questions or comments about short sales and the recent trends, feel free to leave a comment below or contact me.
RealEstateOnTap.com is South Florida's cyberSPOT for Buyers and Sellers. Launched February 2010 by Jason A. Kapit, Esq., Luxury Realtor with EWM Christies International and Florida Bar section member of EASL (Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law), the site showcases featured homes, latest headlines and more. It's a place to surf South Florida's highly profiled real estate market while "stepping out" with yours truly. Welcome to REOT, where the only cover required is well thought out commentary!
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