The Best Of Weston Hills Country Club

Every so often, a home comes along that exudes perfection.  Nothing fuels the country club lifestyle like “The U.S. Open” and after such a masterful showing by Rory McIlroy, South Florida golfers are looking for that gem of a property.  This magnificent home in Weston Hills Country Club is just such a property.

2543 Sanctuary Drive is a semi-custom design by well known, local homebuilder, Delcrest Homes.  Delcrest built many of the magnificent Weston Hills homes and this offering reiterates  everything a golf course home should be.  The tastefully appointed 5,041 sq. ft. home offers 4 bedrooms & 3 full + 1 half-bath. Gourmet kitchen, dramatic living room with spectacular golf course views, expansive family room, game room & formal office complete an interior utilizing the best in hardwoods, stone surfaces & superior craftsmanship.

Upon arrival at Weston Hills Country Club, enjoy a serene drive between two Championship golf courses, previously host to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic.  Once home, you are welcomed by lush foliage and pavered drive with 3-car garage.

Elegant patio spaces, gorgeous pool and built-in grill make for spectacular outdoor entertaining.  Add to that, commanding golf views of “The Players Course” 14th hole and you have the perfect backyard for memorable, fun-filled weekends.

This meticulously maintained home combines elegance, warmth, functionality & most of all comfort.

For a “Virtual Tour” click the photo above.  For a private tour, contact me via email or direct at 954.650.4443.

Welcome to Southwest Ranches, FL

5800 SW 196th Lane in Southwest Ranches, FL is a beautiful home offering 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half-baths.  Its spans, 4,995 square feet and sits on 1.25 acres of manicured grounds. Relaxed sophistication with fantastic curb appeal. A winding stone path leads to a front porch, picture perfect for rocking chairs. Inside is just as comfortable with expansive master wing upstairs (featuring office, morning bar, sitting area & separate steam room in master bath).  Downstairs features include a family room perfect for entertaining (with wet bar & fireplace), formal dining & eat-in kitchen. Outside is a pool/patio area with spray misters to cool you in the summer. Dynamic for entertaining & surrounded by lush, tropical foliage. Canopy/breezeway bridges the inviting pool to the expansive yard.  Just a well thought out design in every way and meticulously maintained.

Where Rural and City Collide

Southwest Ranches, FL offers families the best in schools, dining, sports and more.  The proximity to airports, places of worship and the beaches make it a great place to call home and the relaxed manner with which the City is maintained make it a place that the laid-back, equestrian set love to call home.  I am happy to offer this property for sale at $920,000.  To see more, go here.

If you own a luxury property that you may consider offering for sale, call Jason A. Kapit, Esq, (954.650.4443) or contact via email.  Listing your home for sale is not something you should do on a whim.  Chances of it selling to your neighbor are slim at best.  Sure, there are locals who will show interest but the name of this game is “reach”, that is, how far and to how many QUALIFIED buyers can we showcase your property?  I’m available anytime to talk.

Top 5 Tips for Tackling Home Improvement Projects

In the do-it-yourself age we live in, many homeowners are ready and willing to take on home-improvement projects themselves. But while you may be ready and willing, the real question is, are you really “able?”

I, along with my team, have access to many great home-improvement resources thanks to being part of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®. The following advice comes from HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse. Heed these suggestions before you embark on your next project:

Focus on projects that will pay you back

For example, if you’re dealing with hot or cold weather, try to lower heating and cooling bills by properly sealing your home. Look for drafts around windows, doors, and vents,and then use caulk or weather stripping to seal them. It may not be glamorous, but it will pay you back down the road.

Know where to start

If you have never taken on a major project, start with spaces such as the living room, spare bedroom, or the garage — rooms that won’t limit your ability to function, says Oosterhouse.

Closet reorganization

Many times, people have maxed out their closet and have no more room to add, let alone organize. That’s when it’s time to evaluate. Donate clothes you no longer wear to a charity, store seasonal attire in a separate location, and separate his from hers.

Break down a big project

Planning is essential. As Oosterhouse says, if you think you can just start up any big job without a plan, then you are in for a world of frustration. Know your capabilities and limitations.

Know where the biggest ROI is

The improvements that will most add to the value of your home include, the kitchen, the master bedroom and bathroom. These can boost your resale value and attract buyers who want a space that’s move-in ready.

These are just some of many great suggestions for tackling home improvement projects. Feel free to contact our team for more ideas and please forward this email on to your fellow DIY-ers!

Every once in a while, a home comes along for sale that is really special.  It seems to have everything.  The location, the lot, the view, the finishes, the upgrades!  2174 Quail Roost Drive in Weston, Florida is just such a home, offering the best of everything and listed under the seven figure mark.

Location

Located in Weston Hills Country Club in Weston, FL, the home is perfectly positioned on a short cul-de-sac, spans a 1/2 acre and overlooks pool and lake.  It boasts a beautiful landscaped entrance,  a pavered, circular drive, 3-car garage and wrought iron & glass doors.

Once Inside

You are greet by 24″ marble and wood flooring and dramatic living room with glass chandelier and wall waterfall system.  The custom millwork and crown molding extends throughout.  The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight with appliances from Subzero, Miele, Wolf, Asko and Dacor.  Entertaining is easy with a fantastic family room complete with built in fish tank and bar area.  Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths and an executive alcove office, perfect for keeping the household running.

Pool & Patio

South Florida is the sun capital and there is no better place to enjoy it than right in your own backyard.  The exterior space was built for entertaining.  Start with privacy hedges running along both sides of the home.  Add tree-lined Royal Palms, a gorgeous pool, a complete summer kitchen and then fully fence the entire property so that your pets can run free and voila … you have the makings of the perfect spot.

The Total Package

Weston, FL offers families the best in schools, dining, sports and more.  The proximity to airports, places of worship and the beach make it a great place to call home and the manner with which the City is maintained make it a place tens of thousands love to call home.  I am happy to offer this property for sale at $940,000.  To see more, go here.

If you own a luxury property that you may consider offering for sale, call Jason A. Kapit, Esq, (954.650.4443) or contact via email.  Listing your home for sale is not something you should do on a whim.  Chances of it selling to your neighbor are slim at best.  Sure, there are locals who will show interest but the name of this game is “reach”, that is, how far and to how many QUALIFIED buyers can we showcase your property?  I’m available anytime to talk.

Jason A. Kapit, Esq. does it again.

As a quick start to 2011, this magnificent home in Southwest Ranches’ Landmark Ranch Estates sold in just 3 months!

Closing Date 1-13-11 / Selling Price $3.4 million

Selling a multi-million dollar home requires innovative marketing.  Jason Kapit and his team provide an array of marketing for each and every home they sell with particular focus ONLINE, where all home searches begin.

If you are considering a sale of your home and are looking for the best in representation and marketing, please call me.  We offer the very best in service, competence, organization and most importantly, results!

We look forward to hearing from you,

Having lived in South Florida since I am 3 years old (I’m 41 now), I can without a doubt say that Parkland Golf & Country Club is, aesthetically speaking, one of the most picturesque communities, you will ever find in South Florida.

Tranquility, Florals and Italian/Mediterranean Craftsmanship

When you first drive into PG&CC, you can’t help but notice the cobblestone drives, the immense water structures/features and lush foliage that are plentiful.  While it sounds over done, it truly is unlike any other community you have ever seen, so manicured, so “old World”, something you might see in a quaint countryside in Italy or the like.

Coming Full Circle

I had the opportunity to play in the inaugural round of golf when the course was christened by golf legend and course designer Greg Norman.  It was a great day and the start of what everyone thought would be a “community  to put Parkland on the map”  WCI was basking in the publicity and it appeared that PG&CC was all that … and then … well we all know what happened then.

But PG&CC is coming back.  The clubhouse will be finished, new ownership will take over, Stonegate Boulevard has started to line the block with magnificent homes that can only add value to the community.  Many of the homes that were unluckily built with Chinese drywall are being rehabbed or sold to contractors with intentions to rehab to sell in originally intended, perfect condition.  Soon, PG&CC will come back and those with the foresight to endure some pain will live in a community that is a pleasure to be a part of.

Buying A Home In Parkland Golf & Country Club

The Country Club lifestyle is alive and well here in Parkland, Florida’s PG&CC.  The community is magnificent, the golf course is manicured and kept pristine and the homes all have an air of artistic signature, that in the wake of numerous issues, still seems to propel them to the top, in comparison to like offerings in competing developments.

Use The Best

If you are planning or even thinking about Buying or selling in PG&CC, call me at 954.650.4443 or email me to discuss your best course of action. This is not the time to misstep. There is a lot of information YOU NEED TO KNOW.  Stay tuned for a new blog about my latest PG&CC listing for sale in the “Club Estates” section.  The home is phenomenal in every way, located on lake and golf with the finest views in all of PG&CC.  Check back soon!

Sometimes, as a Realtor, you have an opportunity to represent a home of such quality, you can’t help but smile.  All homes are special to their owners but I think all would admit that some just stand out more than others.  That said, I am proud to represent this palatial old-world estate for sale at $3,999,888.

Too Many Features To List

A telling clue that a home is “all that” is the feature list.  For starters, the buyer of this estate will enjoy:

A Porte-cochere entrance leading to grand foyer;
Media Room/Theater;
Formal Library/Billiards Room;
Wood & Glass Wine Cellar;
Wet Bar with Flatscreen TV;
Wrought Iron Staircase & Elevator;
Summer Kitchen and more …

Unsurpassed Attention To Detail

While the estate offers a laundry list of features, the builder along with interior design team (Ashleigh Gore, ASID) were careful to insure consistent quality during every stage of development.  Stone pillars were just that, solid stone.  The surfaces utilized, were a wonderful combination of wood, marble, granite and onyx.  The arched windows and doorways were crafted with hurricane impact glass for year round protection.  The layout is well thought out with Master Bedroom downstairs for afforded privacy and remaining guest bedrooms and children’s wing upstairs for an added level of security.

Wonderful Location

For those looking for the best of both worlds – that is, a luxurious, refined community within the relaxed confines of  horse-friendly city, Southwest Ranches, look no further.  This is laid-back at its finest.  Wonderful neighborhood, great schools, close proximity to MIA and Hlwd/FLL airports, sports facilities, fine dining and nightlife.  This is truly a “10″ all around!

For more information or a private tour of this elegant “Old World” estate, contact me anytime.

Often times situations present themselves and in this particular case, it will prove to be a win-win for both Buyer and the Windmill Ranch Estates subdivision.

2750 Hackney Road

The property is located on a wonderful street in Windmill Ranch Estates on a spacious 1 1/2 acre lakefront lot.  The existing home will be leveled to make way for a new estate.

Great News

The impulsive response would suggest that this real estate transaction would serve to lower the already depressed pricing in the luxury home market.  But in actuality, the opposite is true.  The purpose of this purchase was i n fact to take advantage of a distressed situation but the ultimate effect will be a boon to the community.  The new owners will ultimately ADD value to the this exclusive neighborhood when a new  home is constructed.

If you are looking for great buying opportunities in South Florida’s residential real estate market, contact me and we discuss a specific plan of action.

Not often do you get everything you want in a home.  So many things must come together.  Is it the right size?  Are there enough bedrooms?  Is it the right layout?  The right style?  Does it have the features I want and need?  What about location, lot, aesthetic curb appeal?  All of these things factor into home buying decisions.  And amazingly, this home gets the nod on every single question.

Location

Windmill Ranch Estates!  Anyone who knows luxurious living in Weston or just about anywhere in Broward County knows that Windmill Ranch Estates is the Who’s Who address.  So for purposes of scouting location, asked and answered!

The Lot

One of the wonderful attributes of 2950 Meadow Lane is the peninsula shaped lot it occupies.  The estate sits on a wonderful 68,000 sq. ft. lot with water directly behind and on one side.  The net effect is incredible privacy and striking long lake views from virtually every room in the home.  Add to that lush foliage, long driveway, Porte-cochere for covered parking and spectacular outdoor entertaining area and you have the making of the perfect home.

Let’s Get To The Specifics

How about I just list a few to whet your appetite and then you can preview the YouTube video and attached Virtual Tour for the entire list of goodies:

7,650 Total Sq. Ft.
68,000 Sq. Ft/ lakefront, peninsula lot
4 Bedrooms (large – no cookie cutters here)
5 1/2 Baths
4-Car Garage, with circular roundabout & Porte-cochere
Double-Sided Grand Staircase
Chef’s Kitchen
Full Gym, Steam Room & Sauna
Built-in Cherry wood Office
Grand Terraces overlooking lake & pool

And the list goes on … for more information about this home check out the Virtual Tour or contact me for your very own personal tour.

offered at $279,000 … LIGHT, BRIGHT COURTYARD HOME FEATURES 2 BED / 2 BATH IN THE MAIN HOUSE AND SEPARATE GUEST HOUSE WITH 1 BED / 1 BATH (currently used as a home office).  WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO START AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT! PROPERTY IS A SHORT SALE. SELLER TO PAY TITLE INSURANCE AND CHOOSE TITLE AGENT.

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