RECENT TESTIMONIALS



I had an excellent experience with Mr. Chris Greenwood as my realtor. He did an outstanding job, was very competent, and is a good communicator especially with me being an out of state buyer. I felt a little scared purchasing properties from out of state but he had made my experience and purchase go smoothly. He consistently communicated with me and made sure any issues were taken care of effective immediately. Mr Greenwood is a very competent and knowledgeable realtor. He took the initiative to find the right help that I needed when changes arose regarding my properties. When it came to work my properties needed he negotiated with multiple contractors to get the best price possible. I was even more surprised he did research on the properties by asking the right people such as other tenants that lived in the building/complex to get their feedback. I flew in and did my closing with no hassle and based on his performance I have decided to have him as my property manager for my rental. I will absolutely recommended him to anyone especially my colleagues. L. Mira - Illinois January 18,2012


Hi, Chris!! Mike and I just want to give you our heartfelt thanks for the professionalism you gave to us with regard to our recent purchase at The Symphony. You turned what could have been a difficult short-sale process into an efficient, quick closing and purchase. It is a pleasure to work with you. THANK YOU!!!Arlene and Mike Johnson. November 3, 2011




CURRENT NEWS.

Final pending sales report shows 7.3% surge
WASHINGTON – Jan. 2, 2012 – Pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached its highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 7.3 percent to 100.1 in November from an upwardly revised 93.3 in October. It’s also 5.9 percent above November 2010 when it stood at 94.5.

The index hasn’t been this high since April 2010 when it reached 111.5 as buyers rushed to beat the deadline for the homebuyer tax credit. The data reflects contracts but not closings.

The gains might result partially from delayed transactions, according to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “Housing affordability conditions are at a record high, and there is a pent-up demand from buyers who’ve been on the sidelines, but contract failures have been running unusually high. Some of the increase in pending home


Fla.’s home, condo sales higher in Oct. November 23, 2011
Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued to show gains in October, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 13 percent last month with a total of 13,755 homes sold statewide compared to 12,145 homes sold in October 2010, according to Florida Realtors. In Florida’s year-to-year comparison for condos, 6,132 units sold statewide in October, a 12 percent increase over the 5,473 units sold in October 2010. “These numbers, combined with reports from Realtors throughout the state, indicate that we’re seeing strong interest in purchasing Florida real estate from smart investors who are taking advantage of the current favorable market conditions,” Tuccillo said. “These folks tend to have a long-term outlook and plan to hold onto their property purchases for a while.” noted Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo

Fla.’s existing home, condo sales up in November
NAR:

Existing home sales continue to climb in November.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dec. 21, 2011 – Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued its positive upswing in November, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 11 percent last month with a total of 12,993 homes sold statewide compared to 11,664 homes sold in November 2010, according to Florida Realtors.

“It’s really clear that two things are happening in Florida real estate,” said Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo. “No. 1, sales are moving upward – not by a large increase, but definitely, positively on an upward trend. Second, prices are stabilizing. Now, it doesn’t mean that prices have turned around but they are stabilizing, and that’s vital for the market to gain equilibrium.

“The more important factor is that sales are increasing and in large part, that’s due to lenders becoming more educated on how to deal with distressed properties more effectively and in a more timely manner – and that’s helping the Florida real estate markets recover.”





MARKET UPDATE


Inventory is drying up 2012 and price stabilization appears to be taking place. Although we have heard reports about more Foreclosures being released they have not yet hit the market and in SE Fort Lauderdale we may not see the percentgae we saw during 2007-1010. If you can find properties under $300,000 most are going under contract in 1-2 weeks, often offers sight unseen. While Broward County has over 4000 listings only over 400 of these are foreclosures. So while many buyers are calling with assumed mass foreclosures available the reality is most of the better foreclosed properties are under contract by cash investors. Tremendous buys with Direct Ocean Views, Intercoastal and New River Views are still available but prices have been stabilizing for several months. On the New River Downtown we have now seen price increases for 5 months as more stable owners have taken up ownership of the large luxury condominiumjs and reduced inventory. If your looking in the $50K-$250,000 price range there is relatively little inventory right now, buyers need to get their search parameters and preferences down and be very aggressive as 90% of my transactions are cash tranactions If you are coming to Fort Lauderdale be prepared to act quickly, providing proof of funds. Let Chris assist you in locating the best buys in this market that is now chnaging back to a Sellers market.

Chris has several methods for you to locate the property that is right for you. You may use the Search Homes tab to look at actual Mutiple Listing Service (MLS)and request more information if needed? Chris conducts daily foreclosure research, and you can view the most recent Fort Lauderdale listings on the Foreclosure Listing's navigation buttonm this is a great way to get you in the first position on a new property, if interested email or call him . You can search by Condominium Building Name and show all active litings and rentals in a building, if you can't find a building {Call Chris} and he will get it for you. (954-290-5467).

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Using Chris' exclusive listing notification service, all you need to do is to Sign in (Search for Homes tab). Save your favorite listings and searches, and receive FREE email updates when listings you like come on the market! This is clearly the best time in eight years to be a buyer in the greater Fort Lauderdale market. Let Chris show how agressive he can be in locating the property you are looking for!

Chris will always give you an educated assesment on any property. As a Buyers Agent and advocate for you as a buyer, Chris has your best interests in mind and invites you to spend some time with him to review your needs, and so that he can provide an broader perspective of listings available in Broward County.

Please call me now for focused and indepth information on the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. Chris Greenwood,954-290-5467