Discover Your Dream Waterfront Home in Lauderdale Isles
Are you searching for the perfect waterfront home in Fort Lauderdale? Look no further than this stunning property located at 2512 Tortugas Ln. With a listing price of $1,275,000, this home offers exceptional value in the highly sought-after Lauderdale Isles neighborhood.One of the standout features of this property is its boater-friendly location. If you're a boat enthusiast, this home is a dream come true. Not only does it provide 70 feet of ocean access, but it also boasts deep water frontage with a private dock. The best part? There are no fixed bridges, allowing even tall vessels to navigate freely. Imagine the joy of cruising to waterfront eateries and hotspots without any constraints!As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the updated and spacious interior. This tri-level, split floor plan offers a comfortable and functional layout. The mid-century styling adds a touch of character, while the solid wood and tile floors create a warm and inviting atmosphere.The gourmet kitchen is sure to impress any culinary enthusiast. Featuring large quartz counters, wood cabinets, and new stainless steel appliances, it's a chef's paradise. The abundance of storage space and laundry facilities add to the convenience of daily living.In addition to its aesthetic appeal, this home is equipped with practical features that enhance its value. Full impact windows and doors offer peace of mind, while the 30 amp EV charger caters to the needs of electric vehicle owners. Recent updates, including a new roof, circuit box, water heater, and AC, ensure that you can move in without any worries.Outside, you'll find a delightful pool and two spacious patios, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing in the Florida sun. The large fenced backyard provides privacy, and the presence of fruit trees adds a touch of natural beauty to the surroundings.Another highlight of this property is the absence of any homeowner's association or restrictions. You have the freedom to truly make this house your own and enjoy your South Florida lifestyle without limitations.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Schedule a viewing today and witness the exceptional value that this waterfront home in Lauderdale Isles offers. Your dream home awaits you at 2512 Tortugas Ln.
Home Stager Reveals 4 Hot Trends for 2024
Say goodbye to the ordinary as home design moves toward the extraordinary with an extra-personalized aesthetic. January 15, 2024 Staging, Design & Architecture, Design Trends By: Krisztina Bell Share Share Homes today fulfill a lot more purposes, providing comfort, wellness and an eco-friendly and personalized space—all in a technological way. Home layouts are being reconfigured, too. Dining rooms have become nearly extinct, living spaces are being designed for flexibility, and wellness rooms are channeling more positive vibes. Homes have been mostly dressed in white, contemporary designs with simplified living spaces. Nowadays, that crisp, neutral canvas is getting decorated with dramatic color, unexpected art, textured furniture and eclectic decor. Further, the expanding kitchen island has become the new dining room, and exterior spaces have become popular hangouts by the firepit or while playing a game of cornhole. Here are some of the hottest trends to watch in 2024. Functional Outdoor Spaces Functional exterior living spaces are growing more important and have become a valuable add-on to any home. Who doesn't desire an at-home retreat filled with sensory gardens, lounging areas, a full kitchen and bar, outdoor TV and sustainable furnishings? It’s all about finding solitude and peace to create that “vacation at home” space. Photo credit: Brizmaker / Getty Images Plus, as windows get larger and larger, the views of the greenery outdoors are beckoning for more attention. Photo credit: Brizmaker / Getty Images Mixed Metals Forget matching: Mixing metal finishes remains on-trend. Metals are not just being reserved for the faucets and cabinet pulls but are being incorporated throughout the home. Warm metals like brass, and cool metals like chrome, are being mixed together to add visual interest and create depth in a room. That said, expect over the years ahead for warm metals to slowly get pushed out more and more as a renewed focus on silvery hues pushes forward as an environmentally conscious choice. Photo credit: Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Photo credit: Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Photo credit: Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Maximalism & Personality Consumers are showing a desire for color-drenching, rich textures and geometric patterns. Maximalism and personalization get extreme as more homeowners look to break the cookie-cutter layouts and venture into more expressive design. This will be the year of “if you can dream it, go ahead and do it.” Designers and artists will push decorative accents in more adventurous ways. An entire space may look more like a work of art. Photo credit: 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, Atlanta / Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Photo credit: 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, Atlanta / Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Eco- and Tech-Friendly Sustainability is a way of life as we seek to live better and healthier lives. Smart homes with energy-efficient lighting, low-volatile paints, reclaimed eco-friendly furnishings and voice-controlled home devices throughout are in right now. The possibility of AI-powered home assistants is the wave of the future as eco- and tech-friendly pieces coexist. Photo credit: Andresr / Getty Images Homes are no longer about looking pristine but feeling cozy and catering to people’s aesthetic and emotional needs. Designers are embracing a powerful trio: nature, serenity and comforting design, as well as modern technology. They’re breaking away from tradition and moving into a forward-thinking adventure of unconventional design trends that are elevating the “art” of the home. Krisztina Bell Krisztina Bell is an Atlanta-based home stager and vacant home staging expert. Content by Krisztina Bell
FHA Releases 2024 Loan Limits
For a one-unit Single Family Title II forward mortgage, the base limit will be $498,257 and go as high as $1,149,825 in selected areas of Fla. WASHINGTON – The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new loan limits for calendar year 2024 for its Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) insurance programs. It says loan limits rose in most U.S. areas. “The statutory loan limit increases announced today reflect the continued rise in home prices seen throughout most of the nation in 2023,” says Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. “The increases … will enable homebuyers to use FHA’s low-down-payment financing … when a lack of affordability threatens to shut well qualified borrowers out of the market.” FHA is required to update its annual loan limits each year using a formula prescribed in the National Housing Act, which uses county or Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) home sale data to derive new loan limits for the three different cost categories established by the law. The new forward mortgage loan limits in the table below are effective for FHA case numbers assigned on or after Jan. 1, 2024. HECM loan limits The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) maximum claim amount will increase from $1,089,300 in calendar year 2023 to $1,149,825 for FHA case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2024. The maximum claim amount is applicable to all areas, including the special exception areas of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. © 2023 Florida Realtors®