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New Condo for Sale at The Summit, Hollywood Fl

ellenwindheim — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:04:19 +0000

Unit 512 S listed for sale at $359,000

intracoastal view

Largest 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a South exposure
Corner unit with approximately 1700 sq ft
New tile floors
Window treatments
Huge master bedroom suite
Walk-in closet
in-unit laundry room

ocean view from your balcony

West Lake Village, Hollywood FL

ellenwindheim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:09:42 +0000

West Lake Village, Hollywood Florida (click for map) is a gated community, built in the late 1990’s with close to 700 single family homes, and located about 1 mile from famed Hollywood Beach. Homes include spacious detached homes measuring over 2200 sq. ft to townhouses from 1400 to 1750 sq. ft.

But all models are characterized by their Mediterranean-style appeal, with features that include

· courtyards,

· balconies,

· walk-in closets,

· French doors,

· high ceilings,

· garages,

· and tropical vegetations.

The average price of West Lake Village homes for sale ranges between $269,000 and $595,000. Amenities include a community clubhouse, a state-of-the-art exercise room, and tennis courts. Residents are within a short distance from the beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway

Harbor Island, Hollywood Fl: 5 reasons its our top pick for best gated community

ellenwindheim — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:09:34 +0000

Near the beach, yet tucked away between the intracoastal and a 20,000 acre park, sits a community, actually 8 luxurious communities, with varying prices and appeals, but they all share these 5 features.

An amazing central clubhouse, adjacent to a championship tennis, fitness and spa center
A marina, with 24-hour security, and 196 boat slips for 20-120 ft, no fixed bridges, plus privately deeded boat docks
A true familycommunity offering resort style living, yet kid and pet friendly and secure
Location is ideal for: schools, transportation, shopping, etc.
A variety of housing styles and prices, starting at $500,000 to over $6 mm.

7000 Island Blvd, Williams Island Aventura and New Years Day celebrations

ellenwindheim — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:47:48 +0000

For the last few years, the 7000 building in Williams Island has been the scene of an annual New Years Day party that I regularly attend. It’s a lavish all-day event and I look forward to seeing friends and acquaintances, more than I relish most New Year’s Eve celebrations, with their air of forced frivolity.

A couple of years ago, before I’d become a Realtor, I was invited by one of the hosts’ guests who lived in the same building to visit her condo. She’d heard that I had a degree in architecture and wanted to show me her home. We left the party for a brief tour, and I was impressed by how beautifully her condo was designed, with such attention to detail. Not only were the furnishings outstanding, but the views were majestic. She was very proud of it, and deservedly so.

Last week, she called to invite me for another visit– this time to list her unit.

I was thrilled at the opportunity to represent a unit I’d admired and an owner I liked at a price I thought to be very reasonable.

I’ve already received my invitation for this coming New Year’s and, you guessed it, I’m already looking forward to it.