Vickie Arcuri - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Luxury Homes

The Port Condominium (aka The Port Condo and Marina) is a Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condo located on the Intracoastal Waterway and offers Condos for Sale and Rent, in addition to a Marina which provides Dry Stack Boat Storage.

Located at 1819 SE 17th St., The Port Condo is conveniently close to downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, the Airport, Nightlife, Shopping, and Restaurants.  A number of units for sale in the Port offer fabulous views of both the Ocean and the Intracoastal.  

Built in 2005, The Port Condo has a total of 129 units located on 16 Floors.  Condos for Sale in The Port are currently listed for sale between $415,000 - $1,050,000 (16 total listings).  To date in 2008, there have been 9 Condos sold in The Port (1-2 Bedroom units) at final purchase prices between $335,000 - $450,000, located on Floors 6 - 16.  Click to view Condos for Sale in The Port. 

There are currently 7 Condos for Rent in The Port, 2-3 Bedroom units, listed for rent with a price range of $2,300/mo. - $3,400/mo.  Click to view  The Port Condos for Rent.

Property Highlights:

• Dry Stack, climate controlled, computerized, Hurricane protected Boat Storage for Boats up to 52'.  Docks are currently offered for Sale and for Lease.  An Owner's Lounge, Restrooms, and Showers are available at The Port Marina.
• Deeded Docks available for some of The Port Condos for Sale
• Gated Garage Parking
• Spacious Floor Plans
• Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors in Living Areas
• Baths with Marble Floors, Travertine Marble Showers with Frameless Glass and Whirlpool Tubs
• Kitchens with Italian Natural Cherry Hardwood Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances
• 9' Ceilings, Glass Railed Balconies, and Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
• 24-Hour Concierge
• Cardiovascular Fitness Center with Sauna 
• Business Center
• Party Club/Room with Bar
• Heated Pool with Spa

The Port Condos could be a perfect fit if you're searching for Ft. Lauderdale Condos with Docks. Contact me if you would like additional information about The Port Condos for Sale, Condos for Rent in the Port, Docks for Sale in The Port, or The Port Docks for Lease.  

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Vickie Arcuri, Realtor®
EWM Realtors
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 103
Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33301
Cell:  (954) 708-9309
vickie@vickierealestate.com  
Fort Lauderdale Homes for Sale

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I am available to assist you or someone you know with:

• Home Purchases and Home Sales
• Home Rentals
• Refinancing resources
• Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Services
• Corporate Relocation & Home Purchases or Rentals in South Florida
• Florida Professional Athlete Relocation & Home Purchases or Rentals
• Relocation home purchases locally or if you are purchasing outside of Florida or outside of our local area in Florida, I can refer you to an Agent to assist you with your home purchase in the area where you're moving, including International areas
• Investment property purchases  

Searching for Waterfront Condos in Ft. Lauderdale, wondering what's available, and interested in what the recent market is like for Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condos?

1. Intracoastal Front Condos
2. Oceanfront Condos
3. Canal Front Condos with Ocean Access (Canal Widths vary)
4. New River Front Condos in downtown Ft. Lauderdale

1. Some Buildings are direct Intracoastal front buildings (located directly in front of the Intracoastal Waterway). Others are not direct Intracoastal front buildings, but offer significant Intracoastal views for many of the units.
2. Some Buildings are direct Oceanfront Buildings/located "on the Sand" (on the Beach side of the Street). Others are not direct Oceanfront Buildings and are located across the street from the Ocean, but offer unobstructed Oceanfront views in a number of the units.
3. Some Buildings are located in a manner that offers a COMBINATION of view types from various units. It is possible to own a Unit that offers both River and Ocean views or one that offers both Intracoastal and Ocean views or one that offers both Canal and Intracoastal views, etc.

1. A Building's type of Waterfront location
2. City location
3. Availability of Dockage (Docks available or not available, private docks available for some units, or a Community Dock available for all)
4. A unit's type of view within the building (the best waterfront views are offered at premium prices). Corner units and those with unobstructed waterfront views are a hot commodity
5. A unit's Floor location (higher Floors with Waterfront views typically offer the best and most sought after views, so are usually priced higher than units located on lower Floors)
6. A unit's size and layout
7. A unit's condition (New, remodeled, or not remodeled. If remodeled or new, is it basic or high end?)
8. Age of the Building
9. Building's Common Areas (Are the Lobby, Hallways, and other Common areas high end or basic?)
10. Type of Amenities offered (i.e. Gated Community, Restaurant, 24/7 Valet, Concierge, Bar, Swimming Pool(s), Hot Tub(s), Hair Salon, Tanning Salon, Nail Salon, Fitness Facility, Spa, Key Operated Elevators, Library, Conference Room, Business Center, Garage Parking, on-Site Management, Security, Private Elevator to your Unit, Full-service Staff, Tennis, Indoor Basketball Court, Media Room, Wine Room, Cigar Room, Pest Control, Putting Green, Cabanas, Storage Facilities, Vehicle Washing, Social Activities, etc.)
11. Type of Windows in the Unit (i.e. Full length windows that offer better views, Hurricane Impact Windows that withstand Winds up to 200 MPH and negate the necessity for Hurricane Shutters)
12. Age of the Building
    

1. The type of Amenities offered (see #10 above)
2. The building's type of waterfront location
3. Contribution to the Building's Reserves
4. The types of Maintenance offered (i.e. Maintenance of Pool, Lawn, Parking area, Roof, Elevators, and Building exterior, interior, and common areas, Trash Removal, Sewer, and Pest Control) etc.)
5. The price of Property Insurance
6. The number of on-site building staff
7. Utilities that could be included such as Cable Service, Electricity, or Water
8. The size of your unit (typically, the Fee is priced per square foot and larger units pay more than smaller units)

1. Maximum price you're willing to pay
2. City location
3. Number of Bedrooms and Baths
4. Unit size
5. Your Age (there are Buildings that require at least one of the unit's Residents to be age 55+)
6. Type of Floorplan (Split Floorplan, Open Floorplan, etc.)
7. Interior or exterior Hallways
8. Building Age (are you comfortable with buildings of all ages?)
9. Do you require Amenities? If so, what type? (see #10 above)
10. Maximum amount you're willing to pay for the Maintenance Fee
11. Do you prefer High rise buildings (like higher than 10 Floors) or low rise buildings (less than 10 Floors)?
12. Would you like your unit to be located on a high floor or a low floor?
13. Remodeled unit or not remodeled
14. Type of Waterfront view from the unit
15. Corner unit only or no preference
16. Washer and Dryer in the Unit (Some Buildings only offer Laundry Rooms and do not allow the installation of Washers and Dryers in individual units)
17. Pets allowed? What size Pets? Both Cats and Dogs? (There are buildings that do not allow Pets or restrict their size and type)
18. Leasing allowed? (Some Buildings do not allow Owners to Lease their Units)
19. Do you require Garage Parking or is uncovered parking acceptable?
20. Future Retail Value. If you're interested in Selling your Condo at some point in the future, there are several items prospective Buyers will be considering when determining if your Unit is one that they want to purchase. Many Buyers' preferences include having more than 1 Bathroom and having clear Waterfront views from the Unit. Consider the restrictions that are in place by the Association. If Pets are not allowed and if Leasing is not allowed, you've now eliminated all Buyers who have Pets and all who might be interested in the possibility of Leasing their Unit at some point. When selling, you want to reach the widest pool of qualified and interested Buyers. Think beyond your own needs and preferences when purchasing.

Palm Beach Waterfront Condos are very popular as well and units are available in a number of Palm Beach Cities including Highland Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Hypoluxo, Lantana, Riviera Beach, and Singer Island.

When I started out writing this post for my Blog, I thought it would be fairly short. I really just wanted to "put pen to paper", so to speak, to share with you the information that I present to Waterfront Condo Buyers, such as yourself, whom I work with. So, this ended up being much longer than I thought, but it highlights the most relevant facts pertaining to Condo purchases, particularly Waterfront, and I trust that you have found it to be beneficial to you in your Condo search.

If you would like assistance with buying or selling a Condo, or would like specific information regarding closed sales in certain Buildings or Cities, feel free to call or e-mail me.

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Vickie Arcuri, Realtor®
EWM Realtors
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 103
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Cell: (954) 708-9309
vickie@vickierealestate.com
Fort Lauderdale Homes for Sale

Contact me if you're interested in Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate for Sale, Broward County Real Estate for sale, Ft. Lauderdale Beach Homes for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Condos for Sale, Homes for Sale near Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Broward Luxury Homes for sale, Broward Waterfront Homes for sale, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Homes for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate for Sale, Palm Beach Waterfront Condos, Ft. Lauderdale Docks for Sale, Ft. Lauderdale Oceanfront Condos, Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for Sale, or Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Foreclosures. I am available to assist you or someone you know with:

• Home Purchases and Home Sales
• Home Rentals
• Refinancing resources
• Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Services
• Corporate Relocation & Home Purchases or Rentals in South Florida
• Florida Professional Athlete Relocation & Home Purchases or Rentals
• Relocation home purchases locally or if you are purchasing outside of Florida or outside of our local area in Florida, I can refer you to an Agent to assist you with your home purchase in the area where you're moving, including International areas
• Investment property purchases

I currently have a Las Olas River House Condo for Sale--Unit #2410, offered for Sale at $1,299,000. It is located on the 24th Floor, has 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3,239 square ft. of living area, has beautiful New River views from the Terraces and features a Private Elevator, Gourmet Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling Windows, 4 Terraces for Outdoor Entertaining, Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, expansive Master Suite, and Dual Walk-in Closets.

A 42-story Ft. Lauderdale Luxury Condo, Las Olas River House was built in 2005, includes 287 Residences, offers fabulous views of the New River, and is located at 333 Las Olas Way, connecting directly to the trendy, renowned Las Olas Blvd.

Vickie Arcuri, Realtor®
EWM Realtors
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 103
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Cell: (954) 708-9309
vickie@vickierealestate.com
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate for Sale

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