Broward Real Estate & You

Wondering what leisurely attractions the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area has to offer its residents? Familiar with the area but looking for something new? These sites make it easy to find just what it is you're looking for.

1.      Living in Broward County: great source of information for residents, etc.

2.      Broward County Chamber of Commerce

3.      Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau

4.      Greater Ft. Lauderdale Relocation Information

Local Procedures
No matter which community you're considering, it's always smart to be aware of local practices. Following are a few pointers on what to expect within the Broward real estate community: 

Who Pays?

• In Broward County, it is customary for the buyer to pay for the owner's title insurance policy.
• It is also traditionally the buyer's responsibility to pay the costs associated with the loan on a house (also known as "prorations").
• Details can be found in the FAR/Bar contract, which is a contract agreed upon by the Florida Association of Realtors® and the Florida Bar Association. The contract is tailored to a particular region in Florida.

Flood Insurance

• Make sure you research the need for flood insurance in your area.
• The following sites are good resources for more information on hurricanes and flooding in the Ft. Lauderdale area:
  • Broward County Emergency Management Agency
  • Pompano Beach Flood Information and Warning System
  • National Hurricane Center
  • National Flood Insurance Program
  • Florida Division of Emergency Management

Map of Region
Maps of Ft. Lauderdale and the surrounding areas, including surface streets, landmarks and major attractions, are available at the following sites:

• Map of Broward County
• Map of Ft. Lauderdale Neighborhoods
• Map of Hollywood
• Map of Coral Springs