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Whether you’re already a resident, or you’re just now looking at Davie homes for sale, you’ll find lots of holiday activities in and around the city. Here are just a few!
This cruise will let you see the holiday decorations of many of Ft. Lauderdale’s ”rich and famous” from the water. The Fort Lauderdale lights at night are magnificent to see. Add to that the holiday lights and decorations of multi-million dollar yachts and mansions, and you have an evening in a holiday wonderland.
Another event for water lovers. The Winterfest Boat Parade is an extravaganza of richly-decorated boats and yachts floating Along the New River to the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. That route provides 12 miles of shoreline to watch the holiday boats go by. For 2015, which is the Parade’s 44th year, the Grand Marshall for the parade is Nick Cannon. It’s a must see for the holidays.
If you want a view from the water yourself, you can get close to the lights, music, television stars, beauty queens and singing groups on the Liberty Belle, one of the largest vessels in South Florida. While aboard, you’ll dine on a 3-course meal right in the middle of the festivities.
Do you want to really join in the fun? Enter your own boat. There are categories for charter, commercial, classic, sailboat, showboat and others. The fee to enter is only $35. The expensive part is the decoration budget!
Santa’s Little Helpers: December 12, 13, 19 & 20
The Flamingo Gardens hosts this event that includes a train ride to Santa’s workshop, play time and helping the elves make presents to keep or for gifts.
Broward County hosts a variety of local events to get you in the holiday spirit.
The holidays are a very special time in the Davie area. If you’re planning to check out some Davie homes for sale in between the celebrations, give us a call at 954-242-8030. We’ll be glad to point out the sights and find your perfect home at the same time.
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That’s a phrase you never want to hear if you’re selling Davie real estate! Regardless of whether you’re the seller or the buyer in a real estate transaction, you need to be perfectly clear about what is included in the sale – and what isn’t!
Is It Personal Property or a Fixture?
The real estate law in the state of Florida describes what is personal property, and what is a fixture. Personal property are those things that a seller owns and will remove from the home when they sell. A fixture is something that would be considered part of the home itself and would be included in the sales price.
It may sound simple, but it’s an issue that has caused a lot of heartache for buyers and sellers when they haven’t done a good job of defining those two things.
Test for Fixtures
The short answer to the question about personal property vs fixture is this: If an item is permanently attached to the home, it is considered a fixture. For example, you may have renovated the bathroom and purchased new sinks and bathtubs. But, once you install them in the house, they become a fixture of the house.
Buyers and sellers who have heard that definition might think that the issue is covered. In reality, there are several tests that a court would consider if a disagreement arose.
The court will look to the sales contract to define intent. You have a buyer/seller relationship which is looked at differently than a landlord/tenant. The permanence of the way the item was affixed will be evaluated. If the object in question is solar panels, and the house will have no electricity if they are removed, the court would most likely consider the panels as fixtures.
Know How to Protect Yourself in a Real Estate Transaction
There’s a very simple way to protect yourself against disagreements. Let’s say you’re selling your home. If you partner with an experienced REALTOR®, that person will work with you to identify anything in the house that might be in question, and include the disposition of that item in the sales agreement.
There are many examples. That chandelier, for example. It is permanently affixed to the home, but if it has sentimental value to you, the sales contract should specify that the chandelier isn’t being sold with the house.
If you’re buying a home, make sure that the contract clearly reflects your expectations. Showing up with the movers is not the time you want to discover that all ceiling lights and fans are gone. There should be standard language in the contract that identifies those things that a buyer just automatically believes will be sold with the house. The contract should also include specific language that excludes any items the seller wants to remove.
The Worst Case Scenario? Should be Just More Negotiation
If the seller wants to take all the wall to wall carpeting, that’s a point for negotiation. If the seller won’t budge, then as a buyer you must decide if you want to purchase the home under those conditions.
The key is to define everything in the real estate contract to avoid misunderstandings. A California court once held that an organ built into the house was actually personal property and the seller could remove it.
As a buyer, ask about any items that may not immediately seem to fit in one category or the other.
Work with Teri’s Real Estate Team to make sure you avoid misunderstandings. We know the questions to ask and how to reflect each party’s wishes in the sales contract. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email for more information.
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