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Oakland Park Real Estate Second Quarter Report 2020

A few months ago we compared the 1st quarter real estate statistics for Oakland Park from 2019 versus 2020. This report will do the same but it will compare the second quarter for both 2019 and 2020. During the second quarter of 2020 we were under quarantine. As a result many people wondered what would […]

Record Number of Sales for Oak Tree in Less Than 48 Hours

The site of the former Oak Tree Golf Course on the western side of Oakland Park is finally beginning to take shape as the new for Oak Tree homes by Pulte. Some of the first model homes are nearing completion on the site. The entrance way off of Prospect Road is also beginning to take […]

5 Renovations that Will Add Value to Your Home

If you own a home at some point you will most likely consider renovations. When doing so it is important to consider which ones to do because not all renovations are made alike, and not all renovations will add the most value to your real estate. Most people believe that cost equals value. That is […]

12 Model Homes to Be Sold at Oak Tree Unveiled

Construction is considered an essential business and it was not shut down during the quarantine. So as others hunkered down at home, construction at Oak Tree in Oakland Park continued unabated. Today from the road anyone driving by can see the 6 models homes being built and the entrance to the development.  The entrance, where […]

4 Steps to Achieving a Rewarding, Cost Effective, Home Renovation

A home renovation due to changes in family needs and space requirements can be a challenging, but also a rewarding experience. As a homeowner, gathering and coordinating resources and possibly help from professional consultants are required. Once the construction phase has started, patience, endurance and commitment to follow through are necessary. Despite the challenges, the […]

12 New Residential Real Estate Projects In Oakland Park

The City of Oakland Park is bustling with development and change. The taste and feel of this renaissance can be seen everywhere. There are big projects and there are little projects. In general people seem to be more aware of the big projects, like Oak Tree, but there are many little projects that are also […]

Oak Tree Development: How will it Affect Oakland Park Residents?

A new community in the works in Oakland Park. At the site of the former 139-acre golf course, the Pulte Homes development boasts consumer-friendly homes. Aimed at attracting modern families with active lifestyles, the development will have 273 single-family homes and 132 townhomes. It also has many asking: how will this affect residents in Oakland […]

There is a New Developer In Town For Oakland Park Square

Across from Jaco Pastorius Park are two City owned parcels known as the West Dixie Lots. These empty lots have been designated as brownfield land. Brownfield land is land that is potentially contaminated and hazardous. As a result of this designation the City has rehabilitated the site. Rehabilitation makes it clean, useful, productive and ultimately […]

A Sneak Peek into Oak Tree by Pulte

The public golf course Oak Tree Country Club in west Oakland Park is one of the latest land acquisitions by Pulte builders. Pulte has been a prominent leader in buying old golf courses around Florida and developing them into communities. After receiving approval by the City Commission last fall in September, Pulte immediately began clearing […]

How Businesses Have Coped With COVID-19

As residents across the nation are adapting to the new procedures that COVID-19 pandemic has brought, so are the residents and business owners of Oakland Park, who are slowly easing into the routine of a new normal. How does business not only survive but thrive during a pandemic? The universal answer is to be adaptable […]

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