Energy Efficiency

Creating an energy efficient home is easier than ever before with a growing market for home additions that can both save the planet and save you money. From solar panels harnessing the power of the sun to living roofs and walls with plants that help keep out the summer heat, green construction can be involved from the top down in home construction. For the tech savvy, eco-friendly and high-tech also go hand in hand in your home. From in-wall touch screens to smartphone apps, you can control everything from light to heat to keep your home at peak efficiency. There are so many ways to save some green while embracing green additions to your home.

Locally Sourced Materials

Using local and sustainable materials in construction or renovation is yet another way to be both green and stylish. Reclaimed wood flooring and locally sourced stone countertops are just a few ways you can design a beautiful home while reducing your carbon footprint. And it doesn’t have to stop in the home. Using local plants and options like eco-friendly artificial grass can keep your property beautiful while reducing both your environmental impact and your water bill.

Energy Certification

Certifications for being green can help you know you’re doing your part for the planet and add value to your home. Certifying bodies like Energy Star and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) recognize a home’s commitment to green building and energy efficiency. With the amount of green certified homes rapidly growing, now could be the perfect time to embrace the trend towards green housing.

There are so many benefits to joining the trend of green housing. Knowing you’re doing your part for the planet is worth the price of investing in environmentally friendly designs. Making your home energy efficient can also save you money, cutting back on your energy bills. And if you’re selling or investing, your property will also see an increase in value and marketability when you add popular eco-features. Today could be the perfect day to take a step towards reducing your carbon footprint and seeing what going green can do for you and your home.

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Neutral finishes and loads of natural light emanate through this one story, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom contemporary home.

This Marcellina model features a large open kitchen with granite counter tops, center island and stainless steel appliances. A spacious and bright family room overlooks the tranquil landscaping of this pristine estate home.

There are a formal living room and a large formal dining room. Marble floors stretch in all common areas. Vaulted ceilings throughout.

The original owner enhanced this luxury home with additional windows and upgraded contemporary finishes. The spacious master suite with a sitting room can be used as an office or gym. Enjoy the private clubhouse in close walking distance.

Address: 3480 Birch Ter, Davie, FL 33330

Price: $1,149,000

Bedrooms: 5

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Natural light fills this contemporary home, which has neutral finishes and a fabulous floor plan. The oversized master suite on the 1st floor has custom closets and soaring ceilings. There are 3 more bedrooms with en suite bathrooms upstairs and 2 more bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs.

Entertain on the expansive pool deck with summer kitchen and basketball court overlooking the lake.

Some additional features include marble flooring in all common areas, open kitchen with custom wood and granite, formal living and dining room, central vac and 3-car garage. The best public schools and the finest luxury living.

Address: 2570 SW 105th Terrace, Davie, FL 33324

Price: $1,239,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5 full + 2 half

View the listing here.

For more information contact Mark Kravitz at 954-660-8860 or mark@kravitzhomes.com

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Mark Kravitz

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The luxurious layout lends itself to entertaining and everyday living inside and out with open and inviting spaces.

This 6-bedroom 5.5-bathroom home boasts marble and hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen with endless center island, renovated bathrooms, dual offices and expansive pool deck with fire pit.

There are generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space throughout. The attached guest quarters are perfect for large families and multi-generational living with its own great room, two bedrooms, kitchen and laundry room.

Address: 1461 NW 114th Ave, Plantation, FL 33323

Price: $1,395,000

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

View the listing here.

For more information contact Mark Kravitz at 954-660-8860 or mark@kravitzhomes.com

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Mark Kravitz

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Metropica brings a different lifestyle to the west part of Broward county. This master plan was designed to respond to the huge demand that exists for this type of residences due to the growth of the area.

Several corporations like American Express (3,500 executives relocating across the street from Metropica), HBO Latin America, Microsoft, Motorola, among others, are building their HQ around our project. Estimated delivery date is last quarter 2018.

Address: 2000 Metropica Way, Sunrise, Florida 33323

For more information contact Mark Kravitz at 305-527-9772 or mark@kravitzhomes.com

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Mark Kravitz

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Custom addition on this stunning Renoir model gives this extraordinary home a 5 car garage, extra living area that can be used as in laws or guest quarters with separate laundry room and space for its own kitchen.

The original owner chose one of the most spectacular lots in the development with gorgeous lake views. Neutral custom closets, flooring and window treatments throughout.

Entertain on the extended patio with custom pavers and a beautifully setback resort style pool. Central vac, mosquito control, fireplace and water filtration system are just a few the remaining extra features of this luxurious home.

Address: 10457 Laurel Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

Price: $1,599,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5.5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Mark Kravitz at 954-660-8860 or mark@kravitzhomes.com

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Mark Kravitz

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To delve deeper into the factors that bolster Broward County’s luxury real estate, Haute Residence talked to Mark Kravitz, real estate agent with One Sotheby’s International Realty. Kravitz not only serves the affluent communities of Broward County, but also resides in one of them, Plantation Acres.

A recent study for the Urban Land Institute by PwC ranked Broward County among the most attractive and fastest growing real estate markets in the US. What is driving the growth? 

Like the rest of South Florida, Broward County continues to see growth in all sectors of the real estate market. While Miami has seen a little too much growth recently as well as some very high prices, Broward County continues to grow at a much steadier pace making it extremely desirable to buyers and investors. When it comes to the luxury market in West Broward, like Plantation, Davie, Southwest Ranches and Weston, buyers can find beautiful homes on large pieces of land for less than half the price of most of the luxury areas in Miami.

When it comes to real estate investment, what makes Broward County an attractive destination?

Cap rates here are more attractive currently than those in Miami-Dade. Investors looking for long-term investments as well as those seeking to flip in the short-term see Broward County as being a safe investment. Prices are not as high as Miami, yet rents are still quite competitive and are continuing to increase annually.

American Express opened its South Florida headquarters in Broward earlier this year, what is it about the county that makes it a welcoming home for large companies?

West Broward County has cities that have partnered with developers to make real estate acquisitions attractive for major national companies. From the City of Sunrise welcoming the new luxury development of Metropica to the redevelopment of the major retail areas in Plantation, these municipalities are working with developers and companies to bring everyone to the table and create the most efficient use of real estate as possible.

For example, the new luxury condominium Metropica in West Broward includes retail, luxury rentals, a hotel, conference area and more. In the city of Plantation, developers are redeveloping traditional malls and creating mixed-use projects with outdoor dining and retail combined with high-end rentals and commercial space.

And right outside the cities' centers, there are beautiful residential neighborhoods that maintain strict standards and building codes allowing these areas to remain private and pristine while still having all the benefits of being close to all the conveniences of a major city.

These facilities will continue to attract national anchors to relocate to West Broward. Moreover, major roadways make it simple to travel from West Broward to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach so companies see West Broward not only as appealing for its infrastructure and development but also as a being centrally located to all other major metropolitan areas in South Florida.

What are this year’s trends in real estate in towns like Plantation and Davie?

There is no question that modern architecture is currently popular in Plantation and Davie. However, the area is already seeing a move away from the ultra-modern and a return to a more contemporary and transitional look. Buyers in these areas are seeking acreage and properties with homes that have more classic architecture and high-end timeless finishes. The days of white porcelain floors and stark white quartz countertops are quickly coming to an end and a warmer, more timeless aesthetic is becoming more desirable to current and future homeowners in Plantation and Davie.

There is also a sense in these neighborhoods that it is no longer as easy and affordable to find homes on oversized lots, which is what put these neighborhoods on the luxury home map initially. Indeed, new construction projects are building on half acre lots in Davie, and the larger lots in Plantation and Davie are becoming harder to find.  When updated homes on an acre or more of land come in the market, they move quickly.

What is the average price for a luxury residence in the county? What type of homebuyers move in to Broward?

Luxury homes in Davie and Plantation start around $1 million and go as high as over $3 million.  These prices are considerably lower than comparable product in Miami, which is why we are seeing a lot of buyers moving here from Miami. In addition, the schools – both public and private – are very desirable to anyone considering moving to South Florida so many of the buyers we see are focused on specific schools and the future education of their children. Finally, most of the luxury neighborhoods in Davie and Plantation are extremely private and quiet, attracting buyers looking for a more peaceful and secure lifestyle.

What is the end-of-year inventory in the county? Is it indicative of any market trends?

The luxury market in Davie and Plantation has seen a small increase in inventory, which has corresponded to a slowing down of increased prices for luxury properties.  That being said, this market never experienced the overly inflated growth of some other South Florida neighborhoods, so both buyers and sellers continue to view the luxury market as strong with prices and inventory levels remaining steady in most communities.

What are your expectations for 2018?

For 2018, I expect the luxury market in Davie and Plantation to continue to be strong. Many baby boomers who originally bought in the 90s and early 2000s are moving on to the next phase of their lives and I am continuing to see young families from Miami looking for more affordable luxury product buying homes here. With new retail and commercial development continuing at such a rapid pace combined with the outstanding selection of public and private schools, I expect to see an increase of buyers from out of state looking to Davie and Plantation as extremely desirable areas to live.

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. Reach him at 954-739-7653 and view all of his listings here.

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All of the bedrooms in this meticulously maintained home are master sized.

Enjoy lounging around the resort style pool with ultimate privacy and sprawling grounds behind you.

Some of the many fine features include: five bedrooms with five and a half baths, wonderful walk in laundry room and pantry area, volume ceilings, wine cellar, impact windows and doors, family room with wet bar and wine cooler, chef's kitchen with large breakfast area, three car garage and custom heated pool and spa.

Take advantage of the privacy and prestige of this beautiful estate community.

Address: 9951 Winding Ridge Lane, Davie, FL 33324

Price: $2,150,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6

View the listing here.

For more information contact Mark Kravitz at 954-660-8860 or mark@kravitzhomes.com

Mark Kravitz is the exclusive agent representing the Plantation and Davie, Florida real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Mark Kravitz

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