Buying

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Weekend Watch

Sep 27, 2025

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3 min read

Weekend To Do

Check out what's happening in Pines this weekend.

Mike Ugarte

Renting

Sep 25, 2025

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5 min read

It's Not a Debate, It's a Decision

Buying vs renting in Pembroke Pines. What the numbers (and real life) actually say.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

What A $1.8M Home Looks Like in Pembroke Pines

Sep 24, 2025

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3 min read

What A $1.8M Home Looks Like in Pembroke Pines

A waterfront estate with size, style, and serious presence

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Sep 20, 2025

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2 min read

Weekend Round Up

Check out what's happening in Pines this weekend.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Only 2018 Waterfront Home Under $1M in Pines

Sep 17, 2025

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2 min read

Only 2018 Waterfront Home Under $1M in Pines

What you can get for $920K in Raintree

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

Sep 16, 2025

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4 min read

Who Pays the Buyer's Agent?

Sellers are hearing “you don’t have to pay anymore” but that’s not the full story.

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Sep 13, 2025

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3 min read

Some Ideas for the Weekend

From art and pickleball to open doors, here’s what’s happening in and around Pembroke Pines.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Sep 10, 2025

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3 min read

Pasadena Lakes Lakefront for $515K?

This off market feeling estate sale might be a hidden gem but only if the numbers work

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Sep 3, 2025

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2 min read

$620K Buys You This?

A lakefront pool home on an oversized lot in Pembroke Lakes

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Aug 30, 2025

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3 min read

Labor Day Weekend Vibes

3 open houses worth checking out + 3 events happening around town

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

Aug 27, 2025

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2 min read

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

The only 2-bedroom condo under $250K in Pembroke Pines you can rent out immediately.

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Open Houses, Art, and Fashion in Pembroke Pines

Aug 23, 2025

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2 min read

Open Houses, Art, and Fashion in Pembroke Pines

Homes to tour, art to see, and even a fall fashion preview here’s your weekend lineup.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Aug 20, 2025

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2 min read

Almost an Acre. No HOA. $995K

One of the only homes on nearly an acre with no HOA, a 3-car garage, and room to grow.

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

Why are my property taxes going up so much after I buy the house?

Aug 19, 2025

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4 min read

Why are my property taxes going up so much after I buy the house?

The answer has everything to do with Florida’s tax system and what the seller was (or wasn’t) paying

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Aug 16, 2025

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2 min read

Fresh Listings and Local Fun

Open houses worth touring + events that make staying local a no-braine

Mike Ugarte

Selling

7% Interest? How Smart Buyers Are Getting 4%

Aug 14, 2025

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5 min read

7% Interest? How Smart Buyers Are Getting 4%

The seller funded buydown: a creative deal structure that works for everyone at the table.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

This Home Was Out of Reach Until This Happened

Aug 13, 2025

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4 min read

This Home Was Out of Reach Until This Happened

One of Pembroke Pines’ most desirable neighborhoods just got a case study in real-time market movement.

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Where to Go, What to See and What's For Sale

Aug 9, 2025

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3 min read

Where to Go, What to See and What's For Sale

Open Houses and local events worth checking out

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

The Biggest Home in Pembroke Pines Under $750K Right Now

Aug 6, 2025

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3 min read

The Biggest Home in Pembroke Pines Under $750K Right Now

Over 3,200 square feet, a pool, and a 2023 roof all in Chapel Trail and under budget.

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

Why Does Getting a Mortgage Feel Like an FBI Investigation?

Aug 5, 2025

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3 min read

Why Does Getting a Mortgage Feel Like an FBI Investigation?

A buyer asks a classic loan question...and we break down the 3 C’s of underwriting.

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Aug 2, 2025

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2 min read

Homes, Hits & Back-to-School Kits

Open house gems + events you’ll want on your calendar

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Jul 30, 2025

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2 min read

What a Deal at $1.79M Looks Like

A waterfront five-bedroom shows how far your dollar can go at the high end

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

Are there still good deals in this market, or did I miss the window?

Jul 29, 2025

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3 min read

Are there still good deals in this market, or did I miss the window?

Buyers are wondering if Pembroke Pines still has any steals or if those days are gone.

Mike Ugarte

Weekend Watch

Jul 26, 2025

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2 min read

Homes, Art, and Free Pool Time

Open doors, glowing art, and a free dip to make the most of your weekend

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Jul 23, 2025

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2 min read

What $550k Buys You in Pembroke Pines

This Silver Lakes corner lot home is a clear snapshot of what median priced buyers can expect right now.

Mike Ugarte

Buying

Weekend To Do

It's Not a Debate, It's a Decision

What A $1.8M Home Looks Like in Pembroke Pines

Weekend Round Up

Only 2018 Waterfront Home Under $1M in Pines

Who Pays the Buyer's Agent?

Some Ideas for the Weekend

Pasadena Lakes Lakefront for $515K?

$620K Buys You This?

Labor Day Weekend Vibes

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

Open Houses, Art, and Fashion in Pembroke Pines

Almost an Acre. No HOA. $995K

Why are my property taxes going up so much after I buy the house?

Fresh Listings and Local Fun

7% Interest? How Smart Buyers Are Getting 4%

This Home Was Out of Reach Until This Happened

Where to Go, What to See and What's For Sale

The Biggest Home in Pembroke Pines Under $750K Right Now

Why Does Getting a Mortgage Feel Like an FBI Investigation?

Homes, Hits & Back-to-School Kits

What a Deal at $1.79M Looks Like

Are there still good deals in this market, or did I miss the window?

Homes, Art, and Free Pool Time

What $550k Buys You in Pembroke Pines

The Pembroke Pines Report

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