Friday, November 03, 2006

South Florida Real Estate on Google Earth

By Alexandra Tarallo

Out-of-state buyers looking to purchase a second home in South Florida may use Google Earth as a great tool for obtaining a close-up look at properties they've got their eyes on.

With Google Earth, viewing a specific community, home, or condominium is a matter of typing the property’s name or address on the search bar. You are then automatically “flown” to the site. Zooming-in on the result provides you with incredible details about South Florida real estate.

An example is the clear view of Greater Miami’s complex maze of barrier reefs, man-made islands, and miles of white sanded beaches.

If you type Miami Beach, it will give you area references by pinpointing certain landmarks such as the Delano Hotel and Miami Beach’s surrounding islands including the exclusive Fisher Island, Star Island, and Hibiscus Island among others.

A Fort Lauderdale search will help you gain insight as to why the city is known as “the Venice of America.” An elaborate canal system weaves in and out of the 36 square mile city. Many communities along the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale offer deep-water marinas with direct ocean access and the convenience of Fort Lauderdale’s acclaimed entertainment district along Las Olas and the New River at your fingertips.

The tiny waterfront town of Highland Beach is revealed as an oasis along the Atlantic Ocean within few miles of many nature preserves and parks such as the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex and Red Reef Park.

Boca Raton communities may also easily be viewed with the Google Earth tool. The Royal Palm Yacht Club is seen surrounded by intricate canals, lakes and golf courses.

Palm Beach’s oceanfront luxury condos and estates line up against the backdrop of emerald green palm trees, tennis courts, and golf courses.

Exploring our cities and towns remotely is an excellent way of understanding why real estate in South Florida is considered among the finest in the world.

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