The only real difficulty you'll probably encounter in looking at properties in Plantation, Florida is making a decision. The community--which interestingly is only 50 years old and arose thanks to the failure of the master plan to drain the Everglades--sits just west of Fort Lauderdale, perhaps 10 miles into Broward County. It offers, of course, the same delightful climate you'll find anywhere in south Florida.

You've got the same exquisite white sand beaches of the Atlantic, the same orchids growing wild amidst other tropical vegetation, and the same summer rains. The comfortable small town atmosphere and strong neighborhood communities are Broward characteristics. Properties in Plantation are a sound financial investment and even more rewarding as a place to call home.

Cranking up on a Search for Properties in Plantation

The ungarnished 2002 census numbers on the city of Plantation are its population of about 83,000, a median age of 37.9, and a median property value of $158,000. The city more realistically explains the range of prices for residential properties in Plantation as falling between $70,000 and $1 million. Your best bet, especially once you firm up your wish list in a house, is to find a local real estate agent who specializes in the Fort Lauderdale and even Plantation area.

The agent is your ticket to a wise investment. Once you establish a rapport--there are plenty of realtors out there, so keep searching until you find that rapport--you'll be far more likely to find the house of your dreams. The realtor is the expert, knows the south Florida MLS like the palm of his or her hand, if not better. Certainly real estate agents have not only savvy and ongoing access to the most up-to-date information, but an inside line on the property market as well. Why not make the most of that?