Waterfront properties that make for great vacation rentals often change hands here. Waterfront properties that are of special interest to boaters are also seen on the Fort Lauderdale real estate market from time to time. Docks with boat storage and other amenities are also put up for sale. These are also referred to as dockominiums in local parlance.

When it comes to real estate for commercial properties Fort Lauderdale also has apartments, condominiums and homes with dockspace. Those who are interested in boating facilities can choose lodging with dock facilities. Resorts, hotels and motels with dockage for boats make a lot of commercial sense. So, the prices of such properties are always on the rise.

The Fort Lauderdale real estate scene is quite organized. Florida's insistence on licensed realtors ensures smooth proceedings in real estate deals. There are several real estate agencies that do brisk business in both sale and purchase, and rentals of homes. Vacation homes, hotels, motels and resorts are important constituents of the commercial use real estate scene. These agencies provide other services like fixing mortgage deals, relocation services and other realty services.

The downtown area and the entertainment districts in Fort Lauderdale have seen a lot of growth. The growth is apparent in the many new hotels, high rise condominiums, boutiques, malls and fine restaurants that have mushroomed all over the place. Homes in Fort Lauderdale begin around $300,000 and can go into millions of dollars.

The Fort Lauderdale real estate market is always on a high because even private homes, whatever their size, have a potential to earn money by being let out as vacation homes.