Category: Community/Happenings

Donations needed for Thanksgiving Baskets

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Charitable Institutions as well as other organizations both public and private are beating the deadline in collecting donations needed for Thanksgiving Baskets for their Thanksgiving program this year. Since 1988, thousands of under-resourced families have enjoyed their holiday dinner on Thanksgiving day. Although not all things are given, Thanksgiving Baskets contain goodies needed to come …

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REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTY SEPTEMER 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Broward County includes well known cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston. There are currently 6065, Single Family Homes LISTED FOR SALE in Broward County. ­­­4344 priced under $250,000 1081 priced between 250,001 and $500,000 271 priced between $500,001 and $750,000 …

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Coral Springs Gears Up for Entryway Construction

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Coral Springs is getting ready to impress people even more as they make their way into the city! As part of a massive effort to increase the city’s aesthetic appeal, Coral Springs officials approved a contract with a Fort Lauderdale-based firm for an entryway to be constructed at the east entrance of the city on …

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Infinite Scholars Program is Coming to Florida Again!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

With its goal to open the door for qualified high school students to enter college, the Infinite Scholar Program, Inc. will host its annual scholarship fair in Florida this November. The overall mission of the Infinite Scholars Program, Inc. is to provide low income and first generation high school students with the resources and guidance …

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Floridians Call for Protection of Endangered Species

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

According to a new survey from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Floridians want to protect endangered species even if it means putting restrictions on their personal freedoms or being fined for violations. The respondents in the study support legal protection for endangered species of all kinds. Because of its climate …

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South Florida Living

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Each state has something to offer. While there are those who would prefer to be in an urban jungle and be the center of high rise buildings, the creative crowd and the chic boutiques, there are those who are always looking for something different. South Florida is a top destination for people because living here …

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Real Estate and Due Diligence

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Lots of real estate websites put importance on doing due diligence prior to placing an offer. What is “FHA” anyway? Despite sounding like a term you’d commonly hear on a legal drama, “Due Diligence” is simply the act of investigating prior to signing a contract. Common sense dictates that “Due Diligence” is an important part …

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REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTY August 2013

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Broward County includes well known cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston. There are currently 4085­, Single Family Homes LISTED FOR SALE in Broward County. ­­­1371 priced under $250,000 1278 priced between 250,001 and $500,000 522 priced between $500,001 and $750,000 …

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Cameras Reduce Accidents in Coral Springs

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Last year, cameras were installed at University Drive and Riverside Drive (south), University Drive and Ramblewood Drive (north and south), University Drive and Shadow Wood Boulevard (north and south), University Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard (north), Sample Road and Riverside Drive (east), and State Road 7 and Wiles Road (south). Because of these installations, violation …

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Growth in Florida Real Estate Improves Local Economy!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

The reports are in and according to the latest housing data from Florida Realtors, the Florida housing market gained lots of momentum with more closed sales, more pending sales, higher media prices and a smaller inventory of homes for sale. Florida Realtors President Dean Asher claims “We’re seeing double-digit gains in state-wide closed sales, new …

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