Category: Community/Happenings

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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Foreign Purchases in South Florida Drive Property Values UP!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Over the last three years, there has been a record surge of foreign investments in Florida housing which boosts the property tax revenue in the localities hit hardest by the recession. In a recent Bloomberg report, the 10 Florida counties with the highest amount influx of international cash since 2010 had their property tax assessments …

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50 Things To Do in Coral Springs!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

To commemorate the City’s 50th anniversary, here’s a list of 50 different things to do in Coral Springs (listed in no particular order): Attend boot camp at Aquatic Complex. Shop at Aquatic Complex Swim in the Olympic-sized pool at the Chamber of Commerce. Play a full set at the Chamber of Commerce Skate to the …

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International Interior Designer Sets Up Shop in Coral Springs

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, interior designer Perla Lichi has become a world-renowned brand and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to luxury homes and palaces. Now, the globe-trotting designer has unveiled her U.S. headquarters in Coral Springs. A true savant in art history, space planning and color, …

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The 2013 Back to School Extravaganza

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Great Florida Homes

Six years ago, social workers in the Northwest Broward area decided to do something for the children from needy families before starting a new school year. Liliana Pardo-Posse, one of the social workers says, “We knew there were a lot of families in the region who were struggling. We tried to do what we could …

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