Category: Community/Happenings

Happy New Year from the Great Florida Homes Team!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Great Florida Homes

January is almost over, but it’s never too late to make a resolution for the year! Here are a few tips that you can use to set your new year’s resolutions and some ways to keep those resolutions throughout the year. Set a plan for your resolutions in steps. Everyone always has those big dreams …

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Coral Springs to Honor WWII Veterans

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Next week on December 7th, 2016,  join the Coral Springs community in honoring our World War II Veterans. This date will mark the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. This annual commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor fosters reflection, remembrance, and understanding. December 7th, 1941, is a date that lives in infamy, and this …

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Are you hosting your family for Thanksgiving this year? Here are some tips to make hosting less stressful, so you can enjoy the holiday with your family and friends too! Never turn down help! Just because you are hosting does not mean you need to take care of every single item on the menu. If …

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City of Coral Springs awarded the highest credit ratings

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

The City of Coral Springs has earned a AAA General Obligation Bond credit rating! Both Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) have given the AAA rating with a stable outlook to the City’s General Obligation Bonds. The AAA rating is the highest bond rating an organization can receive. AAA bond ratings represent the highest quality investment …

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Back to School!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

It’s that time of the year again…back to school! Whether you are a parent with kids going to school, you’re a student yourself, or even if your family has nobody attending school currently – the school district you live in can affect your home buying process. Many home buyers will say the school district they …

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Tips for Managing Credit

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Credit doesn’t build or fix itself, is the first lesson everyone should learn when examining their credit scores. Be proactive when building credit, there are things you can do to create a good credit history. Get a credit card. This is the easiest way to start building credit, but many people find the action of …

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321 at Water’s Edge

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

321 at Water’s Edge is one of the newest developments in the now trending North Beach Village area in east Fort Lauderdale. Situated on the widest stretch of Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, steps away from pristine beaches and minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 321 at Water’s Edge’s location is simply perfection. Priced from $2 million, 321 at Water’s Edge overlooks some of South Florida’s most sought-after waterfront …

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Summer is Here!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Summer is here! Looking for some summer fun? Look no further! Coral Springs has a lot to offer to keep you and your family involved all summer long. Fourth of July is just around the corner and why no celebrate Independence Day at Mullins Park! Enjoy dazzling fireworks and entertainment at Mullins Park.Residents are encouraged …

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Hurricane Season is Here – Are You Prepared?

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and it is important to always have a family plan and supplies on hand in case of a storm. Whether you are a resident or a business, register online for the Coral Springs Police Department’s free CodeRED service to stay informed on the latest hurricane information before, during …

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Do you believe everything you see on Zillow?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Zillow has become a popular resource for consumers when looking for a home, looking for city data, and other pieces of information in the real estate realm. While the easy to use interface and cool app has made many consumers flock to it, Zillow has some shady tactics when it comes to the data you …

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