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Who Pays For Title Insurance?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

To say title insurance can be a confusing concept is an understatement, especially for a first time home buyer. Although it is not required, a lack of title insurance can mean a lack of protection from claims against your ownership of the home, and therefore the risk of losing your insurance. So what is title …

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What Are My Closing Costs?

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

There are a lot of terms and fees that a first time home buyer may not be all too familiar with, and closing costs are no exception. Without guidance, it can be difficult to navigate through your deal and understand what you’re paying for. To break it down, closing costs are the fees associated with …

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Best Fireworks In Broward And Palm Beach Counties

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

As summer goes on, while tans are still being perfected, and vacations are just starting to heat up, 4th of July is most definitely on our minds. Besides the barbeques and the family and friend reunions, the most spectacular and arguably most important part of the holiday is, of course, the fireworks. But it can …

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10 Tips For Creating An Energy Efficient Home

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

There are countless benefits to creating an energy efficient home from the environmental stipulations to the overall financial benefits. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions for making sure your home is getting the best of both worlds. Replace your old(er) appliances Switching your refrigerator, washer/dryers, or dishwasher to a more energy efficient model, such …

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I Have An Accepted Offer-What’s Next?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

Your offer on your dream home has just been accepted and you’re getting ready to pop the champagne, but is it too soon to celebrate? Even though your offer has been accepted, the home buying process has just begun. Inspections are a big part of home buying. Home inspections and other types of revisions may come …

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Smart Driver AARP Course In Coral Springs

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

IT IS POSSIBLE TO BECOME A SMARTER DRIVER! I TOOK THIS COURSE WHEN I WAS 55. HONESTLY THOUGHT I WOULD BEBORED OUT OF MY MIND WITH ALL OF THE MILES I LOGGED EVERY YEAR AS A REALTOR. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE I DID LEARN TO BECOME A BETTER DRIVER AND WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT I …

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Mary Boast Honored In Coral Springs

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

Mary Boast, Volunteer Extraordinaire! It’s the giver of their heart that is the soul of success in the growth of others. Mary Boast is that giver. A long time member of Kiwanis & known as, “Miss Mary”, to her 4-6 year old charges at Safety Town where she has instructed over the last 24 years, on how …

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Traveler Scam Warning For Seniors!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Great Florida Homes

Scammer warning! It’s that time of year when the weather is cooling and northerners travel south to take in the south Florida sunshine. Unfortunately with this migration come scammers. These scammers often visit homes claiming to work for water utilities, driveway paving, roofing companies and tree trimming. It is important to remember that you should not …

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Don’t Forget Your Four-legged Friends When Evacuating!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Great Florida Homes

With the most recent hurricane forecasts, Hurricane Irma, predicting landfall in South Florida, it is important to have a plan to evacuate if necessary. If you are in an evacuation zone and are a pet owner, you may find an issue with bringing them to a general population shelter, as they only allow service animals. …

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Registration Opens For Annual 5k Remembrance Run/Walk

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Great Florida Homes

Annually, the City of Coral Springs remembers the victims and honors the heroes of September 11th, 2001. This year’s Remembrance 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 7 a.m with the starting line at the Northwest Regional Library at 3151 University Drive. It is a family friendly event and teams are encouraged to register as …

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