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This weekend has gone to the dogs!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Animal lovers should come out this Sunday, February 28th, for the 6th Annual “Art 4 the Animals” event. The eventis a pet adoption day produced by Florida Humane Society, a non-profit, 501C3 no-kill animal shelter located in Pompano Beach. The Florida Humane Society generously offers to share 25% of the day’s proceeds with two no-kill …

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Happy 2016 Tax Season!

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

On January 19th the IRS officially opened up the tax season and is now accepting 2015 tax returns! It may not be the most exciting time of the year, but there can be some benefits to filing your tax returns, especially if you are a homeowner. It was rumored that many home-ownership tax deductions were …

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Get Active!

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Still haven’t started on your New Year’s resolution to be more active this year? There are tons of upcoming events in Coral Springs that will motivate you to be active and healthy! Registration opens for Coral Springs Basketball Saturday January 30th, 2PM-4PM Mullins Park. 10000 Ben Geiger Dr., Coral Springs, Florida 33065 There are leagues …

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Join the City of Coral Springs in honoring Martin Luther King Jr

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Join the City of Coral Springs in honoring Martin Luther King Jr this weekend. Below is a schedule of events for the weekend. Award Ceremony Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Thursday, January 14, 2016 • 5:30 p.m. Come see the Student Art & Literary Exhibits with Keynote Address by Andrew …

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Signs it’s Time to Move

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Great Florida Homes

Moving can be a hassle, but it can also be a fun and smart move if you have reached a time in your current home where relocation will be best. Start 2016 off by thinking about whether your time has come to make that necessary move and break out the moving boxes! Here are some …

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Leaving for Vacation? Keep your home safe!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

During the holidays lots of families travel and visit extended family and friends, which unfortunately means many homes are left empty and vulnerable to criminal activity. Here are some tips that will help keep your home safe while you are away this holiday season, and anytime you go on vacation! Call your local post office …

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Downtown in December

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Snow may not be part of the South Florida holiday experience, but we still know how to celebrate the holiday season! Bring your entire family to the City’s Downtown in December on Saturday, December 12. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at the ArtWalk and will include cookies, hot cocoa and other fun winter surprises. The event …

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Resolutions for your Home in 2016!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

It is now December, which means 2015 is coming to a close! With the new year we all make resolutions to ourselves about what we want to accomplish. We all make goals for ourselves, such as lose weight or save money, but what resolutions are you making for your home? Here are some resolutions you …

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What Does That Status Letter Mean? “A”,”B”,”PS”,CS”

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

A = Actively Available B = Back Up Offers Only PS = Pending Sale CS =  Closed Sale X = Expired from the Active Market T = Temporarily Off the Market A = Actively Available – Should be available for you to buy or bid on. Cases where this might not work out. Foreclosure agents rarely …

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Get creative when saving for a home!

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Saving for a down payment on a home can feel like an insurmountable task to take on, but there are a lot of options out there that will help you tackle the down payment hurdle! The conventional way to start saving is to start setting aside a portion of your paycheck each month towards the …

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