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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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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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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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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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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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Who says Florida doesn’t know how to do the winter holidays? The most beloved superheroes will be putting aside their differences and “Joining Forces for the Holidays” at the annual Holiday Parade on Wednesday, December 9. This year’s parade will be led by Darth Vader and members of the 501st Legion Everglades Squad in their …

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Buying a home is complicated, especially your first time around. If you are at the point where you have done your research and looked at homes for months (maybe longer!) and you have finally spotted your home. It is scary and exciting all at the same time – you are ready to make an offer…now …

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Have you been the victim of a foreclosure or short sale? Are you in a dilemma about where to go from there? Losing your home to a foreclosure or short sale can be one of the most trying times in anyone’s life. While coping with such a financial setback is never easy, seeing at it …

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Halloween is right around the corner! There are lots of fun local haunted houses and fall themed events for you to attend to get you prepped for the holiday! Family-friendly Haunted House at Coral Springs Gym – October 23rd and 24th Bring your superheroes, princesses and cartoon characters to our family friendly Halloween Haunted House. …

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When preparing for an open house think about how most potential buyers want to imagine their own personal items in the home not yours. How can you accomplish this model home feel? A first step would be removing all trinkets and extra items from countertops and end tables. Anything that is not necessary to keep …

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