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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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Tis’ the Season!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

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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First Time Home Buyers: Making an Offer!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

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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Financing after a Foreclosure or Short Sale

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

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 Fun!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

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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How to Prepare for an Open House

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

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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Art Walk Grand Opening!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Save the Date! After a year of anticipation, Friday, October 9th, The City of Coral Springs & the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency invite you to the ArtWalk Grand Opening Celebration! The schedule of events is as follows: Ribbon Cutting 5:30 p.m. Beyond Artwork Unveiling 7 p.m. Local Artists • Live Music • Food Trucks …

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Fall in Florida

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

The first official day of Fall is September 23rd! While here in sunny South Florida it may not feel like fall weather is upon us, there are lots of fun ways to decorate your home to make it feel like Fall. Here are some easy DIY ideas to give your home some Fall flavor: “Beach” …

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September is Hunger Action Month!

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

September is Hunger Action Month and we are encouraging the community to paint South Florida orange! Hunger Action Month is a Feeding America nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the issue of hunger and take action to help end it. Everyone can do something to help end hunger in South Florida! There is something going …

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Keys to Being a Successful Homeowner

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Whether you are already a homeowner or you are contemplating taking the leap to home ownership, you know it is an exciting but big responsibility! A home is an investment and in order to keep your investment a positive one you need to maintain it. These tips can help you plan for those home improvements. …

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