Put your home on the market during the holidays!  A few suggestions on why to list your home during the holidays.Buyers  need to buy during the holidays and you stand the chance of selling your home new year with quality homebuyers relocating to south Florida before the years end.  People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home.  Less demand means less money for you. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays, people want to feel like purchasing a home during the holidays is most special and rewarding. What better gift than ... 11/20/2007

As an ongoing component of Coral Springs Water Management Dept. is to provide safe drinking water to their customers.  the City of Coral Springs Utility Division will perform its annual flushing program from November 5 through November 19. During this time, the Water Utility Division will temporarily change its method of chlorinating the water supply. This routine program will enable the Water Utility to comply with the requirements set by the Department of Environmental Protection. As a result, you may notice a chlorine taste or odor in the tap water. The areas that will be affected will be from Royal Palm Boulevard north to Wiles Road, and north of Wiles Road to the Sawgrass Expressway from Riverside Drive east to State Road 441."These temporary conditions should not be harmful to you... 11/20/2007

Coral Springs Communities:Brookside Court, Brookside Grove, Brookside Isle, Butler Farms, Carriage Point, Castlewood, Chevy Chase, Coquina Cove, Coral Creek, Coral Creek Waterside, Coral Creek Arbors, Coral Creek Windsor Bay, Coral Shores, Coral Springs Country Club, Coral Springs Country Club West, Coral Springs Hills, Coral Springs Lakes, Coral Springs University, Coral Springs, Coral Trace, Country Estates, Coral Springs Coventry, Coventry Cove, Coventry Place, Crossings, Cypress Glen, Cypress Isle, Cypress Lakes, Cypress Run, Deer Run Springs, Eagle Creek, Eagle Glen, Eagle Trace, Eagle Lakes, Eagle Landing, Eagle Point, Eagle Trace Fairways, Eagle Trace The Greens, Eagle Trace The Hamptons, Eagle Trace Highland Place, Eastridge Village, Elan, Enclave, Feathertree, forest Glen, Fore... 11/20/2007

Let's talk Real Estate in Coral Springs Florida and some most recent results being shown through the end of September 2007:           Single Family Homes:Average sales price of a Single Family home in Coral Springs was $391,619. This is down 14% from a year ago September 2006Average number of days that Single Family homes were on the market is 94 days.          Condo/Villa/TownhouseAverage sales price of a Condo/Villa/Townhouse in Coral Springs Florida was $194,550. This is down 4.2% from a year ago September 2006.        Of the Active Listings Year To Date:44% are Single Family Homes56% are Condo/Villa/Townhouse    11/20/2007

Detroit ranked most dangerous cityA controversial report has ranked Detroit as the most dangerous U.S. city. It also ranked Coral Springs in Broward County as the 17th safest city.In another blow to the Motor City's tarnished image, Detroit pushed past St. Louis to become the nation's most dangerous city, according to a private research group's controversial analysis, released Sunday, of annual FBI crime statistics. In Florida, Coral Springs in Broward County was ranked 17th among the top 25 safest cities while Orlando was ranked the 11th most dangerous in the nation.The study drew harsh criticism even before it came out. The American Society of Criminology launched a preemptive strike Friday, issuing a statement attacking it as ''an irresponsible misuse'' of crime data.The 14th annual ... 11/19/2007

Welcome to Rich Woman Club Please visit our website http://www.richwomanclub.com/ . My name is Nayda Reyes, Founder & CEO of the Rich Woman Club.  Just like you, I am looking to meet exceptional woman & entrepreneurs that can share a wealth of information and create priceless memories together.  This club is designed for women only and the ultimate goal is to create long lasting relationships while we learn, Network, have some fun and play a cash flow game by Robert Kiyosaki that will teach us how to achieve financial freedom.   We also encourage you to read the fascinating book "Rich Woman" by Kim Kiyosaki.  We meet every third Thursday of every month.  Wine & Cheese will be served! Admission fee is $10.00 PP in advance through our meetup site using PayPal or $15.00PP at the door. To R... 11/17/2007

Below is the closed sales report for the Heron Bay community of Parkland, FL.  These are the properties sold during the month of October, 2007.  All information was gathered from the Multiple Listing Service. AddressSubBedsBathsSq Ft/LAPoolWaterList PriceSold Price% DiffDOMDate Sold5769 NW 120 TEVilla Sorento321629NY$ 375,000 $ 355,000 9%6810/19/0712680 NW 78 MNRHeron Bay CTR432734NY$ 453,900 $ 440,000 3%17110/09/075868 NW 126 TEThe Pointe432376YY$ 499,900 $ 440,000 12%6610/01/0712390 NW 77 MNRHeron Bay CTR432252NY$ 499,999 $ 485,000 3%2210/15/0712420 NW 81 STHeron Bay No.432872YN$ 639,900 $ 610,000 5%3910/26/077427 NW 114 TEReserves543540NN$ 644,800 $ 617,500 3%8810/30/078145 NW 125 LN #1-AHeron Bay No.433011YY$ 709,000 $ 619,000 12%12610/24/077935 NW 109 LNMeadowbrook533600YY$ 825,000... 11/14/2007

(An update to this blog as the market has gotten delayed and won't be opening until the later part of 2008 but it will be great!)How exciting! Coral Springs Florida is getting set to open its Downtown Green Market.  The introductory season will jump into full swing beginning on Sunday, January 13 and will continue on every consecutive Sunday right through April 13th, from the hours of 9:00 in the morning to 1:00 in the afternoon. Do you know where the Coral Springs City Hall is?  It's at 9551 W. Sample Rd and this is where the market will be located.  You'll be able to enjoy all the wonderful items the Coral Springs market has to offer which includes: fresh and local produce;including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, grains & nuts, fresh pasta, jams, salad dressings, confections, flower... 11/13/2007

In the past month Coral Springs has added two new neighbors to their community.  Target cleared the old farm land at Westview and University where they built a Target department store.  I have to wonder why if they cleared the land and built from scratch, why didn't they build a Target Superstore?  WAL MART has remodeled the old Winn Dixie at the corner of Wiles Road and University Drive and they turned it into a WAL MART Neighborhood Market.  Great idea WAL MART, look out Publix.   WAL MART has moved into the grocery store business with the creation of the latest kind of WAL MART, the Neighborhood Market: a typical-sized grocery store with fresh produce, baked goods and other foods, all under the retail giant's low-price slogan. They also carry a variety of fresh and packaged deli, dif... 11/11/2007

Another short sale closed this past Friday afternoon and we got paid.  On August 25, 2007, a student of mine working out of New York got a request from a Realtor in New York for help with a homeowner in distress in South Florida.  The homeowner bought it in 2005 for $220,000.00 and got 100% financing.  On August 27, 2007 I met with the seller and listed this two bedroom 1 ½ bathroom town home in Margate Florida.  As of the listing date the seller owed over $235,000.00, which included unpaid taxes and missed payments.  The property was tenant occupied by a friend of the owner, but the rent he was collecting did not cover the expenses of mortgage, taxes, insurance & homeowner's association.  At the time of the listing there were 18 town homes in this community for sale with the lowest pri... 11/11/2007

September, 2007 Coral Springs Market Report (10/1/07 - 10/31/07)Coral Springs Real EstateThere are currently 1100 Single Family Homes for Sale in Coral Springs. Search them here. Of the 1100 Single Family Homes currently listed for Sale in Coral Springs:22 are priced under $250,000770 are priced between $250,000 and $499,999279 are priced between $500,000 and $999,99929 are priced $1,000,000 and above, with the highest priced home offered at $2,698,000 The $2,698,000 listing is a Home for sale in Heron BayThere are 51 pending Sales of Single Family Homes in Coral Springs (priced between $243,500 and $1,749,000). Since October 1st, there have been 52 Single Family Homes sold in Coral Springs (they were sold at final sales prices between $262,000 and $665,000). Click here to view their pi... 11/10/2007

Coral Springs has numerous golf course communities. Some of the most prominent ones include: Eagle Trace Golf Course HomesCoral Springs Golf and Tennis ClubCoral Springs Country ClubCarolina Club and Golf CourseFor more information about Coral Springs Golf Course Communities contact; John MilakovicBroker/OwnerEXIT Realty PropertiesCoral Springs Real Estate954.757.2424 11/08/2007

The Florida Property Tax Relief Package has passed which means voters now will have a chance to vote on it in January 2008.  Let's look at some of the brief highlights of the package:Double Homestead Exemption - for property values about $50,000 homeowners will receive an additional $25,000 exemption.  However, keep in mind that this will not apply to school taxes.Tax Portability- Within two giving years of giving up their prior homestead, homeowners can transfer up to $500,000 of the benefit that they were entitled to under the Save Our Homes to a new homestead. The whole difference between your new homestead and prior homestead can be transferred if your new value is greater. A proportional amount can be transferred if your new value in less than your prior value. You can apply for a ... 11/03/2007

Agent Recommendation ML#:F872499List Price:$1,850City Name:Coral Springs#Beds:3#FBaths:2#HBaths:0Year Built:1994Remarks:Welcome home 3/2 coach home in exclusive Eagle Trace Community, 24HR GATED. GOLF, TENNIS, POOL, JOGGING, COUNTRY CLUB DINING. UNIT IS COMPLETELLY UPGRADED WITH GRANITE KITCHEN, NEW BISQUE APPLIANCES, MARBLE & GRANITE BATHROOMS, LARGE MASTER 7 MASTER BATH. COVERED BALCONY. ACCORDIAN HURRICANE SHUTTERS. EASY COMMUTE TO MIAMI OR WPB. GREAT SCHOOLSView Details Extra Report Save this Property as a Favoriteas a PossibilityDelete Properties Agent Recommendation ML#:F872353List Price:$2,000City Name:Coral Springs#Beds:3#FBaths:2#HBaths:0Year Built:Remarks:Beautiful lakefront one story-split B/R floor plan open kitchen/family room formal living and dining all tile in living ar... 11/01/2007

Thinking of selling your home in Coral Springs? At Florida List For Less Realty,Inc. we can help. Fast Results,Proven Track Record.Contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group @ 954-275-0200 or Email @ realestatefla1@yahoo.com.  ML#:H830153List Price:$579,000City Name:Coral Springs#Beds:5#FBaths:3#HBaths:0Year Built:2003Remarks:LETS TALK!ON A 1-10, THIS IS A 12! DESIGNER FEATURES THRU-OUT, WELL ANOINTED. HUGE FOYER W/TREY CEILING! CROWN MOULDING THRU-OUT 1ST FLR GOURMET KITCHEN APPL, 42, HUGE DEN FANTASTIC FOR ENTERTAINING! GUEST OR NANNYQRTRS W/FULL BATH.MASTERBEDRM W/HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW TREATMENT,TREY CEILING,JACUZZI TUB! ALL BEDROOM W/BERBER CARPET.ACCORDIAN HURRICANE SHUTTERS INCLUDED! CALL FOR ADDITIONAL FEATURES!OVER $100k IN UPGRADES.THIS HOME MUST BE SEEN TO BELIEVE!CALL L/O FO... 10/31/2007

CORAL SPRINGS, FORECLOSURES, TRICK OR TREATOctober 29, 2007, if you were to do a search of the MLS today for "Foreclosures" in Coral Springs, Florida you would have to think this must be a trick.  In Coral Springs there are 51 Single Family Homes in foreclosure listed in the MLS.In Coconut Creek there are 12 Single Family Homes in foreclosure listed in the MLS.In Parkland there are 4 Single Family Homes in foreclosure listed in the MLS.In Pompano Beach there are 37 Single Family Homes in foreclosure listed in the MLS.For all of Broward County there are 661 Single Family Homes in foreclosure listed in the MLS.  Let's look at the Condominiums.In Coral Springs there are 57 Condominiums in foreclosure listed in the MLS.In Coconut Creek there are 17 Condominiums in foreclosure listed in the ... 10/29/2007

So you've been thinking of taking that first step into home ownership.  You're hearing it on the news that it's a good time to buy as Real Estate market prices have declined. You know that you have decent credit, interest rates are still at historical lows, you're tired of throwing your money away in rent and you're just running out of room where you're at now. You know you want to get a good price for a home as everybody loves to get something "on sale" why pay full price when you don't have to!Have you ever considered buying a home or a condominium /townhouse that has been foreclosed? Why would you want to consider this? Let's review why:First and foremost, you like to get things "on sale" and homes or condo/townhouses that have been foreclosed upon typically have attractive asking pr... 10/18/2007

You can't miss the news it's on every news channel; talking about the continual rise in Foreclosures. Unfortunately, our neighbors right next to us may be one of those distressed homeowners here in Coral Springs Florida and the surrounding towns within Broward County. Florida is near the top of the list for the record number of Foreclosures. Many of these homes can be bought before it is foreclosed on (which would benefit the homeowner) or you can buy a home once the bank owns it. I would love to see the ultimate outcome of all parties benefiting! Either way for the home buyer, this is a wonderful opportunity for you as you'll have a pretty good chance of picking up a home at a great price with possible equity; buying it on sale instead of having to pay full price.  Now that's the way t... 10/17/2007

 As most of my friends in the business know is that I handle most of our listings and our marketing. But anyone in this business will tell you that "you can't just live off of listings...you also need to work with buyers." There are buyers out there.....You just need to know where to find them. My partner Steve Kohn is my buyer specialist and everything else we pick and choose who handles what depending on the time and situation we are in. One thing I will tell you about Steve is he is quite busy handling his sons hockey career. Steve is from Canada and when you come from Canada most people are Hockey fans. Steve turned 51 recently and still plays twice a week himself. His dream was to become a professional hockey player just as my dream was to become a professional baseball player. Unf... 10/16/2007

Did you know that at last count there were over 2,500 Jewish families in and around Coral Springs, Florida?  I was amazed when a local Rabbi Aaron Bartfield gave me those statistics.  The big question I have to ask is how many of them keep Kosher?Many people don't know or understand what it means to keep Kosher and how important it is as a Realtor to have this knowledge and information.  For a prospective buyer that keeps Kosher, it is very important that they can shop close to their new home.  So I'm going to share with you my colleagues and community what I know about keeping Kosher (Kashrut) and a few details that many in the Coral Springs area may not know.Keeping Kosher deals with the Jewish law of what foods the Jewish people that observe can and cannot eat and more specifically h... 10/15/2007