We have been using the Display key for quite some time here in Sunny South Florida. Well the time has come to retire this baby and start using the New ActiveKey. No more craddles and updating every night. No more forgeting to put it on the craddle or having to manaully update it on the road.  This here is the new ActiveKey. It keeps itself updated 24/7. If you are using the supra lockboxes, anytime someone access one of your listings you will be updated right on your ActiveKey. How cool is that? It also seems more user friendly, the buttons don't look that hard to push. I will be getting mine on March 26. Can't wait to get rid of this old key.  Jeannette Neerpat9000 Sheridan StreetSuit 90Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024 03/10/2008

How many times have you been discouraged because someone else did not see the brilliance of what you saw, or thought it was too good to be true?How many times have you walked away from something mind blowing, but decided it must something wrong if it wasn't brought to you in a conventional way?Consider This..The movie Star Wars was rejected by every movie studio in Hollywood before 20th Century Fox finally produced it.  It went on to be one of the largest-grossing movies in film history.  As a child, Sylvester Stallone grew up and floated in and out of schools.  An adviser at Drexel University told him that based on his aptitude tests he should pursue a career as an elevator repair.  It is not a bad profession but it is certainly not where Rocky ended up!Walt Disney was fired from his j... 03/03/2008

I don't know about you, but all of a sudden I have calls coming in left and right. I am in taking my post licensing class and have my phone on silent. I can see who is calling and make sure I call back the ones I knew the number belong to. Well there were several I didn't know and had to listen to messages. I was over taken by the amount of calls I got for rentals and sales in one day.I posted a rental listing on Sunday into the MLS and on Monday onto my website and as you know syndicates to the proper places. I entered into craigslist and backpage. My husband and I disagreed on this rental. He said I would not find anyone to rent this home. It was going for 2700 a month. A 5 bedroom, 3000 sq ft home. He thought it would take me a while to find someone to rent. The next morning I had 3 ... 02/27/2008

How many of you subscribe to the New question alert that Trulia offers? I started subscribing as soon as they started doing Trulia Voices. If you don't know what that is, its a forum board where buyers and sellers alike can ask questions and Real Estate Agents can answer. Now you will wind up with more than one answer, but usually along the same terms.Like I said I subscribe to the alerts for  Broward  County. I have to say I have answered quite a few questions. There was one question that I answered a while back I would say November, to someone who was looking to buy in Plantation, Fl. His question was in Spanish, but living in South Florida I would have thought he would have gotten a few answers. While come to find out I was the only one who responded. Good for me, but sad to hear tha... 02/18/2008

Steven Bastian | Coldwell Banker | 561-542-1359 4271 NW 89th Ave, Unit 102, Coral Springs, FL Condo in the Heart of Coral Springs. 1 Bdrm Condo offered at $89,900 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 681 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 740 sqft HOA/Maint $240 per month DESCRIPTION BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM AND 1.5 BATHROOM IN RAMBLEWOOD EAST. UNIT IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. UNIT HAS CARPET AND TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT. FURNITURE IS NEGOTIABLE. PERFECT FOR THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Walk-in closet Tile floor Living room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Balcony, Deck, or Patio COMMUNITY FEATURES Guest parking Business center Clubhouse Laundry on-site Fitness center Swimming p... 02/12/2008

Attention Pet Lover's, Did you know that Petco gives discounted vaccinations. The month of February they are offering just Rabies for $5.00Get it $5 dollars. That's a steal. If you are looking for package deals they have that as well. Petco hold Vaccination Clinics on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30. The upcoming Clinics are Sunday February 10 and 24, Sunday march 9 adn 23, Sunday April 6 and 20.You can visit your local Petco for more information. Here in Tamarac you can visit 5837 N. Univeristy Drive, Tamarac Fl 33321 or call 954-722-0142.Petco is also holding a Valentine's Party for your pets. Saturday, February 9 at 2pm.Decorate your own Valentine's Pet CookieFree Valentin's Photo with FrameBest Pet Kiss contest at 2:15.Our pets are also part of the family why not get them something for Va... 02/08/2008

What are you waiting for? Who can benefit from the supply of homes available for sale as a foreclosure or short sale?First time home buyers - wouldn't you feel great knowing that your first home was bought at a great price? You've always rented and paid your rent on time why not receive the benefits of home ownership and jump in while the price is right.Expanding families - have you simply outgrown your current home and have been wanting to move yet the home prices of the prior years have simply been more than you can afford? Homes are now affordable.Empty nester's- or maybe it's the reverse for you as all the kids have grown and moved out and now it's just the two of you with all that unneeded space and too much to care for now. Break away to easier living suited to your new lifestyle.... 02/05/2008

I'm Cheryl Siman.I am a Realtor with RE/MAX Select and part of the best-real-estate-choice team.  I have been working the Coral Springs area for years and would love to help you find your dream home or investment of a lifetime! Please give me a call on our team hotline at (561) 807-5478 or my cell phone at (954) 609-9185. I know Coral Springs like the back of my hand as I lived there for many years and I would love to share my knowledge of it with you! I look forward to working with you and hope to hear from you soon!Sincerely, Cheryl SimanRE/MAX Select Boca, Inc.21301 Powerline Rd #106, Boca Raton, FL 33433Office: (561) 807-5478 • Mobil: (954) 609-9185Website: www.best-real-estate-choice.com • Email: ReMaxCherylSiman@aol.com  02/04/2008

I know your weekends get crazy so I'm trying to give you some heads up on these open houses for a super deal in Coral Springs.  Do you remember when you told customers - sorry no 3 bedroom houses under $350K. Why not look at a condo?  Here is the solution for those buyers.This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage located in Ramblewood South.  It's just south of Royal Palm Blvd. between University and Riverside.  On a small canal, with the house set way back from the street so there's tons of parking in the long driveway. Check out all the details by clicking here 8793nw21ct.buysellcoralsprings.comPlease come visit me - I don't want to be lonely! Cary from The Johnson Team specializing in affordable South Florida Real Estate 02/04/2008

Yes, someone found me. I received a call today from a gentlemen who is looking to relocate from Cleveland, OH. He put in a search, How can I buy real estate in South Florida" in the Truilia.com, and he found me. He called me just a few minutes ago and I answered my phone as if it was morning during the week. He was so happy that I answered. I asked if he had ever been to Florida and he said no he has never been here. I went on to explain the different counties and different cities. Just to give him some information. I explain its hard to narrow down a certain county for him without knowing what he likes. I told him the best way is for him to come down for a vacation and spend some time driving around to familar himself with the area to see where he think he will enjoy living. He said th... 02/03/2008

Eagle Trace Luxury homes of Coral Springs Florida will make you glad you're home. The Tournament Players Club golf course and tennis community of Eagle Trace has been welcoming families to their beautiful custom homes for all of those who appreciate luxury in a small town setting. The guard gated community with exquisite landscaping and waterways let you enjoy the breathtaking views and home to many bird species. Plus, enjoy the vistas from the custom homes situated in view of the golf course.You'll find the Eagle Trace Luxury home community is close to everything; fine shopping and dining, excellent Coral Springs school system and close to major expressways for commuting to and from work and airports.Perhaps you're seeking the luxury of Eagle Trace yet don't want the upkeep of a custom... 01/30/2008

So you want to buy a short sale home, condo or townhouse in Coral Springs or the surrounding towns of Parkland, Margate, Tamarac, Sunrise or anywhere in South Florida for that matter...what is in store for you?First and foremost, you should know that buying a property as a short sale is different from buying a "regular" property for sale. Okay, you realize this so what should you be looking for?Make sure that the Realtor assisting you knows about buying short sales so they are in a position to make sure that the Realtor selling a short sale knows how to sell a short sale. This will enable your transaction to go much smoother as your Realtor will know what questions to ask of the selling Realtor who is negotiating with the seller's lender. Plus, you want to make sure that you won't lose ... 01/29/2008

I seem to be getting more and more calls and referrals b/c the client and/or realtor was dealing with a mortgage broker/bank that pre-approved a loan and now right before closing it can't be done.  What I have found is that there are a lot of uneducated people in the mortgage industry b/c it is too easy to get licensed.  Now, I have a Bachelors of Science in Finance and Accounting.  That does not make me better than the rest or what I am referring to when I saw uneducated.  I am talking about the people in this industry that don't pick up a newspaper, read updates from their lenders, read a magazine on their industry.  I would suggest to anyone in this industry to listen to CNBC, subscribe to The Wall Street Journal, Mortgage Originator/Entrepreneuer/Inc./Florida Trend (or your states e... 01/29/2008

SHIRLEY KLEIN PA    SPECIAL "K" SERVICE              EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATIONThe decision to buy or sell a home is not an easy one.  To that end I have invested many years of first hand experience and continuing education in order to be the person you can trust to help you accomplish your goals.  My knowledge of past and present market conditions as well as the latest high tech marketing materials at my disposal are just what you want and need.I invite you to take advantage of my SPECIAL "K" SERVICE.               A TRADITION OF TRUSTHaving been a successful Realtor in South Florida since 1987,  I have earned the reputation of exceptional first class service for all my clients.               AWARDSTOP 3% of Realtors NationwideExecutive ClubChairman's CircleLeading Edge SocietyMulti-Mil... 01/28/2008

How many of you are into Monster Trucks. Well I have a son who is just crazy in love with any types of trucks. Even my daughter loves monster truck. Her favorite is the one here on the left, Monster Mutt. My son well you guess, Grave Digger. Who doesn't love him or know of him. I grew up loving Monster Trucks, it was Big Foot that was big. Now its Grave Digger.   These pictures were taken at the Bank Atlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fl. We sat rat up front, enjoyed every minute of it. Would have loved to see it in the dirt. As soon as we got home that night my kids could not stop talking about it. We decided to purchase tickets for the show at the Dolphin Stadium, in Miami, Fl.  The show is Febuary 2 at 6 pm. Wonderful time to take your kids for some live monster fun!! If you plan ongoing c... 01/28/2008

I was reading an article this morning. It was going aganist what we all learned as far as depersonalizing the home. Most of us was taught when we go on listing appointments and after we get the listing most sellers ask us what needs to be done to the home. Our first response of course is to remove all the clutter. The second thing we always say is to remove all personal pictures. Now my guess is you want the new prospective buyers to picture themselves in the home without seeing the sellers in it. Now I agree with what I was reading, having the pictures remaining up and around the home shows its a home. Makes it warm and comforting. You see its history and spirit.Now I see both parts and agree mainly with the article. I love walking into a home and seeing the story behind the home. The ... 01/27/2008

Have you ever wondered how your local schools purchase some of the equipment they have. I know most must be thinking your local property taxes. Yes, but they also depend on finacial help from there local comunity. There is a propgram BoxTops4Education. It has been running for as long as I could remember. But I really never put much mind to it before. My daughter just recently started school this past year. I have been as active as I possibly can. So I was grocery shopping today and realized something very important. You see I have been collecting Box Tops for education for my daughters school. I didn't realize how many things you purchase has these box tops. They are only 10 cents a piece, but it surley adds ups. I have a ziplock bag full of them. I plan on turning them in at the end of... 01/26/2008

I received a call the other day on one of my listings. She  was looking for her daughter. She purchased a home in Tamarac, Fl three years ago and now her daughter moved down here and needs to find a place. She was trying to figure out which town would suit her. I went to explain that I also live in Tamarac. I also went to explain the difference in property taxes within the differences cities. I had asked her age, she said she was over 65. I asked if she had filed for her extra homestead. She had no idea that she qualified for the extra 25,000 homestead for Senior Citizens. She was just so happy. She thanked me and will be calling me back in few days.Here is some more information on the extra Homestead. You can also visit http://www.bcpa.net/  Qualified residents 65 years of age or older... 01/25/2008

Broward County residents are encouraged to take advantage of two free hazardous waste and electronics drop-off events: Sunday, January 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in the area just west of Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 101 N. North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Sunday, February 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., City Hall South, 9530 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. Proof of Broward County residency is required. Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste including paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, household chemicals, lawn and pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, propane tanks and fire extinguishers.  Acceptable used electronics include televisions, computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, fax machines, cell phones and rechargeable batteries.   Jeannette Neerpat9000 Sheridan StreetSuite 90Pembroke Pi... 01/25/2008

It's open! The Hibachi Steak House in the Shoppes of Heron Lakes! It's the south east corner of Coral Ridge Drive and the Sawgrass. 5791 Coral Ridge Drive. 954-510-7557.  Right next to Buffaloes. They prepare your meal right in front of you. Chicken, steak, lobster....whatever you like. They're open seven days a week and for lunch too.  Free delivery.  My daughter loves this kind of dining, so for her birthday next week.....yum-yum! This article is originally posted in CoralSpringsBlog.com Other Articles Making An Offer On A Foreclosure Attractive Mortgage Rates Home Prices On The Rise 01/24/2008