This year, UNITOWN, a program  designed for high school students who live in Coral Springs or who attend Coral Springs schools will celebrate its 18th anniversary. High School students are encouraged to sign up for UNITOWN 2014,  facilitated by trained adult advisors and highly qualified professionals, this year the program will focus on eliminating prejudices and bias while developing appreciation and sensitivity towards cultural differences, and to enhance the diversity experience, students from the City of Lauderhill are also invited to participate. Several other segments of the weekend training program focus on developing leadership skills and instill an interest in the importance of volunteering in school or the community at large.     Unitown 2014 will be held at the Gold Coast C... 02/12/2014

When was the last time you pumped gas for free? Was it last week? Or months ago? Now the question is, do you want some more? If your answer is yes, then you are invited to join our $25 Gas card promo which will run from February 10-28. Below are the 4 easy steps to get it done.     1. Like GreatFloridaHomes team business page on Facebook OR subscribe to our monthly newsletter. You can also share any of our  posts on Facebook so your friends have the chance to like the page. 2. The name that appears from our subscription and fan likes data base are qualified to join the contest. 3.  The lucky winner will be determined via raffle draw,  and  will be notified by a phone call. It is therefore necessary that you provide your details on the subscription form  (use the “I am submitting my con... 02/06/2014

Being true to its mission as a premier community in which to live, work, and raise a family, Coral Springs wants you to celebrate the month of love in the city. If you are single and ready to mingle, or a couple who wants to make this a romantic, and unforgettable day, all you have to do is make yourself available on February 14 and 15. If you are a Broadway, opera, or contemporary song enthusiast, set a date at the all-new intimate Rrazz Room located at Coral Springs Museum of Art and watch Michael Amante sings your favorite song using his exceptional vocal talent. Michael is known as “The People’s Tenor”, and has been commended by Tony Bennett as one of the foremost tenors of our generation, commending the musician for his “remarkable range of notes and his ability to sing. The show w... 02/04/2014

Experience another great event as Coral Springs host another Family Movie Night for Free on February 8, 7 p.m. (Saturday). This is another great opportunity to bond with your family, friends, and new acquaintances. While the world is in hyper-speed, it's time to slow down and enjoy this very moment by watching “Parental Guidance” on a bigger movie screen.  Learn how old school methods and 21st century problem binds a family together while enjoying the food from your picnic basket. Just refrain from bringing glass containers, alcohol and pets. Because parking and admission are free, everybody can enjoy additional refreshment which is available for purchase at the venue.     Family Movie at the Park in Coral Springs will be in Betti Stradling Park located at 10301 Wiles Road, at the north... 01/31/2014

$385,000, 4Bd/3.5Ba Single Family House, 2401 sqft.     Jon Klein | Real Living 1st Choice Realty | 954-415-5595 10676 NW 48th St, Coral Springs, FL 33076 Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom home with guest house and pool 4Bd/3.5Ba Single Family House   $385,000 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 2401 sqft. Bedrooms 4 Beds Bathrooms 3.5 Baths Floors 2 Parking 2 Garage Laundry In Unit Lot Size 5227 Square Feet HOA/Maint $165 Virtual Tour tours42.vht.com/G... Website home.jonklein.com... DESCRIPTION 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath rarely available courtyard home in Kensington Classics. Beautifully maintained. Separate guest house / in-law suite has a full Bedroom & Bathroom. Fenced in Pool & garden area. Balcony off master bedroom facing courtyard. Newer air conditioner. All new appliance. Built in family r... 01/26/2014

  The City of Coral Springs will hold its 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on January 17 with the theme “Living the Dream through Service”. This year’s keynote speaker is the acclaimed author and journalist Wil Haygood. Haygood’s front-page story for the Post in 2008 about longtime White House butler, Eugene Allen, is the inspiration for “The Butler,” a big-screen movie directed by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels which was recently released. Schedule of Events: January 17, 11:30 a.m. - A business luncheon featuring Wil Haygood at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay, located at 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard. Tickets available at $40 per person. January 17, 7 p.m. - Community Celebration at the Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. The evening celebration will ... 01/16/2014

Looking for something to do in Coral Springs Florida? Come to the BizArt Festival on Saturday, January 11th from 8:30 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon. There will be food trucks there with delicious food on board, face painting for the kiddies and enjoy the art work of seasoned and new artists. Also, you can enjoy the live bands, the Green Market and much more. The parking is free and will be held downtown, 9400 Sample Road. For more inforamtion, please call 954-344-1162 or visit www.CoralSprings.org/bizart. Interested in volunteering? Call the same number and help out! Students can earn their service hours and have fun doing it at the same time! Terri Poehler - Coral Springs and all of Broward County, FL Real Estate Expert – Making it Happen for Home Buyers & Sellers! Intereste... 01/10/2014

After the joyful celebration of the Yuletide season, here comes another fun filled activity for the entire family in Coral Springs. Local residents and visitors will have the chance to enjoy local up and coming artists, as well as taste delicious local foods and snack on meals from the food trucks.  The City’s BizArt Festival will be on January 11 (Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The festival will take place in Downtown Coral Springs, 9400 W. Sample Road. The event is free and parking will be available at the Financial Plaza and City Hall South.  The entire family will surely enjoy the featured live bands, face painting, food trucks, local artists, a Green Market and much more.     Family fun doesn't have to be expensive. The City is looking for volunteers to help them stage the fes... 01/07/2014

Wyndham Lakes of Coral Springs Market Report Nov. 2013 Wyndham Lakes of Coral Springs is a community of sixteen gated subdivisions surrounded by man made lakes and great A+ schools on a horseshoe road called Wyndham Lakes Blvd. The community sits on the north west corner of Coral Ridge Drive and Wyndham Lakes Blvd. Below, I show two reports of the sales in Wyndham Lakes, the first, for Novenber 2012 and the second November 2013. 2012 2013 As you can see, the average price of properties in Wyndham Lakes are edging up. The average days on market are still at a minimum. And inventory is still in demand. All of Coral Springs Area is highly sought after real estate for many reasons. In 1963, when Coral Springs was chartered, it was slated to be a retirement community.   Every inch was plann... 01/03/2014

Consumers who do not have the experience of selling hundreds of homes would not understand the difference between a licensed Realtor and a licensed Broker or a licensed real estate agent.   Brokers and licensed Realtors are governed by a STRICT Code of Ethics. They are required by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to protect the public utilizing this code of ethics and are not allowed to cause the public undue harm.   A licensed real estate agent is governed by the Department of Business and Professional regulation, but not to the same standard as the NAR-Code of Ethics. There is a difference between NAR agents and licensed real estate agents.   A real estate agent is anyone who is licensed to advise the public on real estate issues. You should never take formal advice on real ... 12/17/2013

Art activities for children are an excellent way for your child to develop skills and learn new things. Children love art in all forms, whether it is painting, drawing, sculpting, or other forms. These activities help your child build interactive skills that will stay with them for life.   This December, the Coral Springs Museum of Art is inviting all kids ages 6 and up to enjoy its art-filled programs during the winter break. Scientific studies have shown that art can improve your child's mood, intelligence level, and confidence. This confidence will also benefit your child later in life, during daily social interactions and even job interviews in the future.       You can enroll your kids in any of the creative sessions at The Studio at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Professional, a... 12/16/2013

Taking a few family weekend breaks throughout the year can help you and your family in so many ways. It can help you recharge your battery while building deeper memories and stimulating fresh motivation for your return to the hustle and bustle of the real world.    This Saturday, December 14, 2013. Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic basket and enjoy a free movie under the stars as the City is hosting its free Family Movie Night featuring “Turbo.”    Turbo is a cute movie about a garden snail named, Turbo whose fascination and obsession with speed makes him an outsider in his slow snail community. What will happen if one day he realizes he has been given the power of incredible speed and sets out to do the impossible?    Watch Turbo reach his dreams on a bigger movie screen stage at,... 12/11/2013

Yardley Estates is a highly sought-after subdivision in the development of Brookside, which is located in north Coral Springs. There are a variety of reasons for the neighborhood’s high demand. Some of which are: attractive Mediterranean-style single family homes that offer popular floorplans, the location is tough to beat, the schools are excellent, and the neighborhood is well maintained. The Mediterranean-style single family homes in Yardley Estates comprise of one or two-story homes that range in bedroom and bathroom counts of 4 beds/2baths to 5 beds/3 baths. There are split and triple-split floor plans for single-story homes and floor plans with a guest suite or master bedroom downstairs for two-story homes. All homes have 2 to 3-car garages. Almost every home has a pool and more ... 12/09/2013

Everyone has a checklist of our personal goals, whether it is written in a journal or just being kept as a secret in the back of your mind. Although time will always march on, you cannot deny the fact that you and your family want to enjoy the holidays and all the things that make life worth living in the place you call your own home. There is no better time to start looking for that “place to call home”, than holidays.  Start your search from this list of Single Family Homes in Florida.  With the help of GreatFloridaHomes Team, finding and finally owning your first home is attainable. You just need to know how to get the best mortgage possible to secure your home. Below are a few things that you need to know before you apply for a single family home mortgage.   How much monthly payment... 12/09/2013

Why is It Best To Buy A Rental Property? One main reason why most people turn into buying a rental property because you typically can make money by doing so. Being an owner of a real estate investment like a rental property in Coral Springs, is the same as having a tangible asset that you can control. Why? Because everyone needs a place to lay down their head to rest.   There are two ways that a rental property can create money. One is through appreciation. Where the value of the property increases over time. The other one is through income generated, this is when the rent collected from the tenant exceeds the total expenses from mortgage payments, insurance, property taxes, as well as the maintenance and repairs.   This rental property in Coral Springs has a very large floor plan with ... 12/03/2013

Coral Springs Giving Tree Celebration   Holidays are a wonderful time to share with those who are less fortunate. It is not so much about the gift but the representation of our deeper connection to each other through generosity and gratitude by sharing a special moment together.   On December 6,  City Hall in the Mall, Turtle Creek WALMART & Advanced Cable Communications will hold a Giving Tree Celebration with the aim to bring the community together to  collect and distribute toys, non-perishable food and cash to those less fortunate families in our community.     The official kick off ceremony will start at 6pm for the general public, for VIP's reception is 5:30 pm. You can drop your donations at City Hall in the Mall located at 9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, Florida until Decem... 11/29/2013

  The city of Coral Springs celebrated its annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony in grand style on Monday the 25th of November.     The Chorale Choir from Coral Springs Charter school serenaded the guests with their angelic voices. Decorating Fun for the children and adults, such as Catia fro the city, demonstrating the talents!   The choir in the nicely coordinated outfits.  A view of City Hall in the back ground. Soon to be a memory as the city replaces it with a modern, hardened and ADA compliant building The Christmas Tree and Menorah were lit with the smashing of the Staples, "EASY" Button, by the Vice Mayor - Larry Vigola's children and the holidays began! The real Mr and Mrs Santa Claus posing with the Chorale Choir.   May your holidays be blessed and festive!  Be sure to ch... 11/27/2013

Where To Get That Money For Your Down Payment   Most families in the United States want to have their own house. This is the result of the study, conducted by the National Association of Realtors. According to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun, “Affordability conditions remain favorable in much of the country, but consumers need access to safe and sound financing, particularly the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage and with low down payment options for first-time buyers."  Looking for an affordable house for sale can be achieved through the help of real estate agents like the Great Florida Homes Team, however, the main player to close the deal is still “YOU”, your financial capacity and your ability to get a home loan is another part of the story. For first time home buyers, the first question... 11/25/2013

How Home Staging Helps Sell Your House Easily   If you want to show a house for sale in its best possible light, home staging is one of the strategic marketing tool that you can use. This technique has been widely used by professional Stagers and many Realtors because they believe that the power of home staging matters in the market and it has been proven to increase the value of the home. It is through Home staging that buyers can see more possibilities in a home that could work for them. Statistics from the Real Estate Staging Association shows that properties that were staged professionally spends 73% percent less time on the market.  You can read hundred of articles on how to properly stage your home but the questions remains the same, "How can home staging helps me in selling my ho... 11/20/2013

Did Reverse Mortgages Become Less Attractive for Consumers? Depending on who you talk to, the opinion on the reverse mortgage changes will range from "horrible" to "the best thing that ever happened to the program." I stand somewhere in the middle. The financial assessment still has me weary about the future of the program, mainly, because it will bar a lot of potential consumers from the program. Not to mention, make the program less attractive for those who have been considering a reverse mortgage in the future. Do I think it's fair? No, but I also have to think about the FHA's position in all this. They are trying to keep the program alive for consumers who qualify, while making it safer as well. The FHA is hoping these changes prevent future borrowers from defaulting on their loans ... 11/18/2013