Keeping personal paperwork with account numbers, PIN numbers and other sources of identification could lead to identity theft. Avoid becoming a victim and bring any personal documents to the City's next Shredathon, where they will be shredded for free on site.                                                                                        The City's next Shredathon event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in front of City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road. Please note that there is a limit of five boxes per person. Each additional box of paperwork will be accepted for a $5 donation toward the Special Olympics. Please refrain from bringing paperwork in plastic bags. Once the truck is full, no other paperwork will be accepted. The Shredathon is co-sponsored by ... 10/07/2011

Free Self-Defense Classes begin October 11                                         The Coral Springs Police Department is offering a self-defense program for women over the age of 13. RAD classes are free and are offered at the Coral Springs Public Safety Building. Upcoming classes will be held for four consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting October 11. RAD, Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationally recognized program designed to teach realistic self-defense techniques to women. The classes build educational and physical skills, which can be used in the practice of self-defense, through emphasis on simple strikes, kicks, blocks, and defensive posture. The instructional objective of RAD is to develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so they may become viable consider... 10/05/2011

Coral Springs is organizing their 23rd Annual THANKSforGIVING Event.  This outreach relies on community help to donate items for Thanksgiving baskets that go to families in need. Residents and business owners are asked to give to this worthy cause. Since 1988, over 4,064 baskets were made for local families. Non-perishable items needed include: canned yams, mashed or flaked potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, canned corn and green beans, canned fruit and cookies. People may also give monetary contributions to the cause. Donations can be dropped off at:                                                                                                                City Hall 9551 - W. Sample Rd.                                    City Hall in the Mall - 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.       ... 10/05/2011

Despite Low Rates, Pending Home Sales Slip In August September 30, 2011 By coralsprings7280 Despite the lowest mortgage rates of all-time, home buyers are slowing the pace at which they’re buying homes. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Pending Home Sales Index fell 1 percent in August. The Pending Home Sales Index measures homes under contract, but not yet sold, nationwide. In this respect, the Pending Home Sales Index is a forward-looking housing market indicator; a predictor of future home sales. It’s one of the few national indices that “looks ahead” to future market conditions. Most housing data, by contrast, describes past events. On a regional basis, only the South Region showed improvement in August’s Pending Home Sales Index... 09/30/2011

The City of Coral Springs is hosting its first Youth Video Game Challenge on Saturday, October and Sunday, October 2. The event, which is co-sponsored by Best Buy, will give players a chance to win prizes, including video games and a Wii. Players must be Coral Springs residents ages eight to 18. Participants can sign up for $2 at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, located at 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 15. The challenge will be held at Best Buy, located at 650 N. University Drive. McDonalds will also be offering specials during the event. For more information, call 954-345-2204.   09/29/2011

Selling a home in Coral Springs - What sold in your neighborhood during August 2011? Coral Springs single family home sales increased this month by almost 6% to 90 homes sold; always a welcome sign to Sellers looking to sell their homes here in Coral Springs. Of these Coral Springs homes listed for sale below, over 24% of them sold as a Short Sale, which is a jump up from last month. Whereas, just over 17% of the homes sold were sold as REO/Bank owned which is a pretty much in line from last month. Almost 47% of homes sold in Coral Springs were distressed properties during August 2011; those homes that have been foreclosed on and those homes which are trying to avoid being foreclosed upon. This is a pretty large overall increase in distressed home sales this month from last month indica... 09/27/2011

Experience global cuisine and entertainment without leaving Coral Springs at this year's International Dinner Dance. This popular event features food, dancing and live entertainment, all with an international twist. This year the theme will focus on the exotic culture of India - while the event itself highlights the diversity of our community. The 2011 event is set for Saturday, September 24 at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay Boulevard. The cocktail hour begins at 7 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 each, and cultural dress is encouraged.  09/21/2011

Initially when introducing a Short Sale option to a troubled, struggling homeowner that is sinking faster than the Titanic, they might become mad or sad that I am suggesting selling their home they worked so hard to get. But, the reality is, if it's become a hardship, a very heavy burden that causes you to lose sleep and havoc in what was once harmony in your happy abode, you may want to look at the option of "letting go". I've written about this several times. See my previous post I wrote in 2009. I've helped several homeowners get out of trouble. I know agents can look like hungry wolves scratching at your door with their eyes only set on the commission check at the end of the closing. I can only speak for myself and maybe a handful of other associates that I have done business with, ... 09/18/2011

Are you considering your Foreclosure Options in Selling your home as a Short Sale? Selling your home as a Short Sale here in South Florida is on the mind of many homeowners who are having a tough time making ends meet as so many are going through tough economic times. There is so much being said about Short Sales. As a Coral Springs Short Sale Specialist helping homeowners here in Coral Springs and all of South Florida, your first question that you'd likely want answered is: "What is a Short Sale" Please watch my quick video below to tell you specifically "What is a Short Sale" 09/17/2011

Here I am, sitting at The Walk in Coral Springs, in front of the Fountain, sipping on a nice Cabernet. There is a band setting up their equipment not too far from me, in the cool breezeway and there is a guy putting out seats for the audience/fans. It won't be anything loud or crass, just soft jazz/ blues. The kind of sound that's easy to take in on a Wednesday evening. This is what takes place every Wednesday night at the Walk in Coral Springs. Coral Springs Florida Is Highly Sought After Real Estate Coral Springs Florida 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 planned by design. Top priority being the esthetics of the city, the developers wanted an upscale look.  There we... 09/14/2011

Can I be current on my Mortgage payment and do a Short Sale?  When distressed Sellers are considering selling their home as a Short Sale there are always so many questions and it's not always easy to find the answers as there are a lot of opinions out there that are not based on facts, unfortunately.  Whenever you're faced with a decision you want to make sure that you understand the effects from your decision.  Please listen to my video below to answer one of the grueling Short Sale Questions.       09/07/2011

I am always reminded of the line by Sandra Bullock, in Ms. Congeniality, when she was in the beauty pageant, where they asked her what she wanted and instead of giving the stock answer of, "WORLD PEACE", she went off on a tirade about gun control. WORLD PEACE, might be a stock answer, but it is a dream and a goal worthy of achieving. The city of Coral Springs and One Planet United put their best foot forward in helping us get one step closer to WORLD PEACE! One Planet United and the City of Coral Springs once again will be co-sponsoring the annual Weekend of Peace, a celebration in conjunction with The International Day of Peace. Please click on the very short video to learn more.   They hope you can attend and join those who have a vision for greater peace in our community and in the w... 09/06/2011

The City of Coral Springs is hosting its annual memorial to honor those who lost their lives 10 years ago during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. This year, the City will honor the victims at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, September 11, at the September 11th Memorial outside the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, starting at 8:45 a.m. There also will be a wreath laying at the monument followed by a brief tribute by the City's police and fire chiefs. Current military members and veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor, call 954-344-1147 or e-mail gorlando@coralsprings.org.   This is a moving memorial event that we recommend you take the time to attend ... 09/04/2011

Poles were erected around the city of Coral Springs and white lights started flashing as red light runners ignored the blaring signs that warned you to stop or be photographed going through that red light. On August 15, the City of Coral Springs activated the red light safety camera program. During the initial 30-day warning period, violators will receive warning notices in lieu of actual fines. Starting September 14, notices of violations will be issued in the amount of $158. The program is designed to deter drivers from running red lights and reduce serious traffic collisions. The locations were selected after a recommendation from the Coral Springs Police Department based on the increasing number of violations and severity of collisions. The active intersections include: Southbound a... 09/03/2011

Coral Springs invites residents to Sept. 11 Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony It's been 10 Years. A Day no one will ever forget. A day that changed us. The City is hosting its annual Day of Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives 10 years ago during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.  The City will honor the victims at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, September 11, at the September 11th Memorial located outside the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, starting at 8:45 a.m. There also will be a wreath placed by the monument followed by a brief tribute from City officials and local families who lost a loved one on September 11, 2001.  For more information or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor, call 9... 08/30/2011

Selling a home in Coral Springs - What sold in your neighborhood    during July 2011?  Coral Springs single family home sales decreased this month by just over 3% or 85 homes sold which continues to reflect happy selling. Of these Coral Springs homes listed for sale below, almost 13% of them sold as a Short Sale, which is a decline from last month.  Whereas, just over 16% of the homes sold were sold as REO/Bank owned which is a pretty much the same to last month. Almost 29% of homes sold in Coral Springs were distressed properties during July 2011; those homes that have been foreclosed on and those homes which are trying to avoid being foreclosed upon. This is another decrease this month from last month yet it still indicates that distressed properties on the market are still competing ... 08/29/2011

The City of Coral Springs is getting a sprucing up for it's 50th Birthday! In 2013, the City of Coral Springs will Celebrate. And as a gift, City Officials decided to give Coral Springs a Beautification. Efforts are already underway. Parks, streets and buildings will be revitalized. Mullins Park, one of Coral Springs oldest parks is going to receive new Landscaping, new Lighting and new Buildings. In other parks, projects include, modifications to bike paths, pedestrian walkways, replacement of equipment and parking lot improvements. The City Commissions focus is to keep the Community Clean and Green! Another focus will be the City medians. They are going to get special attention with Landscaping. The City is Tree Planting while maintaining the existing Trees with fertilizer and trimmin... 08/17/2011

I just finished reading an article from RisMedia about Our Beliefs Limiting our success.  Link Here http://rismedia.com/2011-08-10/real-estate-marketing-strategies-are-your-beliefs-subconsciously-pushing-success-away/ Until I read this I NEVER Considered How Lucky I am!  Never realized how those early lessons would impact my choices and success later on. It used to annoy the heck out of me when as a kid under the age of 10 we would sit at Dad's office or run around the local airport runway (long before 9/11)....He'd constantly make lists (long before Smart Phones and DayTimers)..... If the list wasn't complete - he'd start a new one and at the end of each day, mark off his accomplishments and then prepare himself for the next days of assignments and accomplishments.  Under the age of 10... 08/11/2011

Pending Home Sales Rise For 3rd Straight Month Posted by homeprice7280 in Blog | 0 comments Buyers are writing contracts at a furious pace nationwide. On a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Pending Home Sales Index rose 2 percent last month to reach its highest level since March. A “pending home sale” is a home under contract to sell, but not yet closed.  The forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index is up 11 percent from its low of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, and well ahead of its rolling 6-month average. Unfortunately, national data isn’t always helpful for buyers and sellers nationwide. To help make data more relevant, therefore, the official Pending Home Sales Index report includes a region-by-region breakdown.  Between May and J... 07/29/2011

Wyndham Lakes of Coral Springs' Homes for Sale Inventoryis low. If you are thinking about selling your Wyndham Lakes Home, Please call me. I have buyers wanting to buy in this community. Right now, there are only 24 Active Listings Total in the Whole Community of Wyndham Lakes of Coral Springs. Ranging in Price of $224,900 to $539,999The Grand Isle onethat's $439,900Bay Pointe hasonly one Active Listing as well for $399,999Coventry Place, Park Place and Eagle Creek are advertising one listing each as well. Eachwith Different Floor Plans, upgraded Kitchens, Screened in PoolsDifferent Square Footage's with Fenced In Yards. There are Beautiful Single Family Homes, Town homesAnd Villas Inside Wyndham Lakes of Coral Springs 07/21/2011