Summer is here and you can tell the heat is on!Believe it or not, Coral Springs real estate registered its first 90-degree temperature for the year and it came in early April - April 2nd to be exact. With the temperatures rising fast, it is very important to ensure that your Coral Springs real estate property stays nice and cool over the next few months to keep you comfortable and to save you money.Electrical companies have found that a home may lose as much as 30 percent of its cooled air if it is improperly insulated. Learn 3 key areas that homeowners should identify within their homes which are the biggest money losses. 07/27/2016

Why do people want to buy homes? Understanding the motivating factor driving your clients to buy homes for sale in Coral Springs will not only help you find the right kind of properties to show them, it also will help you close the deal.In general, most people looking to buy Coral Springs real estate will come to the table with practical and emotional reasons for wanting to own a home. A recent survey by Bank of America explored this reason of why homeownership. Find out the results by visiting the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website. 06/27/2016

Homes for sale in Coral Springs can benefit greatly with a perfect picture. On the most part, consumers are visually driven which is part of the reason the picture-friendly website Instagram has exploded in the social media realm.Instagram has over 200 million active users and has been noted as one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world. On any given day nearly 55 million photographs are uploaded. It is no wonder Coral Springs real estate professionals are using this social media platform to get the word out about available listings and properties with homes for sale in Coral Springs.Find out how you can take advantage of this free opportunity for your Coral Springs real estate business in this brief RISMedia video:  05/16/2016

Many great things are happening in the city of Coral Springs Florida. A Luckys Market recently opened and is full of goodies. Fresh groceries daily and alot of organic items. Some of the best produce I have ever seen and a place where you can actually sit down and enjoy a freshly made meal and beverage. Many chefs like it and Coral Springs cooks appreciate it. They are happy to be in southeast Florida now. At the southeast corner of University and Wiles.Another neat thing that arrived in Coral Springs is the Pei Wei casual restaurant. I love this place. It offers a made to order menu. It's got the wonderful flavor of P. F. Changs, which is who owns the chain. This is on University and 31st Ct.The Coral Springs Golf and Country Club is being remodeled. Even the course itself. They are bu... 05/03/2016

Existing home sales experienced a nice rebound in March, which is a welcomed relief to many of us who were expecting better numbers in February.The analysis from the National Association of REALTORS® attributes the unsteadiness of the real estate market to get on its feet at the beginning of this year to the inconsistencies of available inventories in some areas, affordability factors, and the stock market drop in January which may have scared off this of the wealthiest buyers.Get some of the details on the March housing report at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty that includes specifics on the Southern region, including Coral Springs real estate. 04/21/2016

Blair Damson is a full time Realtor with Re/Max Advisors in Coral Springs & Parkland, Florida. He specializes in Residential Real Estate in Broward County (southeast) Florida. He has over 25 years of sales experience including: Residential Real Estate, Investment Real Estate, Property Management, Retail and Manufacturing. Blair is a former Police Detective and he and his team of Realtors are very excited and proud to be part of the Homes for Heroes family! 03/02/2016

Wouldn’t it be great if we could predict what the real estate market will be doing next? I know I would definitely make good use with that information!Although there is not a sure fire way to know whether housing prices will be rising or falling on Coral Springs real estate, there are a few predictors that most of us in the real estate industry watch to help gauge the housing market. From the job reports to the financial markets, these are traditional tools examined. But there are some less conventional methods that realtors might want to think about as they look ahead. Read these at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website. 02/19/2016

 Always learning new lessons… Trying to convince a parent/parents to move nearer to you or in with you proved to be more difficult than I ever dreamed. I’ve been at this task for at least a year now and I think I have finally made some progress. Unfortunately, it had to happen after my mom recently fell and broke her hip. Sure wish we could have avoided that fall. But I think this has made her realize she can’t live on her own anymore. I do understand how difficult it is for people to give up their independence.She is slowly recovering in a rehabilitation facility (nursing home) and once she is released from there she will be sent home with therapy coming to her house. After that is when “we hope” we can transition her to south Florida.This trip has taught me many lessons. The first les... 02/16/2016

A home is much more than just a building, it is a place where you will live your life. Why not improve your Coral Springs real estate now so you can enjoy it before you decide to sell it years from now?Many home owners wait to improve their homes right before they are getting ready to sell. While it is true that some updates made to a home before listing it on the rolls of the Coral Springs homes for sale, it is a shame that you didn’t get to relish the updates you made to the Coral Springs real estate property.Learn 5 home improvements that make a big impact with minimal investment. 01/19/2016

The recent trial and conviction of an Arkansas man for killing a real estate professional as she met him to show a house is a sobering reminder to us all to never let our guard. Realtors often must place themselves in vulnerable situations when meeting with clients. It is part of the business, whether your showing homes for sale in Coral Springs, Orlando, or Little Rock. But, there are ways to keep yourself as safe as possible. The information below from RISMedia offers some tips and reminders:  01/19/2016

Thinking about buying a fixer upper in the homes for sale in Coral Springs listings? It could be a good idea! There are some really good deals you can get by purchasing homes for sale in Coral Springs that may need a few repairs. But, sometimes homes like this can end up costing you more than you thought.It is important when buying any home that you do some serious consideration. When it is a fixer upper, you may have to do a bit more homework. First, you want to know what kind of issues the home is carrying. Just how serious the repairs are can mean the difference from a quick day or two fix or several weeks of work.Learn 5 things you should think about before bidding on a fixer upper. 01/13/2016

Almost like camping -- uggggLife without a refrigerator Our refrigerator, of seven years, decided to die without much warning. In the afternoon the freezer side didn't seem very cold, so I quickly moved everything to the big freezer in the garage. Couple hours later, the refrigerator side also decided to get warmer. After Cary and the boys did some testing, they decided it was the compressor and not worth having it fixed. With a few quick measurements, Cary and I were out the door to find a replacement. AJ and Brad stayed behind to move what was left into the old dorm refrigerator, a wine cooler that semi works (we inherited), and a Coleman cooler. (Couldn't thank them enough for taking care of this -- did I mention we have two AWESOME boys?!)Cary and I soon found out that evening that ... 01/12/2016

The downward shift on China’s Shanghai Composite Index as the new year began has shifted the immediate outlook for fixed mortgage rate on 30 year loans.Freddie Mac reported that the 30 year fixed rate mortgages have dropped from the last week in December, which averaged 4.01 percent to 3.97 percent. This is a dip of 4 basis points.Home buyers interested in securing a fixed rate mortgage on Coral Springs homes for sale or other real estate markets across Florida or the country for that matter, may want to move quickly because there is no surety on how long these rates will last.  Learn more. 01/12/2016

PARK PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER 10167 NW 31st ST, Coral Springs, FL 33065 $305,000 1,920 SF | Office Contact Listing Broker Watch Property Create Report Share Print Office Property For Sale Price:$305,000Building Size:1,920 SFPrice/SF:$158.85Property Type:OfficeProperty Sub-type:Medical OfficeProperty Use Type:Vacant/Owner-UserCommission Split:3%Building Class:BAPN / Parcel ID:484121BD0070Listing ID19303100Last Updated1 day ago Find Out More... Is this listing inaccurate? Report Listing Error Description Suite has a reception area with capacity for 20 people plus kid's lounge/media center. Administrative area, 1 lab, 3 offices, 4 exam rooms and 2 bathrooms. Park Plaza Medical Center is a 2-story-Medical-Professional Building and available unit is located on the 2nd floor. Strategically locate... 01/11/2016

PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER 10167 NW 31st ST, Coral Springs, FL 33065 $305,000 1,920 SF | Office Contact Listing Broker Watch Property Create Report Share Print Office Property For Sale Price:$305,000Building Size:1,920 SFPrice/SF:$158.85Property Type:OfficeProperty Sub-type:Medical OfficeProperty Use Type:Vacant/Owner-UserCommission Split:3%Building Class:BAPN / Parcel ID:484121BD0070Listing ID19303100Last Updated33 days ago Find Out More... Is this listing inaccurate? Report Listing Error Description Suite has a reception area with capacity for 20 people plus kid's lounge/media center. Administrative area, 1 lab, 3 offices, 4 exam rooms and 2 bathrooms. Park Plaza Medical Center is a 2-story-Medical-Professional Building and available unit is located on the 2nd floor. Strategically located, ... 01/10/2016

PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER 10167 NW 31st ST, Coral Springs, FL 33065 $305,000 1,920 SF | Office Contact Listing Broker Watch Property Create Report Share Print Office Property For Sale Price:$305,000Building Size:1,920 SFPrice/SF:$158.85Property Type:OfficeProperty Sub-type:Medical OfficeProperty Use Type:Vacant/Owner-UserCommission Split:3%Building Class:BAPN / Parcel ID:484121BD0070Listing ID19303100Last Updated33 days ago Find Out More... Is this listing inaccurate? Report Listing Error Description Suite has a reception area with capacity for 20 people plus kid's lounge/media center. Administrative area, 1 lab, 3 offices, 4 exam rooms and 2 bathrooms. Park Plaza Medical Center is a 2-story-Medical-Professional Building and available unit is located on the 2nd floor. Strategically located, ... 01/09/2016

 The 2015 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows the share of first time home buyers entering into the real estate market has dropped to its second lowest level since the annual survey began back in 1981. Enticing first time home buyers into purchasing homes for sale in Coral Springs or other property locations may be quite a task. There are a couple of reasons why first time home buyers may not be able to make home purchases even if they’d like to.Find out what may be holding them back and other insights into today’s real estate market. 12/07/2015

After the turkey, ham or vegetarian dish and all the fixings, why not spend some time this holiday weekend looking at homes for sale. In Coral Springs, Coral Gables luxury homes, Weston luxury homes and similar properties in South Florida, the Thanksgiving weekend is a fantastic time to schedule home tours.You and your family will have the time and home owners who are really interested in selling will make their properties available.There are some questions to keep in mind when touring any real estate property, whether it’s in South Florida or elsewhere. Get your list ready before meeting your realtor, and you may have yourself a home before the end of the year! 11/23/2015

WCI Communities announces the release of Heron Bay’s latest and final remaining neighborhood. These homes for sale in Coral Springs are in the neighborhood known as Estuary.In Estuary, interested buyers of homes for sale in Coral Springs can view the 4 new executive home designs that offers 2,254 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Prices start at the low end of $500,000, these homes come in both one story and two story homes.Executive Homes for Sale in Coral SpringsThe 4 Executive home designs are available as follows:Heron Executive Home: This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home defines comfortable single-family living. This Heron executive home features a fabulous great room, sumptuous owner's suite and a den that could be used as a formal living room, dining room or office.Sta... 11/10/2015

There’s a buyer and seller. Both are ready to exchange hands on Coral Springs homes for sale. Now the diligent work begins for both parties.If both are invested in completing the process as quickly as possible, than each needs to keep on top of their paperwork and communication. Knowing what needs to be done in order to make the switch in ownership legal, there are several pieces of documents that must be completed, verified, and turned in.However, several hiccups can happen along the way that may cause a delay. To avoid common glitches in the process and help move it along, read 4 common closing problems and what you can do the make sure they don’t slow down your closing. 11/02/2015