While searching for your next dream home within Parkland Fl. located within Broward County consider viewing the beautiful estate homes within Cypresshead and Tall Pines. Both of these neighborhoods have large estate homes on oversized homesites many of which have luxurious upgrades and appointments within, with lake views and custom pools. Dramatic architecture and lush landscaping within a gate guarded community. To view the homes for sale in both of these communities just click on the links below. CypressheadTall Pines   04/18/2012

After a brief surge north of 4 percent last month, mortgage rates have settled down, near their lowest levels of all-time. According to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, for applicants willing to pay 0.7 discount points plus a complete set of closing costs, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 3.88 percent this week. 0.7 discount points adds $700 to your mortgage closing costs for each $100,000 borrowed. Mortgage rates are down this week on "safe haven" buying. The move is triggered by Wall Street's concern that Spain and Italy will have trouble servicing their respective sovereign debt. In response, investors are selling risk-heavy assets and using the proceeds to purchase U.S. government-backed bonds. This creates demand for mortgage bonds which, in... 04/13/2012

Heron Bay Parkland offer kids Camp! Just one of the many amenities available at Heron Bay Parkland. KIDS IN ACTION DAYS OFF SCHOOL CAMP at Plaza del Lago CLUBHOUSE   APRIL 6   TIME: 8:00-5:30   SPORT CAMP AGES 5-11   SOCCER, BASKETBALL, KICKBALL& TEAM GAMES   PERFORMING ARTS CAMP AGES 5-11   HIP HOP dance - DRAMA - MUSICAL THEATER-   TUMBLING - CHEERLEADING - ARTS & CRAFTS   $45.00 DAILY RATE. HERON BAY RESIDENTS ONLY       CHILDREN must supply their own LUNCH AND 2 SNACKS Contact Craig Levine with any questions Craig Levine Broker Associate Keller Williams Direct 954-804-4248 Craig@Levinesells.com www.yoursouthfloridarealty.com 03/29/2012

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and that’s exactly what’s happening at Centerline Homes’ very successful Townhomes at Parkland Reserve community. According to Deb Marton, Centerline Homes’ Vice President of Sales, “Our prestigious Parkland location is the perfect setting for fresh and exciting new home designs, and our Redwood and Shenandoah models are just that.” Although both plans feature 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, they each offer unique and distinctive living spaces. The Redwood includes an oversized one-car garage and over 1,600 square feet of living area. The Redwood’s large foyer greets guests and the Grand Room (measuring over 28’ in length) provides vistas to the outdoor patio and enables buyers a choice of furniture layouts – one that’s perfect for thei... 03/20/2012

Buying a home involves a variety of parts; many people, documents and tasks are needed in order to make your purchase go smoothly. This post will give you the 20 Documents You Need for a Smooth Home Purchase.  It's better to get organized as soon as possible, but what exactly do you need? To start, you should get all the paperwork that will be required gathered and organized. Here's a list of the paperwork you'll need to buy a home, depending on what stage of the purchase process you're at: If you're ahead of the game and still getting ready for your pre-approval or mortgage: 1. Tax Returns (at least one year, if self-employed or commission typically 2 years)2. W2s (last 2 years)3. Pay Stubs (last 2 years with year-to-date earnings)4. Bank Statements (last 2 months)5. Investment Account... 02/14/2012

Throw that ball and get your pooch prancing in this new and exciting dog park at the City of Parkland! This two acre park opened on January 7, 2012 and has lots of amenities including water fountains, covered pavilions, walking trails, and a place to wash your pooch. There are also benches and picnic tables. Barkland is great place for dogs and dog-lovers to play, have fun, and enjoy a good time.   Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Interested parties may contact Scott Davidoff the Community Services Director, at 954-757-4126 or email sdavidoff@cityofparkland.org for more information. You can also go to cityofparkland.org. 02/02/2012

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Reasons Why We Need So Much Documentation From You As you prepare for a mortgage application, I want to educate you on why we ask for, what may seem like, an excessive amount of documentation during your mortgage process. Due to lax underwriting from 2004 to 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac decided that they weren’t being strict enough on mortgage bankers and upgraded their standards in an attempt to prevent default mortgages, which began in 2008. In order to sell any loans to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, lenders have to make sure we meet their requirements. This has led us to tighten our standards. If we fail to comply with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac’s obligations, whether a loan is performing or not, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac will pursue other options. To prevent this, we now have at lea... 12/29/2011

Beverly Shanahan, Premium Properties Group | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | (954) 818-0572 7147 NW 122nd Ave, Parkland, FL 5 Bedroom 4 1/2 Pool Home in Heron Bay Parkland Florida 5BR/4+1BA Single Family House offered at $719,000 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 4,344 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12,029 sqft HOA/Maint $184 per month DESCRIPTION NOT A SHORT SALE BEAUTIFUL SPANISH STYLE TWO STORY FIVE BEDROOM 4 1/2 BATHS, THREE CAR GARAGE POOL HOME ON BEAUTIFUL WIDE WATERFRONT LOT. LOCATED IN EDGEWOOD HERON BAY THIS ELEGANT TWO STORY HOME IS SITUATED ON ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND OFFERS SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS.UPGRADED KITCHEN, FORMAL AND INFORMAL LIVING AREAS PLUS MANY UPGRADES AND ALL THE AMENTIES AVAILABLE... 12/28/2011

A team of seven Centerline Homes’ associates participated in the second annual Parkland Holiday 5-mile race, sponsored by the Teton Nation Adventure Guides and the Seminole Nation Indian Princess organizations. Held this past Sunday, December 18th, the race featured well over 500 participants on a course that wound through the scenic streets of Parkland, Florida. In addition to the YMCA at Pine Trail’s Park, the race benefitted several worthy causes. Centerline Homes’ financial analyst Kelli Nelson placed first in her age group. Way to go Kelli! Keep up the good work. www.CenterlineHomes.com 12/28/2011

The Heron Bay Men’s Club will host a candidates’ debate at Plaza del Lago from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Heron Bay residents, Stacy Kagan and John Willis, are seeking the Parkland District 1 seat in a special election to be held on January 31, 2012.   The debate is open to all Heron Bay and Parkland residents. The debate will be moderated by Trina Robinson, Anchor of “Today in South Florida,” weekday mornings on NBC.   Residents of Parkland are requested to submit questions for the debate. Questions must be received by December 30, 2011. Each resident may submit a maximum of three questions by email, Subject “Debate Questions” sent to HeronBayMensClub@aol.com and must include the resident's name and address.   Please advise your Parkland friends who are NOT residen... 12/26/2011

  If you plan to hit the malls Monday morning, here is a list of South Florida store and mall hours for the day after Christmas. STORE HOURS: BrandsMart USA stores, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.... Best Buy stores, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Target stores, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Walmart stores open 24 hours. MALL HOURS: Aventura Mall, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Boynton Beach Mall, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Festival Flea Market in Pompano Beach, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pembroke Pines Mall, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sawgrass Mills outlet mall in Sunrise, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Town Center at Boca Raton, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Westfield Br... 12/26/2011

City Offices will be closed for Christmas Holiday City of Parkland offices will be closed Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. City Hall: Will be closed Solid Waste and Recyclables: There will be no pick up on the 25th. Garbage normally collected on the 25th will be picked up on the next scheduled pick up day. Regular service will resume on the 26th. Library: Will be closed on December 26th Parks: Will close early at 6:00 pm on December 24th, 25th and 26th 12/19/2011

                                             On Sunday, December 25th, 2011 from 12:00-3:00pm Chabad of Parkland, the Regional Headquarters for Chabad of North Broward & South Palm Beach will hold its 36th annual Chanukah Celebration. The Menorah lighting ceremony will highlight a wonderful afternoon of entertainment and festivities, which will take place at the Parkland Amphitheater @ Pine Trails Park in Parkland 10700 Trails End  Parkland, FL 33076. The Mayor of Parkland Mr. Michael Udine as well as commissioners will be on hand to assist in the kindling of the largest Menorah in Parkland, symbolizing the importance of religious freedom and unity in our community and the world at large.   The highlight of the afternoon will be the spectacular Kenyan Acrobats performance as well as Dr... 12/19/2011

City Of Parkland's New Dog ParkIt will be a day for the dogs when the City of Parkland cuts the ribbon to open Barkland. The City of Parkland will hold the grand opening for the City’s first dog park, Barkland, on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 12:00pm. Barkland is just over two (2) acres in size and has separate areas for large and small dogs, a dog washing station, water fountains for pets and their owners, covered pavilions, walking trails, benches and picnic tables. In addition, there is dog play equipment that includes tunnels and agility elements. Broward County Animal Care will be on site to host a low cost Rabies Clinic for Broward County residents where pet owners will be able to get their dog or cats vaccinated against rabies, and receive a Broward County pet license tag for onl... 12/12/2011

  Parkland, Get Your Bark On! Well, it's official! A Doggie Park in Parkland Florida is under way. It is currently under construction but will officially open January 7th, 2012 at 12:00pm. It will be over two acres and have dog play equipment, separate areas for large and small dogs, covered pavilions, a dog washing station, water fountains for the doggies and their owners, walking trails, benches and picnic tables. So when construction is done, and it will be very soon, bring Lassie, bring Fido and bring FiFi and the twins for an afternoon of play and fun. Barkland will be located at Liberty Park in Parkland Florida. For more info you can call 954-753-5040. Parkland Residential Properties If you're interested in buying, feel free to give me a call and I can go over the available inven... 12/08/2011

The Redwood, priced from $259,900, is one of Centerline Homes most popular three-bedroom luxury townhome designs at Parkland Reserve. Located in one of Broward County’s most sought-after zip codes, the Townhomes at Parkland Reserve are located within walking distance to top-rated schools. Diverse dining, great shopping and many recreation choices are also close by. The YMCA and Parkland’s sensational Pine Trails Park are right across the street. So Centerline Homes knew homebuyers would love an affordable new home choice in such a highly desirable community. The Redwood, one of the company’s brand-new three-bedroom luxury townhome designs at The Townhomes at Parkland Reserve, starts at just $259,900. And its broad appeal to a variety of lifestyles, from singles and couples to smaller f... 11/30/2011

City NewsHalloween Trick-or-Treat In preparation for Halloween, the City of Parkland has several recommendations to help make trick-or-treating a safe and enjoyable experience for young witches and goblins. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS 1. Walk in small groups, not alone. 2. Bicycles and skateboards should be left at home. 3. Younger children should be accompanied by adults. 4. Costumes should not restrict vision. 5. Use stick-on reflective material generously. 6. Carry a flashlight if out after dark. 7. Only give or accept wrapped or packaged candy. 8. Parents should examine candy carefully before children are allowed to eat it. By following these simple tips, everyone will be sure to have a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 10/31/2011

The City of Parkland wants to give back to those in need during this holiday season. The City of Parkland will donate all food collected to Feeding South Florida. For the 4th consecutive year, Parkland staff will be collecting food until November 14, 2011. The holidays are just around the corner and for Parkland City employees that means the start of helping those less fortunate during this holiday season. The City invites all residents to join in this important food drive so please visit City Hall, the Parkland Library, the YMCA and the Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park to drop off any and all donations. If you have any questions, please call Colleen O’Dea, Special Events Coordinator at 954-757-4120.     10/29/2011