. . . starts by having a Real Estate Agent list your home who's in the know when it comes to short sales. You'll hear time and time again from others how short sales are full of problems and take forever. Well if you want to ease your pain and lessen the time frame, make sure your Real Estate Agent knows the process.I had a call today from an Agent who wanted to show one of my short sale listings. She asked me if anything has been submitted to the bank yet and I responded "...No, as I haven't had any offers yet..." And she abruptly told me that I could have submitted to the bank because she has before and she said, "...oh, I just need showing instructions..." However, I took her back to her statement and asked her on it - I said to her,"...so you've submitted what to the bank and they'v... 04/23/2008

The Broward County Library is celebrating children and their books with storytellers, children’s authors and entertainers, magic shows, appearances by storybook characters, book giveaways, music and crafts at the annual Children’s BookFest on Saturday, April 26. Day-time activities, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held at:                                                                                                       ·        North Regional/BCC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek ·        South Regional/BCC Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines ·        West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.   The first 650 children at each location will receive a free book of their choice as part of the Target Big Book Giveaway.   On Saturday evening, April 26... 04/22/2008

My family and I visited City Place in West Palm Beach, Fl for the first time. I've have been living in Florida for 20 years, not sure how long City Place has been around for, but I'm glad I visited. Here are some photos of City Place. If you plan on coming down to visit family or are vacationing down here, take some time out to visit City Place. We had a blast.                        The horse and carriage ride also sounded like fun. For $40 dollars you get a 20 minute ride through City Place. We were on our way out. The nest time we head out for City Place, I plan on taking the kids for a ride. They at least got to pet the horse named Kelly. Here is a photo of that!            There is plenty shopping to do, many resturants to eat at. There is a live band that plays in the center of Ci... 04/21/2008

Well I was challenged by Ricardo Bueno to write a blog post for 30 days straight. If I missed a day I have to start over from scratch. So I took him up on his challenge. You will start seeing post from me starting next week!Now I have several ideas on what I plan on writing about. My question I have from my readers is What would you like to know about Florida, Broward county? Anything in particular would you like to know!!I would love to give you what you are interested in me or my city!!Look forward to your suggestions! i am off now to get information on my first post to come!Jeannette Neerpat9000 Sheridan StreetSuite 90Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024Would you like a Free Market Anyalsis? Visit www.Neerpat.com or just click on the picture below! 04/12/2008

As the fourth largest metropolitan area in Broward County and 11th largest in the state, the city of Coral Springs has an area of 23.5 square miles, and contains around 21,000 or more single-family residences that have a median income capita per family over $50,000. This high-income base among families here has been helpful in boosting the city’s tax base to over $4.7 billion. This area was incorporated as a city in 1963, and initially had three residents who were basically workers of the Coral Ridge Properties. By 1980, the city completely detached itself from CRP and became a full-pledged community, with a self-reliant and efficient government system, and within that time its s population already reached an estimated 34,000 residents. Today, the city has around well over 124,000, most... 04/08/2008

The city of Coral Springs in Broward County is a well-planned and fast-growing community, known for its superior quality of living and efficient local government. It has a total population of more than 125,000, and is a sprawling city that is famous for being called "the city in a country." The city is conveniently located 20 miles northwest of Ft. Lauderdale and 10 miles southwest of Boca Raton. The City Scores Well In The Quality Of Living Index Based on a report conducted by Standard & Poor's, the city has a "vibrant regional economy with above-average wealth levels and consistently low unemployment rates", and also prides itself in having an efficiently-run city government. The city's industrial and commercial base represented 24% of the city valuation, which is 50% higher than the ... 04/05/2008

1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom for $75,000 in great area of Coral Springs. Lynn Pineda | Keller Williams Partners Realty | 954-464-1100 5761 Riverside Dr #103, Coral Springs, FL Coral Springs Short Sale Buying Opportunity in Grand Oasis 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $75,000 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage 918 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $262 per month DESCRIPTION Pre foreclosure in Grand Oasis Condominium complex of Coral Springs Florida. Nice 1 bed/1 bath ground level. Great buying opportunity. Neutral carpeting in living areas and bedroom. Development has lovely pool and spa area, tennis court and exercise room. Great location right across the street from top rated Coral Springs elementary school. Make an offer and stop the bank from... 04/05/2008

So what happened during the month of March to Real Estate here in Coral Springs Florida in regards to Single Family Homes? What's selling? Well, sales have increased by 8 homes along with an increase in current inventory. How long have homes been on the market? Homes took a bit longer to sell. What Coral Springs Florida neighborhoods are selling? The following is in comparison to last months:  February 2008 Coral Springs Florida Real Estate Home SalesLet's take a look at what sold here in Coral Springs during March 200848 homes were sold The average price was $387,179.04The prices ranged from $875,000 to $239,900Homes were on the market 96 days before they soldOf the homes sold, 12.5% were Short Sales and 6.25% were Bank Owned What neighborhoods had homes selling:           Coral Creek,... 04/04/2008

There is a beautiful Day Spa in the plaza of Heron Lakes and when I am feeling a little stressed out with all the commotion of whats going on in Real Estate, I just sneak away to the Renaissance Wellness Day Spa located in the Shoppes of Heron Lakes located on Coral Ridge Drive and the Sawgrass in Coral Springs. The address is 5619 Coral Ridge Drive. Phone number, 954-346-4000. This is a luxurious place to allow your body to relax and renew itself. You can indulge in a Sugar & Spice Mango Polish. It's invigorating and softens your skin. They also have a Chocolate Body Scrub and a Vanilla Cream Body Scrub. There's also a Milk & Honey Foot Treatment.  It's a facial for the feet! They offer hair styling, make-up application, manicures, pedicures and facials that minimize wrinkles and age s... 04/03/2008

Well I Thank Teri Ellis for this one. She commented on one of my blog post about the badge at the end of my post. So many of you have such wonderful endings to your post that I needed something to stand out. So I found this site by chance and started using them. It is pretty simple really here is the link to Hyplet.com. You get to choose several options. This is the badge I am using at the present time. I also Link it to my website. If you place your mouse over the picture and click on it, it will direct you to my main website. Linking is quite simple, once you add it to your page here, click on it a second time and click on the link button at the top of your page here just as if you were going to link you text. What I also discovered is a picture to put in my emails that I send out to... 04/02/2008

Located in Broward County, Florida, the city of Coral Springs is a thriving and economically vibrant community and has a population of over 140 thousand residents. The area used to be a simple bedroom community for nearby Fort Lauderdale, but eh expansion of the Sawgrass Expressway in the city’s western & northern boundaries, along with the opening of Turnpike and I-95 highways to the middle and east of the city, has made it more appealing to visitors and newcomers. The city is famous for having a superb educational system, low crime rates, a healthy infusion of parks and lush green spaces, which has attracted a lot of young families and professionals. . Home Options Are Aplenty Here The city is a truly attractive community, and the available real estate listings here include a healthy ... 03/31/2008

I know for most of you, you are thinking Spring is approaching. The thing is here in South Florida and Florida in general it gets hot here and with summer right around the corner, most of us use our Air Conditioners.So here are some tips to use to get the most out of your cooling dollars!1. Clear all shrubs and other obstructions from around the A/C. It needs room to breath. Can overheat if not attended to.2. Keep all flters clean. We all know that we should change our filters on a monthly basis or if you are using those filters that you change every three months. But did you know if you have pets, that they need to change more often?3. Restricted airflow, inside and out, will decrease A/C effiency and increase you bill. So make sure nothing is in front of the vents.4. Use a digital The... 03/31/2008

Florida has now added a new website to register to let you know when a sex offender eithe moves into an area you live in or work in or near your childrens school. Here is an excerpt for our local Sun-Sentinel news article.The Web site http://www.flsexoffender.net/ allows residents to sign up for e-mail alerts notifying them when a sexual offender or predator moves into any area that they're interested in."For instance, a home, a workplace, a school, a child care center or any place that you or your family may frequent," Bailey said. "They can also identify specific offenders or predators to monitor and receive e-mail notices when those individuals move around in our state."The free service lets residents track an unlimited number of locations or convicted sex criminals. FDLE stores info... 03/28/2008

Right now is a terrific time to buy! Homes with affordable prices are everywhere. There are homes in Coral Springs priced as low as $269,900. Two car garages, fenced in backyards, wood floor laminate, stainless steel appliances, screened in patios, lake views, gated communities and much, much more! Call today and I can get you pre-qualified to see how much house you can afford! There is the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Gallery. There’s not a bad seat in the house. This theatre features 300 seats, a full size stage, an orchestra pit and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. To celebrate new openings, the Gallery hosts receptions that introduce Sunrise residents to the talented people behind the artwork. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located in Ft. Lauderdale, which recently o... 03/25/2008

  8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search  1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you'd be willing to spend each month for housing.  2. Be realistic. It's OK to be picky, but don't be unrealistic with your expectations. There's no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can't afford.4. Don't ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn ... 03/25/2008

Well Spring here, and now its time for Spring Cleaning. Do you know where to start? Are you confused on what would help with the sale of your home? Well here are some pointers to get you started!Let the Sun In- Make any room look brighter with clean blinds and windows. Mix one part white vingegar to eight parts or water, plus a little of dishwashing liquid. Use a newspaper to avoid streaks.Sniff out Smells- Check the drip tray under your refrigerator and under the ice tray for standing water.Clean the refrigerator with baking soda and water. Add cotton balls soaked with Vanilla extract or orange juice and leave in the refrigerator.Make you bed better- Vacuum mattresses and box springs and rotate and flip it over. Use this time to wash the bed ruffle as well. Have two people shake the co... 03/24/2008

Yesterday started Phagwah, the Hindu New Year. Today we went to a park in Cooper City, Fl. Picolo Park. At this celebration everyone is soaked with colorful dyes, baby powder and lots more. Music, food, adn family gatherings. This celebration last for a full week. So this coming weekend in West Palm Beach will be another gathering and getting fully dyed from head to toe. Boy by the time I got home I was orange, pink and purple from my kids shooting the dye at me.We had a blast. So to everyone Happy Phagwah and Happy Easter!Jeannette Neerpat9000 Sheridan StreetSuite 90Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024  Would you like a Free Market Anaylsis? Visit www.Neerpat.com or just click on the picture below. 03/23/2008

Buy this just reduced Foreclosure in Coral Springs; a fabulous Condo in the heart of Coral Springs! Lynn Pineda | Keller Williams Partners Realty | lynnp@imagineyourhouse.com | 954-464-1100 8913 NW 28th Dr #A Unit 37, Coral Springs, FL Coral Springs Foreclosure Buying Opportunity has tranquil water views 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $75,000 Year Built 1979 Sq Footage 1,200 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $307 per month DESCRIPTION Just Reduced to sell - don't miss out! Fabulous 2bed/2bath Condo on 1st floor end unit on canal waterfront offering a very tranquil water view for relaxing on the open porch especially enjoyable in Florida's current winter season. Just freshly painted in neutral color. Master Bedroom with walk in c... 03/20/2008

Coral Springs Real Estate Market Report (February, 2008)There are currently 1114 Single Family Homes for Sale in Coral Springs. Click here to search Coral Springs Homes for Sale. Of the 1114 Coral Springs Homes for Sale:49 are priced under $250,000828 are priced between $250,000 and $499,999219 are priced between $500,000 and $999,99918 are priced $1,000,000 and above, with the highest priced home offered at $2,699,990 The $2,699,990 home is a Home for sale in Heron Bay EastThere are 100 pending Sales of Single Family Homes in Coral Springs (priced between $175,000 and $1,199,900). During the month of February, 2008, 43 Single Family Homes sold in Coral Springs (they were sold at final sales prices between $170,000 and $1,125,000). Click here to view the homes sold in Coral Springs.Ther... 03/17/2008

Yesterday I locked my keys in the car. I was meeting with clients and they were lost. So I step away from my car for a second to let her know what to look for.  A burst of wind came thur and slamped my car door shut. At the same time the alarm set with my keys and purse in the car. Arrrrrrr!My clients pulled up at that very moment. Can you just imagine how I felt. I am trying to call people I know to see how close they were, just my luck, no one close. I started to knock my head on the glass. How could I do such a stupid thing. Well a gentleman came over and asked if everything was ok. No, I locked my Keys in the car. He happened to be a Handyman and had a Slim Jim in his car. He worked on my car for nearly 45 minutes before another gentlemen came over. Now there are two guys with two s... 03/16/2008