If you’re looking at Davie FL homes for sale, I hope you’ve taken some time off to enjoy the celebration. Broward County is 100 years old this year. There are a number of activities that are designed to bring people in the community together to enjoy the County’s art, history and culture. The last major event is happening the first of October – don’t miss it.
Starting earlier this year, a group of famous South Florida artists started creating 10 murals in various parts of the County. The artists have been busy conducting community workshops to clarify the character of the surrounding neighborhoods, then translating that information into a mural for the community. Andrew Reid is the artist providing a mural for the Davie area.
Inside Out is an art project that lets a community express itself in black and white photos. If you didn’t have a chance to participate, you will still enjoy the results.
People all over the world have participated in Inside Out projects. In fact, over 200,000 people from more than 180 countries have taken advantage of this opportunity to bring their community together in this unique way. You’ll see the faces of Broward County in several places, including.
The Calendar 100 guide is an excellent place to find information about events sanctioned for the 100 year celebration. While many events have been held earlier this year, you’ll still find lots of interesting things to see and do this year. There are even sanctioned events in 2016 to enjoy.
Duende is the last big event celebrating Broward County. You can download a PDF that describes the schedule of events and a map showing where different activities will take place. On Friday the 2nd, the celebration will take over SW 2nd Street, and there will be lots of family fun at Funtastic Friday in ArtsPark.
Saturday activities are being billed as the “Party of the Century.” Festivities will start at 11am and still be going strong in the wee hours of the morning. Sunday’s events at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater will center on competitions for both artists and musicians.
Does this sound like fun? There are still some opportunities to volunteer to support the celebration. Check the opportunities here.
If you don’t live in Broward County yet, you’re going to want to purchase one of the Davie homes for sale to make sure you join this diverse and vibrant community!
Looking for a condo in Davie Florida? You’re not alone. There are many times in the real estate stages of life when a condo or townhome might just be the right choice for your lifestyle. We see a lot of condo activity for first-time homebuyers, empty-nesters and people at other stages who are looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle.
There are things you need to explore when buying a condo or townhome for sale that are different than the issues you consider when buying a single-family home. Here are some of the critical questions you need to ask before you buy:
1. Is it likely I’ll want to move within the next few years?
Condos and townhomes typically appreciate more slowly than single-family homes. Make sure you make the best investment for your future by considering your needs over the long-term.
2. Can I see the minutes from past Home Owners’ Association (HOA) meetings?
You can ask people what the most important issues facing the association are, but it’s much better to make your own determination. A quick review of HOA meeting minutes will show you the hot issues in the development and how they are being addressed. You’ll also get an idea of how the management team works.
3. Is the association involved in any lawsuits?
Whenever you have communal living, there is bound to be a dispute from time to time. If disputes between owners or between owners and the management team or developer escalate to the courtroom, you want to know. That could be an indication that the management team isn’t being responsive to the owners and managing problems before they become lawsuits.
4. What rules govern your use of the home?
Communities can have rules about pets, renting your home, adding flower beds, the color you paint your home’s exterior, among others. Make sure you have a complete understanding of the rules and whether any of them will be in strong conflict with your preferences.
5. Do I have a detailed understanding of the monthly fees and what they cover?
Different developments will include different services in the monthly fees. In one Davie townhome for sale, the association might be responsible for all outdoor areas; in others, the association maintains common areas, but you are responsible for your own yard. Some monthly fees will include utilities, others won’t. There are a number of important things you need to know about the monthly fees that could influence your purchase decision. Association fees aren’t tax deductible, so make sure you’re getting what you want for the money.
6. What insurance will I need?
Obtain a copy of the association’s insurance policy, and if you’re not an insurance pro, find one to review the policy with you. You need to clearly understand which parts of the structure of the home are covered by the association’s insurance and which repairs or damages will be your responsibility.
These are just a few of the issues you need to address when you buy a Davie condo or townhome. Other things you need to know range from the availability of parking for owners and guests, to the existence of any special assessments, and the list goes on.
Before you make a final decision, let our local market experts assist you in coordinating with the associations, obtaining the information that you need before you make a decision, and referring you to other professionals, such as insurance agents, who can help you make the best decision for you and your family. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send us an email to discuss your specific needs.
The Flamingo Gardens – Wet & Wild WeekendLooking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Wet & Wild Weekend on July 18 and 19 at the Flamingo Gardens. Plan on getting wet while you enjoy water slides and games. The botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary will be open for less wet entertainment.
This celebration is happening on one of the Gardens’ Half Price Weekends. That means that for those 12 and up, the admission is only $9.95, admission for kids 3-11 years old is $6.45 and members and children under two are free.
This is an exceptional deal because admission includes all the Wet & Wild Weekend activities, the gardens and wildlife sanctuary and a Narrated Tram Tour.
The Tram Tour will take through 42 acres at the Gardens, which include South Florida’s close to last jungle growth. You can see what Davie looked like 100 years ago! The tours run every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As if all the regular attractions at the Gardens weren’t enough, there’s an absolutely packed schedule of things to do for the weekend. These events include:
And, you won’t have to worry about anyone going hungry. The Flamingo Cafe has something for everyone, ranging from freshly-made sandwiches to hot dogs to salads.
The Wild & Wet activities will be held between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For something sweet, try the Tropical Marketplace Smoothie Bar and The Big Orange.
You and your family can beat the heat while enjoying hours of family fun. For more information about the Gardens and directions, visit FlamingoGardens.org.
If you’re interested in learning more about Davie and seeing the homes that are currently for sale in the area, be sure and visit our Davie homes for sale page! Whether you’re buying or selling, learn more about Teri’s Real Estate Team and how our commitment to top quality service will make your next real estate transaction a rousing success.
The annual 99.9 Kiss Country Chili Cook-Off is celebrating 30 years!
Brad Paisley is headlining the 2015 Chili Cook-Off
The annual 99.9 Chili Cook-Off celebrates 30 years! The Chili Cook-Off is held at C.B. Smith Park located at 900 N Flamingo Rd in Pembroke Pines, FL. The event will take place on January 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone who enters the Chili Cook-Off will need a ticket no matter their age. Tickets are being sold for $52 per person. You will also need to purchase a parking pass that is $5 per car. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by going to www.wkis.cbslocal.com. Once you’re on the website click on the tab that says “Chili” then click on buy tickets/parking. On the next page click on “click here to purchase Chili Cook-Off tickets”. There is a small service fee for each ticket purchased as well as for the parking passes. There are 22,500 tickets being sold so make sure to get yours before they’re sold out!
Brad Paisley is the headliner for this years Chili Cook-Off. Other performers are The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, The Swon Brothers and The Cadillac Three. The concert gates will open up at 8:30 a.m. and the concert is from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday January 25th. The parking gates on Pines Blvd will open up at 1:00 a.m. and the parking gates on Taft St. will open up at 6:00 a.m. There is also handicapped parking located on Johnson St. This parking is for anyone who has an official handicapped parking decal.
Some things to know before going to the Chili Cook-Off this year…
You can not bring any cans, coolers, video cameras, flags or flag poles, weapons, umbrellas, backpacks or pets inside the event. There will be food and refreshments available for purchase once you’re inside the Chili Cook-Off. The event will take place rain or shine and there are no refunds.
C.B. Smith Park is close to some beautiful communities in Pembroke Pines, FL. If you are looking for a home for sale in Pembroke Pines our team has a few agents who are also Pembroke Pines area residents. As local residents and Realtors they have the knowledge of the area to help you find the perfect home and community to fit your families needs! If you have a home you would like to sell contact The Teri Arbogast Team. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Broward County we will make your real estate experience a pleasant and profitable one.
The 99.9 Chili Cook-Off Celebrates 30 Years and will have some great performers! If you are attending this years Chili Cook-Off have fun and enjoy the concert!
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Are you looking for things to do for the holidays in Davie, FL?
Many of you who have children may be looking for something fun to do in Davie, FL for the holidays. Here is a list of a few things coming up that you may want to check out.
Flamingo Gardens – 3750 S Flamingo Rd Davie, FL 33330
Garden of Lights: Weekends December 5 to December 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary you will see thousands of lights and decorations on the historical Wray home and the botanical gardens while holiday music fills the air. There will be visits from Santa and special holiday light show set to music that runs continuously on weekends from 5-8 p.m. Garden of Lights is included in your daytime admission of $18/adult, $10/child or $5 after 5 p.m. to see the lights and light show.
Santa’s Little Helpers: December 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2014 from 2-8 p.m.
Starting at 2:00 p.m. is Santa’s Snow Mound and holiday craft projects for the kids. At 3:00 p.m. kids can help Mrs. Claus pass out the animal’s gifts from Santa. Santa will be there for your kids to visit with starting at 4:00 p.m. Make sure you stay for the Garden of Lights show from 5-8 p.m. Santa’s Little Helpers is included in your daytime admission. On their website you will find a coupon for 25% of daytime admission.
Flamingo Gardens is a Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary located near these beautiful luxury home communities Long Lake Ranches and Long Lake Estates
Tree Tops Park – 3900 SW 100th Ave Davie, FL 33328
Winter Solstice Family Night: December 20, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. On the longest night of the year you can relax around a campfire, make a craft and listen to winter tales. $5/person plus $1.50 park admission.
Tree Tops Park is neighbors to The Ridge on Nob Hill community.
Shenandoah Park – 14601 SW 14th St Davie, FL 33325
Movie in the Park: December 13, 2014 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Shenandoah Park will be showing the movie Frozen. Shenandoah Park is inside of the Davie community Shenandoah located just off of Shenandoah Pkwy.
Young At Art Museum – 751 SW 121st Ave Davie, FL 33325
DIY Holiday Stockings: December 13, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Design your own holiday stocking the members of your family. $5 each plus museum admission of $12/ Broward County resident
Dreaming of White Snow: December 12-13, 2014. You will be creating your own Florida landscape with white snow. This is included in the museum admission of $12/Broward County resident.
Hope you enjoy these things to do for the holidays in Davie, FL. If you are looking for a home for sale in Davie contact Teri. Teri is not only a top-selling Davie Realtor she is also a long time Davie resident and she knows that Davie is a great place to live.
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By Lisa Robinson (past seller and buyer)
With a history of record breaking sales and more than 10 million in closed Davie home sales in 2014 Teri continues to dominate the Davie real estate market. It’s no wonder that in my home, Teri Arbogast is considered the best realtor in Davie. The reviews are in, check out what buyer’s and seller’s are saying about Teri Arbogast and her team of experienced and dedicated professionals.
From the “kitchen table to the closing table” Teri manages and markets her listings like few others. Her use of high resolution professional photography, state of the art interactive websites, massive direct mailings and strong communication practices has made Teri a top listing realtor in the Davie area. Teri does not use a pre-fab listing presentation. When she sits down at your kitchen table, you can be assured the material you are presented with is uniquely hers; a testament to her creative and strong marketing skills. Teri’s proven pricing strategies often lead to multiple offers and record sales on her listings. Pricing a home accurately and correctly for the market can create an “in demand’ listing. Teri has years of experience pricing and selling Davie homes so you can be assured her opinion of value is based on her hard earned knowledge and skill.
Once the listing is signed, Teri goes to work to get your home marketed both locally and globally. Teri puts her “money where her mouth is” spending advertising dollars to market at the highest level. Your home will be presented with creative detail throughout the internet and with direct mail. The “wow factor” is an important part of any presentation, the best professional photographers will be hired to assure your home meets the highest mark. As a member of the Master Brokers Forum, Teri is in contact with most of the top realtors in Broward County. It is widely believed that the top 20 percent of the agents in Broward do 90% of the deals; networking with these agents is a huge factor to her success. “Agent accompanied” showings mean your home is presented in the best possible way. Teri believes that important features and community attributes need to be presented to each buyer and not left to a buyer’s agent that does not know the home extensively. This practice is an important component to getting top dollar and selling homes more quickly, especially in a competitive market.
At the time an offer is made, one can expect the contract to be thoroughly reviewed and explained personally by Teri. No detail is left unchecked. With 14 years of experience with the various board contracts, Teri knows how to analyze each one and look for loopholes and contingencies that may hinder the seller. Her strong negotiation skills are used in presenting comparable sales and communicating effectively with the buyer’s agent. This helps to get the best possible price for her listings and has often resulted in record breaking sales.
From the contract acceptance, there is continual monitoring of the timelines, contingencies and other important details that are needed to get to a smooth and easy closing for everyone. Communication with attorneys, appraisals, inspectors, surveyors and homeowner associations is paramount to a successful closing. The Teri Arbogast real estate team has a detailed file processing system in effect to be sure no stone is left unturned during the critical time from the contract to the closing table.
Meet with Teri personally and find out for yourself why so many people think Teri Arbogast is the best real estate agent in Davie. You won’t be disappointed.
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If you are looking for a fun park in Davie, Florida you have to check out Vista View Park. Whether you are looking for something for your family to do or something for yourself, Vista View Park has something for people of all ages!
Vista View Park is a 272 acre park located off of SW 142nd Ave just North of Orange Drive. This park has it all! There are two playgrounds that are both covered with shade canopies. The larger playground is a Universal Access playground. Both playgrounds have plenty of fun things for the children to do. While there you will most likely see the adults running around the parks having fun with their children! The park also has basketball courts, an airstrip for electric radio-controlled planes and glider pilots and a 2.1 mile horse trail. For those who enjoy fishing you can fish on the fishing piers or on the shoreline.
The park is also great for fitness enthusiasts! There is a half-mile loop trail with several fitness stations. There are hills in the park that you can walk, run or ride your bike up and down. These hills are a great way to stay in shape while enjoying the beautiful South Florida sunshine!
If you would like to have a party at the park you can rent a shelter. There are 8 shelters with picnic tables, grills and electrical outlets. You will need a reservation for the shelters and the payment must be made when the reservation is made. There are four small shelters that accommodate 20-40 people, two medium shelters that accommodate 41-60 people and two large shelters that accommodate 90 people. You can also choose from the freestanding picnic areas that have no shelter, they are free on a first come first serve basis. There are a few picnic tables located on the hill. These are a great place to relax and eat while overlooking the area below.
Admission to Vista View Park is free on weekdays. Weekends and holidays admission is $1.50 per person ages 6 and up, $8.00 maximum charge per car (six to nine passengers). This is an inexpensive way to have a great time at a fun park in Davie, Florida.
The park hours are 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. November 2, 2014 through March 7, 2015. 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 8, 2015 through October 31, 2015. The park is closed the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The park office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when the park is open.
Vista View Park is nestled between Imagination Farms in Davie and Riverstone in Davie. These developments offer some of the nicest Davie luxury homes on the market. A short bike ride from single family home developments in Davie such as Shenandoah and Poinciana Parc. There are lots of homes for sale in Davie near the park contact Teri a leading Davie Realtor for details.
Just when I was getting settled back into a sellers market….
This past month I noticed that the Davie real estate market is shifting. In the past couple of weeks I have listed several Davie homes for sale. 6 months ago these homes would have flown off the Davie real estate market in the first week. Now I am getting few show requests on the higher end homes and tons of showings in the 250-450 price range…but very few realistic offers. This is not to say that some of the listings are going quickly with multiple offers, it is still happening if a home is priced exactly right. Pricing a home correctly is key to getting top dollar in this changing market. Even these well priced homes, once under “as-is” contracts, have the Buyers looking for repair credits. Buyers are hesitant to come out of pocket if the property does not appraise. Because of the growing inventory of Davie real estate some buyers even seem willing to pull the contract and continue looking if the seller won’t budge on the price.
I have been a Davie Realtor for 14 years, I have seen the market go up (way up!) and I have seen it go down, (way down!) several times. With inventory picking up and interest rates about to rise, I think seller’s who have been on the fence about selling should get on the market now. on the other hand, I do believe that now is a great time to buy with a good supply of homes to choose from and interest rates at near record lows. No matter the market, Davie real estate is always a good choice.
Over the years I have sold 100’s of Davie homes. The excellent schools, parks and country charm make Davie a great place to call home.
I should know…I’m not only a top davie realtor, I am a 20 year Davie resident as well!
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Imagination Farms in Davie is a guard gated community in the heart of Davie. Imagination Farms homes for sale are hot! 415 single family homes most on acre properties and have seven spacious models to choose from. 4 to 6 bedrooms are offered with 2 or 3 car garages. We have Imagination Farms floor plans available upon request. This development offers true Davie luxury homes with a price tag sure to please the most discriminating buyers.
Located West of I75 this Davie community offers easy access to highways, schools and shopping. Beautiful Vista View Park is walking distance from the entrance and offers walking trails, bike paths, playgrounds and exercise paths. Some of the most beautiful South Florida beaches are a short 20 minute drive away. Tree Tops Park with its equestrian trails is only a short drive or bike ride away.
As a top performing Imagination Farms realtor, I know the community well. Over the years, I have sold many homes to very happy buyers. Imagination Farms is a prestigious name with a quaint “neighborhood” feel. I have been a Davie resident for 20 years and a Davie realtor for 14 years. My children attended the public schools and participated in community sports. Purchasing Davie real estate is a great decision. I love all that the Town of Davie offers to its residents. The town is interested in keeping a “country” feel in the various parks and equestrian trails.
If you or someone you know is interested in seeing Imagination Farms homes for sale please fill out this form . We will get right back to you with a complete list of homes currently active on the market. If you are thinking of selling please call Teri today. I will be happy to prepare a free detailed market analysis for you.
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Welcome to our new and improved website! We’re excited about upgrading our website and we think you’ll be excited, too.
TerisRealEstate.com has been a successful website for 14 years in Broward County. This website has provided the information and tools that home buyers and sellers in Davie and the surrounding areas need to make their next real estate transaction a great one.
As a team, we’re also proud of the number of our website visitors who have contacted us for more information and ended up being clients, and often friends.
Take a moment to check out our new home search. You can easily search by County & City, Address & Zip Code, Area, Subdivision or School. For example, if you want to buy in the locations served by a specific elementary, junior high or high school, our search makes it easy for you to do that.
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