Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Hollywood and Pembroke Pines have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
| Broward County - The official website of Broward County, Florida | |
| Broward County Clerk of the Court - legal stuff! | |
| Cooper City Information - Official Cooper City web site | |
Free Community Profiles - free community profiles
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| Hollywood Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Buying Advice | |
| Credit Reports - Information about credit scoring and how it affects your borrowing power. Also you can order a credit report. | |
| Pages of Buying Tips - All the information you will need to become a savvy buyer. | |
| City Links | |
| City of Dania Beach - Official site for Dania Beach | |
| City of Hollywood - Access Hollywood's official website. | |
| City of Pembroke Pines - The official website of the City of Pembroke Pines | |
| City of Plantation - Official site for the city of Plantation | |
| Cooper City - The official website of Cooper City. | |
| Hallandale Beach - Official site for Hallandale Beach | |
| SouthWest Ranches - South West Ranches,Sunshine Ranches official Site. | |
| The City of Fort Lauderdale - The official website of the City of Fort Lauderdale | |
| The City of Miramar - The official website of the City of Miramar | |
| The Town of Davie - The official website of the Town of Davie | |
| Weston - Official site of the city of Weston | |
| Computer Help | |
| Kim Komando - Computer help and links to shareware. We have found this site extremely valuable for info and for free shareware that often works better than programs that cost money! | |
| Churches/Temples/Mosques | |
| Archdiocese of Miami-Catholic - Link to the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami | |
| Buddhist Sites - Buddhist Sites. | |
| Christian Church Links - Various churches and links in Florida | |
| Hindu - Hindu Temple in Davie | |
| Links for Jewish Temples - List of Jewish sites in south Florida | |
| Links to Muslim Sites - Link to various Islamic Sites | |
| St Mark Catholic Church - Saint Marks officail Site. Catholic Church | |
| CommercialReal Estate Sites | |
| Black'sGuide - Properties for lease. Free, but you must register | |
| Hollywood Business Council - Real Estate, Business Opportunities and CRA'a for the development of Hollywood | |
| Loop Net - National Commercial Real Estate. Free, but you must register | |
| Property Line - Another national website with a growing number of listings | |
| Tax Free Exchange - Exchange your property tax free! | |
| Community Homeowners Associations | |
| All of Davie Homeowner Associations - A list of all the Homeowner Associations for the Town of Davie | |
| All of Hollywood Associations - A ist of all Hollywood Homeowners Associations-not all have websites | |
| Miramar Homeowner Associations - All of Miramar Homeowner Associations | |
| Rock Creek - Rock Creek's official site | |
| Disclosures | |
| Insurance disclosure - What insurance company's home rating of your home may do to your insurance costs. | |
| Lead Paint - Information about lead based paint and forms to disclose required by HUD. | |
| Radon Gas - Information about radioactive gas in homes for buyers and sellers | |
| Florida Government | |
| Florida House - Florida House of Representitives | |
| Florida Senate - The Florida Senate official website | |
| State of Florida - Florida's official website | |
| Florida Sexual Predator List | |
| Through the Broward Sheriff's Office - Sexual Predators | |
| Food Recipes | |
| All recipes - Great stuff, but you get pop-ups | |
| Epicurious - Delicious, but with pop-ups | |
| Publix Site - Publix Supermarket food Recipes. | |
| The best of Florida Recipes - Recipes using Florida sourced food from the Department of Agriculture. | |
| Going Green | |
| Backyard Conservation - Bringing Conservation from the Countryside to your Backyard | |
| Know The Flow - We're all water Managers | |
| NatureScape - Create a certified NatureScape using enviromentaly-friendly landscape practices. | |
| Reduce Your WATER USE No Excuse - Water restrictions, be water smart, and saving water | |
| the GOOD, the BAD and the EXOTIC Plants in Broward County - Invasive exotic plant management | |
| Golfing | |
| Florida golf Courses - Search through the database of golf homes and real estate in Florida. View photos, descriptions and amenities for Florida Golf Courses. | |
| Housing Assistance | |
| Emergency Financial Assistance For Housing Program - The EFAHP prvides a onetime payment to families who are totally without shelter | |
| FHA Secure - You worked hard for homeownership | |
| FHA Streamline (K) - How to Buy a Home and Finance Required Repairs | |
| Homeownership Preservation Foundation - Foreclosure counseling and financial assistance | |
| Neighborhood Housing Services - Turning Housing Dreams into Reality | |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Foreclosure Prevention Contacts | |
| U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development - How to aviod Foreclosure | |
| Humor | |
| Basic Jokes - Easy access to jokes. | |
Links to clean humor - Good jokes, but it will take you out of our site, so remember to add www.TheGibesTeam.com to your favorites.
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| Quotesand Jokes - Clean humor. Let us know if you like it. | |
| Insurance | |
| C.L.U.E. Reports - Info on how insurance companies rate your home. A must for buyers and sellers. | |
| Compare Homeowners Insurance Rates - Set up by Governor Crist, This allows you to compare the relative insurance rates for carriers in Florida by county, | |
| Demotech, Inc - Independant financial analysis of Florida Insurance Companies. | |
| Find Property Insurance here - Free referral service to find insurance in Florida | |
| Get Grants for Hurricane Protection - Provides info and process to obtain free money to upgrade your hurricane protection. | |
| L&S Insurance - One stop shopping for your insurance needs | |
| State of Florida Insurance Resource - This is the state agency that regulates the insurance industry. | |
| International Real Estate | |
RE/MAX - Search for properties worldwide through RE/MAX. Please register us as your agents when you visit this site!
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| Local News | |
| Sun Sentinel - Broward County newspaper | |
| The Miami Herald - Regional Newspaper | |
| Local Restaurants | |
| Cap's Place - Unique dining experience. Take a boat to rickety sheds and good food. Great Historical Eatery | |
| The Ark - Wonderful buffet Style eating. Great Sunday Brunch. | |
| The Rustic Inn - Great waterfront dining on the best Garlic Blue Crabs. It is rustic with newspaper for tablecloths. | |
| Tijuana Taxi Co. - The best Mexican food. Price good and plenty to eat. Try the Mexican Mashed Potatoes. | |
| Tijuana Taxi Co. - The best Mexican food. Price good and plenty to eat. Try the Mexican Mashed Potatoes. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Meteoroligist Wannabes - Get hurricane forecast models, sea surface temperatures and load of other info. | |
| More on Hurricanes - For those who can't get enough info on Hurricanes. | |
| National Hurricane Center - Complete government hurricane information | |
| Link to the Post Office - To hold mail, forward your addres for long stays ( premium service) or change of address. You can call them at 1-800 ASK-USPS. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Medical | |
| Igor the Dentist - He's my dentist. Very professional yet friendly office. | |
| Monthly Newsletter | |
| Leading Real Estate - Useful articles and Real Estate Directory. | |
| Real Estate News - Monthly Real Estate Articles and fun stuff. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Credit Articles - Information about how your credit affects you. | |
| Credit Score Info - Information about credit scores and ability to check yours. | |
| Free Mortgage Advice - A whole lot of information about the mortgage process. | |
Mortgage 101 - Looking for a mortgage outside of my area?
Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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Power Pro Mortgage -
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| Motivational Quotes | |
Get Motivated - More Inspirational Quotes.
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Hearts and Minds - Great Inspirational Quotes
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| Moving Companies | |
| Moving Coach - Remove the stress of moving-hire the Moving Coach and Save.This is a free service. | |
| Out of Area Realtors | |
| North Central Florida - Way down upon the Suwannee River ....or something like that. I know Patti and Owen and if you're looking in North Central Florida, give them a call. | |
| Real Estate Links | |
| PowerPro Realty - This is the web site for the office to which we are affiliated. | |
| Real Estate ABC's - Informative site for your real estate questions | |
| Real Estate News - Articles on real estate | |
| Search All Listings in Southeast Florida - This is our personal easy to use search site for you to find your next home | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Hollywood Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| Schools | |
| Fcat Dade County Schools - FCAT scores and more for Dade County Schools | |
| FCAT School Grading Broward - Complete School grading based upon the FCAT test | |
Free eSchoolProfile reports - Free public and private school reports
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| School Grades in Florida - School grades for every school in Florida | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Selling Advice | |
| Feng Shui - Using feng shui to improve your home and its' value. | |
| Free tips for sellers - All you need to know when selling your home. | |
| Staging your home - Hire a professional to stage your home before the sale. | |
| Tax Information | |
| 1031 Tax deferred exchange - Reinvesting with no immediate tax consequences | |
| Broward County Property Appraiser - The official site of the Broward County Property Appraiser. | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| Homestead Exemption - How to file for your Homestead exemption. | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| US Government | |
| CIA site - Search for info on countries all over the world | |
| Official Government Site - Portal to all the federal government sites. | |
| US Census - Census and demographic information on the US. | |
| Utilities | |
Bell South Telephone - Add or change your Phone Service.
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Cable Company - Set up or change your cable account.
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| Dish Network - Satellite Viewing. | |
Florida Power And Light - Local electric company. Arrange for new service or discontinuation.
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Peoples Gas/Teco - Set up or close a natural gas account
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| USPS - Change you address ar the post office and more! | |
