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Demand for New Homes Outpaces Construction

When the country shutdown in March of 2020 because of the pandemic, there was much speculation about what would happen to the real estate market. Millions of homeowners went into forbearance and all of a sudden there was a lot less money in circulation. To stimulate the economy and compensate for the temporary loss of […]

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Follow us on Social Media :  Latest Real Estate News edit post Oakland Park Real Estate First Quarter Report 2022 by Desiree Avila May 11, 2022 0 How High Can It Go? When I analyzed the Oakland Park real estate market last quarter, I found that the… edit post Move with Caution: South Florida An […]

Where to Go for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo 2021 is nearly here! While many sipped homemade margaritas on their porches last year, people are starting to feel more confident about safely venturing out. With more restaurants having safety measures down and a large population freshly vaccinated, many are ready to party this year. Here is a list of ways to […]

La Mexicana Taco Bar: More than Just Tacos!

Hidden in Wilton Manors, just outside of Oakland Park, at the Wilton Yard at 2430 NE 13th Ave is a little gem, known as La Mexicana Taco Bar.  Pronounced La Meh-hee-ka-naIt this little gem is much more than a simple taco bar. It offers a unique dining experience with quality food, a picturesque ambiance and music.  On their […]

Early Voting During COVID-19: Options, Tips, Homework & Plans

Since nothing in 2020 has been normal, why should voting be any different? Regardless of where you stand on politics, this election will undoubtedly be one of the most important and contested elections in recent history. How do we know? Early voting numbers are up more than 500% compared to this point last year and […]

Realtor®Brings Joy to Special Needs Families Through Photography

“A picture says a thousand words”. Moments of memories, milestones, and great times with friends and family members are all captured in photographic snapshots. Some are candid and some take a bit more planning. In today’s age, we see all types of photos from an engagement announcement to the first day of school and graduation […]

A Sneak Peek into Oak Tree by Pulte

The public golf course Oak Tree Country Club in west Oakland Park is one of the latest land acquisitions by Pulte builders. Pulte has been a prominent leader in buying old golf courses around Florida and developing them into communities. After receiving approval by the City Commission last fall in September, Pulte immediately began clearing […]

How Businesses Have Coped With COVID-19

As residents across the nation are adapting to the new procedures that COVID-19 pandemic has brought, so are the residents and business owners of Oakland Park, who are slowly easing into the routine of a new normal. How does business not only survive but thrive during a pandemic? The universal answer is to be adaptable […]

First Oakland Park Community Check-In Live Broadcast a Hit!

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus has forced us all to adapt to a situation that none of us had ever lived through. Some of us are coping with it better than others, but all of us are having to learn to cope somehow.  Dr. Mitch Rosenwald, Oakland Park resident, and professor of social […]

Community Pulls Together to Make a Christmas Miracle on 33rd St.

This past Sunday, after a routine church service at the Mount Zion AME Church in Oakland Park, several organizations pulled together under one roof to meet the needs of the families and children in their community. Christmas gifts were collected and distributed alongside much needed bags of food as part of the church’s monthly food […]

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