COCONUT CREEK REAL ESTATE
Coconut Creek, Florida: Butterfly Capital of the World
Not only is Coconut Creek a terrific place to live and work, it is also officially the butterfly capital of the world. Coconut Creek is home to the largest butterfly aviary in the world. Butterfly world features over 80 different species of butterflies and there are over 5,000 individual butterflies housed within its walls. It is one of Florida’s top tourist destinations.
Coconut Creek has also been officially recognized by Florida’s government as the butterfly capital of the world. Both the City Commission and House of Representatives have passed resolutions recognizing the city as the home of the world’s largest butterfly habitat. Also, because of its subtropical climate, Coconut Creek is home to species of butterflies that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The City of Coconut Creek has what they like to call “butterfly pride”. Annually the city hosts the Butterfly Festival, the 5K Butterfly Run, and the Butterfly Parade. All of these events are fun for the whole family and further promote the city’s love of butterflies!
Whether or not you are a butterfly enthusiast, Coconut Creek is a beautiful place to call home. With its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, it has something for everyone. As a realtor serving Coconut Creek, I would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect piece of Coconut Creek real estate for you. Use the Coconut Creek Home Search or contact me to learn more about properties currently on the market. I look forward to working with you to fulfill all of your Coconut Creek real estate needs!
To Begin Your Search for the Perfect Home or to Sell Your Home in
the Township of Coconut Creek, Begin Your Journey by Calling
Silva Stoyanova at (954) 673-4402.
The Transportation Situation in Coconut Creek
One of the many perks of living in Coconut Creek, Florida is access to a variety of public transportation options. With gas prices soaring, transportation options are becoming a factor when considering the purchase of a new home. Here in Coconut Creek, we have you covered. There are a few great car alternatives to choose from here, all convenient to your Coconut Creek home!
The City of Coconut Creek has its own community bus that operates Monday through Saturday, 6:30 am to 6pm. It services Coconut Creek specifically and allows residents and tourists to experience all Coconut Creek has to offer. It is free to use and allows you to connect with the other bus services in the area. Currently there are only two routes, the “N” route and the “S” route. To view schedules and route information, please visit the Coconut Creek Community Bus website.
The other bus transit system in the area is Broward County Transit. This system serves all of Broward County and allows you to connect to bus services in the neighboring counties of Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. With BCT, you can get anywhere you need to go without a vehicle. It serves the beaches, major shopping centers, and even the airport. Visit the Broward County Transit website for information on fares, schedules and a convenient system map.
Lastly, to connect you with all of the bus system services in the tri-county area, you can use the Tri-Rail. This train route connects Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward Counties, allowing for the maximum amount of commuting options. This convenient train is operated by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and you can get more information by visiting the tri-rail website.
Save gas and the environment by using public transportation services!
To Begin Your Search for the Perfect Home or to Sell Your Home in
the Township of Coconut Creek, Begin Your Journey by Calling
Silva Stoyanova at (954) 673-4402.
Coconut Creek Real Estate, Principal Reduction, Would it Work?
Theere is a great deal of news floating around and underwater owners of Coconut Creek real estate may be wondering about principal reduction and the first question that they ask is: would it work? In an ideal world of course it would work. Principal reduction would get distressed Coconut Creek property values adjusted to todays values, adjusting monthly payments along the way and everyone would be just fine. Sounds a bit like a fairy tale however, because nothing is that easy. In theory principal reduction would be great, in practice it seems a bit far fetched to believe that the big banks would actually go along with it.
Banks are looking out for their own interests, plain and simple. Are they really going to make life easier for those who have fallen on tough times? Principal reduction is taking money out of their pockets, not something they are striving for in big business. Still, those in the housing industry in Coocnut Creek and beyond see principal reduction not just as a way for owners of distressed property to keep their homes but as a way to fuel real estate, and therefore fuel the economy. When you consider how much money the top banks pay out in bonuses, the amount it would cost them to help struggling Coconut Creek homeowners is actually somewhat trivial.
Will principal reduction occur? Probably more often than it has been occurring. However, it is doubtful that principal reduction will happen in a widespread fashion, as that would involve a major change in philosophy in our lending institutions.
Click here to read “Housing Answer: Principal Reduction?” from Realty Times.
For the best in Coconut Creek real estate experience and knowledge contact Silva Stoyanova at 954-673-4402. Silva has access to the Coconut Creek MLS and all available listings in the area.
