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CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 Paradise Found

CO-PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet

CALENDAR 12 July 2018

MANAGING EDITOR Debby Teich

COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE MANAGER Gabriela Moscoso

14 Cooper City Residents Prepare to Eat to the Beat

16 Cooper City Resident’s Therapy Dog Provides Unconditional Love 18 Southwest Ranches Holds 6th Annual Photo Contest for Residents 28 Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum 30 Cooper City Residents Celebrate Their Moms

PARTY PLANNING 22 10 TIPS: How To Host a Magical Birthday Party For Your Child

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 24 Hello July

SCHOOL NEWS 32 Former Nova Student Gets Perfect Score on AP Exam 34 Cooper City High School Students Build a Zen Garden 37 NSU University School Students Get a Lesson in Leadership

ASK THE MAYOR 36 Davie Update

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39 How to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors with Dementia

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4th Fun at the Pool – Don’t miss Fun at the Pool, from 10am-3pm, at the Davie Pine Island Aquatic Center, 3800 SW 92nd Avenue. Other activities at the pool include a free swim and inner tube water polo, as well as the Fun Foam Spray with the Davie Fire Department (11am), Dive-in Treasure Hunt (1pm) and Watermelon Eating Contest (3pm). For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

chairs, blankets and your appetite! 9am – 11am, at the Pool & Tennis Center. The event will be held from 5:30pm – No charge. For information, call 9549:30pm, at Cooper City Sports Complex 436-7300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org. (Stirling Road and Palm Avenue). For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Golf – Davie Golf & Country Club offers several ways for youth and adults to participate in golf programs this summer. Golfers interested in joining Davie Golf’s Summer League should register at the club’s golf shop at 8201 Nova Drive in Davie or call 954-7974653 for more information. League registration form is also available online at www.daviegolf.net.

17th Independence Day – Davie residents can celebrate the holiday at the Town of Davie’s Independence Day Fireworks and Family Fun Day. The festivities begin at 4pm. There will be games and rides for kids, a petting farm, face painters, craft vendors, adult zone with lawn games and more. There will also be kids interactive games (4:30pm), cake cutting with free cake while supplies last (6:30pm), live music (7pm) and fireworks (9pm). For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Orchid Society – The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society will meet at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm–9:30pm. For information, call 954-662-5544 or visit FlamingoGardensOrchidSociety.com.

13th Eat to the Beat – Cooper City residents of all ages are invited to Eat to the Beat. There will be live music, as well as food trucks – creating the perfect environment for a fun family evening in Cooper City. Just bring

Support Group – If you are living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, attend the free meeting which features a discussion and guest speakers. The meeting will be held at 12:30pm, at David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road in Davie. For information, send an email to skruger24@aol.com. FLOW – Florida Licensing on Wheels mobile offices brings motorist services directly to the customer at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, from 10am-1:30pm. First come, first serve. No appointments. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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Barbie – For nearly 60 years, Barbie has been a cultural icon. From 2pm – 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The event sells out every year. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Rd., east of University Drive in Davie. To purchase tickets, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org. Cooper City Chess Challenge – Free instructional classes for all levels of Chess. Learn the basic concepts and themes, opening moves, strategy, the endgame, tactics and positions. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month, from

West Side Story– Meet at the Pool and Tennis Center at 10:30am. Eat lunch at a local restaurant and attend “West Side Story” at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts. Return at 5:30pm. Cost is $20pp and includes theater ticket and transportation. For information, Harvest Drive – Over 80,000 BCPS visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954children go hungry every day. 434-4300, ext. 255. Throughout the year, Harvest Drive provides families in need with food, gently used toys, clothes and books. To make a donation, send an email to susangross59@gmail.com. For information on the Harvest Drive, visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com.

Ongoing Photo Contest – The Town of Southwest Ranches Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board is calling all photographers for its 6th Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of the Town of Southwest Ranches who are 18 years old or older. Younger residents may also enter with their parent or guardian’s written permission. The deadline to submit work is July 15. For information, visit www.southwestranches.org, call 954434-0008 or send an email to Skutz@ southwestranches.org.

Large Animal Hurricane Release – The Town of Davie is accepting pre-registration applications for a Temporary Release Program for large animals. The Town will open a neighborhood center to serve as a holding area before and during a hurricane or natural disaster. In order to qualify for the temporary release program, you must be a Davie resident or your horse(s) must live in Davie. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov. Old Davie School – Take advantage of a variety of discounts at Old Davie School Museum for active military families, teachers and others. For information, visit http://www.olddavieschool.org.

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Cooper City Residents Prepare to Eat to the Beat BY DEBBY TEICH

ooper City residents of all ages are invited to Eat to the Beat. There will be live music, as well as food trucks – creating the perfect environment for a fun family evening in Cooper City. Just bring chairs, blankets and your appetite! The event has continued to grow in popularity in the past few years. Over 2,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held on Friday, July 13, from 5:30pm – 9:30pm, at Cooper City Sports Complex (Stirling Road and Palm Avenue). “It’s a family fun concert with great food, and even better company,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist. “It’s a great

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was to bond with your neighbors and enjoy Someplace Special.” Mr. Nice Guy will be performing in the City’s new show mobile. There will be beer and wine will be available for purchase. The Girl Scouts will be hosting games for children. There will also be bounce houses and an obstacle course. Some of the food trucks last year were: Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, Gene’s Joint, Miami Pizza Truck, Food Dude, Taco Fresh, Virgo Bomb Gourmet Food Truck, Mita’s Dishes, Che Grill, Ipeks Wykked, Red Zepplin, Tio’z Urban Dominican food, Cucina Bambina and more. The food trucks for this year’s event are still being finalized. For information, call the Cooper City Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, #233.

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Cooper City Resident’s Therapy Dog Provides Unconditional Love BY DEBBY TEICH

or over 30 years, the Humane Society of Broward County’s Animal Assisted Therapy Program has been striving to build a humane community, while providing unconditional love, embracing the human-animal bond and establishing loving connections. The Humane Society recently added a new program, “Canines for Community Resilience,” which utilizes certified dogs that are specifically trained to participate in traumatic situations. Debbi Correale of Cooper City participates in the program with her 10-year-old Yorkie, Lexi. The dogs are proficient in being able to tolerate, adapt to and cope with the physical and emotional stress of critical incidents. They are specially trained to work in unpredictable, fast-paced and frequentlychanging environments with various types of people and other dogs. The dog’s handler receives advanced training in dog behavior and has knowledge of human and animal first aid, as well as Psychological First Aid and stress management. The Humane Society has exclusive partnerships with Broward County First Response Agencies, hospitals, schools, pastoral services and many more. “Since the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the need for community outreach has become even more prevalent,” said Marni

Correale and Lexi have been involved with the Animal Assisted Therapy program for nearly nine years. They also participate in the Canines for Community Resilience program. “I worked for a large banking organization for 37 years,” said Correale. “After I retired, I could not wait to use my energy to bring smiles to people’s faces. Lexi is incredibly wise and sweet spirited. She doesn’t even know she’s a dog.” Correale has taken Lexi to libraries, schools, senior centers, hospitals and almost any place that welcomes dogs. She choses places that fit Lexi’s skill level and personality. “She’s quite resilient and adapts quickly to the needs of the people she’s visiting,” said Correale. “People are always beyond thrilled to see her. She has a sweet face, chocolate brown eyes and loves to sit in people’s laps.” One of Correale’s most recent visits was with the BSO Communications Center. “The people at the center were incredibly welcomTherapy dog Lexi, who lives in Cooper City with her mom Debbi ing,” said Correale. “Because Lexi has a sensing capaCorreale, visited the BSO Regional Communications Center. bility for people experiencing stress, hurt and sadness, she was able to bring comfort and happy tears to so and middle schools, hospital emergency rooms, and Broward County First Responders, as well as through- many people at the center. T hey loved every moment.” out the community where the aid of therapy dogs was For information, visit www.humanebroward.com, call 954-266most needed.” 6877 or send an email to therapy@hsbroward.com.

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want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

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Southwest Ranches Holds 6th Annual Photo Contest for Residents BY DEBBY TEICH

he Town of Southwest Ranches Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board is calling all photographers for its 6th Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of the Town of Southwest Ranches who are 18 years old or older. Younger residents may also enter with their parent or guardian’s written permission. The deadline to submit work is July 15. The board will use the winning photos to create a calendar, which will be available at Town Hall. The theme for this year’s contest is “all baby animals of Southwest Ranches, including dogs and cats, excluding people.” Last year, residents submitted photos of sunsets, trees, wild animals, pets and more. “The contest gives the Southwest Ranches residents the opportunity to show the passion they have for the town and what a hidden jewel this town really is,” said Susan Kutz, staff liaison for the Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board.

Some of the rules include: ▸▸ For each photo caption, send a word count of 74 (including characters). ▸▸ Photos must be at least 8 X 10 (landscape). ▸▸ Must be a resolution of at least 300 DPI. ▸▸ No previous photos will be accepted. Members of the Rural Public Arts & Design

Some of the photos that were included in the 2017 calendar

Advisory Board will judge the contest. The winning 13 photographs, one for the cover of the calendar and one for each month, will be on display at Town Hall, as well as at the Annual Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival. At the Festival, held on October 20 at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, visitors will find all handmade crafts or original art, and more. The show includes stained glass, fabric and leather crafts, specialty wood products, mosaics, paintings, jewelry, and much more. There will also be music and plenty of food from vendors. There is a playground close by so parents can shop, while their kids play. All photo entries must be received by email to Skutz@ southwestranches.org, or on cd/memory stick no later than July 15. For entry forms and rules, visit www.southwestranches.org or call Susan Kutz, staff liaison for the Rural Public Arts and Design Boards, at 954-434-0008.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Cooper City High School Students Build a Zen Garden BY DEBBY TEICH

tudents at Cooper City High School have a new place to relax and unwind. If they need to take a break, they can visit the Zen Garden. Assistant Principal Dr. Carla Hozebin came up with the idea to make a labyrinth at the school to help students cope with stress and anxiety. When Lauren Nassi became president of the Interact Club, she knew she wanted that to be one of her first projects. What started as a way to fulfill a community service requirement for the club became much more. “High school can be a very stressful place,” said Lauren. “Students spend so much time studying and stressing for the future and for college. Sometimes they just need to sit down, live in the moment and relax – even if it is for a few minutes.” Before the garden was built, the area at the school was filled with rocks from a demolished building. There were only two trees growing. “They took an eyesore and made it look like something beautiful,” said Steve Franzone, faculty advisor for the club.

To raise money, the school held a fundraiser at Menchies and sold rocks with peaceful messages to put inside the garden. Rotary members also provided them with donations and funding to help with the project. The garden contains a labyrinth, where students can meditate. There are flowers and other pretty

plants, such as orchids, sunflowers and lavender, as well as bamboo fencing. Sierra Decker, a senior in art club, painted a mural dedicated to the Stoneman Douglas High School students that were killed. The names of each student are written on a ribbon that is

draped from three doves. The garden itself is also being dedicated to them. “A lot of students at Cooper personally knew a victim,” said Lauren. “This area is an amazing place to sit around and think about everything and honor their memory.” The Interact Club’s mission is to provide service through taking action to solve the community’s most prominent and persistent issues. Interact members have a passion to do good and help others by using their intelligence and energy to take a stand on sustainable issues that need fixing and people willing to fix them. “Interact members are committed to making the community and world better by applying leadership and expertise to social issues and finding unique solutions,” said Lauren. “Our members’ passion and perseverance create lasting and significantly noticeable change.”

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our child’s birthday should be a joyous time spent celebratingwith family and friends. It can also be stressful trying to planthe perfect party. But these party planning tips can help makeyour child’s birthday a magical one that their friends will talkabout for years to come.

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when they are not working on homework or have afterschool activities. When planning the time for the party, make the event last not too short or too long; two to four hours is a good time frame for kids birthdays. Be sure to plan plenty of activities and fun games to keep the guests busy during the entire party.

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Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum BY DEBBY TEICH

or nearly 60 years, Barbie has been a cultural icon. She has evolved with the times and kept up with the latest trends, and is still as popular as ever. Over a billion Barbie’s have been sold. On July 21, from 2pm to Guests at last year’s event. 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends more. Live Barbie dolls will model the at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, which latest Barbie fashions, pose for photos just celebrated its 100th birthday. The event sells out and sign autographs. Young girls are every year. encouraged to come dressed in their fin“Barbie is celebrating Old Davie School’s 100th est dresses, shoes and tiaras. They can birthday this year,” said Leslie Schroeder, Executive even bring their Barbie dolls along to Director. “Just as Barbie is iconic, so is Old Davie participate in the festivities. Organizers School. Come and celwill also be raffling off some ebrate with us!” new Barbie dolls. The theme for this year’s “Barbie is a role model for tea is “Old Davie School’s all girls, showing you can be 100th Birthday Party.” The what you want to be in life,” said tables will be set with fine Stansell. “It’s a wonderful way linens, china and Barbie to spend quality time with your centerpieces, as guests enjoy favorite girl, especially if she is a tea, and sweet delights. There fan of Barbie.” will be a Barbie fashion show, Barbie’s full name is Barbara opportunities for photos, Millicent Roberts. She has had coloring, raffle prizes and over 40 pets, including cats

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he City of Cooper City recently offered families a way to help celebrate moms and the many things that make them special. They participated in the annual Mother-Daughter Tea. “In the past two years we have almost doubled capacity for this great event,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist. “Tea parties aren’t as common here in America, so it is a unique experience for moms to share this special tradition with their daughters.” On May 12, 184 Cooper City moms and their daughters attended the MotherDaughter Tea. This year’s theme was “Royal Tea Party” in honor of the Royal wedding. Wearing party attire, they sampled a variety of teas, lemonade, finger sandwiches, and desserts. The teacups, saucers, sugar bowls, and creamers are all pieces from authentic tea sets that have been acquired throughout the years through generous donations by our residents. As they entered, they were greeted by ballerinas from Dancer’s Gallery that later performed. They were also served appetizers by high school student vol-

unteers dressed as butlers. Mothers and daughters received a keepsake photo of the event from Fun Faces Fotobooth Photos. De La Flor donated all the flowers for the daughters to make a small bouquet to give to their mothers for Mother’s Day. There was also a free raffle that included a variety of donated items. The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. Dads recently had their turn earlier in the year with the Father and Son Adventure Night. Other events include Mom-Son Night of Fun (September), Grandparent’s Day (September) and Daddy Daughter Dance (November). The goal of the Cooper City Recreation Department is to promote community involvement by residents of all ages. The Department is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to reach the residents of Cooper City. “Our events provide an outlet for our residents to bond with their family and spend quality time together in an entertaining atmosphere free of today’s technology distractions,” said Trainor. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Dean’s paper covered United States presidential etting a top score on an AP exam – 5 on the elections from 1964-2016. It was about third parties and 5-point scale – is a significant achievement. Only tested the correlation between third party voting and a small percentage of students, however, can party realignment. He chose the topic because of his boast that they got a perfect score. Dean Aaron Algave, interest in government and elections in general. who graduated from Nova High School in Davie, is “When I was deciding what to research, the 2016 elecamong them. tion was just around the corner,” said Dean. “I knew that Dean is currently a freshman at the University of there was a gap to fill in the existing research regardFlorida. College Board recently sent a letter indicating ing third parties and I wanted to relate this gap to the that he had received a perfect score on the AP Research 2016 election.” exam. He was one of only 176 students (amounting to just Dean took 15 AP classes in high school and passed all 2.8% of 2017 AP Research Exam takers) from around the of them. He received the AP Scholar, AP Scholar with disworld to earn every point possible in this exam. tinction, and AP Capstone Diploma for his achievements. “I was thrilled and proud that my hard work was He was also involved in Congressional Debate. He recognized on an elite level,” said Dean. “While writing was captain of the Congress team and competed on a my paper throughout the year, I felt confident I would local, state, and national level UF, Harvard, Emory, and pass, because I was on top of deadlines and didn’t wait other prestigious tournaments. He also played varsity for the last day to write the whole paper. However, I did high school soccer for Nova High School. In addition, he not expect to get a perfect score.” was a legal blog writer for the Brooks Law Group. He In AP Research, Dean learned about research methwrote 18 legal articles that included topics such as motor Dean Aaron Algave ods and how to construct an argument through various vehicle safety, social security disability, insurance claims, components of a paper. Additionally, he learned how to analyze data and come up and many more. Outside of school, he enjoys playing sports with friends and with strategies and tests to see if his data had any meaning and validity. watching Ted Talks, where he hopes one day to make an appearance and give a “Taking AP Research has definitely helped me at UF by providing me a solid speech that inspires many. background in research in general and employing different research methods to At UF, Dean is a finance major, but hopes to graduate with a computer scitackle different assignments and questions that college demands,” said Dean. “I ence minor and attend law school. He would like to combine law with business have become more efficient at writing papers and finding reliable research.” and technology.

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here is no doubt that the average age of orthodontic patients has lowered through the years. Just open a yearbook from the 50’s and 60’s and you will see many young adults wearing the stereotypical “train tracks” across their teeth. Movies have spoofed the usage of head gears during the high school years, which was common practice in that era. Braces have become smaller, sleeker, more colorful, and worn with pride by many preteens. For those of you who have young children at home, the main question is whether early treatment is right for your child. To best answer this question, it is first important to define some terms. When discussing “early treatment,” I personally prefer the term interceptive treatment. It has the connotation of catching something before it becomes a bigger problem. The more common and practical term is “Phased” orthodontic treatment. In this case, treatment done at an earlier age (usually between 6-9 years old) is referred to as Phase I. It is aimed at correction of habits, skeletal discrepancies, as well as severe abnormalities in dental eruption. The later treatment, Phase II, is usually done at around 11-13 years old in order to place all permanent teeth in an ideal position. I call it more practical because in most cases the second treatment is needed. The name serves as a reminder to the parents of this fact. Currently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the first orthodontic evaluation occur by age 7. Does this mean that all children require phased orthodontic treatment? Certainly not. The criteria for starting early treatment should be better or more predictable results. In my opinion, this is certainly the case when the upper jaw is too narrow and must be expanded, when upper front teeth are so protrusive (“buck”) that the incidence of trauma is much more likely (unless corrected), and cases of underbite (when the lower jaw is forward of the upper jaw). These treatments are “no brainers” for two reasons. The body of the younger patient is more amenable to these specific orthopedic (growth) corrections and statistically the preteen is more likely to traumatize a front tooth than at any other time. There are other times that treatment may be done for psychosocial reasons, as some children are very conscious of cosmetics. For those parents who are considering early treatment for their children, I recommend listening with an open mind. See if the reasons for starting treatment make sense to you. The rule of thumb would be “if it does not make sense, don’t do it! I find that most parents have a life philosophy which may make them either more or less open to preventative type treatments. As a parent, I find that I know what my child will be able to handle and be up to. Most importantly, if you decide as a family to start, have fun with it. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-236-3434.

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t doesn’t take a financial wizard or follower of Real Estate market trends to realize that we are in a housing crunch in South Florida – especially single-family housing which makes up most of the inventory of Davie and Cooper City. What usually happens during a crunch: ▸▸ Discount “fly-by-night” brokerages pop up as a “fad” alternative to hiring a competent professional. ▸▸ Homeowners consider a DIY (Do It Yourself) approach. A recent study revealed that For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) don’t actually save anything, and in some case may be costing themselves more, by doing it themselves. FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate. Why would FSBOs net less money than if they had used an agent? The study makes several suggestions: There could be systematic bias on the buyer side as well. FSBO sales might attract more strategic buyers than MLS sales, particularly buyers who rationalize lower-priced bids with the logic that the seller is “saving” a traditional commission. Such buyers might specifically search for and target sellers who are not getting representational assistance from agents. In other words, ‘bargain lookers’ might shop FSBOs more often. Experienced agents hire professional stagers, if needed, which could bring more money for the home. Properties listed with a broker will be listed online with all other participating broker websites, marketing the home to a much larger buyer population. The more buyers who view a home, either in person or online, the greater the chances a bidding war could occur for the property. Most professionals will create print ads and local postcard marketing, since many South Floridians upsize or downsize within our area, because they desire the continued love and support of family members who refuse to leave the balmy breezes and their close proximity to the coast. FSBOs achieve prices significantly lower than those from similar properties sold by Realtors using the MLS. The data suggests the average price was near 6% lower for FSBO sales of similar properties. What leaves this professional Realtor scratching her head? FSBO Homeowner Liability! Since I have been in this business, the number of disclosures has increased dramatically: ▸▸ Pages of homeowner disclosures ▸▸ HOA disclosures ▸▸ Condo disclosures ▸▸ Mold disclosures ▸▸ Lead-based paint disclosures ▸▸ Assessment disclosures ▸▸ Special taxing district disclosures – (CDD, etc.) – not to mention the ▸▸ Multi-part, multi-page contract with, of course, all the disclosures and deadline dates for inspections and to keep the buyer from losing his deposit – and of course ▸▸ TRID deadlines regarding financing ▸▸ FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order Notices and disclosures (money-laundering issues) ▸▸ FIRPTA withholding (foreign sellers) ▸▸ To lease or not to lease, or can I even lease this property if I am an investor. To quote Dave Ramsey, America’s trusted voice on money, explains: “Research has shown that, between mistakes, lack of negotiating skills, pricing errors and general exposure on the market, you’ll cost yourself more than the real estate commission…You’ll come out slightly better and with a lot less hassle if you use a top-shelf agent.” Zona Horton has been successfully selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 30 years. She works for the international Keller Williams family of companies and serves Davie, Cooper City and surrounding cities. Call her for all your Real Estate needs. For information, visit www.ZonaHorton.com or send an email to zonahorton@gmail.com.

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