Blog: Moving Up in South Florida

Buyer Tips

Homeowners Insurance in South Florida: What Buyers Should Understand Before Closing

Wind coverage, flood coverage, and the insurer of last resort: here is how homeowners insurance really works in South Florida and why buyers should shop it before the closing date.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Leaving for the Holidays? A South Florida Home Checklist Before You Travel

A few hours of prep can keep a South Florida home safe and dry while you travel. Here is a practical checklist for the December trip: AC, water, security, and the details people forget.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Chores That Grow With Your Family: Building Responsibility at Home

Age-appropriate chores give children a stake in the home they live in. Here is a practical, family-friendly way to introduce responsibilities without turning the house into a battleground.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family Mini Golf in Miami-Dade and Broward: Bright Balls, Easy Afternoons

From a classic outdoor course under the palms to tech-filled indoor holes, here are real mini golf spots in Miami-Dade and Broward for an easy family afternoon.

September 28, 2026

Community

Cutler Bay vs. Homestead: Two South Dade Towns With Different Rhythms

One town grew up on the bay, the other grew into the farm country. Here is how Cutler Bay and Homestead compare for families deciding where to look.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Pastelitos and Café con Leche: Family Bakery Runs in South Dade

A Saturday-morning bakery run is a South Florida family tradition. Here are the Cuban bakeries in Homestead and southern Miami-Dade worth making yours.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Trampoline Parks and Indoor Adventure in Miami-Dade and Broward

When the weather does not cooperate or the kids need to burn real energy, South Florida has plenty of indoor options. Here are the trampoline parks and adventure centers worth knowing.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

How to Choose the Right Agent to Sell Your South Florida Home

The agent you choose shapes how your home is priced, marketed, and negotiated. Here are the questions South Florida sellers should ask before signing a listing agreement.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

What Is a Title Search and Why It Matters When You Buy in Florida

Before a Florida home changes hands, a title search confirms who can legally sell it. Here is what buyers should understand about title work and title insurance.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

A Year-End Home Maintenance Checklist for South Florida

December is a quiet month for South Florida maintenance, which makes it a good time to check the systems that work year-round. Here is a simple checklist for your home.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Winter Break at Home: Low-Key Days for South Florida Families

Winter break does not need a big itinerary to feel special. Here are calm, low-screen ideas for South Florida families spending the week at home.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Paddling With the Family in Broward: Kayak Spots Around Hollywood

Broward's waterways offer calm paddling for every skill level. Here are family-friendly kayak and paddleboard options around Hollywood and the Intracoastal.

September 28, 2026

Community

Miami-Dade vs. Broward for Families: How to Choose the Right County

Nanci works both sides of the county line, from Homestead to Pembroke Pines. Here is how to think about Miami-Dade and Broward when choosing where your family lands.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Family-Friendly Food Halls in Miami: Many Tables, One Decision

When the family cannot agree on dinner, a food hall answers the argument. Here are Miami food halls where everyone picks their own table.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Ice Skating in South Florida: Rinks Where Families Glide All Year

Ice skating in the tropics sounds improbable, yet South Florida keeps several rinks cold. Here is where families in Miami-Dade and Broward can skate all year.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Responding to Buyer Inspection Requests as a South Florida Seller

After the buyer's inspection, a repair list can arrive with the paperwork. Here is how South Florida sellers read the request, weigh the options, and respond without losing the deal.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

HOA Fees and Condo Associations: What South Florida Buyers Should Understand

Monthly association fees are part of the real cost of many South Florida homes. Here is what those fees cover, what a special assessment is, and the questions to ask before you buy.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Caring for Your South Florida Lawn in the Cooler Months

South Florida grass slows down but does not stop in winter. UF/IFAS experts recommend mowing tall, watering less, and skipping nitrogen until spring. Here is the cooler-season routine.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Building Family Routines That Make a New House Feel Like Home

A house becomes a home through repetition, not decoration. Small daily routines can settle a family into a new address faster than any box can be unpacked.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

A Family Day on Biscayne Bay Near Homestead: Boating, Paddling, and Picnics

Minutes from Homestead, Biscayne Bay offers boat ramps, kayak rentals, a calm atoll pool, and picnic pavilions. Here are two county parks that make an easy family day on the water.

September 28, 2026

Community

Pinecrest vs. Cutler Bay: Where Should Your Family Look?

Two family-friendly corners of South Miami-Dade with different math: Pinecrest's large estate lots and top-ranked schools against Cutler Bay's newer homes, town parks, and lower entry price.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Taco Nights: Family-Friendly Mexican Dining in South Miami-Dade

From downtown Homestead taquerias to table-service family restaurants, South Miami-Dade has a taco night for every family. These are the local favorites worth knowing.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Family Bowling, Arcades, and Indoor Fun in Miami-Dade and Broward

When the rain rolls in or the heat peaks, South Florida families head indoors. From a full entertainment complex in Homestead to classic lanes in Miami, here is where to bowl and play.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

When the Appraisal Comes in Lower Than Your Offer in South Florida

A low appraisal creates a gap between your offer and what the lender will finance. Here is how South Florida buyers and sellers navigate it, calmly and with options.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

What Florida Sellers Must Disclose Before the Sale Closes

Florida law expects sellers to disclose known facts that materially affect a home's value. Here is what belongs on the disclosure form and why honesty keeps the sale safe.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Roof and Gutter Care for South Florida Homes: A Dry-Season Plan

The dry season is the right time to give your roof and gutters attention. Here is a simple maintenance plan that protects a South Florida home before the rains return.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Teaching Kids About Money While You Plan Your Move in South Florida

Buying a home is one of the biggest money lessons a family can share. Here is how to turn the process into real financial education for your kids.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

A Family Day Trip to the Florida Keys From Homestead

The Keys are closer than many South Florida families realize. Here is a relaxed day-trip plan from Homestead to Key Largo and Islamorada.

September 28, 2026

Community

Hollywood vs. Miramar: Which Broward City Fits Your Family?

Hollywood and Miramar sit about thirteen miles apart but feel like different worlds. Here is how they compare for families on housing, commute, schools, and everyday rhythm.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Family Burgers and BBQ in South Florida: Relaxed Tables and Real Food

Some nights call for a table without reservations. These burger and barbecue spots across Miami-Dade and Broward deliver that easy family dinner.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Volunteering With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Serve Together

Serving together teaches children more than any lecture about community. Here are real volunteer opportunities across South Florida that welcome families.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

What Sellers Actually Pay at Closing in South Florida

The seller's side of the closing table has real line items: documentary stamps, title insurance, recording fees, and prorations. Here is what South Florida sellers should plan for.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Comes Before House Hunting

A pre-approval letter tells sellers you are serious and tells you exactly what you can afford. Here is how to use this step well in South Florida.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Preparing Your South Florida Home for a Cold Front

Cold fronts come quickly and leave fast, but a few hours of frost can stress plants, pipes, and pools. A short checklist keeps the home comfortable through the dip.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Talking to Your Children About Selling the Family Home

Selling a family home is an emotional decision for the whole household. A few honest conversations make the sale easier for everyone, especially the children.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Horseback Riding in the Redland: Family-Friendly Stables

The Redland's quiet farm roads and open pasture make it one of the best corners of Miami-Dade for riding. These established stables welcome families of every level.

September 28, 2026

Community

Homestead vs. Kendall: Where Can Your Family Get More Home?

Homestead and Kendall answer the same family budget in very different ways. A clear comparison of price, space, commute, and schools helps the choice write itself.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Cuban Family Dining Across Miami-Dade and Broward

Cuban food is the family table of South Florida: cafecito at breakfast, a proper lunch of ropa vieja, and pastelitos for the ride home. These are the kitchens families return to.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Story Time and Free Family Programs at South Florida Libraries

Public libraries are South Florida's best free resource for families: story time, reading programs, and air conditioning. These are the branches worth putting on the calendar.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Keeping Your Home Show-Ready Through the South Florida Holidays

Holiday gatherings and an active listing can work together. Here is how South Florida sellers keep a home welcoming for guests and ready for showings at the same time.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Flood Zones in South Florida: What Buyers Should Know Before an Offer

Flood zones shape insurance costs, mortgage requirements, and peace of mind. Here is how Florida's disclosure rules and FEMA's zone map affect a South Florida home purchase.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Preparing Your South Florida Home for Holiday Guests

A few days of preparation keep a South Florida home comfortable when the guest rooms fill up. Here is the room-by-room routine that makes hosting easier.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Hosting Thanksgiving in a New Home: A South Florida Family Guide

The first Thanksgiving in a new home is a milestone. Here is how South Florida families plan the meal, the space, and the memories without the stress.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family Hikes in Miami-Dade and Broward for the Cooler Season

When the humidity drops, South Florida's trails come alive. These six parks offer family-friendly hikes from the Redland to western Broward.

September 28, 2026

Community

Palmetto Bay vs. Pinecrest: Two South Dade Villages for Families

Both villages deliver top schools and leafy streets, but they fit different budgets and lifestyles. Here is how Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest compare for growing families.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Family-Friendly Waterfront Dining in South Florida

Water views make a meal feel like an occasion. These family-friendly restaurants in Miami-Dade and Broward serve good food with the bay or the Intracoastal as the backdrop.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Free and Low-Cost Family Outings in South Florida

A great South Florida weekend does not require a big budget. These free and low-cost museums, gardens, and parks deliver real family days out.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Should You Sell Before Buying Your Next Home?

Selling first and buying first are two different sequences with different risks. Here is how each one works in South Florida, and the questions that decide which order fits your family.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Questions to Ask Before You Make an Offer on a South Florida Home

The offer is where a purchase is really decided. These are the questions that separate a confident offer from a hopeful one, covering the home, the numbers, and the neighborhood.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Impact Windows and Hurricane Season: What South Florida Homeowners Should Know

Impact glass is both a building-code requirement and a practical choice in Miami-Dade and Broward. Here is what it does, what homeowners without it can do, and how it fits the seasonal routine.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

How Much Space Does Your Growing Family Really Need?

Square footage is a number, but a home is lived room by room. A practical way to plan the next house around bedrooms, work, storage, and the years ahead.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family Bike Trails in Southern Broward: Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines

Southern Broward holds some of the best easy family rides in the region, from an oceanfront promenade to paved loops around park lakes. Four options, with the details that matter.

September 28, 2026

Community

Cutler Bay vs. Palmetto Bay: Two South Dade Neighbors, Two Ways of Living

The two towns share a border and a coastline, but they answer the same family questions differently: schools, commute, parks, flood zones, and the feel of a Saturday morning.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Pizza Night in South Dade: Five Neighborhood Pizzerias Families Go Back To

From a longtime Homestead standby to a Naples-style kitchen in Pinecrest, South Dade's pizza places each have their own loyal crowd. Five real spots, with what makes each one a family repeat.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in the Redland With the Family: Farms, Fruit, and a Castle

The agricultural heart of South Miami-Dade makes a full family day: fruit stands, a botanical garden, a seasonal bakeshop, a weekend market, and one of Florida's strangest landmarks.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Contingencies in a South Florida Home Sale: What Sellers Should Know

A contract with contingencies is not a weak offer. It is a list of conditions that have to line up before the sale closes, and knowing how each one works keeps the seller in control.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Closing Day in South Florida: What Buyers Can Expect

Closing day is the shortest and most important part of the process. Knowing the order of events, from the final walkthrough to the key in your hand, turns a big day into a calm one.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Termite and Moisture Protection for South Florida Homes

In South Florida, the two threats that quietly shorten a home's life are termites and moisture. A few habits, checked every season, keep both away from the wood that matters.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Choosing Your Next Home Before the Baby Arrives

A new baby changes how a house works overnight. The rooms, the flow, and the storage that felt optional before become essential the moment a crib enters the picture.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family Camping Close to Home: Miami-Dade and Broward

You do not need a long drive for a weekend under the pines. Miami-Dade, Broward, and the edge of the Everglades all have campgrounds where families can pitch a tent.

September 28, 2026

Community

Pembroke Pines vs. Miramar: Two Broward Neighbors, Two Rhythms

The two cities sit minutes apart and share the same school district, but they feel different on the ground. The choice comes down to commute, parks, and the pace each family wants.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Seafood Dinners Worth Planning Around in South Florida

From stone crab near the beach to family-style seafood in Homestead, these are the tables where South Florida families gather for the catch of the day.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Rainy Day Family Activities in South Florida

South Florida rain does not have to cancel the weekend. From bowling and arcades to trampoline parks, here is where families go when the sky opens.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Staging Your South Florida Home: What Works and What Doesn't

Staging a South Florida home is about showing buyers its strengths, not spending a fortune. Light, order, and a cared-for exterior do more than any single upgrade.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

How Much House Can You Afford in South Florida? A Realistic Look

How much house you can afford is about the monthly payment, not the price tag. Taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and the South Florida AC bill all belong in the real number.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Your South Florida AC: A Maintenance Routine That Keeps the Air Moving

In South Florida the AC runs most of the year, so a simple maintenance routine protects your comfort and your system. Filters, airflow, and a seasonal checkup cover most of it.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

After-School Activities and Youth Sports in South Florida: Finding the Right Fit

From city sports leagues to the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs, South Florida families have real options for after-school activities. Start local, try one season, and let the routine build.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Botanical Gardens and Nature Centers in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Can Wander

From Fairchild's 83 acres to Fruit & Spice Park's fruit trees, Miami-Dade and Broward are full of gardens and nature centers where families can spend a slow afternoon.

September 28, 2026

Community

Homestead Neighborhoods for Growing Families: Where the Space Is

Homestead's neighborhoods range from master-planned communities with pools and trails to quiet established streets and rural acreage. The right one depends on how your family wants to live.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Ice Cream and Dessert Spots Worth the Drive in South Florida

From Robert Is Here's fruit shakes in the Redland to Jaxson's old-fashioned parlor in Dania Beach, South Florida's ice cream stops are a sweet way to explore the region.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Farmers Markets Across Miami-Dade and Broward: A Family Guide

Farmers markets across Miami-Dade and Broward give families a weekend ritual and a real look at each community's character, from the Redland's produce stands to Hollywood's indoor market.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in South Florida?

The timeline for selling a South Florida home depends on price, condition, and presentation. Watch the signals instead of the calendar, and adjust early when the market answers.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Earnest Money and Escrow in Florida: What Buyers Should Know

Your earnest money deposit tells the seller you are serious, and it is protected when the contract is written well. Here is how the money moves, who holds it, and how it returns to you.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Pool Care in South Florida: A Fall Routine That Keeps the Water Clear

The pool stays open all year in South Florida, but the season still changes how it behaves. A short fall routine keeps the chemistry balanced and the equipment healthy.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

School Tours and Open Houses: What Parents Should Ask in Miami-Dade and Broward

A school tour reveals more than any rating. Ask the same practical questions at every campus, and listen for how the school talks about children.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Birding With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where to Look

South Florida sits on a major migration route, so family birding starts at a boardwalk near you. Five easy spots across Miami-Dade and Broward deliver herons, egrets, and more.

September 28, 2026

Community

The First Year in South Florida: What New Residents Should Expect

New residents settle in faster when they know the rhythm: the seasons, the paperwork deadlines, and the routines. Here is what the first year in South Florida really involves.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Coffee Shops and Bakeries in South Florida Worth a Family Stop

From Homestead to Miami to Hollywood, a handful of coffee shops and bakeries make reliable family stops. These are the real places worth the detour.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Public Parks and Playgrounds in South Florida: A Family Field Guide

County and state parks across Miami-Dade and Broward are free or low-cost, and they offer space a backyard never can. This field guide covers the parks families actually use.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

What to Do When Your Home Does Not Sell in South Florida

A listing that sits is usually a signal in price, condition, or presentation. Read the feedback early and make the adjustment that brings a new group of buyers through.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

How to Make a Competitive Offer in South Florida Without Overpaying

A competitive offer is not simply the highest number. Price, pre-approval, and terms work together, and the offer you can defend is the one you can live with.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Lowering Cooling Costs in a South Florida Home

Cooling is the biggest line on most South Florida electric bills. A few habits, a clean filter, and small seals make a real difference before you ever consider a new system.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Private vs. Public Schools in South Florida: What Families Should Weigh

Miami-Dade and Broward both offer neighborhood schools, magnet programs, and choice options alongside a wide range of private schools. The right answer starts with your child.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family-Friendly Beaches in South Dade: Four Calm Options

You do not need to cross the county for a calm beach day. Crandon Park, Bill Baggs, Matheson Hammock, and Virginia Key each offer shallow water and real amenities.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Breakfast and Brunch Spots for South Florida Families

From Homestead's longtime grills to Hollywood's diners and Cutler Bay's Cuban cafes, these are dependable first stops for a weekend breakfast with the family.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Kid-Friendly Museums in Miami-Dade and Broward

Rainy weekend or slow afternoon, these hands-on museums in Miami-Dade and Broward are dependable, cool, and close enough for a day trip.

September 28, 2026

Community

Hollywood vs. Pembroke Pines: Which Broward City Fits Your Family?

One offers beach nights and coastal commutes; the other offers newer subdivisions and a planned suburban rhythm. The right choice depends on how you actually spend your week.

September 28, 2026

Community

Pros and Cons of Living in Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay is a quiet incorporated village on Biscayne Bay with parks, highly rated schools, and a strong family character. The honest trade-off is the commute.

September 28, 2026

Community

Pros and Cons of Living in Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines is a master-planned Broward city with parks, a strong charter school system, and dependable family neighborhoods. The trade-off is the drive to the coast.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Homestead With the Family

Homestead is more than farmland and price. From a hand-carved coral landmark to a tropical garden with five hundred varieties of fruit, here is where South Dade families spend their weekends.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Miramar

Miramar's dining scene leans family-friendly and dependable, from Italian favorites on Red Road to a South Florida staple known for ribs and seafood.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Cutler Bay

Cutler Bay mixes waterfront seafood with neighborhood staples that have fed local families for years, from marina dinners to Latin bakeries on the highway.

September 28, 2026

Family & Home

A Home That Works for Two Working Parents

Two working parents rarely need just a bigger house. They need a layout that shares the load: two offices, a landing zone, and a school-day routine that flows.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

How I Position a Home to Attract the Right Buyers

Price matters, and so does the story a home tells in the first fifteen seconds of a listing. This is how positioning, photos, and fixes work together.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Family Bike Trails Across South Dade

South Dade is flat and sunny, which makes it ideal for family bike rides. From a banyan-shaded coastal trail to a former busway turned greenway, here are four routes families use.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Boo in Bloom Turns Fruit and Spice Park Into a Daytime Halloween

On Saturday, October 31, from 10 in the morning to 5 at night, Boo in Bloom fills Fruit and Spice Park with costumes and family fun among the tropical plants, ending in time for the evening candy run.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

Community Events

The Cutler Bay Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Golf Cart Parade Back to the Park

On Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 10 at night, Cutler Ridge Park becomes the town's Halloween block: a golf cart parade, trunk-or-treat, costume contests, a haunted house, inflatables, food trucks and live music.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Community Events

The Pinecrest Zombie Run Turns a Cool October Evening Into a Family Dash

On Saturday, October 17, Pinecrest sends families through a two-mile course where runners dodge costumed zombies in search of the antidote, with the run starting at 6 at Evelyn Greer Park.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Community Events

The Redland International Orchid Festival Returns to Fruit and Spice Park

From Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, the Redland International Orchid Festival fills Fruit and Spice Park with judged orchid competitions, growers from around the world, and three days of tropical gardens.

Past event · October 16 through 18, 2026

Community Events

Zoo Miami Opens Its Grounds for a Spooktacular Family Campout

From Saturday, October 10 at 6 at night to Sunday morning, Zoo Miami hosts the Spooktacular edition of its Roars, S'mores and Snores campout, a night of tent camping, a guided tram tour and hands-on activities.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, through Sunday, October 11, 2026

Community Events

Celia Cruz's Centennial Comes to the Miramar Cultural Center

On Saturday, October 10 at 8 at night, Lucrecia honors the centennial of Celia Cruz with an evening of the Queen of Salsa's greatest hits at the Miramar Cultural Center.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

Community Events

Hollywood Fills Young Circle With Music and Dance for Hispanic Heritage Month

On Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 8 at night, the city of Hollywood celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at ArtsPark at Young Circle with live Latin music, folkloric dance and a market of Hispanic-owned vendors, all free.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

Community Events

Bow Wow Ween Dresses the Dogs of Pembroke Pines for Halloween

On Saturday, October 3, at 9 in the morning, Pembroke Pines hosts Bow Wow Ween at the K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park, a free morning of dog costumes and pet-friendly fun.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Seller Tips

What Determines Your Home's Value in South Florida

Your home's value is set by what comparable buyers actually paid, adjusted for condition, lot, and timing. Here is how the number gets built, and which parts of it you can influence.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

How to Use Your Current Home's Equity to Move Up

The equity you have built is often the quiet engine of a move-up purchase. This is how it works in practice: what it is, the main ways to access it, and the questions to ask before you do.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Preparing Your South Florida Home for the Dry Season

From roughly mid-October to mid-May, South Florida receives about a third of its rainfall. The dry season changes how you water, how the pool behaves, and what the yard needs. Here is the short list.

September 28, 2026

Family & Home

Add On, Renovate, or Move: How Growing Families Decide

When the house feels small, three doors open: build more room, rework what you have, or move. Each has a real cost, a real timeline, and a different end result. Here is how to compare them honestly.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Kayaking and Paddling in South Dade: Four Water Routes

From Cutler Bay to Homestead, the water is the region's best playground: mangrove paddles, a historic shoreline, and a national park at the front door. These are the real places to rent or launch.

September 28, 2026

Community

Living in Miramar: What Families Should Know

A family-heavy city of roughly 140,000 in southern Broward, Miramar sits between Miami and Fort Lauderdale with more than 40 parks and a serious arts center. Here is the honest picture.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Hollywood, on the Water and Off

Hollywood's dining runs from a legendary waterfront burger joint to stone crab on the Intracoastal, plus the Broadwalk's casual tables. These are the local spots families return to.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Pembroke Pines With the Family

A nature boardwalk over the wetlands, a county park with a waterpark, and an arts park with live performance: Pembroke Pines keeps a surprisingly full family calendar.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Why the Highest Offer Is Not Always the Best Offer

The biggest number looks like the easy answer, but financing, closing, and contingencies decide whether an offer actually closes. Here is how to compare the right way.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Stargazing Night at Fruit and Spice Park Under a Harvest Moon

On Saturday, September 26, the Redland sky takes the lead: Fruit and Spice Park stays open late for a bonfire stargazing night from 7:30 to 10:30, with the harvest moon over the orchards.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

The Cutler Bay Hispanic Heritage Celebration Fills the Park With Music

Cutler Bay kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 26, from 5 to 9 at Cutler Ridge Park with salsa, mariachi, a DJ, and a free night for the whole family.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

Pembroke Pines Hosts Its Third Hispanic Heritage Festival

On Saturday, September 26, the third Hispanic Heritage Festival fills Charles F. Dodge City Center with music, food and art, free from 5 to 9, for every generation.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

St. Jude Walk Miami: A Morning of Steps With a Cause

St. Jude Walk Miami steps off Saturday, September 26, at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, gathering at 6:30 and walking at 8 in the morning for childhood cancer.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

Dog Date Stroll at Fairchild Garden Is a Calmer Sunday

Fairchild Tropical Garden opens a Sunday stroll for dogs and families on September 27, from 8 to 10 in the morning, a calm turn among the rarest plants in South Florida.

Past event · Sunday, September 27, 2026

Community Events

R&B and Stretch Under the Lights in Miramar

A free evening of R&B, yoga mats and neighbors comes to a Miramar park on Saturday, September 26, starting around 7:30, open to every level.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

A Movie Night at Bayfront Park Sets the Lawn Next to the Bay

A family movie night lands on the lawns of Bayfront Park in Miami that weekend of September 26, with the bay and the skyline framing the screen.

Past event · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Community Events

The 14th Miramar Latin Music Festival Opens the Amphitheater

On Saturday, September 19, the amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park hosts a free evening of salsa, merengue and bachata that welcomes Hispanic Heritage Month, from 7 to 11 at night.

Past event · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Community Events

Touch-a-Truck Parks the Big Rigs at Charles F. Dodge City Center

On Saturday, September 19, from 10 in the morning to noon, the city of Pembroke Pines fills the Charles F. Dodge City Center with fire trucks, police cars and construction machinery for a free family morning.

Past event · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Community Events

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival Opens in the Redland

Season seven begins on the weekend of September 19 at The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216th Street in the Redland, with a five-acre corn maze, a large pumpkin field, sunflowers and a new Bubble Barn.

Event · Opens Saturday, September 19, 2026; season runs through November 15

Community Events

The 49th Tropical Plant Expo Blooms at the Fairgrounds in Miami

On Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, the pavilion at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 SW 24th Street, fills with rare tropical plants, workshops and talks for every gardener.

Past event · September 19 and 20, 2026

Community Events

The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Returns on Third Saturday

On Saturday, September 19, from 6 to 10 at night, downtown Hollywood's galleries open their doors for the monthly ArtWalk of free art, live music and street culture.

Past event · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Community Events

Free Music Nights Return to the Hollywood Beach Bandshell

The Hollywood Beach bandshell on the Broadwalk at Johnson Street keeps its free live music most evenings, 7 to 9 p.m., including the nights of September 19 and 20, weather permitting.

Event · Weekend evenings, including September 19 and 20, 2026

Community Events

The Palmetto Bay Farmers Market Under the Oaks

Every Sunday from 10 to 4, the market at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd Street, brings produce, artisan and homemade goods, and Sunday September 20 is the next edition.

Event · Every Sunday, including September 20, 2026

Community Events

A Saturday at the Redland Market Village in Homestead

On the weekend of September 19 and 20, the market at 24420 S. Dixie Highway, right on US-1, is open from 7 in the morning to 6 at night, with produce, food and the flavor of the Redland roads.

Past event · Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 2026

Buyer Tips

How to Buy a Larger Home Without Feeling Financially Stretched

A move up should add room and keep the monthly numbers comfortable. Working through the numbers first, before any tours, makes that possible.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Fall Home Care: A Short Checklist for South Florida Homes

The rain eases, the heat softens, and the last weeks of hurricane season arrive. A short fall checklist keeps a South Florida house ready for all three.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Multigenerational Living in South Florida: Room for Everyone

A parent moving in, a grown child returning, a grandparent who stays for the season. South Florida families are turning one home into space for everyone, and the floor plan decides how well it works.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Outdoor Escapes in Southern Broward: Parks Worth the Ride

A 299-acre county park, a quiet 53-acre preserve, and a boardwalk through the pines: southern Broward holds real nature when you take the turn off the main road.

September 28, 2026

Community

The Pros and Cons of Living in Cutler Bay, Florida

A family-first town of about 45,000 in southern Miami-Dade became its own city only in 2005. The parks are newer, the bay and the birds are close, and the calm has an honest price: the drive north.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest

From the breakfast counter to the pizza oven, the neighborhood Italian, and the ice cream stop, the southern suburbs of Miami-Dade feed a family all day long. Here is the local rotation.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Miramar With the Family

More than 40 parks, an aquatics complex, a real arts center, and quiet corners of nature: Miramar gives a family more plans than its reputation as a commuter city suggests.

September 28, 2026

Growing Families

Has Your Family Outgrown Your Home?

The signs are small at first: a garage that became storage, a kitchen that cannot host, and children sharing rooms that no longer fit. Here is how to read them and what to do next.

September 28, 2026

Selling & Moving Up

How to Sell a Home and Buy a New One at the Same Time

The biggest fear is not the sale or the purchase. It is the space in between: selling with nowhere to go, or buying while carrying two homes. Here is how the sequence gets planned, not feared.

September 28, 2026

Redland & Homestead

What to Know Before Buying Acreage in Redland

Five-acre lots, groves, wells, septic, and agricultural classification: Redland rewards buyers who do their homework. Here is the due diligence list Nanci walks through with every acreage buyer.

September 28, 2026

Moving Up

How Much Space Does Your Family Really Need?

Families shop by bedroom count and end up in a house that still does not feel right. Space is not the same as size; the right home is where daily routines stop colliding.

September 28, 2026

Luxury & Lifestyle

What Luxury Buyers Expect From a South Florida Home

Luxury in South Florida is rarely a single feature. It is the combination of privacy, proportion, light, and a home that functions as a backdrop for a full life.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

What to Fix Before Selling a South Florida Home

The costly mistake sellers make is doing the work in the wrong order. The right list, the one that protects your price and your time, is shorter than it looks.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Why Price per Square Foot Should Not Decide Your Offer

Price per square foot is the fastest metric in real estate and the easiest to misread. It is an average and a starting point, never the last word on the home.

September 28, 2026

Home & Maintenance

A Hurricane Season Checklist for South Florida Homes

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and the quiet weeks are the time to prepare. Here is the home checklist in one place, from the windows to the paperwork.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Moving With School-Aged Children: The Timing and the Talk

The school question is the first one most families ask about a move, and it is the right one. It is not the only one: routine, timing, and the conversation matter to the plan.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Four Outdoor Escapes Within Minutes of Homestead

Homestead sits between two national parks, and the rest is a short drive: botanical gardens, a bayfront marina, and county parks. Here is the family circuit.

September 28, 2026

Community

The Pros and Cons of Living in Homestead, Florida

Homestead keeps growing for a reason: space, pace, and more home for the budget. The honest tradeoffs are the commute and the growth. Here is the full picture.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Five Restaurants Worth the Drive to Homestead

From an elegant bistro in the old downtown to a pizza place with a loyal crowd, Homestead's dining scene holds more than the drive suggests. These are the seasoned favorites.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in and Around the Redland

The Redland is farm country, and its best days are spent outdoors: botanical gardens, a coral landmark, groves, and a wildlife farm. Here is the local list.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Homestead Con 2026: A Two-Day Weekend of Comics, Cosplay and Collectibles

The third edition of Homestead Con runs Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, at South Dade Senior High, with comics, anime, cosplay, vendors and a gaming area for the whole family.

Past event · September 12 and 13, 2026

Community Events

Adventure Day at Fruit and Spice Park: A Saturday of Harvest

On September 12, Fruit and Spice Park in the Redland turns its gardens into a family Adventure Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with crafts, scavenger hunts, seasonal tours and food trucks.

Past event · September 12, 2026

Community Events

Give Back at the Track: Six Laps of the Oval for the Community

On September 12, Homestead-Miami Speedway opens the oval to street legal cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., six laps for 50 dollars per car, with the proceeds going to charitable causes.

Past event · September 12, 2026

Community Events

The 18th Cutler Bay Open: A Day of Golf That Gives Back

The Cutler Bay Open charity golf tournament returns on September 12 at the Redland Golf and Country Club, a four person scramble with breakfast, lunch, awards and the community fund as the winner.

Past event · September 12, 2026

Community Events

The Hollywood Beach Sweep: A Cleanup Morning By the Ocean

On September 12 from 7 to 11 in the morning, the city of Hollywood invites everyone to the beach sweep at Charnow Park, with gloves, bags and the whole shoreline as the reward.

Past event · September 12, 2026

Community Events

Free Family Fun Day at HistoryMiami: September 12

HistoryMiami Museum opens free of charge on Saturday, September 12, from noon to 5 p.m., with guided tours, hands on activities and the permanent collection of Miami's story.

Past event · September 12, 2026

Community Events

The Pinecrest Farmers Market: A Sunday Among the Trees

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pinecrest Farmers Market fills the gardens of Pinecrest Garden with produce, honey, cheese and coffee, and September 13 is its regular turn.

Event · Every Sunday, including September 27, 2026

Community Events

Sunday at the Vizcaya Village: Market and a Walk Through History

On September 13, the Sunday market at Vizcaya Village opens at 9:30 a.m. and the guided walk of the historic village follows at 11, both at 3250 South Miami Avenue in the Grove.

Past event · Sunday, September 13, 2026

Homestead vs. Miami

What $600K Buys in Homestead vs. Miami

Same budget, two very different homes. A practical comparison of what $600,000 actually buys in Homestead against the Miami market, and how families should read the difference.

September 28, 2026

Redland & Homestead

Wells and Septic in Homestead: What Buyers Should Know

Many acreage and estate homes in Homestead and the Redland run on well water and septic systems. Here is the honest due diligence list every buyer should walk through.

September 28, 2026

Living in Pinecrest

Living in Pinecrest: Estate Lots and Village Life

Pinecrest is Miami-Dade's estate-lot village: mature trees, large parcels, and a quieter pace. Here is what life there is actually like.

September 28, 2026

Selling & Moving Up

Selling and Buying at the Same Time in Florida

The Florida move-up playbook: order the two transactions, protect the gap with contingencies and lease-backs, and move once.

September 28, 2026

Redland & Homestead

Insurance on an Acreage Property in South Florida

Acreage homes bring stronger coverage questions: wind, flood, liability, and the outbuildings. What buyers should budget before the offer.

September 28, 2026

Client Stories

From Cramped to Comfortable: A Client Story

A South Florida family, a house that no longer fit the week, and the coordinated move that gave the children room.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

How to Prepare Your Home for Photography and Showings

The first impression of your home is usually a photograph, seen on a phone between errands. Here is how to get the house ready for the camera and for the buyers who follow it, without a full renovation.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

The Questions I Wish Every Buyer Asked Before Making an Offer

An offer turns weeks of searching into one decision. These five questions, asked before the signature, keep that decision honest, and the numbers clear.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Wet-Season Home Care: Simple Checks for a South Florida Home

South Florida's rainy season runs from mid-May to mid-October, when most of the year's rain falls. A few hours of simple home checks before and during the season protect the roof, the drains, and the budget.

September 28, 2026

Family & Home

Making Room for Visiting Parents in Your Next Home

A parent who visits often changes what a floor plan needs. A quiet room near a bath, a real door, and a little thought make the visit feel like family, not a project.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Green Spaces and Parks Near Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest

Palmetto Bay calls itself the Village of Parks, and the villages around Pinecrest and Cutler Bay prove it. These are the family afternoons worth packing for.

September 28, 2026

Community

The Pros and Cons of Living in Hollywood, Florida

A beach town in Broward with a real boardwalk, a walkable downtown, and a position between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Here is the honest list of what Hollywood does well, andwhat it trades.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Pembroke Pines

Dinner out with the family in Pembroke Pines has reliable answers: long-run Italian, wood-fired pizza, a seafood boil everyone can eat by hand, and a kitchen that dresses up the nights that earn it.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Miami With the Family on a Weekend

Miami has two speeds: the packed weekend scene, and the generous morning version, where the city gets it right for families. The best weekend days rarely start with a beach towel. They start with one of these five places, a plan, and enough sunscreen.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Buying a South Florida Home From Out of State: A Remote Buyer's Guide

Moving to South Florida from another state is exciting and can feel distant. Here is how remote buying works, what to prepare before the trip, and why a local guide in your corner makes the distance feel small.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

New Construction vs. Resale in South Florida: Which Is Right for You?

New builds offer modern finishes and builder warranties. Resale homes offer established neighborhoods and mature landscaping. Here is how to weigh timelines, pricing, and lifestyle before you choose.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Using Your VA Loan to Buy a Home in Homestead, Florida

Veterans, active-duty service members, and some surviving spouses may qualify for a VA loan. Here is what the benefit offers and why Homestead works well for military families.

September 28, 2026

Selling & Moving Up

Downsizing in South Florida Without the Overwhelm

A smaller home can mean less upkeep, lower costs, and more time for what matters. Here is how to downsize calmly, room by room, and protect your sale along the way.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Pinto's Farm Opens Its Fall Pumpkin Patch in the Redland

Pinto's Farm at Redland Citrus Orchards opens its fall season Saturday, September 19, with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo and tractor rides running through November 8.

Event · Opens Saturday, September 19, 2026; season runs through November 8

Community Events

The Homestead 250 Brings a Weekend of Racing to Homestead-Miami Speedway

FARA USA racing fills Homestead-Miami Speedway from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, with enduro, sprint and Spec Miata racing in a grandstand weekend the whole family can share.

Past event · Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, 2026

Community Events

Miami Carnival Runs a Week of Color That Ends With the Parade of Bands

Miami Carnival runs October 3 through 11, 2026, with the Junior Carnival and Pan Jamboree on the first weekend and the Parade of Bands closing the week at Central Broward Park.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, through Sunday, October 11, 2026

Community Events

Oktoberfest Miami Serves Two Family-Friendly Weekends of Music and Food

Oktoberfest Miami returns October 9 through 11 and October 16 through 18 at the German American Social Club, with Bavarian music, kids' activities and German food.

Past event · Weekends of October 9 through 11 and October 16 through 18, 2026

Community Events

Hollywood's Boo Bash Turns Young Circle Into a Family Halloween

Hollywood holds its free family Halloween celebration Friday, October 23, at ArtsPark at Young Circle, with children's activities from 5, a costume fashion show at 7 and an outdoor movie at 8.

Event · Friday, October 23, 2026

Community Events

The Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood: A Weekend Staple

South Florida's largest farmers market opens every Saturday and Sunday at 3080 Sheridan Street in Hollywood, with hundreds of vendors, produce, crafts and live music in one place.

Event · Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening

Community Events

Broward Attractions & Museums Month Gives Families Two More Weekends of Deals

Broward Attractions & Museums Month runs through September 30, with free and reduced admission at museums and attractions across Broward County, including Hollywood and Miramar.

Past event · Through Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Community Events

Hollywood's German American Society Hosts Three Oktoberfest Evenings

Three Saturday evenings of Bavarian cooking and live music return to the German American Society of Greater Hollywood on September 26, October 10 and October 24, from 6 to 11 at night, at 6401 Washington Street.

Event · Three Saturdays: September 26, October 10 and October 24, 2026

Community Events

Zoo Boo Turns Zoo Miami Into a Daytime Trick-or-Treat Trail

On Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, Zoo Miami runs Zoo Boo from 10 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon, daytime trick-or-treating for little ones included with zoo admission at 12400 Southwest 152nd Street.

Event · Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, 2026

Community Events

October ArtWalk Lights Up Downtown Hollywood

On the third Saturday, October 17, downtown Hollywood opens its galleries and plaza from 6 to 10 at night for the free ArtWalk: live music, an artisan market and a guided mural tour, all walked at your own pace.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Community Events

The Cardboard Boat Race Sails Back Into Hollywood Marina

On Saturday, November 7, crews push hand-built cardboard boats across the bay at Hollywood Marina from 10 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon, with race pre-registration opening October 5.

Event · Saturday, November 7, 2026

Community Events

NASCAR's Championship Weekend Closes the Season in Homestead

From Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, Homestead-Miami Speedway crowns the Truck, Xfinity and Cup champions, with the Cup championship race on Sunday at 3 in the afternoon.

Event · Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026

Community Events

Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts Fills the City Center Plaza

On Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, artists and makers line the plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines from 1 to 8 at night, with live music and works to browse at your own pace.

Event · Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2026

Community

Pros and Cons of Living in Pinecrest

Pinecrest is a low-density village of estate lots and live oak canopies about ten miles south of downtown Miami. The trade-off for the calm and the character is the price of admission.

September 28, 2026

Community

Pros and Cons of Living in the Redland

The Redland is Miami-Dade's tropical countryside: five-acre lots, mango and avocado groves, and a rural pace about twenty miles from downtown Miami. The space is real, and so are the trade-offs.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in Miami

Miami dining runs from white-tablecloth rooms to waterfront counters, and families do best at the relaxed middle: seafood by the bay, casual Cuban, and tacos in Wynwood.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Cutler Bay With the Family

Cutler Bay keeps most of its fun outdoors: a waterfront park and marina, a town center with community events, and two of South Florida's best family attractions a short drive away.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Hollywood With the Family

Hollywood pairs a two-and-a-half-mile oceanfront Broadwalk with a downtown arts park and a 1,500-acre nature preserve, so a family day can move from beach to boardwalk to mangroves.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Fishing With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward

Good family fishing is about the right spot, not the right catch: a jetty where the fish come to you, a beach with calm water, and a pier that rents rods.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

What to Look for in a Home That Will Fit Your Family for Years

A house that fits for years is chosen for the life it will hold, not the one it holds today: flexible rooms, real storage, and a yard with room to grow.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Common Mistakes That Cost South Florida Sellers Money

Most costly seller mistakes happen before an offer ever arrives: the price set on hope, the repairs done in the wrong order, and the offer read as a single number.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Miami Book Fair Returns Downtown With a Free Street Fair Weekend

Miami Book Fair runs at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami from Sunday, November 15, through Sunday, November 22, 2026, and the free weekend street fair takes over the grounds on Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22.

Event · Sunday, November 15, through Sunday, November 22, 2026

Community Events

The Storybook Festival Marks 25 Years With a Morning Parade in Pembroke Pines

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the free Storybook Festival returns to the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, where the storybook character parade steps off at 11 in the morning.

Event · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Community Events

The International Dance Festival Brings a Night of Movement to Miramar

The International Dance Festival returns to the Miramar Cultural Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with an evening of dance from 6:30 to 8:30 at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar.

Event · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Community Events

The Pembroke Pines Artisan Market Sets Up at Dream Park for a Saturday

The Pembroke Pines Artisan Market runs Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 NW 160th Avenue in Pembroke Pines.

Event · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Community Events

The South Beach Seafood Festival Closes With a Seafood Slam on the Sand

The South Beach Seafood Festival runs Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Miami Beach, closing with the Seafood Slam on the sand at Lummus Park on Saturday, October 24.

Event · Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, 2026

Community Events

Deering Estate's Holiday Decor Opens With Tides and Tidings the Friday After Thanksgiving

Deering Estate's holiday decor, Tides and Tidings, opens Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, and runs through January 6, 2027, at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue in Palmetto Bay.

Event · Friday, November 27, 2026, through Tuesday, January 6, 2027

Seller Tips

Selling Your Home Without Disrupting Your Family's Routine

Showings, packing, and moving do not have to turn your household upside down. A short plan can keep school, sports, and bedtime running while your home is on the market.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

The South Florida Home Inspection: What Buyers Should Know

The inspection period is your window to learn a home's real condition before you commit. Here is what happens, and which Florida-specific checks matter most.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Humidity, Mold and Mildew in South Florida Homes: A Simple Plan

A subtropical climate tests every home's interior. A few low-effort habits keep humidity in check and protect your family, your air, and your resale value.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

How School Choice Works in Miami-Dade and Broward for Moving Families

Your address assigns a zoned school, but it is not the only option. Miami-Dade and Broward both layer magnet programs and choice applications on top of the neighborhood school.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

A Family Day at Biscayne National Park, Minutes From Homestead

The park is 95 percent water, free to enter, and a short drive from Homestead. Convoy Point gives families a bay-side day with real island atmosphere.

September 28, 2026

Community

The Pros and Cons of Living in Miami for Families

Miami rewards families who love energy, culture, and the water, and tests those who want quiet suburbs at a budget price. The honest trade-offs come down to cost, traffic, and schools.

September 28, 2026

Local Dining

Where Families Eat in the Redland: Farm Stands and Country Kitchens

The Redland's dining scene runs on what grows around it: tropical fruit, produce stands, and farm kitchens. Here is where families actually go.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

Closing Costs in South Florida: What Buyers Should Budget For

Beyond the down payment, Florida buyers typically pay between 2% and 5% of the purchase price in closing costs. Here is what those dollars cover, and how to prepare.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

Should You Get a Pre-Listing Inspection Before Selling in South Florida?

A seller's inspection finds problems before buyers do, so you can repair, price, or disclose on your own terms. Here is how to decide.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

Pest-Proofing Your South Florida Home: A Fall Checklist

Heat and rain keep South Florida pests active all year. These seasonal habits seal the entry points and remove the conditions that invite them in.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

Homework and Study Spaces for a Growing Family

The right study setup meets children where they are: close enough to supervise, quiet enough to focus, and flexible enough to grow with them.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

The Everglades From Homestead: A Family Trip Planner

The park's Homestead entrance is a short drive from town, and the Anhinga Trail makes wildlife viewing easy for all ages. Here is the plan, the fees, and the timing.

September 28, 2026

Local Life

Things to Do in Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest With the Family

Village parks, a bayfront estate, and a botanical garden give families full days without leaving South Dade. Here are the standouts.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

Knaus Berry Farm Reopens in the Redland With Cinnamon Rolls Back on the Counter

Knaus Berry Farm opens for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, October 13, at 16790 SW 177th Avenue in the Redland, with cinnamon rolls, strawberry shakes and seasonal produce back on the counter through the spring.

Event · Opens Tuesday, October 13, 2026; season runs through the spring

Community Events

Fruit and Spice Park Hosts a Hands-On Tea Making Workshop in the Redland

On Saturday, October 3, Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead brings spices, herbs and tea traditions together in a hands-on tea making workshop, set among the park's groves at 24801 SW 187th Avenue.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Community Events

The Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival Returns With Rides and a Patch of Pumpkins

From Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, the Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival turns Sanctuary Park, 16290 Griffin Road, into a fall midway with carnival rides, a Pumpkinville inflatable zone, games and a pumpkin patch.

Past event · Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, 2026

Community Events

Harvest in Miami Brings a Two-Day Holiday Craft Fair to the Fairgrounds

On Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, Harvest in Miami fills the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center with craft vendors, gifts and seasonal foods ahead of the holidays.

Event · Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 2026

Community Events

The November ArtWalk Winds Down the Year in Downtown Hollywood

On the third Saturday, November 21, downtown Hollywood opens its galleries and plaza from 6 to 10 at night for the free ArtWalk: live music, an artisan market and a guided mural tour, all walked at your own pace.

Event · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Community Events

The Dream Car Classic Car Show Rolls Into Downtown Hollywood

On Sunday, October 4, from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon, the Dream Car Classic Car Show lines up classic cars, trucks and more along the 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard, free for the whole family.

Past event · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Community Events

The Not So Scary Halloween Bash Returns to the Miami Children's Museum

On Sunday, October 4, from 1 to 5 in the afternoon, the Miami Children's Museum hosts its 16th annual Not So Scary Halloween Bash: costumes, trick-or-treating through 17 galleries, and a low-scare haunted house on the bayfront.

Past event · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Community Events

Broward County Gives Away Free Fruit Trees at Miramar Pineland Park

On Saturday, October 3, from 8 in the morning to noon, Broward County's NatureScape program gives away free fruit trees at Miramar Pineland Park, while supplies last and with advance registration.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Community Events

Pinecrest Gardens Hosts a Benefit Concert for Venezuela

On Saturday, October 10, from 5 to 6:30 in the afternoon, Art of Hope and Carmela's Heart present a benefit concert at Pinecrest Gardens, an early evening of music and community in support of the people of Venezuela.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

Community Events

Candlelight Brings Juan Luis Guerra's Music to Pinecrest Gardens

On Friday, October 16, at 6:15 in the evening, the Fever Candlelight series fills Pinecrest Gardens with a string quartet tribute to Juan Luis Guerra, merengue and bachata reimagined in candlelight.

Past event · Friday, October 16, 2026

Community Events

Frankenstein Comes to the Seminole Theatre in Downtown Homestead

The Seminole Theatre stages Mary Shelley's Frankenstein on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, with an immersive La-BAR-atory pre-show in the lobby before each performance at 18 North Krome Avenue.

Past event · Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026

Buyer Tips

Down Payment Help in South Florida: Programs That Are Real

You do not need 20 percent down to buy in South Florida. Florida Housing assistance, FHA, VA, USDA, and 3 percent conventional loans each widen the door for qualified families.

September 28, 2026

Seller Tips

What It Really Costs to Sell a Home in South Florida

The price on the listing is not the number that reaches your account. Commissions, deed stamps, title insurance, and concessions add up, and the order of the math matters before you price.

September 28, 2026

Home Care

After the Storm: A Recovery Checklist for South Florida Homes

Preparation keeps your family safe before the storm. The hours after ask different questions: is the house safe, what is damaged, and what gets documented first.

September 28, 2026

Family & Education

The Home Office That Grows With Your Family

For two-career families, the deciding room is rarely the biggest one. The office that works today and still fits in five years is a feature, not an afterthought.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Easy Family Nature Walks in Miami-Dade

Boardwalks and paved loops put alligators, herons, and hardwood hammocks within reach of strollers and small legs. Here are the walks families repeat.

September 28, 2026

Outdoor Life

Water Parks and Splash Pads in Broward for Families

Broward's public water parks offer slides, lazy rivers, and splash playgrounds at county prices. They are seasonal, so the calendar plans the day.

September 28, 2026

Community

Homestead vs. Redland: Where Should Your Family Buy?

Two neighboring addresses, two very different moves. Homestead is a city with full services; the Redland is farmland where agricultural zoning shapes everything, from lots to wells.

September 28, 2026

Buyer Tips

What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted

Acceptance is the start, not the finish. Inspection, appraisal, financing, and title all have to line up before the keys move, and each step has a date.

September 28, 2026

Community Events

III Points Festival Returns to Wynwood With a Two-Night Weekend of Music

On Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, III Points returns to Mana Wynwood in Miami with more than ten stages of music, art, and nightlife across the Wynwood Arts District.

Past event · Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026

Community Events

The Miami International Mall Halloween Spooktacular Keeps Trick-or-Treating Easy

On Saturday, October 31, from 1 to 3 in the afternoon, the Miami International Mall on NW 107th Avenue hosts a free family Halloween event with trick-or-treating and activities.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

Community Events

The Next Chapter at the Seminole Theatre Opens October in Homestead

On Friday, October 2, at 7 in the evening, the Seminole Theatre in downtown Homestead opens its October calendar with The Next Chapter: Sitting Pretty on Krome Avenue.

Past event · Friday, October 2, 2026

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens

On Friday, October 2, at 8 in the evening, Pinecrest Gardens screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Banyan Bowl with a live cast and a costume contest.

Past event · Friday, October 2, 2026

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Sin Bandera Brings the Escenas Tour to the James L. Knight Center in Miami

On Saturday, October 10, at 8 in the evening, Sin Bandera performs at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami as part of the Escenas tour.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Fall at the Farm Brings a Pumpkin Patch to Tinez Farms in the Redland

Tinez Farms in the Redland opens its fall season with a weekend pumpkin patch and farm festival on SW 177th Avenue, with a barnyard, slides, and pumpkins running through late November.

Event · Weekends from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening, through Friday, November 27, 2026

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Lincoln Road Turns Into a Halloween Block Party in Miami Beach

On Saturday, October 31, Lincoln Road in Miami Beach hosts its Halloween block party, with trick-or-treating on the pedestrian mall starting at 5 in the evening.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

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The Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon Runs the Shoreline on October 24

On Saturday, October 24, the Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon and Freaky 4-Miler start at 7th Street and Ocean Drive with a costume-themed course along the water.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Bubble Run Turns Homestead-Miami Speedway Into a Foam 5K

On Saturday, October 3, from 8 to 11 in the morning, Bubble Run fills Homestead-Miami Speedway with foam stations and a family-friendly 5K everyone can run, walk or dance through.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, 2026

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The Woman's Club of Homestead Hosts an Eighties Silent Disco

On Saturday, October 3, at 7 in the evening, the Woman's Club of Homestead throws a fundraiser silent disco with eighties music, glowing headphones and a historic ballroom at 17905 Southwest 292nd Street.

Past event · Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Parents Night Out Gives Homestead Families a Date Night Break

On Friday, October 9, from 6 to 9 in the evening, the William F. Dickinson Community Center hosts a free Parents Night Out for children ages 6 to 12, with games, crafts and pizza for ten dollars.

Past event · Friday, October 9, 2026

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Aziz Ansari Brings the Hypothetical Tour to Hard Rock Live

On Friday, October 9, at 7:30 in the evening, Aziz Ansari performs at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, with doors opening an hour before showtime.

Past event · Friday, October 9, 2026

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Ricky Martin Plays Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on October 10

On Saturday, October 10, at 8 in the evening, Ricky Martin performs at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, with tickets starting around fifty-five dollars and doors opening one hour before the show.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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ENCORE MANIA Brings Soca and Carnival Energy to Vizcaya Park

On Saturday, October 10, from 6 in the evening to midnight, ENCORE MANIA fills Vizcaya Park in Miramar with soca music during Carnival weekend, with Machel Montano headlining.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Miramar Library Hosts a Blind Date With a Banned Book

On Saturday, October 10, from 11:30 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon, the Miramar Library hosts Blind Date With a Banned Book, a free morning where wrapped books wait for readers at 2050 Civic Center Place.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Dolphins Host the Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday

On Sunday, October 11, at 1 in the afternoon, the Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium in the early game of NFL week five.

Past event · Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Homestead Steps Off With the BYOL Breast Cancer Walk at Roscoe Warren Park

On Saturday, October 10, at 8 in the morning, the BYOL Breast Cancer Walk steps off from Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park in Homestead, a community walk for awareness and support on a South Florida fall morning.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Eva Ayllón and Daniela Darcourt Bring Peruvian Music to the Moss Center

On Sunday, October 11, at 7 in the evening, Eva Ayllón performs with special guest Daniela Darcourt on the main stage of the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay, an evening of Peruvian song running about an hour and forty minutes.

Past event · Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Nu Deco Ensemble Opens Its Season Under the Banyan Bowl Dome

On Saturday, October 17, at 8 in the evening, Nu Deco Ensemble opens its season at the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens, an open-air concert under the historic geodesic dome with a program that includes the Curtis Mayfield Suite.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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The Mayor's Golf Tournament Tees Off for Pembroke Pines Scholarships

On Friday, October 16, registration opens at 11:30 in the morning and play tees off at 1 in the afternoon at Pembroke Lakes Country Club for the 24th annual Mayor's Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for charter school scholarships.

Past event · Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sound Sessions Opens at Pinecrest Gardens With Hazmat Modine

On Saturday, October 24, at 8 in the evening, the Sound Sessions series opens its season at the Banyan Bowl with Hazmat Modine, a band that blends blues, world music and gypsy jazz.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Hollyweird Halloween Turns Downtown Hollywood Into a Costume Block Party

On Saturday, October 24, from 6 in the evening to 2 in the morning, Hollyweird Halloween fills Hollywood Boulevard between 19th and 20th Avenues with costume contests, live music, street performers and food trucks.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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House of Horror Marks 25 Years With a Haunted Carnival at Tropical Park

House of Horror celebrates 25 years with a haunted carnival at Tropical Park in Miami, running Thursday, September 24, through Sunday, November 1, with five haunted houses, carnival rides and a family-friendly House of Little Horrors.

Event · Thursday, September 24, through Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Live Music Returns to Schnebly Redland's Winery on Weekend Afternoons

Every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 6 in the evening, live music plays at Schnebly Redland's Winery and Brewery at 30205 Southwest 217th Avenue in Homestead, with tropical fruit wines and the Redland countryside as the setting.

Event · Every Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 6 in the evening, through December 27, 2026

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Monster Luau Turns Flippers Cinema Into a Daytime Halloween Party

From noon on Saturday, October 10, Flippers Cinema and Arcade in Hollywood hosts Monster Luau, a daytime Halloween and horror con with vendors, scavenger hunts, costume contests, gaming tournaments and movies on the big screen.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Fast Lane Friday Gives Homestead a Legal Night at the Drag Strip

Homestead-Miami Speedway opens its drag strip on Friday, October 9 from 6 at night to midnight for Fast Lane Friday, where drivers run street-legal cars head-to-head and spectators watch from the stands.

Past event · Friday, October 9, 2026

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Hanging With Heroes Lets Miami Kids Meet Their Superheroes

On Saturday, October 17, from 11 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon, Miami Mom Collective and UHealth Jackson Children's Care host the 7th annual Hanging With Heroes at Key Point Academy Downtown, a free superhero day with meet-and-greets, crafts and face painting.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Halloween at The Moss Center Brings a Free Spooky Night to Cutler Bay

On Friday, October 23 from 6 to 9 at night, the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center hosts a free Halloween celebration with the Spooky Symphony, a haunted house, candy giveaways and a Curious George screening, with free reservations opening October 9.

Event · Friday, October 23, 2026

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Howl-O-Springs Fills Miami Springs With a Municipal Halloween Festival

On Saturday, October 24 from 5 to 9 at night, the Miami Springs Community Center hosts Howl-O-Springs, the city's Halloween festival with costume contests, vendor booths, music and food, with activity wristbands for children.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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El Canario Celebrates 50 Years of Salsa at the Dodge City Center

On Saturday, October 24, salsa legend Jose Alberto 'El Canario' plays the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, with Eddy Herrera on the bill, in a concert marking five decades of his career.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Zombieland Brings a Halloween Concert Takeover to The Amp in Miramar

On Halloween night, Saturday, October 31 at 8 at night, Loe Shimmy hosts ZOMBIELAND at The Amp at Miramar Regional Park, a concert takeover with BigXthaPlug, Sexyy Red and Rob49 plus a costume contest.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

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The Medicine Music Festival Returns to the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens

On Saturday, November 14 from 5 to 10 at night, the 13th Medicine Music Festival, Todo el Mundo Dice Aho, fills the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens with a night of music devoted to healing, consciousness and unity.

Event · Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Revive Live Festival Brings a Free Family Evening to Young Circle

On Saturday, October 17, from 5 in the evening, Hollywood hosts the free Revive Live Festival at ArtsPark at Young Circle, with live music, food trucks, a kids play area and raffles.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Brings Caribbean Flavor to Miramar

On Sunday, November 8, from 2 to 10 in the evening, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Miramar Regional Park with jerk cuisine, live reggae and dancehall, cooking demonstrations and family-friendly fun.

Event · Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Pinecrest Track or Treat Turns Evelyn Greer Park Into an Early Halloween

On Friday, October 23, from 5 to 9 in the evening, Pinecrest hosts its free Track or Treat at Evelyn Greer Park with trick-or-treating, bounce houses, balloon artists and a movie under the stars.

Event · Friday, October 23, 2026

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The Music Fridge Chills Out at the Miramar Amphitheater

On Sunday, October 25, at 3 in the afternoon, The Music Fridge comes to the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater at 16805 Miramar Parkway for an afternoon of live music in the open air.

Event · Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Allen Stone and Teedra Moses Bring Soul to the Miramar Cultural Center

On Saturday, October 24, from 8 in the evening, the Miramar Cultural Center presents Allen Stone and Teedra Moses at 2400 Civic Center Place for a night of soul and R&B.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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TINI Brings the Futtura Tour to Miami's Kaseya Center

On Sunday, October 18, at 8 in the evening, TINI performs at the Kaseya Center at 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami on her Futtura World Tour, with doors opening at 7.

Past event · Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Boz Scaggs Brings the Rhythm Review to the Fillmore Miami Beach

On Saturday, October 10, at 8 in the evening, Boz Scaggs performs at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater with his Rhythm Review 2026 tour.

Past event · Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Arcángel Brings La 8va Maravilla to Miami's Kaseya Center

On Sunday, October 11, at 8 in the evening, Arcángel performs at the Kaseya Center at 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami on his La 8va Maravilla World Tour, with doors opening at 7.

Past event · Sunday, October 11, 2026

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The MORE THAN PINK Walk Brings Miami Together for a Morning of Steps

On Saturday, October 17, the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk gathers at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center, with the event site opening at 7 in the morning and the walk stepping off at 9.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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A Free Community Wellness Fair Comes to the MDC Homestead Campus

On Saturday, October 17, from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon, Miami Dade College's Homestead Campus hosts a free Community Wellness Fair for the whole family.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Making Strides of Miami Fills the Plaza Outside loanDepot Park

On Saturday, October 24, at 7 in the morning, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides of Miami walk gathers at the West Plaza outside loanDepot Park.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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The 10th Hair Peace & Hope 5K Runs Through Miramar Regional Park

On Saturday, October 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning, Miramar hosts the 10th annual Hair Peace & Hope 5K Run/Walk at Miramar Regional Park.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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The Miramar Food & Wine Festival Sets Up by the Lake at City Hall

On Saturday, October 24, the Miramar Food & Wine Festival returns to the lakefront lawn at Miramar City Hall, an evening of food, wine and live music under the open sky.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Camelot Days Turns TY Park Into a Medieval Village for Three Weekends

Camelot Days Medieval Festival returns to TY Park in Hollywood on three weekends, November 7 through 22, from 10 in the morning to 5:30 in the afternoon, with jousting, knights and family fun.

Event · Saturdays and Sundays, November 7 through 22, 2026

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The South Florida Seafood Festival Serves a Sunday in Wynwood

On Sunday, November 8, from 11 in the morning to 7 at night, the 13th annual South Florida Seafood Festival fills Wynwood Marketplace with seafood, cooking demos and live entertainment.

Event · Sunday, November 8, 2026

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The Miami Short Film Festival Screens Two Nights at Deering Estate

On the evenings of November 14 and 15, the 25th Miami Short Film Festival screens short films at the Deering Estate Visitor Center in Palmetto Bay, with a cocktail reception before the show.

Event · Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Ghost Tour Brings Spooky Stories to Cauley Square Historic Village

On Saturday, October 17, at 7 in the evening, the Ghost Tour at Cauley Square Historic Village in Goulds leads guests through spooky stories and hidden ghosts on a fun night out.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Hollywood Beach Half Marathon and 5K Run the Broadwalk at Sunrise

On Saturday, October 17, starting at 6 in the morning, the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon and 5K takes runners along the oceanfront Broadwalk at Hollywood North Beach Park.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Get Wild! Fun Run at TY Park Raises a Cheer for Rescued Animals

On Saturday, October 17, at 2 in the afternoon, the Get Wild! fun run and walk for rescued animals takes over TY Park in Hollywood.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Free Fall Family Event Comes to Douglas Park With Pumpkins and Crafts

On Saturday, October 17, from 10 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon, a free fall family event fills Douglas Park in Miami with games, pumpkin decorating, crafts and face painting.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Yoga by the Bay Starts the Week With a Sunrise Class at Thalatta Estate

On Sunday, October 18, at 9:30 in the morning, the Village of Palmetto Bay hosts Yoga by the Bay at Thalatta Estate, a class overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Event · Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Fall Spooktacular Turns Losner Park Into a Family Halloween in Homestead

On Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 9 in the evening, Homestead hosts the free Fall Spooktacular at Losner Park with a trick-or-treat lane, hayrides, a not-so-scary trail, a pumpkin patch and food trucks.

Past event · Saturday, October 17, 2026

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South Dade YMCA Hosts Spook and Slam, a Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival

On Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 in the evening, the South Dade YMCA hosts its Spook and Slam Fall Festival at 9355 Southwest 134 Street with trunk-or-treating, a haunted house, a costume contest and a three-on-three basketball tournament.

Event · Friday, October 23, 2026

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Palmetto Bay Wraps a Trick-or-Treat and Movie Night Into One Park Evening

On Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9 in the evening, Palmetto Bay hosts its Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Movie Night at Coral Reef Park, where trick-or-treating gives way to a movie on the lawn.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Amanda Miguel and Alicia Villarreal Share a Stage for the First Time in Miami

On Saturday, November 14, with doors at 6 in the evening, Amanda Miguel and Alicia Villarreal headline Festival Del Despecho at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center, an 18-and-over concert in the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion.

Event · Saturday, November 14, 2026

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The Hollywood REAL Jazz Festival Fills Young Circle With Two Free Days of Jazz

The free Hollywood REAL Jazz Festival runs Friday, November 20, from 5 in the evening, and Saturday, November 21, from 1 in the afternoon, at ArtsPark at Young Circle, with the Friday night tied to the city's tree lighting.

Event · Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Jekalyn Carr and Anthony Brown Bring a Night of Gospel to the Miramar Cultural Center

On Friday, November 20, from 8 in the evening, the Miramar Cultural Center presents Jekalyn Carr with Anthony Brown at 2400 Civic Center Place for a night of Grammy-nominated gospel.

Event · Friday, November 20, 2026

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The Small Business Marketplace Brings Local Makers to the Miramar Cultural Center

On Sunday, November 22, from noon, the free Small Business Marketplace sets up at the Miramar Cultural Center with local brands, makers and small business owners offering items not found in stores.

Event · Sunday, November 22, 2026

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Nick Cannon's Wild N Out Live Brings Improv and Freestyles to the Kaseya Center

On Saturday, November 28, at 8 in the evening, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild N Out Live, The Next Generation, comes to the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami with improv comedy, freestyle battles and live music.

Event · Saturday, November 28, 2026

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A Hunter Moon Stargazing Night at Fruit and Spice Park

On Saturday, October 24, Fruit and Spice Park hosts a stargazing night under the Hunter Moon, an evening of moonlit walks and sky viewing among the tropical gardens of the Redland.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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The Symphonic Band Plays a Halloween Concert at Pinecrest Gardens

On Sunday, October 25, the Greater Miami Symphonic Band brings a Halloween concert to Pinecrest Gardens at 4 in the afternoon, a family-friendly program of spooky classics under the banyans.

Event · Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Mictlán: A Day of the Dead Celebration at Ponce Circle Park

On Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 9 in the evening, Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables hosts Mictlán, a free Day of the Dead celebration with altars, marigold arches and live music.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Journey to Día de Muertos Dances Into the Arsht Center

On Sunday, November 1 at 3 in the afternoon, the Arsht Center presents Journey to Día de Muertos, a family-friendly dance and music story by the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company.

Event · Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Opens Its Season With a Big Band Under the Banyans

On Saturday, November 7 at 8 in the evening, the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens opens the 17th season of Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens with Allyson Briggs and the Dan Gabel Big Band.

Event · Saturday, November 7, 2026

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The Miramar Mile Run Sets Off Down Miramar Boulevard

On Saturday, November 7, the free Miramar Mile Run takes runners from the Miramar Branch Library down Miramar Boulevard to the Ansin Sports Complex, followed by a fitness fair.

Event · Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Nova Southeastern's Pink-O-Ween 5K Brings a Costume Run to Miramar

On Saturday, November 7, the Pink-O-Ween 5K turns the Miramar Civic Center into a costume-friendly Halloween fun run, a festive morning of racing with a timed course.

Event · Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Rush Brings the Fifty Something Tour to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood

On Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 in the evening, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bring Rush's Fifty Something tour to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood.

Event · Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Chayanne Brings His Bailemos Otra Vez Tour to the Kaseya Center

On Saturday, October 24, at 8 at night, Chayanne performs one night of his Bailemos Otra Vez tour at the Kaseya Center at 601 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami.

Event · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Vizcaya's Halloween Harvest Market Fills the Village With Fall and Family Fun

On Sunday, October 25, from 9:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon, Vizcaya Village hosts its Halloween Harvest Farmers Market at 3250 South Miami Avenue, with free admission and more than 30 vendors.

Event · Sunday, October 25, 2026

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A Free Evening of Latin American Vocal Music in Palmetto Bay

On Sunday, November 1, at 5 in the afternoon, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Palmetto Bay hosts From The Heart: Vocal Sounds of Latin America, a free concert open to the community.

Event · Sunday, November 1, 2026

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The South Florida Home Show Brings Design Ideas to Pembroke Pines

On Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, from 10 in the morning, the South Florida Home Show fills the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines with home improvement and design exhibitors.

Event · Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Homestead's Winter Wonderland Brings Real Ice Skating to Losner Park

From Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, January 10, Discover Homestead's Winter Wonderland turns Losner Park into a holiday village with South Miami-Dade's largest outdoor real ice rink.

Event · Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 10, 2027

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Preserve the Harvest Teaches Food Preservation at Fruit and Spice Park

On Saturday, November 21, Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead hosts Preserve the Harvest, a hands-on workshop on food preservation techniques for gardeners and farmers-market regulars.

Event · Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Nights of Lights Miami Opens Its Holiday Fairgrounds at the County Fair and Expo Center

From Friday, November 27, through Thursday, December 31, Nights of Lights Miami fills the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center with millions of synchronized lights, a tram ride, Santa's Village and an outdoor ice rink.

Event · Friday, November 27, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026

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Zoo Lights Turns Zoo Miami Into a Holiday Light Garden

Zoo Lights opens Friday, November 27, at 6:30 at night at Zoo Miami, 12400 Southwest 152nd Street, with over a million lights, holiday music and seasonal treats on select nights through December 30.

Event · Select nights from Friday, November 27, through Wednesday, December 30, 2026

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The Hollywood Florida Film Festival Celebrates Its 10th Edition

The Hollywood Florida Film Festival returns for its 10th edition from November 1 through 8, a full week of international and independent cinema set in Hollywood, Florida.

Event · Sunday, November 1, through Sunday, November 8, 2026

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The Miami Beach Polo World Cup Plays Out on the Sand at Collins Park

From November 12 through 15, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup lines up eight international teams and more than 120 horses on the sand at Collins Park, with free general admission.

Event · Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Family Boots and Boos Turns Gacavi Farm Into a Halloween Morning

On Saturday, October 31, starting at 11 in the morning, Gacavi Farm hosts pony rides, pumpkin painting, crafts, a bounce house, five trick-or-treat stations and animal feeding.

Event · Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Cello and Piano in the Garden Adds an Afternoon Concert to Pinecrest

On Sunday, November 15, at 3 in the afternoon, Pinecrest Gardens hosts pianist Sakiko Ohashi and cellist German Marcano for a chamber program in the open air.

Event · Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Candlelight Reimagines Ariana Grande's Hits at Pinecrest Gardens

On Friday, November 20, at 6:15 in the evening, a string quartet reworks Ariana Grande's pop hits under candlelight in the gardens at 11000 Red Road.

Event · Friday, November 20, 2026

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Vintage Cars Line the Waterfront at Deering Estate's 14th Auto Show

On Sunday, November 15, from 10 to 3, Deering Estate displays vehicles from 1965 and earlier across its waterfront grounds in Palmetto Bay, with tickets required in advance.

Event · Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Cutler Bay Opens Its Veterans Day Breakfast at Town Hall

On Wednesday, November 11, at 9 in the morning, Cutler Bay Town Hall hosts its free annual Veterans Day Breakfast, with space limited and reservations required.

Event · Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Pembroke Pines Holds Its Veterans Day Ceremony at Dodge City Center

On Wednesday, November 11, Pembroke Pines holds a free Veterans Day Ceremony at the Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Park with colors, speakers, music and portraits.

Event · Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Seller Concessions and Credits: A Practical Guide for South Florida Sellers Concesiones y créditos del vendedor: una guía práctica para el sur de la Florida

Homeowners Insurance in South Florida: What Buyers Should Understand Before Closing El seguro de vivienda en el sur de la Florida: lo que los compradores deben saber antes del cierre

Leaving for the Holidays? A South Florida Home Checklist Before You Travel ¿Se va de viaje en las fiestas? Una lista para su casa en el sur de la Florida antes de salir

Chores That Grow With Your Family: Building Responsibility at Home Tareas que crecen con su familia: cómo construir responsabilidad en casa

Family Mini Golf in Miami-Dade and Broward: Bright Balls, Easy Afternoons Mini golf familiar en Miami-Dade y Broward: pelotas brillantes, tardes fáciles

Cutler Bay vs. Homestead: Two South Dade Towns With Different Rhythms Cutler Bay vs. Homestead: dos ciudades del sur de Dade con ritmos distintos

Pastelitos and Café con Leche: Family Bakery Runs in South Dade Pastelitos y café con leche: panaderías familiares en el sur de Dade

Trampoline Parks and Indoor Adventure in Miami-Dade and Broward Parques de trampolines y aventura bajo techo en Miami-Dade y Broward

How to Choose the Right Agent to Sell Your South Florida Home Cómo elegir al agente adecuado para vender su casa en el sur de la Florida

What Is a Title Search and Why It Matters When You Buy in Florida Qué es un estudio de título y por qué importa al comprar en la Florida

A Year-End Home Maintenance Checklist for South Florida Una lista de mantenimiento de fin de año para su casa en el sur de la Florida

Winter Break at Home: Low-Key Days for South Florida Families Vacaciones de invierno en casa: días tranquilos para las familias del sur de la Florida

Paddling With the Family in Broward: Kayak Spots Around Hollywood Remando con la familia en Broward: lugares de kayak cerca de Hollywood

Miami-Dade vs. Broward for Families: How to Choose the Right County Miami-Dade vs. Broward para familias: cómo elegir el condado adecuado

Family-Friendly Food Halls in Miami: Many Tables, One Decision Food halls familiares en Miami: muchas mesas, una sola decisión

Ice Skating in South Florida: Rinks Where Families Glide All Year Patinaje sobre hielo en el sur de la Florida: pistas donde las familias patinan todo el año

Responding to Buyer Inspection Requests as a South Florida Seller Cómo responder a las solicitudes de inspección del comprador como vendedor en el sur de la Florida

HOA Fees and Condo Associations: What South Florida Buyers Should Understand Cuotas de la asociación de propietarios y asociaciones de condominios: lo que los compradores del sur de la Florida deben entender

Caring for Your South Florida Lawn in the Cooler Months Cuidado de su césped en el sur de la Florida durante los meses más frescos

Building Family Routines That Make a New House Feel Like Home Rutinas familiares que hacen que una casa nueva se sienta como hogar

A Family Day on Biscayne Bay Near Homestead: Boating, Paddling, and Picnics Un día familiar en la Bahía de Biscayne cerca de Homestead: paseos en bote, remo y picnics

Pinecrest vs. Cutler Bay: Where Should Your Family Look? Pinecrest vs. Cutler Bay: ¿dónde debería buscar su familia?

Taco Nights: Family-Friendly Mexican Dining in South Miami-Dade Noches de tacos: restaurantes mexicanos familiares en el sur de Miami-Dade

Family Bowling, Arcades, and Indoor Fun in Miami-Dade and Broward Bolos, arcadas y diversión bajo techo para la familia en Miami-Dade y Broward

When the Appraisal Comes in Lower Than Your Offer in South Florida Cuando la tasación es menor que su oferta en el sur de la Florida

What Florida Sellers Must Disclose Before the Sale Closes Qué debe revelar un vendedor en la Florida antes del cierre

Roof and Gutter Care for South Florida Homes: A Dry-Season Plan Cuidado de techo y canaletas en el sur de la Florida: un plan para la estación seca

Teaching Kids About Money While You Plan Your Move in South Florida Enseñar a los niños sobre el dinero mientras planea su mudanza en el sur de la Florida

A Family Day Trip to the Florida Keys From Homestead Un paseo familiar de un día a los Cayos de la Florida desde Homestead

Hollywood vs. Miramar: Which Broward City Fits Your Family? Hollywood vs. Miramar: ¿cuál ciudad de Broward encaja con su familia?

Family Burgers and BBQ in South Florida: Relaxed Tables and Real Food Hamburguesas y BBQ para familias en el sur de la Florida: mesas relajadas y comida real

Volunteering With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Serve Together Voluntariado con niños en Miami-Dade y Broward: donde las familias sirven juntas

What Sellers Actually Pay at Closing in South Florida Qué paga un vendedor al cierre en el sur de la Florida

Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Comes Before House Hunting Por qué la pre-aprobación hipotecaria viene antes de buscar casa

Preparing Your South Florida Home for a Cold Front Cómo preparar su casa del sur de la Florida para un frente frío

Talking to Your Children About Selling the Family Home Cómo hablar con sus hijos sobre vender la casa familiar

Horseback Riding in the Redland: Family-Friendly Stables Equitación en Redland: establos para toda la familia

Homestead vs. Kendall: Where Can Your Family Get More Home? Homestead vs. Kendall: ¿dónde consigue su familia más casa?

Cuban Family Dining Across Miami-Dade and Broward Comida cubana para familias en Miami-Dade y Broward

Story Time and Free Family Programs at South Florida Libraries Hora del cuento y programas familiares gratuitos en las bibliotecas del sur de la Florida

Keeping Your Home Show-Ready Through the South Florida Holidays Cómo mantener su casa lista para mostrar durante las fiestas en el sur de la Florida

Flood Zones in South Florida: What Buyers Should Know Before an Offer Zonas de inundación en el sur de la Florida: lo que los compradores deben saber antes de ofrecer

Preparing Your South Florida Home for Holiday Guests Cómo preparar su casa en el sur de la Florida para los invitados de las fiestas

Hosting Thanksgiving in a New Home: A South Florida Family Guide Dar gracias en una casa nueva: guía para familias del sur de la Florida

Family Hikes in Miami-Dade and Broward for the Cooler Season Caminatas familiares en Miami-Dade y Broward para la temporada fresca

Palmetto Bay vs. Pinecrest: Two South Dade Villages for Families Palmetto Bay vs. Pinecrest: dos pueblos del sur de Miami-Dade para familias

Family-Friendly Waterfront Dining in South Florida Restaurantes frente al agua para familias en el sur de la Florida

Free and Low-Cost Family Outings in South Florida Salidas familiares gratis y económicas en el sur de la Florida

Should You Sell Before Buying Your Next Home? ¿Debe vender antes de comprar su próxima casa?

Questions to Ask Before You Make an Offer on a South Florida Home Preguntas que hacer antes de presentar una oferta por una casa en el sur de la Florida

Impact Windows and Hurricane Season: What South Florida Homeowners Should Know Ventanas de impacto y temporada de huracanes: lo que los propietarios del sur de la Florida deben saber

How Much Space Does Your Growing Family Really Need? ¿Cuánto espacio necesita realmente su familia en crecimiento?

Family Bike Trails in Southern Broward: Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines Rutas de bicicleta para familias en el sur de Broward: Hollywood, Miramar y Pembroke Pines

Cutler Bay vs. Palmetto Bay: Two South Dade Neighbors, Two Ways of Living Cutler Bay vs. Palmetto Bay: dos vecinos del sur del condado, dos formas de vivir

Pizza Night in South Dade: Five Neighborhood Pizzerias Families Go Back To Noche de pizza en el sur del condado: cinco pizzerías de barrio a las que las familias vuelven

Things to Do in the Redland With the Family: Farms, Fruit, and a Castle Qué hacer en Redland con la familia: granjas, frutas y un castillo

Contingencies in a South Florida Home Sale: What Sellers Should Know Contingencias en la venta de una casa en el sur de la Florida: lo que los vendedores deben saber

Closing Day in South Florida: What Buyers Can Expect El día del cierre en el sur de la Florida: lo que los compradores pueden esperar

Termite and Moisture Protection for South Florida Homes Protección contra termitas y humedad para casas del sur de la Florida

Choosing Your Next Home Before the Baby Arrives Elegir su próxima casa antes de que llegue el bebé

Family Camping Close to Home: Miami-Dade and Broward Campamento familiar cerca de casa: Miami-Dade y Broward

Pembroke Pines vs. Miramar: Two Broward Neighbors, Two Rhythms Pembroke Pines vs. Miramar: dos vecinos de Broward, dos ritmos

Seafood Dinners Worth Planning Around in South Florida Cenas de mariscos que vale la pena planear en el sur de la Florida

Rainy Day Family Activities in South Florida Actividades familiares para días de lluvia en el sur de la Florida

Staging Your South Florida Home: What Works and What Doesn't Preparar su casa en el sur de la Florida: lo que funciona y lo que no

How Much House Can You Afford in South Florida? A Realistic Look ¿Cuánta casa puede pagar en el sur de la Florida? Una mirada realista

Your South Florida AC: A Maintenance Routine That Keeps the Air Moving Su aire acondicionado en el sur de la Florida: una rutina de mantenimiento que mantiene el aire en movimiento

After-School Activities and Youth Sports in South Florida: Finding the Right Fit Actividades extracurriculares y deportes juveniles en el sur de la Florida: encontrar la opción correcta

Botanical Gardens and Nature Centers in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Can Wander Jardines botánicos y centros naturales en Miami-Dade y Broward: dónde pasear en familia

Homestead Neighborhoods for Growing Families: Where the Space Is Comunidades de Homestead para familias en crecimiento: dónde está el espacio

Ice Cream and Dessert Spots Worth the Drive in South Florida Heladerías y postres que valen el viaje en el sur de la Florida

Farmers Markets Across Miami-Dade and Broward: A Family Guide Mercados de agricultores en Miami-Dade y Broward: una guía para familias

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in South Florida? ¿Cuánto tarda en venderse una casa en el sur de la Florida?

Earnest Money and Escrow in Florida: What Buyers Should Know El depósito de buena fe y la cuenta de garantía en Florida: Lo que los compradores deben saber

Pool Care in South Florida: A Fall Routine That Keeps the Water Clear Cuidado de la piscina en el sur de la Florida: Una rutina de otoño que mantiene el agua clara

School Tours and Open Houses: What Parents Should Ask in Miami-Dade and Broward Visitas escolares y puertas abiertas: Qué deben preguntar los padres en Miami-Dade y Broward

Birding With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where to Look Observar aves con niños en Miami-Dade y Broward: Dónde mirar

The First Year in South Florida: What New Residents Should Expect El primer año en el sur de la Florida: Lo que los nuevos residentes deben esperar

Coffee Shops and Bakeries in South Florida Worth a Family Stop Cafeterías y panaderías en el sur de la Florida que valen una parada en familia

Public Parks and Playgrounds in South Florida: A Family Field Guide Parques públicos y áreas de juego en el sur de la Florida: Una guía de campo para familias

Seller Concessions and Credits: A Practical Guide for South Florida Sellers

Homeowners Insurance in South Florida: What Buyers Should Understand Before Closing

Leaving for the Holidays? A South Florida Home Checklist Before You Travel

Chores That Grow With Your Family: Building Responsibility at Home

Family Mini Golf in Miami-Dade and Broward: Bright Balls, Easy Afternoons

Cutler Bay vs. Homestead: Two South Dade Towns With Different Rhythms

Pastelitos and Café con Leche: Family Bakery Runs in South Dade

Trampoline Parks and Indoor Adventure in Miami-Dade and Broward

How to Choose the Right Agent to Sell Your South Florida Home

What Is a Title Search and Why It Matters When You Buy in Florida

A Year-End Home Maintenance Checklist for South Florida

Winter Break at Home: Low-Key Days for South Florida Families

Paddling With the Family in Broward: Kayak Spots Around Hollywood

Miami-Dade vs. Broward for Families: How to Choose the Right County

Family-Friendly Food Halls in Miami: Many Tables, One Decision

Ice Skating in South Florida: Rinks Where Families Glide All Year

Responding to Buyer Inspection Requests as a South Florida Seller

HOA Fees and Condo Associations: What South Florida Buyers Should Understand

Caring for Your South Florida Lawn in the Cooler Months

Building Family Routines That Make a New House Feel Like Home

A Family Day on Biscayne Bay Near Homestead: Boating, Paddling, and Picnics

Pinecrest vs. Cutler Bay: Where Should Your Family Look?

Taco Nights: Family-Friendly Mexican Dining in South Miami-Dade

Family Bowling, Arcades, and Indoor Fun in Miami-Dade and Broward

When the Appraisal Comes in Lower Than Your Offer in South Florida

What Florida Sellers Must Disclose Before the Sale Closes

Roof and Gutter Care for South Florida Homes: A Dry-Season Plan

Teaching Kids About Money While You Plan Your Move in South Florida

A Family Day Trip to the Florida Keys From Homestead

Hollywood vs. Miramar: Which Broward City Fits Your Family?

Family Burgers and BBQ in South Florida: Relaxed Tables and Real Food

Volunteering With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Serve Together

What Sellers Actually Pay at Closing in South Florida

Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Comes Before House Hunting

Preparing Your South Florida Home for a Cold Front

Talking to Your Children About Selling the Family Home

Horseback Riding in the Redland: Family-Friendly Stables

Homestead vs. Kendall: Where Can Your Family Get More Home?

Cuban Family Dining Across Miami-Dade and Broward

Story Time and Free Family Programs at South Florida Libraries

Keeping Your Home Show-Ready Through the South Florida Holidays

Flood Zones in South Florida: What Buyers Should Know Before an Offer

Preparing Your South Florida Home for Holiday Guests

Hosting Thanksgiving in a New Home: A South Florida Family Guide

Family Hikes in Miami-Dade and Broward for the Cooler Season

Palmetto Bay vs. Pinecrest: Two South Dade Villages for Families

Family-Friendly Waterfront Dining in South Florida

Free and Low-Cost Family Outings in South Florida

Should You Sell Before Buying Your Next Home?

Questions to Ask Before You Make an Offer on a South Florida Home

Impact Windows and Hurricane Season: What South Florida Homeowners Should Know

How Much Space Does Your Growing Family Really Need?

Family Bike Trails in Southern Broward: Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines

Cutler Bay vs. Palmetto Bay: Two South Dade Neighbors, Two Ways of Living

Pizza Night in South Dade: Five Neighborhood Pizzerias Families Go Back To

Things to Do in the Redland With the Family: Farms, Fruit, and a Castle

Contingencies in a South Florida Home Sale: What Sellers Should Know

Closing Day in South Florida: What Buyers Can Expect

Termite and Moisture Protection for South Florida Homes

Choosing Your Next Home Before the Baby Arrives

Family Camping Close to Home: Miami-Dade and Broward

Pembroke Pines vs. Miramar: Two Broward Neighbors, Two Rhythms

Seafood Dinners Worth Planning Around in South Florida

Rainy Day Family Activities in South Florida

Staging Your South Florida Home: What Works and What Doesn't

How Much House Can You Afford in South Florida? A Realistic Look

Your South Florida AC: A Maintenance Routine That Keeps the Air Moving

After-School Activities and Youth Sports in South Florida: Finding the Right Fit

Botanical Gardens and Nature Centers in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where Families Can Wander

Homestead Neighborhoods for Growing Families: Where the Space Is

Ice Cream and Dessert Spots Worth the Drive in South Florida

Farmers Markets Across Miami-Dade and Broward: A Family Guide

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in South Florida?

Earnest Money and Escrow in Florida: What Buyers Should Know

Pool Care in South Florida: A Fall Routine That Keeps the Water Clear

School Tours and Open Houses: What Parents Should Ask in Miami-Dade and Broward

Birding With Kids in Miami-Dade and Broward: Where to Look

The First Year in South Florida: What New Residents Should Expect

Coffee Shops and Bakeries in South Florida Worth a Family Stop

Public Parks and Playgrounds in South Florida: A Family Field Guide