Miramar Real Estate Local Area Guide

With a city motto of ?Beauty and Progress? it is easy to understand why Miramar is one of the most popular communities in Florida right now. Located in Broward County, Miramar is home to an estimated 122,000 people and is part of the greater South Florida metropolitan area.

Miramar was named after the Miramar district in Havana, Cuba. The name is loosely translated from Spanish to mean ?sea view? or ?sea sight?. While this growing and robust community is not directly located on the Atlantic Ocean, it does have some beautiful vistas and skyline. The nearby communities of Miramar that your realtor will likely also highlight include Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, West Park and Miami-Dade County. As you can see, Miramar is ideally located and is a great city in which for you to put down roots and make your own.

When touring the community with your Miramar realtor, remember to ask to see the downtown area that features a range of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Of special interest is the new Town Center. Currently under development and close to finalization, the new Miramar Town Center is located in the center of the City, north of Miramar Parkway between Red Road, Hiatus Road, and Miramar Boulevard. Featuring a new public library, cultural center-arts park and educational center in the new civic complex area, this 54-acre site is one you definitely want to visit. In addition to these municipal buildings there will also be new shops, dining and residential options.

In fact it would be worth asking your Miramar realtor about the new housing options planned for the Miramar Town Center - there could be just the new condo, townhouse or single-family home that meets your needs. It would be ideal to live within easy walking distance of shopping, dining, cultural centers, and entertainment options.

As you discover Miramar homes for sale, you will likely notice some stunning artwork through-out the city. The City of Miramar commissioned three public art pieces to capture the beauty and uniqueness of the Miramar community. This is part of the Art in Public Places project.

The community of Miramar has so many parks and recreation options it is challenging to highlight them all here! But suffice it to say you will be able to find a house for sale in Miramar that has you close to one of the many parks and sports fields in the city. Whether you enjoy athletics, tennis, golf, inline skating, cycling, baseball, or cheerleading - there are multiple opportunities for you to get involved with your community and stay active.

The city of Miramar boasts some strong and excellent businesses and employers including Spirit Airlines, Premier Beverage, Comcast of South Florida, and Royal Caribbean Cruises. As well, your children?s and teen?s educational needs will be fully met with the depth of school options. The Broward County Public Schools system runs the public schools in the community and there are 12 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools for you and your kids to choose from. As well there are some highly recognized private schools in the city. For post-secondary education, your older teens can reap the benefits of college or university while living at home with DeVry University, University of Phoenix, Strayer University and Le Cordon Bleu located in the city.

As you visit the variety of homes for sale in Miramar, be sure to enjoy your visit and take the time to relax in one of the many outdoor cafes in the bustling downtown. You will quickly find that you and your family feel at-home in this welcoming and growing community.