Home Sales in Florida Increase for 3rd Qtr.
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hiSales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 33 percent in the third quarter of 2009. According to the Florida Association of Realtors this marks the fifth consecutive quarter that Florida has seen higher existing year-to-year home sales. A total of 44,345 existing homes sold statewide in 3Q 2009; during the same period the year before, [...]
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Tax credit extension passes House and Senate
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hiThe House and Senate have passed the tax credit extension. It still needs Obama signature, which he says he’ll sign. New buyers get 5 more months to sign a contract; existing owners win too. Read more.
Click here to view/print a one-page PDF document that outlines the final changes that were approved. All changes made to the [...]
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October 28 is National Chocolate Day
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hiDid you know that today is National Chocolate Day, as if chocolateholics needed a holiday. I kid you not there is a holiday to celebrate chocolate and it’s today. In fact there are quite a few days that honor chocolate, December 28th and 29th are also National Chocolate Days, July 28th is National Milk Chocolate Day, [...]
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Fall Back This Saturday
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hiBefore you go to bed this Saturday, October 31, 2009 remember to turn your clocks back. We officially “fall back” at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday November 1, 2009.
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Cash Collections to End on Southernmost Part of Florida’s Turnpike to End
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hiTo reduce the number of crashes, improve safety and eliminate bottlenecks, turnpike officials are spending $58 million to install high-tech overhead equipment on the 47-mile turnpike extension between Miramar and Florida City. All cash collections on the southernmost stretch of the Florida Turnpike will end by February 2011.
How will you pay your toll if you don’t [...]
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Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
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hiCold and flu season is upon us and with all the talk about the H1N1 flu it can be confusing. Below is a simple chart to help you tell the difference between the common cold and the H1N1 flu.
The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.
Wash Your Hands [...]
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Halloween Safety Tips
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hiThis Saturday, October 31 is Halloween (eve of All Saints’ Day) and boys and girls of all ages will be “trick-or-treating”. Unfortunately, Halloween is not as carefree as it once was. Below are some safety tips from the the National Safety Council
Motorists - The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween.
• Enter and exit driveways [...]
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NAR wants $8K credit extended;IRS reports widespread fraud
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hiThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) wants the Obama Administration to extend the $8K tax credit for first-time home buyers but the Obama Administration is concerned about the cost of the program and the IRS claims widespread fraud. However, lawmakers understand that the program is popular and has helped spur the housing recovery.
The existing credit which expires [...]
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Better Business Bureau – Be cautious regarding 2010 Census
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hiThe 2010 U.S. Census process is beginning and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be careful when providing information to census workers. The BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under [...]
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Drywall Cases Consolidated and Fast-tracked
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hiA federal court in Louisiana has consolidated approximately 600 so-called “Chinese drywall” cases from across the country and is sending five of the cases to trial. The first trials are expected to begin by the end of this year.
Due to domestic drywall shortages, builders began importing drywall from China in 2004. It is estimated that [...]
