South FLorida Trade Show
Starts: 06/22/07Ends: 06/24/07
Fri, Jun 22: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat, Jun 23: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sun, Jun 24: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The South Florida Home Expo.Come see the newest products and ideas for your home and family. Spend quality time with us and your entire family will be thri… Miami Beach Convention Center. (Trade – Home Show). 904-992-7000
Mortgage Rates: 30 Year Fixed 6.71%
Mortgage Rates are moving up, 30 Yr. Fixed are up to 6.71%
Alex Sink: Reducing property tax may cost jobs
Florida Property Tax Update: Alex Sink: Reducing property tax may cost jobsOCALA, Fla. – June 8, 2007 – If the Florida Legislature passes a property tax reduction measure in its upcoming special session, Florida will lose jobs, a top state official said Wednesday.Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink told those attending the quarterly meeting of the Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corp. that property tax reduction is necessary, but will come at a cost.“If we have a 20-percent decrease in property taxes, thousands of Floridians are going to lose their jobs,” she said.The Legislature will meet in special session from June 12 through June 22 to consider property tax-relief measures.Full Story
FLORIDA FINDS Gourmet Floors are made to order
FLORIDA FINDS
Gourmet Floors are made to order click Headline to left for full story
In the land of hurricanes and high humidity, choosing a floor for your home or business is a delicate issue. The owner of a company called Gourmet Floors says his flooring systems are superior to anything else — be it laminate flooring, tile or carpet. Justin Keith Quintana, who happens to be a chef on the side, says the name of his business says it all. BY ERIN MALLANTS RODRIGUEZ; Miami Herald
JUST REDUCED Le Club International Fort Lauderdale Luxury Waterfront Condo
Just Reduced to $1,150,000. THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICE PER S/F IN THE BUILDING. FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET,THIS BEAUTIFUL SOUTH SIDE BONNET UNIT SUSPENDED ABOVE THE BONNET HOUSE ESTATE OFFERS STUNNING OCEAN,INTRACOASTAL & CITY VIEWS. THIS SPECTACULAR UNIT HAS A MARVELOUS WEST INDIE FLAIR WITH BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD FLOORS & PLANTATION SHUTTERS.PRIVATE ELEVATOR ,FORMAL FOYER,ITALIAN KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERS, MARBLE BATHS,UTIL-LAUND RM, 2 CAR & VALET PARKING DOCKAGE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR RENT
Le Club International Just Reduced to $1,150,000.
Just Reduced to $1,150,000. This spectacular rare high floor “Birch” model of Le Club International has sweeping views of the Ocean, Intracoastal and Birch Park from every room and the dual terraces.This luxurious condo has a private elevator and foyer,massive Great Room, Dnning area, custom Built ins including HD TV and Stereo Equipment & an expansive Granite Top Bar . OPEN EURO-KIT Snaidero Italian cherry wood cabinetry. * MASTER STE W Walk-in closet *HIS & HER MARBLE WHIRLPOOL BATHS& Frameless tempered glass shower enclosures*Laundry rooms with full-sized washer and dryer and sink* VALET & 2 CAR PKG in prime location * Pool, Barbeque area & Party Room*PET FRIENDLY * THIS IMPECCABLE UNIT IS A MUST SEE* A BOUTIQUE LUXURY ADDRESS * Dockage Available for Purchase or Rent
Four areas where some attention can prevent backyard injury
Four areas where some attention can prevent backyard injury
Backyard play means dealing with the occasional tears that nature — and human additions — can induce. Some homeowners take as many precautions as possible to reduce the odds that bumps and scrapes turn into something more serious. Unfortunately, each year more than 200,000 children go to emergency rooms for playground-related injuries incurred at home and away from home, according to WebMD. Supervising your child at play is a big factor in reducing injury, researchers say, but these four areas can also be addressed: See full story.
Building permits drop to a 10-year low
Building permits drop to a 10-year low
U.S. builders pulled back on filing for permits to build homes in April, but started construction on more houses than they did in March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. See Economic Report.
Goals of new solar technology: more attractive, cheaper products
Goals of new solar technology: more attractive, cheaper products
Solar technology has become a darling of renewable energy advocates and venture capitalists, but solar panels have always suffered from a bit of an image problem in some tree-lined communities. Curbside appeal has never been a selling point for solar manufacturers and plenty of homeowners and neighborhood governing groups still see the technology as a bit too new-age, sitting on a rooftop soaking up the sun’s heat. But what if solar panels were invisible or at least bore more of a resemblance to a traditional rooftop than an oversized baking sheet? See The Heat is On.
Broward County should keep its gambling profits
Broward County should keep its gambling profits Click above link for full story