How to Save Big on Mortgage Costs
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How to Save Big on Mortgage Costs While a myriad of expenses go into buying and owning a home, the biggest nut for most is the mortgage payment. Here…
Upgrades That Boost Your Home’s Value and Enjoyment
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Upgrades That Boost Your Home’s Value and Enjoyment Upgrades That Boost Your Home’s Value and Enjoyment (Family Features)–A home is often a family’s single largest asset, so making investments…
Guide to Choosing a New Neighborhood
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Guide to Choosing a New Neighborhood By Terri Engels Whether you are looking for a hip enclave of bars or a quiet suburban street filled with…
Financial Tips for First-Time Parents
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Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a baby is on the way? Congratulations! But along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your finances are soon to…
U.S. Housing Market New Buy vs. Rent Index
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U.S. Housing Market New Buy vs. Rent Index New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory. The latest national index produced by Florida…
Event Fort Lauderdale|Mother’s Day
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Mother’s Day Event Fort Lauderdale Mother’s Day in Fort Lauderdale this weekend ha several exciting events in Fort Lauderdale. The main must attend venue is the Fort Lauderdale…
Real Estate Roundup- Imperial Point and Coral Ridge
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Real Estate Roundup- Imperial Point and Coral Ridge This monthly round up includes a review of homes sold in the month of February 2016. Our analysis includes a review of Coral Ridge and Imperial Point Homes in Fort Lauderdale. In addition, this report includes homes sold in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County areas.
3 Lesser-Known Tax Breaks Homeowners Miss
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3 Lesser-Known Tax Breaks Homeowners Miss Did you know most homeowners can write off all mortgage interest up to $1.1 million for primary and secondary residences, as well as property taxes? Credits for property taxes and other tax breaks are also offered to in 21 states and the District of Columbia. But mortgage interest and property taxes are not the only tax savings homeowners can enjoy. Look to see if you qualify for other deductions, including:
Home Starts Up 10.8 Percent in 2015
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Home Starts Up 10.8 Percent in 2015 Total housing starts were up in 2015, weighing in at 1.11 million—that's 10.8 percent higher than 2014. This information is based on the Census Bureau's recent December 2015 data release, which allows us to look at 2015's starts as a whole. Despite December being slightly down-- 2.5 percent to 1.15 million—the yearly status overall was positive. “Starts were expected to increase in December because of the unseasonably warm weather, but instead they declined,” says realtor.com® Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “However, the monthly change was not statistically significant – the monthly data was too thin and noisy to give a clear reading. Even the year-over-year change in the December reading was not statistically significant. Starts were up 11 percent in 2015, and up in all regions but the Midwest, but single-family starts were up in all regions. Single-family construction finally grew at a double digit pace, nearly matching multi-family.”
Event in Fort Lauderdale | Diana Ross
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Event In Fort Lauderdale | Diana Ross Normally my articles involve an upcoming weekend event in Fort Lauderdale. Last week I explored options for refreshing your being after the long holiday season. That event in Fort Lauderdale can be found by clicking this link. This week we will be looking forward several weeks to THE event not to be missed on February 9, 2016 - Diana Ross is coming to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Here is the lowdown on this legendary icon: Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born, believe it or not, on March 26, 1944, making her 72 years young this year.