Archives for the 'General Home Info' Category
Learn to Conserve at Broward County Water Matters Day 2009
Monday, March 9th, 2009
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Water resources are an important issue in South Florida, especially during this dry season. Water Matters Day in Broward County will showcase water resource issues such as conservation, balance of creating a beautiful healthy landscape and maintaining the ecosystem (beneficial for native wildlife and protective of water quality) as well as educational information on some [...]
Green Building is Poised to go Mainstream in Florida
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
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Florida has lagged the burgeoning national ‘green building trend’, but is now poised to go mainstream.
Maybe it was soaring home energy bills, or the cost of filling up at the pump. Maybe we finally got the message about global warming. Maybe it was sustainable but handsome materials, like cork and bamboo flooring. Maybe we finally [...]
Builder confidence highest since June ‘06
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
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Northeast, South see biggest increase in buyer demand.
Buyer demand boosted home builder confidence five points in February to its highest level in eight months, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Based on a monthly survey that measures builder perceptions and expectations for home sales, the index climbed to [...]
2007: A time of widgets and Web redesigns
Friday, February 2nd, 2007
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The new year is here, and brokers are already buzzing about new Web sites, widgets and other technological doodads that they expect to use in 2007.
Carolynn Ozar-Diakon, broker-owner of Resources Real Estate in Rumson, N.J., said she plans to explore the use of a “virtual kiosk” module for her real estate office this year.
Simon L. [...]
Saving Energy in the Florida Sun
Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
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In the Florida sun, it is almost a requirement to have car tint and home window tinting to protect you. Window film comes in many colors and varieties to also enhance the look and value of your home or car. Solar Control Films reduce glare and heat by up to 93% while Decorative and Privacy [...]
Wrought Iron for the Holidays
Friday, December 1st, 2006
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Are you looking for large wall decor to bring life to your interior and exterior walls? Some accents and accessories to give your home an inviting and unique feel? Maybe a unique and rustic gift for the holidays? The Wrought Iron Decor Store has a wonderful variety of wrought iron flower boxes, candle sconces, votive [...]
Change Rules for Citizens During Insurance Session
Friday, December 1st, 2006
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On Wednesday, Floridians learned that in January the Legislature will hold a special session on insurance. Last week, Floridians heard what one of the items on that session’s agenda should be.
Bruce Douglas, the unpaid board chairman of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., said in an interview with The St. Petersburg Times that rates for the state-run [...]
HUD Announces Grants for Construction Training
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced $45.5 million in grants to assist students aged 16-24 in earning a high school diploma and receiving job training for the construction trades.
These Youthbuild grants are expected to be offered to about 3,075 students and will support the construction of 702 homes for low-income families that [...]
Saving Money During the Holidays
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
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Holidays tend to be the time of year everyone spends money, but it is still important to keep in mind how to save money. Everyone wants to find the best deal and save money with credit cards, loans, remortgages, bank accounts, and home insurance.
The Thrifty Scot offers the latest financial news, added daily, as [...]
Mold: Once it gets in your home, Is it hard to remove?
Friday, November 17th, 2006
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INSPECT FOR MOLD
• Water stains on ceiling, walls, floors and window sills
• Water leaks and seepage from exterior and from interior
• Standing water near or under sinks and in air conditioning and refrigerator drip pans
• Condensation on windows, walls and pipes
MOLD PRECAUTIONS
• Ask the builder about design safeguards against mold
• Consult design and construction resources, [...]
