Broward property appraiser holding outreach event in Miramar
On February 8, the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office will host its community outreach event at Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place,
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Do we really need more new townhomes in Hollywood?
So, I got an email from the city of Hollywood announcing a meetin
Go solar? Or wait?
By Fraser Allport In good times and bad, it’s always smart to reduce expenses and save money. These days, one of the best ways to do that is to “go green” by reducing your energy and water costs. Everyone agrees that going green is smart economics and good for the environment. The big question is: [...]
Foreclosure workshop in Hollywood Jan. 28
Hollywood City Commissioner Linda Sherwood, Miami Gardens Councilman André Williams and Hallandale City Commissioner Anthony Sanders are partnering with the Hillcrest Leadership Council to present a foreclosure prevention clinic to assist property owners who are struggling to stay in their homes.
$160+ million in grant funds to buy foreclosures in South Florida
Last week, Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) announced a major federal investment in the hard-hit South Florida housing market. Over $160,000,000 in new grants will now be available to help purchase and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned homes in our community.
Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program in Miramar
During the 2009 regular legislative session, the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) was created. This program requires that funding be used to provide up to $8,000 in purchase assistance to applicants that are eligible to receive the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit created through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Properties must be [...]
Sheraton, Westin Beach Resorts get new looks, hiring new staff
As the Sheraton Yankee Clipper prepares for its official transformation to the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, the parent company Starwood Hotels has appointed David Wahba as the complex director of sales and marketing, overseeing the Sheraton, as well as the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, which had a grand opening of its new meeting/event [...]
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition coming to Cooper City
If you are a homeowner in Cooper City, your home could be featured in an upcoming Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show, which airs on ABC, is looking to film in Cooper City. “We are in the process of finding families who are deserving and in need of a new home for our next season [...]
Property appraiser outreach in Davie
The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office will have staff available from noon to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room located at 6591 Orange Drive on the dates listed below:
Florida Homebuyer program helps provide down payment
The Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program is designed to assist first-time homebuyers with a subordinate down payment assistance loan which can be repaid by the homebuyer’s income tax refund
Klein testifies on the mortgage crisis
Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today participated in a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee seeking solutions to the current mortgage crisis. Klein described the serious problems in the South Florida housing market
What Happens When Green Becomes Code?
By Fraser Allport Do buildings get better, or are lawsuits inevitable? According to Liberty Building Forensics Group, the inevitable is about to happen – and most people don’t even know it’s coming. Green buildings are going to become, by codification, the law of the land. For some firms, this will mean business as usual. For [...]
Davie Couple Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Drug Money Laundering and Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced that a federal jury in Miami found defendants Garry Souffrant, 33, and Yvonne Souffrant, 33, husband and wife, both of Davie, FL, guilty of charges relating to their participation in a multi-million dollar money laundering and mortgage fraud conspiracy. A third [...]
Public meeting in December for SFWMD Everglades acquisition
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board has approved taking the next step in the public planning process for Everglades restoration on land being acquired from the United States Sugar Corporation. The second phase of planning involves the in-depth analysis of data generated during 15 project planning workshops to determine the most beneficial [...]
Attorney General sends letters to Florida bank executives
Attorney General McCollum sent a letter on Nov. 17 to the Florida executives of Bank of America, JP Morgan/Chase, Wells Fargo and Wachovia, calling upon the bank executives to provide homeowners with a fair and efficient loan modification process. The Attorney General also requested the executives meet with him to discuss the banks’ responsibility to [...]
Foreclosure prevention workshop in Fort Lauderdale
Join State Representative Perry Thurston and State Senator Chris Smith as they present a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in conjunction with City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Bobby B. DuBose. Read the event flyer. When: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10 am – 2 pm Where: Joseph C. Carter Park 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 [...]
Residents Can Make Partial Payments on 2009 Property Taxes
The Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division has implemented a new program that allows property owners to make up to five partial payments on their 2009 property taxes. Both State and County statutes allow the tax collector to accept up to five partial payments per parcel for payment of current taxes and assessments on real and [...]
Homeowner association workshop on Nov. 13
The Broward Coalition of Condominiums, Homeowners Associations and Community Organizations presents the 1st Annual “Share and Learn” Workshop – What Every Association Needs to Know. On Nov. 13, at Sunrise Lakes Phase I Clubhouse, the Coalition will host a panel discussion with plenty of question and answer periods Speakers expected are Michael Bender, with Kaye [...]
Home Preservation & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Miramar
Housing Foundation of America and the City of Miramar invites you to a free workshop where you will gain the tools to preserve your home and prevent foreclosure. Housing Foundation of America and the City of Miramar will host a Home Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention workshop on Saturday October 17, 2009 at the Sunset Lakes [...]
Broward passes FY10 budget with no tax increase; big loss in arts, services
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed the 2010 budget without raising property taxes. The $3.3 billion budget decreased by $314 million compared to the 2009 budget. This represents an 8.7% decrease from the current year budget. The non-voted countywide millage rate in Broward County remains at 4.8889. Owners of homestead property purchased within [...]
Dania Beach offering 75 percent off in amnesty program for code fines and liens
INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM FACT SHEET The Code Fine & Lien Amnesty Program will be in effect in 2 stages from September 1st through November 30th, 2009, and December 1st through December 31st, 2009. Owners of properties that are in compliance with their code cases may settle their debt to the city by paying ONLY 25% of [...]