Miami Beach Area Real Estate Activity for October 2008</h1> <article> <h1>Miami Beach Area Real Estate Activity for October 2008</h1> <p>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:03:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><p></p> <p>As the media keep reporting about the abundance of inventory and declining prices in the real estate market, it is good to see some positive news about the Miami Market. I was interviewed for the following article: </p> <p><a href="http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/real_7052___article.html/estate_releases.html">http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/real_7052___article.html/estate_releases.html</a></p> <p>How do you tell what the market activity is like for your neighborhood?<br /> Our market snapshot tool will allow you to track exactly what is going on where you live. <a href="http://www.homeinsight.com/Widget/default.asp?BWR722R0O5I6">http://www.homeinsight.com/Widget/default.asp?BWR722R0O5I6</a></p> <p>Just select the link to fill out the information in the right hand side of this ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=19236">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>Hollywood Community Calendar</h1> <p>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:46:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div><strong><span style="COLOR: #990000">Learn what's happening in and around South Florida!</span></strong></div> <div><strong><span style="COLOR: #990000"></span></strong></div> <div><strong><span style="COLOR: #990000">Hollywood</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: #990000"> Community Calendar</span></strong></div> <table style="MARGIN: auto auto auto 13.5pt; WIDTH: 346.5pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="462" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; BACKGROUND: #7d9a5f; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6pt; BORDER-LEFT: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 6pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #f2f5ef 1pt solid"> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: white">Hollywood</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: white"> Community Calendar</span></strong></div> </td> </tr> <tr> ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=19089">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>SOUTH FLORIDA FALL SEASON EVENTS</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:23:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"> Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. I grew up in Illinois where, by now, the weather had already started to change from long, hot summer days to the cool crisp air of fall with its colorful autumn leaves.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">In South Florida our weather is starting to change as well, although more subtly, but my kids are equally if not more enthusiastic about this time of year as I am. They love everything about the fall, especially Halloween.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">For the past 3 years they have headed up to Orlando to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (www.halloweenhorrornights.com) with my husband, Phil and a couple of friends each. This year was no exception. Universal closes the park early and turns it into a ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18902">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>This Week In South Florida</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:58:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><p>Learn what's happening in and around South Florida!</p> <p> </p> <p> <table style="MARGIN: auto auto auto 13.5pt; WIDTH: 346.5pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="462" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; BACKGROUND: #7d9a5f; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6pt; BORDER-LEFT: #f2f5ef 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 6pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #f2f5ef 1pt solid"> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: white">Hollywood</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: white"> Community Calendar</span></strong></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; PADDING-RIGHT: 7.5pt; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; PADDING-LEFT: 7.5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2.25pt; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; PADDING-TOP: 2.25pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <div ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18898">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>FORT LAUDERDALE REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES LEAVE MANY ANIMALS ASTRAY</h1> <p>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:16:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">A couple of weeks ago we said our final goodbyes to our beloved boxer and family member, Faith. Our other boxer, Buster, along with the rest of our family, has been mourning her loss.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">The children, as well as Buster and my husband and I, have been having thoughts about adding another four-legged friend to our family.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">Due to the abundance of real estate foreclosures in South Florida, families had to surrender many wonderful dogs when they were forced to move out of their houses into no-pets-allowed apartments or the crowded residences of relatives. </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt">Although both of our dogs were pure boxers, we had rescued both of them and want to find another rescue dog to adopt. Last week my daughter Heather, son Kevin and I headed to The Humane Society of Broward County <a href="http://www.humanebroward.com/"><font ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18502">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>I've Got A Secret In South Florida</h1> <p>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:02:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I’VE GOT A SECRET IN SOUTH FLORIDA!</span></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I love updating my Hollywood, Florida home for the different seasons, but I have two challenges: I am not that creative and I don’t really have the time. A couple of years ago I met Lolly Barnard, Interior Design Consultant and ASID Allied Member. It was then that my home started looking great at every change of season and my friends must think I was suddenly struck with previously undiscovered creativity. Of course, that was not the case; plain and simple, Lolly just makes me… well my house… look good! The first time Lolly came in she assessed what I had and then went shopping for me for the additional pieces that I needed. She ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18460">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>Call To Action: Compare Recently Sold Homes In Your Neighborhood</h1> <p>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:11:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We have a new Neighborhood Valuation Tool allowing you to compare the prices of properties that have recently sold in your area. Simply enter the property address of your choice and as much information about the property as possible. The Neighborhood Valuation tool will return, on average, the twenty nearest and most recently sold properties.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Evaluate and select the comparable properties that most closely match your subject property and receive additional information concerning home sales trends, school information, neighborhood data, and much more!</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We are always available for additional consultations!</div> <div style="MARGIN: ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18432">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>This Week In South Florida</h1> <p>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:05:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><span class="fa s12">Learn what's happening in and around South Florida! <p><font color="#990000" size="3"><strong>Hollywood Community Calendar</strong></font> </p> <p> <table id="dnn_ctr405_CalendarList_lstEvents" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span class="SubHead" id="dnn_ctr405_CalendarList_lstEvents__ctl2_Label1">10/27/2008</span> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap"><span class="SubHead" id="dnn_ctr405_CalendarList_lstEvents__ctl2_Label2">06:00 PM</span> </td> <td><a class="Normal" id="dnn_ctr405_CalendarList_lstEvents__ctl2_Hyperlink1" href="http://www.everythinghollywood.org/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/405/ItemID/1463/Default.aspx?selecteddate=10/27/2008"><font color="#009696"><strong>PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING</strong></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span class="SubHead" ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18369">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>We Are Lucky To Have Storms..........</h1> <p>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:45:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Here in South Florida we were all indeed very lucky to have had storms like Ike pass us by and in addition to being safe, dry, and powered up, Ike left us a valuable reminder of how important it is to be prepared for emergencies.</span></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt"> </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Within a day of expecting a storm we are able to stock our cabinets with non-perishable foods, check our battery supply, get our yards clean, and keep important documents handy. </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">But one thing that we can't do last minute is preserve something that is irreplaceable. These are the images and recorded memories on photographs and video tape. </span></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=18259">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA!</h1> <p>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:54:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">The City of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hollywood</st1:place></st1:city>, CRA Downtown District is planning something new: Fantastic Fridays for Kids in Downtown Hollywood. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">This family-friendly event is scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month running from October 2008 to September 2009 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Looking for something free and fun? Bring your kids to the ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17993">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>SUSAN B. ANTHONY RECOVERY CENTER TO HOST OPEN HOUSE!</h1> <p>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:12:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong>Weston, FL- October 13, 2008 - </strong>The Women's Business Mastermind Group (WBMG), West Broward Chapter (<a href="http://www.womensbusinessmastermind.com/"><span>www.womensbusinessmastermind.com</span></a>), is pleased to announce the first of several events it's hosting for the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, starting with an open house at <em>The Center</em> to support the organization. The partnership is headed by WBMG, West Broward member, Ellen M. Bithell, CRS, CREO, RE/MAX Realty. </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The open house fundraising event, designed to create community awareness of <em>The Center</em>, is scheduled for ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17971">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>FRIDAY FEST AT HOLLYWOOD, FL BROADWALK</h1> <p>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:56:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"></span></div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Looking for something fun to do in South Florida without having to spend a lot of money? There are many cool things going on down by Hollywood Beach which is conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.<br /> <br /> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The second and fourth Fridays of the month Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street is having live music on the beach from 7-10pm; admission is free. On October 10th, they are featuring Marcel Anton & Lost Tribe and on October 24th, Lanzallamas.<br /> <br /> The newly renovated Hollywood Beach is beautiful. You can ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17832">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S FHA</h1> <p>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:26:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><p><br /> With the recent problems suffered by lenders, FHA mortgages are making a comeback. Many people don’t know what FHA programs are available or how they work. Many have asked me about grueling inspections and additional fees for sellers and I have been letting them know “This is not your father’s FHA”.</p> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><br /> FHA is a great way to help first time home buyers qualify for their home or provide them with the option of a low down payment, low closing costs and easy credit qualifying. Unlike traditional or conventional loans, the down payment money may be a gift to the homebuyer</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><br /> <br /> FHA MORTGAGES<br /> 1. Low down payment only 3%</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2. Low closing costs<br /> 3. Easy credit qualifying</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><br /> FHA MORTGAGE TYPES<br ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17830">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>This week in South Florida:</h1> <p>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:40:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><span class="fa s12"> Learn what is happening in and around South Florida! <p> </p> <p> <table id="EC_Events" style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 12px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" width="462"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 16px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); PADDING-TOP: 8px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(125,154,95)">Hollywood Community Calendar</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="Event" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; PADDING-TOP: 3px"><span class="EC_EventDate" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">10/06</span> <span class="EC_EventName" style="PADDING-LEFT: 10px"><a title="http://www.americantowns.com/fl/hollywood/events/book-displays-hispanic-heritage-month-2008-10-06" style="COLOR: #ac3b3d" ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17757">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> <article> <h1>FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA!</h1> <p>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:46:00 GMT</p> <div style="font-family:arial, geneva, lucida, sans-serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" align="right"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#000000">The City of Hollywood, CRA Downtown District is planning something new: Funtastic Fridays for Kids in Downtown Hollywood. This family-friendly event is scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month running from October 2008 to September 2009 from ..<span style="font-size:90%;margin-left:5px;color:#0000FF;vertical-align:baseline;"><font size="-3" color="gray">(</font><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://homeinsouthflorida.com/blog_post.asp?post=17674">read more</a><font size="-3" color="gray">)</font></span></div> </article> </main></body></html>