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Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Moving...

Cindy Hartman — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:03:00 GMT

1. Spending beyond your budget . Be aware of the hidden costs when buying a home. Consider the financial obligations beyond a mortgage that add to the cost of homeownership, including: city taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance - not to mention...(read more)

South Florida Fair

Cindy Hartman — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:47:00 GMT

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South Florida Fair 2013! All the info you need at http://www.southfloridafair.com/

When/Where: January 18, 2013 - February 3, 2013 - South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Home Show

Cindy Hartman — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:33:00 GMT

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Professional Show Management, Inc. will once again bring the Fall's largest home improvement, remodeling and design show to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. This bi-annual Signature event has been ranked as one of the Palm Beach's BIGGEST & BEST Home Show year after year, bringing together thousands of interested consumers with a variety of new and innovative products and services on display from hundreds of local, national and international companies.

2013 South Florida Fair!

Cindy Hartman — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:27:00 GMT

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January 18 - Feb 3 at the Fairgrounds...9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33411

A HOLIDAY CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

Cindy Hartman — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Dec 25, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is proud to present A Holiday Circus Spectacular, an all-new powerful surge of circus entertainment. Come experience the magic of the season like never before with The Greatest Show On Earth® as we harness the energy of the audience to power the performers. Witness superhuman stunts so close, you can FEEL it! Celebrate as we light up the floor and transform energy and power into megawatts of thrills and excitement at this limited holiday performance. Imaginations ignite for Children Of All Ages with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents A Holiday Circus Spectacular! All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. For group rates and information, call 866-248-8740

Doyle Family Wonderful World of Lights

Cindy Hartman — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Today, Thursday, Dec 20 6:00p to 10:00p at Jack's Electric, Lake Worth, FL ... Walk thru one of South Florida’s largest & most impressive Christmas displays with over 1,000,000 lights and a new light show every 12 minutes. Watch it snow from our 3 large snow machines. Check out our village that has over 200 houses. See if you can find all of the Santa's in our display. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who make guest appearances weekend nights.

Downtown at the Gardens Lights up the Night!

Cindy Hartman — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:26:00 GMT

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Bring on the Season as more than a QUARTER-MILLION lights dance to choreographed music in our FREE must-see light spectacular! Downtown at the Gardens, a daily showcase of the finest shopping, dining and entertainment in the Palm Beaches; a seasonal extravaganza lighting up the holidays for you, your family and friends 6PM 7PM, 8PM, and 9PM Nov 25 – Dec 30 Downtown at the Gardens – Centre Court

What is a Four Point Inspection?

Cindy Hartman — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:25:00 GMT

When purchasing an older home, a 4 point inspection may be required to secure Homeowner's insurance. Citizens Property Insurance now requires this inspection for any homes 30 years or older. Many other insurance companies are also following this requirement....(read more)

Holiday Boat Parade at Riverwalk

Cindy Hartman — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:38:00 GMT

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The Town of Jupiter and the Marine Industry Association of Palm Beach County are once again teaming up to bring the Holiday Boat Parade north to the Jupiter Lighthouse! The beautiful waterside Events Plaza along the Jupiter Riverwalk will host a FREE special parade viewing event, including food, music, and festivities. In addition to the Riverwalk Events plaza, the boat parade can be viewed from Sawfish Bay Park and Lighthouse Park. *Please note these additional viewing sites do not have public restroom facilities, food vendors or entertainment. Bring your own chair, and enjoy the sounds of the season with holiday entertainment while you relax and watch the boats drift by in all of their holiday finery. The Events Plaza is an official Toys for Tots collection location, so bring a new, unwrapped toy for this annual tradition of giving. The Riverwalk Events Plaza is located at 25 South Coastal Way under the east span of the Indiantown Road Bridge in Jupiter. From I-95, take Indiantown Road east to U.S. 1. Take a right or left on U.S. 1. Go about a block, turn west on Coastal Way. Parking is available along Coastal Way and in the parking garage just south of the Indiantown Road Bridge.

When/Where: Saturday, December 1, 2012 • 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm • Riverwalk Events Plaza

Preparation is KEY to applying for a mortgage

Cindy Hartman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:02:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – June 25, 2012 – With housing prices and mortgage interest rates at record lows, conditions are good for a home purchase. “Buying a home is the single largest investment that most people will make in their lifetime,”...(read more)

Five questions to ask a lender ...

Cindy Hartman — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:46:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 20, 2012 – First-time homebuyers must leave their comfort zone when applying for that first mortgage, and even move-up buyers can feel uncomfortable. But basing a final decision on a specific lender or even type of mortgage...(read more)

Flying Car! Commuter's Dream?

Cindy Hartman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Did you ever dream about having a flying car when you were a kid? or this morning in traffic? I heard in the news that a Dutch company is now taking orders for one. I immediately had visions of the one on the Jetsons. Unfortunately, it is more like a...(read more)

Palm Beach County Home Prices Climb as Inventory Decreases...

Cindy Hartman — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:14:00 GMT

The cumulative median sales price, including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums in Palm Beach County, was 2.5 percent above February 2011, up from $122,000 to $125,000, and up 4.6 percent from the previous month of $119,500. The median single-family...(read more)

The Return of Home Ownership....

Cindy Hartman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:27:00 GMT

Friday Five: The Return of Home Ownership Low interest rates and rising rents make home ownership more attractive than renting. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®...(read more)

10 Things to know about mortgage debt forgiveness...

Cindy Hartman — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:44:00 GMT

By Stephen Fishman Inman News® Over the past several years, millions of homeowners have had billions of dollars in mortgage debt forgiven, either through foreclosure, refinancing or short sales. It's important for real estate professionals and...(read more)