Faces of the Downturn: Foreclosure crisis creates heartache, opportunity [South Florida] It was a motley crew that arrived at the Fort Myers courthouse, and it had one thing on its mind — profit. Men and women wedged themselves into a windowless second-floor room and spilled into the neighboring jury room. They mingled in baseball caps, …
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Luxury downtown hotel faces economic music [Southern California]
Luxury downtown hotel faces economic music [Southern California] Just 1½ years after opening one of downtown San Diego’s glitziest hotels in the midst a deep recession, the owner of the 184-room Sè San Diego has been notified that it is in default on its construction loan, owing the lender nearly $73 million. Although the original …
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Struggling Miami ‘Bulk Condo Buyer’ Opts to Auction Remaining Units at Discount Prices
Struggling Miami ‘Bulk Condo Buyer’ Opts to Auction Remaining Units at Discount Prices According to a new report from Condo Vultures, a Miami bulk buyer struggling to resell individual condos is taking the surprising step of auctioning off most of its remaining units at an asking price of $11 per square foot less than the …
Margate condo eviction: Residents at complex face eviction over water bill
Margate condo eviction: Residents at complex face eviction over water bill Dozens of residents at the Atlantic Palms condominium complex could be evicted from their homes within two weeks if they’re unable to pay a city utility bill of more than $7,000. Margate officials say more than 60 of the 76 units at Atlantic Palms, …
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Your Aging Parent Behind the Wheel: 5 Signs it May be Time to Hang up the Car Keys
Vintage Car by kayugee Just as important as safety in your home, is safety in your car. The following is part three of a three part series on car safety. A startling fact by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers make up nine percent of the population, but nearly 14 percent …
Understanding the Child LATCH Restraint System: Your Top Questions Answered
Just as important as your hom bear_childseat by mrbeck Just as important as safety in your home, is safety in your car. The following is part two of a three part series on car safety. Understanding the Child LATCH Restraint System: Your Top Questions Answered The LATCH system, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers …
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