Mayor Trumpets Building Boom, But We’re Still Bursting at the Seams [New York City] Record-breaking levels of home construction still aren’t enough to house the massive influx of residents pro-jected by 2030. Pity popular New York City. Unlike many other American metropolises (Detroit, Philadelphia, even Cleveland), the city’s population keeps growing steadily, so much so …
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South Beach’s National gets new owner
South Beach’s National gets new owner The National Hotel changes hands, but don’t expect any rooms to go condo, a source says. But remodeling is planned. A French real estate investor has purchased South Beach’s National Hotel for an undisclosed sum, offering a glimpse of the lodging sector’s increasing popularity at the expense of condominium …
Club owner looks way beyond the beach [South Florida]
Club owner looks way beyond the beach [South Florida] Nikki Beach has embarked on a major expansion into branded hotels and casinos, real estate and even a cruise ship. Think Nikki Beach, and dance-until-dawn night clubs, champagne sprays on the sand and four-poster beds by the pool come to mind. Now Nikki Beach owner Jack …
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In Briny Breezes, some sad at selling $1 million trailers [South Florida]
In Briny Breezes, some sad at selling $1 million trailers [South Florida] Back in the early days, before telephones, air conditioning, television and double-wides, a loudspeaker chronicled many of the joys of tropical life, trailer-park style. When dolphins frolicked just offshore, the manager’s wife announced the sight on the public-address system. When families returned from …
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Sinkhole policies may change
Sinkhole policies may change While insurers bemoan their troubles with Florida lawmakers this week, they stand to win at least one fight. The Florida House and Senate are on the verge of dramatically changing state law on sinkhole insurance. This could cut rates in half for homeowners in hard-hit Pasco and Hernando counties, where 80 …
Suspect in Yonkers doctor’s slaying had financial setbacks
Suspect in Yonkers doctor’s slaying had financial setbacks The suspect in last week’s killing of Dr. Leandro Lozada had suffered a number of recent financial setbacks, and foreclosure proceedings were filed against him on the same day that he sold the house on Brendon Hill Road where the slaying occurred. Samuel L. Saunders, 59, borrowed …
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