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Condo converter ordered to turn over 15 units to association A South Florida condominium converter who was renting out units but ducking his maintenance fees has been ordered to turn over ownership of 15 units to the condo association, plus rent checks that had been improperly collected. Facing possible jail time for contempt of court, …
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How local housing market went from boom to bust [Central Florida] Those who quickly rise to the top also fall the hardest. Real-estate analysts say that explains, in a nutshell, why the Sarasota-Bradenton market has been among Florida’s hardest-hit in the post-boom housing slump. “The ones that rose the fastest and the highest all are …
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Downtown Miami enjoys mini-boom over cut-price condos [South Florida] In April, Regan Marock and his fiancée, renters at 500 Brickell, had the run of the sprawling twin-tower luxury complex — the pool, the gym, the spa and other amenities — with relatively few neighbors. But in a few short months, all that has changed. The …
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Condo developer wears two hats [South Florida] Q: I am a condominium owner in a complex that has approximately 200 units, of which approximately half are rental units waiting to be bought. The owner of the property owns these units and calls all the shots. We have one meeting per year, which means nothing, since …
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Auctions bringing buyers bargains [East Nashville] A small crowd gathered for the auction of a Shelby Avenue home in East Nashville — one of about 30 properties repossessed by a bank and being sold by Bob Parks Auction Co. in a whirlwind tour this week. Advertisement The historic home’s renovations were nearly complete, including immaculate …
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Isleworth sees more ‘for sale’ signs [Central Florida] Isleworth has reigned as Orlando’s most prestigious address for more than a decade. The lavish 300-home subdivision on the Butler Chain of Lakes near Windermere is, above all else, known as the place Tiger Woods, other athletes and prominent business executives call home. But in this real-estate …
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