Saturday, December 29, 2012

Resolve to be Ready in Florida, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013! | FEMA.gov

This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
As 2012 comes to a close and people make resolutions for the new year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) are encouraging everyone to Resolve to be Ready in 2013 by committing to emergency preparedness.

Resolve to be Ready in Florida, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013! | FEMA.gov

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Use Your Smartphone to Save $1,000+

Save some cash in 2013.At first glance, your smartphone -- with its upfront cost and monthly data plan requirement -- may not seem like the most frugal device. With the right apps, however, your phone can earn its keep by helping you find bargains and cut costs in other ar...Use Your Smartphone to Save $1,000+:

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

What Does the "Fiscal Cliff" Mean For You?

What Does the "Fiscal Cliff" Mean For You?:
Just what is the fiscal cliff? And is there anything citizens can do to prepare for it?

What real estate trends suggest for 2013

What real estate trends suggest for 2013:
As 2012 comes to an end, most real estate professionals sit on the edge of their seats, anticipating the outcome of the fiscal cliff and how it will affect the housing market going into 2013. However, there are real estate trends, both nationally and locally, from 2012 that may indicate what can be expected in the New Year.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Foreclosure woes keep getting worse in certain judicial states

Foreclosure woes keep getting worse in certain judicial states:
Nine states posted 12-month highs in foreclosure activity in November, including Florida, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and South Carolina, RealtyTrac said.  Likewise, all of those states are listed on RealtyTrac's foreclosure procedures page as judicial foreclosure states with average foreclosure timelines that extend to at least 150 days or more.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Home prices: Biggest rise in more than 2 years - Nov. 27, 2012

In another sign of a housing market rebound, home prices posted the biggest percentage gain in more than two years in the third quarter, according to the closely followed S&P/Case-Shiller index.......Home prices: Biggest rise in more than 2 years - Nov. 27, 2012