Yearly Archives: 2008
Shea Homes Sets New Green Standards in Florida
Nation's Largest Privately Held Home Builder Creates Shea Certified Green(R) to Reduce Carbon Footprint in its Boomer Resort Community homes by as much as...
Florida’s Existing Home Sales Slower in December 2007
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2008 – Sales of existing homes and condominiums in Florida continued to reflect the impact of a sluggish economy and...
Tax and budget reform panel approves McKay sales tax proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 18, 2008 – A committee of the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission on Thursday gave first approval to a...
It’s a Dream Come True: Clearwater Resident Wins National Contest to Become a First-Time...
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A Clearwater resident wrote her way into her first home, and on Thursday she accepted a $10,000 check...
It’s Not the Sun, It’s the Taxes; Florida’s Triple Tax Advantage for Snowbirds May...
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Many snowbirds with homes both in Florida and a northern state already have a big tax advantage...
Citizens at eye of storm over state investment pool
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 14, 2008 – Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s largest property insurer, is hoping its investments in a troubled state investment...
Provident Bankshares Corporation to Write-Down Investments and Increase Loan Loss Provision
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Provident Bankshares Corporation (Nasdaq: PBKS), the parent company of Provident Bank, announced today that it has written down a...
First Florida Financial Group, LLC Launches DeadDeals.net Buys Un-Closeable Mortgage Deals/Leads
Fort Myers, Fla., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- DeadDeals.net purchases qualified un-closeable mortgage and foreclosure leads from mortgage brokers and loan officers throughout the state...
Outreach Housing LLC Addresses National Foreclosure Crisis, Defending Victims of Lending Industry and Offering...
MARGATE, Fla., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With home foreclosures reaching record highs, the New Year is ringing in fresh fear and serious worries for...
New Cypress Gardens Ownership Announces Operational Change at Historic Attraction
Respected attractions management specialist Baker Leisure Group to oversee park operations, entertainment; provide more enjoyable guest experience
CYPRESS GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The...
