Florida RealEstateRama

TAVARES - February 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The UF/Lake County Extension is hosting a program called “Closing Your Seasonal Home,” meant to help residents prepare the interior and exterior of homes when leaving for extended periods. Topics will include preventing mold and mildew, storm preparation, deterioration of the exterior, updating documents, preventing pests and intrusion of burglars.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - February 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Floridians have received more than $8.3 billion in relief under the national mortgage settlement, as reported by the five largest mortgage servicing banks that are parties to the settlement. According to the Settlement Monitor’s report released today, more than 100,000 Floridians have received more than $7.7 billion in relief, with an additional $600 million in loan modifications underway

TALLAHASSEE - February 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today released the following statement regarding Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s plans to comply with state procurement guidelines outlined in section 287.057, Florida Statutes. “Citizens has taken the appropriate action by complying with the more stringent laws and rules that govern purchasing at state agencies.

Bonita Springs & Estero, FL, - February 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Don DeLuca, Broker of Royal Shell Real Estate, is pleased to announce that twelve Royal Shell Real Estate Agents have been recognized by the Bonita Springs-Estero Board of Realtors® with the Golden B.E.A.R. Award. The award is presented yearly to an elite group of real estate professionals who have exceeded $5 million dollars in Sales Volume or 50 transactions in per annum.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - February 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sperry Van Ness is pleased to announce the sale of 700 N Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach, FL. The Limited Service Hotel property sold for $2,380,000. Chris Davis, Advisor for Sperry Van Ness | Investec Services was the Broker

Jacksonville, FL - February 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If the Hindenburg had gone down in Jacksonville, FL the onlookers may have shouted “oh the humidity”—Florida summers are brutal, and if you don’t have a functioning air conditioner you and your family are in for some serious problems. When researching AC and heating companies online, there are several things you will want to take into account before trusting someone to gain access to your home to service your equipment.

Washington, DC - February 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) hosted a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to inform policymakers of critical proposals to reduce the cost and increase the availability of homeowners’ insurance. The briefing featured senior economist and policy analyst Rawle King of the Congressional Research Service. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:

MOUNT DORA - February 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host a Regional Summit on Land Issues Impacting the North Shore of Lake Apopka from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 E. Baker St., downtown Mount Dora. U.S. Reps. John Mica [R-FL7], Daniel Webster [R-FL10], and state Sen. Alan Hays will speak at the event

WASHINGTON, DC - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Representatives Tom Rooney (R-FL), Theodore Deutch (D-FL), Michael G. Grimm (R-NY), and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Homeowner Catastrophe Protection Act of 2013. This legislation will provide tax incentives for homeowners and insurance companies to allow them to better prepare for and respond to future natural disasters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Atwater today announced the arrest of Miami public adjuster Roberto Alvarez, 44, for allegedly submitting more than $270,000 in fraudulent homeowners insurance claims. Also arrested were four homeowners whom Alvarez recruited to participate in the scheme to defraud. “Floridians are already facing high property insurance costs without fraud pushing rates even higher,” CFO Atwater said. “We will catch those who break the law and steal from their fellow Floridians.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Friday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Tampa Mayor Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Foster will host a press event to discuss the national mortgage settlement and the relief that is available to Floridians.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Friday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will host a press event to discuss the national mortgage settlement and the relief that is available to Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 2:15 p.m. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez will host a press event to discuss the national mortgage settlement and the relief that is available to Floridians

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership, in collaboration with the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. (BRHPC), the Homeless Count Committee and more than 200 volunteers, is poised to begin the 2013 Homeless Point-In-Time Count. The Homeless Count Committee is comprised of not-for-profit social service agencies, faith-based organizations, law enforcement and government agencies within Broward County.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 12:30 p.m., Attorney General Pam Bondi, Mayor Seiler and the Fort Lauderdale City Commission will host a press event to discuss the national mortgage settlement and the relief that is available to Floridians.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11:30 a.m., Attorney General Pam Bondi will host a press event with representatives of housing assistance and legal aid groups to discuss the $60 million of the national mortgage settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers that is now available to provide additional assistance to Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced today that $60 million of the national mortgage settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers will now be available to provide additional assistance to Floridians. Attorney General Bondi’s proposal to help Floridians, which was approved by the Legislative Budget Commission today, includes the following:

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office, working with Rust Consulting, Inc., has begun outbound calls to reach Florida borrowers who may be eligible for cash payments under the national mortgage settlement. Live operators will call those who lost their homes to foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2011 and had their mortgages serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

LAKELAND, FL - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) will introduce the Homeowners’ Insurance Protection Act next week. This bill will create a federal catastrophe reinsurance program to back up federal reinsurance programs like that of the state of Florida.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi reminds eligible Florida borrowers that the January 18, 2013, deadline to file a claim for payment under the national settlement is fast approaching. To date, approximately half of the people to whom notices have been sent have not yet filed claims. Eligible borrowers include those who lost their homes to foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2011 and had mortgages serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo