I think this penguin must be the inspiration for George Miller’s “Happy Feet”, and he’s certainly a great reminder to have a wonderful holiday season. Happiest Penguin Ever
Archives for 2013
Next Stop: Miami
Loved this episode from NextStop.tv when they filmed in Miami last year. Host Jon Olson visits Jungle Island, attends a tailgate party at a Miami Dolphins Game, tours the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel on Miami Beach, tries some Cuban coffee on his Little Havana Food Tour, showcases Art Basel Miami Beach, and interviews Sofy, lead […]
Appraisals are a Challenge in the Miami Market
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article, “When Appraisal Hassles Tank a Home Sale”, that was shared around our office with groans of recognition. While the Miami real estate market was turning around in about 2011, when The New York Times and others were already recognizing the turn-around, many appraisers here were still acting […]
Today is Give Miami Day 2013
It’s today! The second annual “Give Miami Day” promotes local charities and encourages Miamians to donate locally. From the Miami Foundation website: What is Give Miami Day? Give Miami Day is a unique, 24-hour online giving event that allows individuals in our community an opportunity to build a greater Miami by making a charitable gift […]
Miami-Dade Public Library Hosting Free Workshops on the Affordable Care Act
I received an email announcing that Miami-Dade Public Library is hostong a free workshop on the Affordable Care Act. The workshops will be held at various locations on November 19, 20, 26 and December 4 and 7. From the email: The workshops are presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, […]
Prospects slim for extension of mortgage-forgiveness debt relief, mortgage insurance deductions or home energy efficiency credits
Kenneth Harney over at The Real Deal South Florida has written an excellent article: “Groundhog Day for Federal Housing Taxes“. In it he discusses the looming expirations of several financial relief programs for homeowners. Among them are the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, deductions for mortgage insurance payments and tax credits for home energy efficiency […]