southflorida estate homes: Southwest ranches equestrian ranch homes - 08/10/12 09:52 PM

The Town of Southwest Ranches is located in Southwest Broward County, is approximately 13 square miles and is home to over 7,000 residents. The Town is a rural environment, filled with grazing animals, nurseries, farms, and exquisite and unique scenery and an abundance of wildlife.
The area is primarily residential, with most lots of 1 acre (0.40 ha) or more. There are some small farms and equestrian ranches. The town has laws that keep homes from being built on lots of less than 1 acre. They also generally stop streetlights and sidewalks from being built, in order to conserve and … (3 comments)

southflorida estate homes: Mortgage Debt Relief Act is expiring soon - 08/07/12 08:04 PM
Time is Running Out: How the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Can Save Your Home In 2007, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act was passed in an attempt to help the millions of homeowners who, due to the housing crisis and economic crash, suddenly found themselves in danger of losing their home to foreclosure.
The act gave homeowners relief from the tax responsibility that accompanied forgiven debt or short sales. Often, these taxes would be more than most distressed homeowners could afford.
At the end of 2012, the act will expire and homeowners will miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to save themselves tens of … (3 comments)