Hurricane Season is upon us. It officially runs from June 1 through November 30. I hope this season promises to be another quiet one, like the previous couple of years have been here in Brevard County Florida. Some say that the hurricanes of 2004 were just a fluke. I hope that's true. A coupl
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05/31/2008
The Home Builders and Contractors Associatiion of Brevard has indicated that housing permits were up in April 2008. April had the highest number of permits issued this year. There were 162 new permits in April, compared to 102 in March, 81 in February and 96 in January. 144 of these permits
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05/29/2008
Recently there have been companies posing as Mortgage Rescue Centers. They claim to be able to assist distressed homeowners, going into foreclosure, by bailing them out. To the investor that is interested in getting "in" on a piece of the action, one group promised a 50% return on your initial
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05/28/2008
According to a Newsweek Magazine poll, 4 of Brevard County Florida schools are in the top 1300 of the country’s public high school rankings. Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School ranked at 101. Last year they ranked 68. West Shore Junior/Senior High School in Melbourne ranked at 200. Last year t
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05/27/2008
Here in Brevard County we can stand in our front yards and watch the breathtaking shuttle and rocket launches. I haven't missed a single launch in the over 33 years that I have lived in Melbourne. Every single one is different than the last. The one common thread that they all have is that they a
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05/25/2008
According to the Florida Association of REALTORS, April 2008 is the third consecutive month in which Brevard County home sales increased from previous months, in single family and condo units. We are seeing the market pick up a bit, relative to the past several months sales. This holds true stat
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05/24/2008
81% of Brevard County third-graders scored a level three or higher on the reading portion of the FCAT test this year, compared to the statewide average of 72%. Last year, 78% of Brevard County third graders scored a level three or higher. 83% of the Brevard's third graders scored a level three
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05/23/2008
by Sandy Shores Melbourne FL REALTORA foreclosure forum was held at the Melbourne Rialto Place Hotel on Tuesday. The event was to help those caught in the market slowdown and provided tips to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The forum pointed out that banks are not in the business of owning rea
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05/22/2008
Kingsmill Subdivision Lake Washington Road North Melbourne Florida Kingsmill is a conveniently located subdivision close to city conveniences, but tucked away near a country setting. The 323 homes in Kingsmill are situated on 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre well apppointed lots. The area is well maintaine
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05/21/2008
Well, we feel it when we walk outside...that warm, balmy, soon to be summer weather, creeping upon us. It's time to close the windows and turn the air conditioning on. We are hearing that electricity costs are due to rise over the summer because of the price of natural gas and coal. Here's a co
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05/20/2008