Real Estate & General Blog

     Since November 2008 at the time of HVCC's inception, I've been awaiting its demise.  "This too shall pass" have been words of wisdom passed down for generations.  Last Thursday's passage of legislation makes sweeping changes to the nation's financial regulatory system.  HR 4173, the Dodd-Fra...

 The word "Tampa" comes from the Calusa (sometimes spelled Caloosa) Indians. The Calusa Indians lived in West Central and South West Florida until being virtually wiped out by explorers (and their diseases) between 1500 and sometime into the 1800's. The Calusa called this place Tanpa (with an "N"...

About Lauren's Kids Lauren's Kids was founded by child abuse victim, survivor and educator Lauren Book-Lim. The organization educates adults and children about sexual abuse topics through an in school curriculum, a 24-hour Crisis Hotline and speaking engagements around the country. The ultimate g...

Call it the temporary tax credit that just won't end. Congress approved late Wednesday an extension to the June 30 closing deadline for the home buyer tax credit, hours before it was set to expire. The move will give would-be buyers who signed a purchase agreement by April 30 more time to close o...