Seven firms line up to oversee an overhaul of the Miami Beach Convention Center By Zachary Fagenson Seven consulting firms have thrown their hats into the ring to oversee the long-sought overhaul of the Miami Beach Convention Center. City commissioners may decide who gets the job within two weeks. The hopefuls are…
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Seven firms line up to oversee an overhaul of the Miami Beach Convention Cente
Seven firms line up to oversee an overhaul of the Miami Beach Convention Center By Zachary Fagenson Seven consulting firms have thrown their hats into the ring to oversee the long-sought overhaul of the Miami Beach Convention Center. City commissioners may decide who gets the job within two weeks. The hopefuls are…
For The 9th Straight Month, Foreclosure Filings Fall
According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, the number of foreclosure filings dropped 29 percent nationwide on an annual basis in June.
Fed Minutes Hint At New Economic Stimulus
The Federal Reserve released its June 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Tuesday. It contained no surprises.
What Is Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?
More commonly called APR, Annual Percentage Rate is a government-mandated mortgage comparison tool. It measures the total cost of borrowing over the life of a loan into dollars-and-cents.
Removing Stains On Walls : Crayon, Mildew And More
When it comes to adding coats of paint, Rule #1 is that your walls must be stain-free before adding the next coat of paint.
Mid-Year Review : Were The Experts Right About The Market?
The year is half-over. It’s an opportune time to take stock of analyst predictions made at the start of the year, and to recognize that the “experts” can be wrong as often as they are right.
Economy Expected To Have Added 80,000 Jobs In June
Friday morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its June Non-Farm Payrolls report. If you’re currently shopping for a mortgage, or floating a mortgage rate, be prepared. Mortgage rates can change following the monthly report’s release. Often, by a lot.
What To Know Before You Move To A New Neighborhood
In this 5-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn a dozen complementary home-shopping techniques to help you review and evaluate a home for purchase. Each is focused on findings you won’t see listed on a website.
This Summer, Cool Your Home For Less Money
The typical household spends close to $2,000 per year on heating and cooling, and up to $600 of those costs are a waste; the result of energy inefficiencies. Consider these simple-to-follow, cost-saving tips for keeping your home cool.