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omists at Odds Over Housing Market

July 7th, 2007 8:40 PM

Economists at Odds Over Housing Market

Housing is the swing factor between economists who think the economy will grow at a sturdy 3.4 percent annual rate and those who expect more modest growth.

http://go-to.realtor.org/t/XB23F/VTCFB/ID/UFOJI

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America's best jobs in the hottest markets, By Paul Kaihla, Business 2.0 Magazine

July 24th, 2007 8:23 PM

FULL SPECIAL REPORT

America's best jobs in the hottest markets

The great American hiring boom is slowing down--but as labor cools with the rest of the economy, a few choice regions will stay red-hot. You just have to know where to look. By Paul Kaihla, Business 2.0 Magazine senior writer

15. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

2-year job-growth forecast: 4.1%

Metropolitan-area population: 1.8 million

Who's hiring now: Citrix Systems, DHL Express, Republic Services, Spirit Airlines, Zimmerman Partners

Hottest jobs Senior software developer ($84,600), financial controller ($78,600), IT project manager ($75,700), HR director ($73,500), construction project manager ($72,700)

If West Palm Beach is one of south Florida's last frontiers, then Fort Lauderdale is fast turning into its settled interior. Tourism continues to be the big draw for new jobs, since home prices are sinking and the recent boom in back-office operations here has peaked as well. The office property sector continues to be strong, indicating that growth in the area's professional job market is not done yet.Nearby Port Everglades is also part of the equation, as it continues to grow in importance, attracting even more lucrative cruise ship traffic to the area.

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Elvis Impersonator Chris MacDonald in Fort Lauderdale

July 24th, 2007 8:15 PM

Chris MacDonald - Memories of Elvis. Elvis Impersonator Chris MacDonald will pay tribute to the All-American Legend in a dynamic performance complete with costumes, dancers and band. To purchase tickets for this event online, please click here.... August 18

Venue: Broward Center Au-Rene Theater
Fort Lauderdale

Telephone: 954-462-0222

Date Range: Starts: 08/18/07
Ends: 08/18/07

Schedule: Sat, Aug 18:
8:00 pm

Event Type: Arts - Concerts

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Executive Travel's Best Place to Own a Second Home

July 24th, 2007 8:07 PM

Leading the Way
The votes are in. From the best carry-on suitcase to your favorite luxury hotel, this year's Leading Edge Awards reveal who went above and beyond in the world of travel. by Barbara Benham – Executive Travel

It's that time of year again, when we get to acknowledge the business and services we love most about travel. This year, Executive Travel polled our readers to learn about their favorite companies. The results for the 60-plus catagories were not unexpected. The usual standards are also our standards for a reason: They've got staying power, with panache. Here we detail the recent accomplishments of a few notable winners and also list the entire pack—with kudos to all. Congratulations to our 2006 Leading Edge Award winners.

Best Destination for a Second Home

FIRST PLACE: Honolulu, Hawaii
SECOND PLACE: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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FORT LAUDERDALE'S RIVERSIDE HOTEL IS PLANNING A MAJOR EXPANSION

July 24th, 2007 8:01 PM

Historic Fort Lauderdale hotel plans major expansion

FORT LAUDERDALE'S RIVERSIDE HOTEL, ONE OF THE CITY'S OLDEST, IS PLANNING A MAJOR EXPANSION, BUT PROMISES TO MAINTAIN ITS OLD CHARM BY JENNIFER MOONEY PIEDRA jmooney@MiamiHerald.com

Hotel officials are planning a major expansion project that will stretch across the entire block and encompass 135 new guest rooms, additional banquet facilities, a grand entrance, retail space and a rooftop pool overlooking Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Full Story

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Martha Stewart Sells Famous Turkey Hill Estate The Westport, Conn

July 7th, 2007 8:46 PM

Martha Stewart Sells Famous Turkey Hill Estate The Westport, Conn., estate from where Stewart started her catering business sold for $6.7 million, or 26 percent less than the listing price.

Martha Stewart Sells Famous Turkey Hill Estate Full Story

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Number of Unsold Homes Increases

July 7th, 2007 8:43 PM

Number of Unsold Homes Increases

The biggest gain of 9.2 percent was recorded in Seattle, while inventory was up 6.5 percent in the San Francisco Bay area.

Unsold Homes-Full Story

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Small Is Beautiful, Home Builders Say

July 7th, 2007 8:38 PM

Small Is Beautiful, Home Builders Say

"Smaller homes generate lower revenues, but they sell faster, therefore the cash returns are better," says KB Home's chief executive.

http://go-to.realtor.org/t/4VWBL/VTCFB/ID/UFOJI

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Rates on 30-year mortgages sink

July 7th, 2007 8:35 PM

Rates on 30-year mortgages sink - Mortgage Rate Trend Index

Don’t expect mortgage rates to go up or down much over the next 30 to 45 days. Experts polled by Bankrate.com evenly predicted increases and decreases. Forty-five percent predict an increase and 55 percent predict either a decline (18 percent) or no change (37 percent).

WASHINGTON – July 6, 2007 – Rates on 30-year mortgages sank this week to a one-month low, while rates on most other mortgages also fell, good news to prospective home buyers.

Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.63 percent. That was down from last week’s 6.67 percent rate and was the lowest since early June, when rates stood at 6.53 percent.

The moderation is welcome for people in the market to buy a home. In mid-June, rates on 30-year mortgages climbed to 6.74 percent, an 11-month high.

Rates on many mortgages have ebbed in recent weeks as investors’ fears about inflation have eased.

“Long-term mortgage rates continued to move lower for a third consecutive week, in part reflecting a moderation in core inflation,” which excludes food and energy prices, said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

The Federal Reserve in deciding to hold a key interest rate steady last week noted that some readings on core inflation have improved. The Fed’s key rate has been at 5.25 percent for a year, offering borrowers a period of steadiness. A year ago, rates on 30-year mortgages stood at 6.79 percent, 15-year mortgages were at 6.44 percent, five-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 6.39 percent and one-year ARMs were at 5.82 percent.

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