Foreclosure Rescue Scam, Home Equity Loan Delinquencies, Voters Dislike Property Tax Swap
Posted Monday April 2, 2007

"As risky mortgage loans fuel a rise in foreclosures, scam artists are targeting struggling U.S. homeowners, promising a quick bailout but ultimately stripping the properties of their value or owning the homes outright. So-called “foreclosure rescue” and equity skimming scams have been around for years. . ." (more)

Thomas Drive Flyover Modification
Posted Saturday March 31, 2007

"They decided to add a west bound lane to the flyover assembly at Thomas Drive. Currently there is one lane that goes from the light at Thomas Drive to Back Beach Road, in which I posted my opinion on a few weeks ago.. . ." (more)

Florida Consumer Confidence Down, Business 2.0 Best Places to Invest, Subprime Mortgage
Posted Thursday March 29, 2007

"Rising gas prices, a declining housing market and a sudden dip in the stock market contributed to a six-point drop in Florida’s consumer confidence to 86 in March, its lowest level in six months, University of Florida economists report. . ." (more)

Panama City Airport Relocation Bidder Chosen
Posted Wednesday March 28, 2007

"Pittsburgh based PCA Development was chosen as the highest bidder with a total offer of $75 million for the old Panama City Airport site. Although backup negotiations are still being held open with the other bidders PCA and the Airport Authority Board will enter into a contractual agreement within 60 days. . ." (more)

Slow Pace on New Home Sales, Florida Tax Reform: A House Divided
Posted Tuesday March 27, 2007

"Sales of new homes fell for a second consecutive month in February, dimming hopes for a rebound soon in the troubled housing market and raising fears about the health of the overall economy. The Commerce Department reported Monday that sales of single-family homes dropped 3.9 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 848,000 units, the slowest pace in nearly seven years. . ." (more)