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Home improvement ideas abound during summer, but now that our warmest season is soon coming to a close, you might be thinking, "OMG, have I done anything around the house at all?"   We get it—and the good news is, it's not too late. Summer doesn't officially end until Sept. 22, and the weather is still decent, which means there's still time to squeeze in a few more weekend projects. To help narrow down your options, here's a list of prime home improvements to try before summer's end. In fact, this is the perfect time for many of these projects, since you can score deals on materials as home improvement stores try to clear out their summer inventory. In other words, slacking off was the smart thing to do. Backslap! 1. Plant a vegetable garden Spring and summer aren't the only times to plant produce. Fall is also a great time to start a vegetable garden, but since the weather has cooled, you'll want to focus

For Lease MLS:  A10326683 8777 Collins Ave #807 Surfside, FL 33154 Asking $2,400 Fully furnished (may be rented unfurnished),  spacious  1 bedroom / 2 bathroom  plus private den with closet.  Beautiful water  and city views from oversized balcony.  Easy access  to the beach,  lounge chairs, jogging path,  new pool,  spa, gym,  BBQ area with seating,  valet, in house  management  and 24hr lobby attendant.  T ennis courts  across  the street  and minutes from shopping, restaurants  and  entertainment.

Article Submitted by  Fixr.com With warmer weather and longer days, summer is the ideal time of year to take on a project in or around your home. Many contractors and other pros often find this time of year a little slower, as many homeowners are waiting until fall to tackle big interior projects, which means that you’ll have an easier time finding the right person for the job. These eight projects are designed to add value to your home, without breaking the bank at the same time. Tackling them now will make your home more comfortable for the coming months, while ensuring that you can get maximum ROI when the time comes to sell. 1. Fix Window Leaks Air gap around your windows could be driving your air conditioning bill up higher than it needs to be this summer. Old or leaking windows can cause you to lose  as much as 20% of the energy  you use to heat and cool your home, which can also make it less comfortable as well. There are two ways to fix window leaks: installing new

RISMEDIA, Tuesday, December 29, 2015— The average time to close a loan increased by three days to 49 total days in November, the longest time to close since February of 2013, according to the latest Origination Insight Report released by Ellie Mae®. The average time to close FHA, Conventional and VA loans all increased to 49, 49 and 50 days, respectively. The increase could be due to lenders adjusting to the new RESPA-TILA (Know Before You Owe) regulations. Ellie Mae’s data also shows that the average FICO score on all closed loans fell to 721, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline. The driver of the FICO reduction appears to be average FHA refinance FICO scores falling for the second straight month to 648. Closing rates for all loans reached their highest point, 68 percent, since Ellie Mae began tracking data in August of 2011. The closing rate on purchase loans increased to 72 percent. “We are beginning to see the anticipated impacts of the Know Before You Owe changes that w

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 11, 2015 – Florida ’ s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales, and fewer days on the market during the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors ® . Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 77,724 in 2Q 2015, up 15 percent over the 2Q 2014 figure. “Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum during the second quarter, with increased demand from buyers and fewer distressed property sales,” said 2015 Florida Realtors President Andrew Barbar. “In another positive indicator, new listings for single-family homes over the three-month-period rose 4.6 percent year-over-year, while new townhouse-condo listings rose 1.6 percent.” The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in 2Q 2015 was $200,000, up 11.1 percent from the same time a year ago, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in part

Great investment opportunity in North Miami, FL! Central location, close to Aventura, grocery store, banks, shoppes and much more! Spacious 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths in need of some updating. Updated units like this one have rented for anywhere from $950 to $1,000 per month! Unit comes partially furnished at no extra cost. Contact me for more info.