Increasing Rate of Foreclosures Upsets Atlanta

Despite a vibrant local economy, Atlanta?s surge in foreclosures offers a glimpse of what experts fear may be in store for other U.S. cities.

Florida foreclosure future shock

A tidal wave of foreclosures may be heading toward Florida, if you judge by the number of homeowners looking get rid of their homes as fast as they can.

Prices will fall before they rise in most segments

Whoever said that honesty is the best policy never had his wife ask him if her new dress made her look fat. Talk about a no-win situation.

Photos of cozy woodland home construction

Mark Frauenfelder: Step-by-step photos of the construction of an appealing woodland home made with found and natural materials and very few tools. Main tools used: chainsaw, hammer and 1 inch chisel, little else really. Oh and by the way I am not abuilder or carpenter, my experience is only having ...

Take action to prepare yourself now to help care for parents later

Maybe you're not caring for elderly parents now. But you might be soon. You might consider some specific actions now to prepare ...

Residents of Dubai's manmade palm isle enjoy pricey digs

Four years ago there was nothing here but unbroken sea. Now there's Andrew Dukes and his luxury mansion sitting on a palm-shaped, ...

Batman's New Suit

This is Batman's new suit from the upcoming Batman movie The Dark Knight. And wow does it look good. It looks like actual body armor, instead of the typical skin-tight latex with nipples drawn on. Although really, nothing says "I'm scary and here to kick ass" like some fake nipples and a huge crotch ...

The Big Pugh

Chad Pugh’s splashpage for The Big Pugh is so fun.

Senator: Tax breaks to raise homestead exemptions

Florida legislative leaders today unveiled a property tax plan they say will save local taxpayers billions over the next five years but would do away with Save Our Homes protections for many in exchange for higher homestead exemptions.

Housing slowdown smacks Realtors hard

Chris Beach often works through lunch and seldom leaves the office before 9 p.m. So far this year, he's taken 2 days off from ...

Lower home sales, prices predicted; mortgage demand dips

A real estate industry trade group said Wednesday it expects sales of existing homes to drop 4.6% this year to 6.2 million

City-developer Imperial Landing contract approved

Project would redevelop 5.3-acre Bamboo Village property in Bonita Springs into mixed-use development if City Council approves zoning next year.

City?s role in Imperial Landing slowly diminishing as developer?s role grows

The transition from the public to the private phase of Bonita Springs? biggest-ever revitalization project should begin this week.

Sheriff?s Office christens substation in downtown Bonita

The Lee County Sheriff?s Office announced its presence in downtown Bonita Springs on Monday, and local residents hope the return of deputies to the downtown substation will usher in a new era of safety for one of the city?s oldest areas.

Ask SCORE: Tips on creating a successful small-business Web site

QUESTION: I read with particular interest the recent Ask SCORE article titled, ?Will a Web site help my business grow?? Can you offer some tips on how to create a successful, visible Web site for my small business? ANSWER: Many elements go into creating a successful small business Web site; one that ...

TV over Internet is already here and its free - watch it now

This site has over 320 TV channels you can watch for free in your browser. You can watch sports, movies, news, comedy, business, cartoons, adult TV and more. Most popular channels are ESPN, E-Music, ABC News, BBC, FOX, Bloomberg, Galaxy Cartoons, Comedy TV, PETN Music and of course adult channels. Site ...

AP Steps Up Online Copyright Protection

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Associated Press will intensify its efforts to protect its copyrights on the Web and possibly uncover new sources of revenue by working with a Silicon Valley startup that's trying to help the media gain more control over digital content....

Code director?s goal: keeping Bonita Springs tidy

Letting homeowners know they need to clean up their yards and telling business owners to pull down unauthorized banners and signs ? all this is part of Dennis Mitchell?s job. This newest employee of Bonita Springs? code enforcement department is not usually the one driving the city?s white trucks through ...

Sipping Scotch in New York City

If you happen to be in New York rather than Scotland, don't despair. Your Scotch Whiskey options are almost as good! An interesting item in The New York Times points out a half-dozen great places in the city to get acquainted with some of the finest Scotches money can buy. First and foremost, the Brandy ...

Trucking out the muck from Lake O

The receding waters of Lake Okeechobee are uncovering one of Southwest Florida?s darkest problems ? thick, chocolate-colored, nutrient-laden muck. The muck, which cakes the lake?s floor, up to three-feet deep in some places, has built up from decades of plant decay and fertilizer runoff.