Oakland Park Station - Approved Development

source: www.sun-sentinel.com

Oakland Park approves housing project

By Elizabeth Baier
Staff Writer
Posted January 1 2006

Oakland Park -- After years of discussions and plan revisions, city commissioners gave final approval to Oakland Park Station, a development of 224 condominiums and 89 townhouses in the heart of the downtown district.

The project, by the Brenner Real Estate Group, will be at Northeast 12th Avenue and 38th Street, just east of the FEC railroad tracks.

The development will consist of three-story townhouse buildings and six-story condominium buildings at a maximum height of 76 feet, according to the city's Senior Planner Richard Buckeye. There will also be two swimming pools on the third-story decks above the two-story garage.

The nearly 190,600-square-foot warehouse building currently at the location will be demolished and replaced with eight townhouse buildings at the south, east and north perimeter of the project, according to the site plan. The two condominium buildings will be in the center of the property.

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water taxi - fort lauderdale

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http://www.watertaxi.com/FortLauderdale/FLLHome.Asp

Water Bus is a unique alternative to traditional transportation, providing a comfortable and relaxing way to avoid traffic and congested roadways. Take a ride along Ft. Lauderdale's wet streets and see the sights and sounds of Ft. Lauderdale's waterways. Still not convinced? Take a ride on the virtual Water Bus or browse through the various destinations and attractions at each stop. Welcome aboard; we hope you enjoy the ride.

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Taste of the Beach - February 22, 2006

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http://www.lbts.com/

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida, is a charming seaside village located just east of Fort Lauderdale on a barrier island where gentle tradewinds blow soft caresses and pelicans fly overhead. Known as the "Prettiest Small Town in America," Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a fabulous destination to visit and also a great place to make your home or business.

Wednesday, February 22nd Experience superb cuisine, drinks, live entertainment and a silent auction at the fourth annual Taste of the Beach in beautiful Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida. Come join us on Wednesday, February 22nd as we sample the finest culinary offerings from the area's top restaurants.

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Riverwalk Happenings in Fort Lauderdale

be sure to visit the riverwalk site for the latest happenings in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

source: www.goriverwalk.com

Riverwalk is the Downtown Fort Lauderdale center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife. This website provides a guide to the attractions, events and activities along Riverwalk, and offers information on parking, directions, special offers and exclusive membership. Take your time to explore the pages of our virtual home, and don't forget to check back regularly for up-to-date information on the many exciting events and happenings on the world famous Riverwalk in beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

• Kwanzaa Self Sufficiency Workshop ~ December 26
• Meet the Animals Holiday Camp ~ December 26 - 30
• Lost in Yonkers ~ December 27 - January 1
• Holiday Happenings ~ December 27
• Ashella ~ December 28
• Nine Lives (2005) ~ December 28 - 31
• Howie Mandel ~ December 31
• New Year's Eve Celebrations ~ December 31
• Salute to Vienna Brunch ~ January 1
• Salute to Vienna at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts ~ January 1
• SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch ~ January 1
• Polar Express Day Camp ~ January 2
• Movin' Out ~ January 3 - 13
• For many more UPCOMING EVENTS, visit our Event Calendar

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fixed rate mortgages and the yield curve

article posted on December 29, 2005 from Bankrate.com:

RATES FALL: Results of Bankrate.com's Dec. 28, 2005, weekly national survey of large lenders and the effect on monthly payments for a $165,000 loan:
30-YEAR FIXED 15-YEAR FIXED 5-YEAR ARM
This week's rate: 6.28% 5.86% 5.82%
Change from last week: -0.05% -0.05% -0.08%
Monthly payment: $1,019.15 $1,379.91 $970.25
Change from last week: -$5.38 -$4.44 -$8.43
Most mortgage rates drop, creating refi opportunity
By Holden Lewis • Bankrate.com

Get out the toothpicks and prepare to use them to prop your eyelids open. We're going to talk about the yield curve. Few two-word phrases are more snooze-inducing, but you risk losing moolah if you doze through this interlude, which might be brief.

The yield curve inverted this week. This rare occurrence creates a refinancing opportunity for some homeowners who have hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages, interest-only home loans, or equity lines of credit. Home buyers should pay attention, too.

"It means go and get your fixed-rate right now," says Ellen Bitton, president of Park Avenue Mortgage, based in New York City. "It's time to consolidate, if you plan on being in the property long enough."

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