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Homes built in 1978 or earlier need be tested for lead

contractor — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:27:43 +0000

Yes the Toxic Substance Control Act requires all contractors and remodelers MUST be EPA certified, and agree to follow Lead safe Work Practices when working in houses 1978 and earlier. The Act goes into effect on April 22, 2010 and fines for non-compliance can e as high as $37,500.00 per day, per violation! Every state [...]

The right to dry washing cloth outside

contractor — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:53:08 +0000

You know that dry washing cloth outside you can save money and energy? Special in these times of a poor economy and low, but very low income reduced. Yes, Florida Statute FS 163.04 on energy devices based on renewable resources says: “No deed restrictions, covenants or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit [...]

take a look at some of the cool new products

contractor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:28:37 +0000

Good featured at 2009 International Building show **Kitchen and Bathroom new features **2009 Building Show **Cool Products for your Kitchen and home

helping Haiti

contractor — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:30:41 +0000

Friends, In the last two years, FloridaGranite has become the leader in granite Fabrication in south Florida. In doing so, we’ve been very fortunate in many ways. In light of the dark news coming out of Haiti, I’ve decided to try and extend a helping hand to the millions affected. This tragedy has hit very close to [...]

Florida Foreclosure Crisis

contractor — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:23:40 +0000

Florida the foreclosure crisis continues to be very real Problem. Statistics from the third quarter of 2009 indicate that foreclosure filings hit a record high, with Florida Being one of the states most affected(by Florida Consumer Services). Florida Granite Blog are dedicated to informing consumers who are confronted with foreclosure about their rights and responsibilities, [...]

Earthquake in Haiti: Emergency aid on the way

contractor — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:11:26 +0000

Partners respond with first shipment of supplies for affected families. Donate now » Donate now » All storiesUNICEF and partners respond with first shipment of supplies for affected families. UNICEF rushing supplies to quake-stricken Haiti

Deed-for-Lease Program by Fannie Mae’s

contractor — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:16:23 +0000

Qualified homeowner voluntary transfer the deed to his property back to the lender, and signing a lease to the property. The individual or Family becomes a tenant rather than an owner. But they remain in the home and escape the trauma and inconvenience of relocating. This program help eliminate some of the uncertainties of foreclosure, [...]

How can you unsubscribe to the Phone Book, to save trees

contractor — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:38:56 +0000

How can you unsubscribe to the phone Books and yellow pages to good cause, Save Trees, Water and electricity. Just Click on the website www.yellowPagesOptOut.com. The site will ask for your zip code, and then provided the publisher(s) off your local phone books. You may then contact the publisher to adjust the number of directories [...]

November housing construction is up 8.9 percent

contractor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:57:08 +0000

Hard to believe, because in Florida we still in bad shape. Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous months. The Commerce Depart. says construction of new homes and apartments rose 8.9 percent in November to a season adjusted annual rate of 574,000 units and we [...]

US bad home loans set to fall in 2010

contractor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:57:00 +0000

US borrowers who have slipped behind on mortgage payments will fall in 2010 for the first time since the financial turmoil began in a sign the nation’s housing crisis is abating, the credit bureau TransUnion forescast Today. In the third quarter of 2009, delinquencies hit 6.25 per cent of mortgages – About three times the [...]