Tchaka's Blog

I decided to read the news before heading off to bed when I came across the following in the Miami Herald online: *A new addition near the Hollywood ArtsPark has created a few more giggles from children on the playground, but some city officials and parents aren't laughing.The gigantic blue billb...

1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom condo on the 14th floor of luxury building with new paint and new berber.  Courvoisier Courts has all the standard luxury amenities including valet, concierge, billiards room, pool, hottub, 2-story gym and more.  Brickell Key is a semi-private island off the downtown Miami...

I just received this today, which is a bummer because one event has already occurred.  For those who live in the area, I believe the May 19th (this Saturday) event may be the best of all followed by the May 31st one.  I know Lester Avery designed in Hollywood and I know that particularly in the L...

The Miami-Herald is reporting that Rubio and others just announced a new proposal that goes a ways towards bridging the gap between the House and Senate proposals.  It's described as:"The new approach is designed to give a higher percentage tax break to people with lower-priced homes and would re...

I've been reading recently about how the AR community's coming together and members are sharing leads.  Well today was a good day for AR - I referred business to two AR members.  Yes, it's good to get leads but I was very happy to give leads too.  Hey, it's better to give than to receive, right? ...

Periodically the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency comes out with a list/flyer of upcoming events.  Most often there are music concerts at the Hollywood Beach Theater which is an outdoor stage.  Attendance is free and one will always find locals relaxing while listening to music.  In...

I have been a member of AR for a few months now and am looking at ways of helping to contribute to the development of Localism.  However, my foray into Localism pages of some areas near me in South Florida have shown me an occurrence that I believe to be more akin to spamming than anything else. ...

Beautiful customized 1BR condo on the intracoastal just a few minutes walk from the beach.  Originally a 1/1.5, the owners converted the 1/2 bath into a full one.  The unit has been updated with porcelain tile, interior plantation shutters and more.  This is the only unit in the complex that has ...

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in exclusive Hollywood Lakes.  Home has 1-car garage and outdoor hottub.  Located on a quiet street a block and a half from Northlake, 1 mile from Young Circle and 1 mile from the beach.  Fast access to Ft.Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport.  Home is at 1113 Buchana...

http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/16/news/economy/housingstarts/index.htm?postversion=2007021611I understand the notion that lower starts depict lessened builder confidence and so forth.  But from an investor's point of view, is this not potentially good?  Here's my thought:  population is expanding a...