> Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Travelers can combine education, the environment and a vacation to Hawaii by taking advantage of special activities being planned for 2008 Year of the Coral Reef. The Hawaii version of this year's "International Year of the Reef," the Year of the Coral Reef is spawning a series of interactive and educational activities about the islands' marine eco-systems and how to care for them. Outrigger Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii, in collaboration with the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) and a network of nonprofit organizations, is offering a series of programs and...
Bogus loans, big kickbacks
Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Post
Federal prosecutors say Berry Louidort, Ralph Michel and Lauren Jasky used inflated appraisals and bogus loan applications to scam lenders of millions. The three were arrested in late April. Four examples of their deals, according to prosecutors...
Palm Beach County Bar Association's Law Week begins April 28
Palm Beach Daily News
Palm Beach Daily News
The Palm Beach County Bar Association received a national award from the American Bar Association for its 2007 Law Week programs. This year's Law Week begins April 28, featuring programs that dispense free legal advice. The always-popular...
State law increases mortgage fraud penalties
The Miami Herald
The Miami Herald
TALLAHASSEE -- In the wake of Florida's real estate downturn and rapid rise in foreclosures, the state Senate Tuesday passed a second bill in as many years increasing the penalties for those convicted of mortgage fraud. The legislation, which will...
Fraud penalties hiked, tax help offered
The Miami Herald
The Miami Herald
TALLAHASSEE -- In the wake of Florida's real estate downturn and rapid rise in foreclosures, the state Senate passed a second bill in as many years Tuesday, increasing the penalties for those convicted of mortgage fraud. The legislation, which will...
State mortgage fraud penalties hiked, tax help offered
The Miami Herald
The Miami Herald
TALLAHASSEE -- In the wake of Florida's real estate downturn and rapid rise in foreclosures, the state Senate passed a second bill in as many years Tuesday, increasing the penalties for those convicted of mortgage fraud. The legislation, which will...
Prices on Florida's waterfront properties finally beginning to slide
International Herald Tribune
International Herald Tribune
: The surprisingly healthy market for oceanfront mansions and palatial condos in Florida, one of the most toxic states in America's housing meltdown, may finally be showing some cracks. While many luxury properties are selling briskly thanks to...
Kaanapali Beach businesses get reprieve
Star Bulletin
Star Bulletin
By Mark Niesse Associated Press Parasail, personal watercraft and surfing businesses on Maui's famous Kaanapali Beach are not being moved off the sand yet. The state had considered banning commercial activity providers from setting up their...
Three Ocean Mall tenants won't deter wrecking ball on Singer Island
Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Post
RIVIERA BEACH - Builder Dan Catalfumo is prepared to build...
Florida luxury home market shows signs of wear
San Diego
San Diego
MIAMI - The surprisingly healthy market for oceanfront mansions and palatial condos in Florida, one of the most toxic states in America's housing meltdown, may finally be showing some cracks. While many luxury properties are selling briskly thanks to...
First Qtr. Home Foreclosures Up 112%
Time Magazine
Time Magazine
The number of U.S. homes heading toward foreclosure more than doubled in the first quarter from a year earlier, as weakening property values and tighter lending left many homeowners powerless to prevent homes from being auctioned to the highest...
High-end market in Florida shows wear
Canada Dot Com
Canada Dot Com
MIAMI -- The surprisingly healthy market for oceanfront mansions and palatial condos in Florida, one of the most toxic states in America's housing meltdown, may finally be showing some cracks. While many luxury properties are selling briskly thanks...


