South Florida Real Estate: The Stimulus Package, Property-Tax Plan And Its Ef...

The effects of the US housing crunch have wide-reaching implications that may take some time to correct.In its aftermath, thousands of homeowners have been displaced from their homes by the tide of foreclosures, and many private home lending firms have either closed shop, or...

Russian Mayor Urges The Closure Of His Town

A Russian mayor has taken the unusual step of calling for his own town to be shut down due to toxic weapons waste, a daily newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Real Estate Firms Fears Stalking Nationwide Bankruptcy

According to data from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, twenty-four companies have filed for bankruptcy in the three-county area since late October, claiming assets of $12.4 million and debts of $22.2 million.

North Miami Offers $2 Million To Help Residents Fix Homes

North Miami has more than $2 million available to help residents fix up their homes, but not a lot of people know about it, said Housing Administrator Tom Calderon.

South Florida Home Prices Fall, But Will Sales Rise?

South Florida home prices continued to drop in February even as the national real estate market showed a slight, unexpected sign of improvement after months in the doldrums.An average home sold for around $306,000 here -- down more than $50,000 from the same time last year....

Facebook Stays Cool While Yahoo Warms Up To OpenSocial

Google's OpenSocial APIs may be gaining a major new adherent this week. According to the New York Times, Yahoo is expected to join the group that includes MySpace, Plaxo, Bebo, Hi5, Orkut, LinkedIn, Six Apart, Oracle, salesforce.com and Ning, among others. In fact, Facebook...

TMZ, MySpace To Unveil Web Channel

MySpace and TMZ are set to launch a branded channel Wednesday on the social networking site's TV page. TMZ will contribute two or three clips per week to MySpace TV.

Congress Decides On Deliberating Foreclosure Act

Congress’ attention turned to foreclosures on Tuesday, when the Senate decides whether to end debate on a bill aimed at helping homeowners avoid losing their homes.

Downtown Miami To See Mega-Skyscrapers Soon

You think those new towers rising in downtown Miami are tall? Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. Residents here should get ready for the Great Leap Upward -- a new class of super-tall skyscrapers that would make those big new high-rises seem like relative pygmies.

Chinese Province Slammed For Ignoring TV Sex Ban

Chinese broadcast regulators have slammed a provincial station for ignoring an order to remove sexually explicit television program from the air, and demanded better "spiritual food" for viewers.

Businessman Sues County Over Miami Megaplan

Prominent luxury auto dealer Norman Braman fired the first legal salvo recently against the $3 billion city-county plan to remake downtown Miami with a stadium, a tunnel, and parks while bolstering the troubled finances of the performing arts center.

Businessman Sues County Over Miami Megaplan

Prominent luxury auto dealer Norman Braman fired the first legal salvo recently against the $3 billion city-county plan to remake downtown Miami with a stadium, a tunnel, and parks while bolstering the troubled finances of the performing arts center.

Google Sets $26 Million For Funding Good Causes

US search engine giant Google's philanthropic arm is making more than $26 million in new grants and investments in organizations and companies devoted to causes that the Internet search leader believes will help make the world a better place.

Most Parents Approve Of MySpace Age Verification Plan

Popular social networking site MySpace, under mounting pressure from law enforcement and parents, has recently agreed to take steps to protect youngsters from online sexual predators and bullies, including searching for ways to better verify users' ages.