Daily Real Estate News June 19, 2007
What's the Most Expensive City in the World?Moscow is the most expensive city in the world, according to this year's annual Mercer Human Resource Consulting survey. London comes in second place, up from third last year. Overall, Asian cities dominated the top 10 of pricey cities. On the other hand, Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, is the least expensive city for the fifth year in a row. Mercer surveys the cost of living in 143 cities, comparing the cost of more than 200 household items. Strong currencies dropped New York City to 15th place and Los Angeles to 42nd. No Canadian or Latin American cities were in the top 50.
Top 15 Most Expensive Cities in the World
Moscow, Russia
London, United kingdom
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Copenhagen, Denmark
Geneva, Switzerland
Osaka, Japan
Zurich, Switzerland
Oslo, Norway
Milan, Italy
St. Petersburg, Russia
Paris, France
Singapore, Singapore
New York City, U.S.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Five Inexpensive Ways to Revitalize a Kitchen
Daily Real Estate News June 20, 2007
Five Inexpensive Ways to Revitalize a Kitchen
Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and looks like wood, stone or tile.
Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights will illuminate work surfaces.
Give the cabinets a new life. A coat of paint and new knobs is the cheapest way to go. If you’re able to spend $4,000 to $6,000 on the project, hire a refacing company to replace the doors and drawerfronts.
Refinish the appliances. For a few hundred dollars, an appliance refinisher will re-enamel your stove, refrigerator and dishwasher door in the color of your choice, including a stainless steel look-alike.
Update the backsplash. Replace the space between your cabinets and the countertop with fashionable stone or inexpensive wallpaper. Source: Money, Josh Garskof (07/01/2007)
Five Inexpensive Ways to Revitalize a Kitchen
Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and looks like wood, stone or tile.
Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights will illuminate work surfaces.
Give the cabinets a new life. A coat of paint and new knobs is the cheapest way to go. If you’re able to spend $4,000 to $6,000 on the project, hire a refacing company to replace the doors and drawerfronts.
Refinish the appliances. For a few hundred dollars, an appliance refinisher will re-enamel your stove, refrigerator and dishwasher door in the color of your choice, including a stainless steel look-alike.
Update the backsplash. Replace the space between your cabinets and the countertop with fashionable stone or inexpensive wallpaper. Source: Money, Josh Garskof (07/01/2007)
Monday, June 18, 2007
Flamingo Garden Tours
9:30 am-5:30 pm
Flamingo Garden Tours.Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits.Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637
Flamingo Garden Tours.Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits.Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637
Baseball Florida Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
Sports
7:30 pm
Miami FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps.USL Professional Soccer Game. Tropical Park Stadium. (Sports - Soccer). 866-57-MIAMI
7:35 pm
Florida Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins. MLB Baseball Game. Dolphin Stadium. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-MAR-LINS
7:30 pm
Miami FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps.USL Professional Soccer Game. Tropical Park Stadium. (Sports - Soccer). 866-57-MIAMI
7:35 pm
Florida Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins. MLB Baseball Game. Dolphin Stadium. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-MAR-LINS
The South Florida Home Expo
South FLorida Trade Show
Starts: 06/22/07Ends: 06/24/07
Fri, Jun 22: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, Jun 23: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun, Jun 24: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The South Florida Home Expo.Come see the newest products and ideas for your home and family. Spend quality time with us and your entire family will be thri… Miami Beach Convention Center. (Trade - Home Show). 904-992-7000
Starts: 06/22/07Ends: 06/24/07
Fri, Jun 22: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, Jun 23: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun, Jun 24: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The South Florida Home Expo.Come see the newest products and ideas for your home and family. Spend quality time with us and your entire family will be thri… Miami Beach Convention Center. (Trade - Home Show). 904-992-7000
Monday, June 11, 2007
Alex Sink: Reducing property tax may cost jobs
Florida Property Tax Update: Alex Sink: Reducing property tax may cost jobsOCALA, Fla. – June 8, 2007 – If the Florida Legislature passes a property tax reduction measure in its upcoming special session, Florida will lose jobs, a top state official said Wednesday.Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink told those attending the quarterly meeting of the Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corp. that property tax reduction is necessary, but will come at a cost.“If we have a 20-percent decrease in property taxes, thousands of Floridians are going to lose their jobs,” she said.The Legislature will meet in special session from June 12 through June 22 to consider property tax-relief measures.Full Story
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