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Real Estate Reality Check: What’s Helping (or Hurting) Sales Right Now – by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Are there buyers out there? Absolutely. But make no mistake, they know they are in the driver’s seat. It’s still hard to believe that 2023 was one of the strongest sales years on record, and by late 2024 the market took a sharp downturn that just hasn’t let up. For the first time in years,…
High Cholesterol: The Silent Risk Condensed from an article by Kimberly Goad, AARP
High cholesterol is sneaky. Like high blood pressure, it usually has no symptoms, which is why nearly 40% of U.S. adults don’t know they have it. Left untreated, it can quietly raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, chest pain, and peripheral artery disease. How do you catch something you can’t feel? Know your numbers….
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS
Pat wings dry. For each pound of wings, toss with 1 TBS baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Place wings on a non-stick rack on top of a sheet pan lined with foil (just to keep it clean). Put them in the fridge for 4-24 hours to “air dry”. Preheat oven to 400. Spray both…
THREE BIG RISK FACTORS FOR DEMENTIA – by Rachel Nania AARP
While there are a few risk factors for dementia that you can’t control like age and family , a growing body of research shows that there are several that can potentially be changed throughout life. And a recent study suggests that three of these so-called modifiable risk factors may have a big impact on an…
New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards
Every January, boards and unit owners swear that this will be the year their association finally gets its act together. And every year, the same mistakes repeat themselves. Budgets are delayed. Meetings are mishandled. Rules are enforced inconsistently. Owners complain loudly but participate quietly. By summer, everyone is frustrated, and by fall, someone is threatening…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. While the state and national environment may be full of divisiveness and conflict, I am proud to say that Broward County continues to lead in a unified, wholehearted fashion. This year, I look forward to working together to address some…
BEEF WELLINGTON
1 ½ pound center cut beef tenderloin trimmed Olive oil 1 pack white button mushrooms (about 12 oz. 1 shallot cut in half 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 6 thin slices prosciutto 1 TBS Dijon mustard Flour for rolling out puff pastry ½ lb. store bought puff pastry thawed 1 large egg…
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW
What would Christmas be without the Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew? And the best part, it is done way before your guests arrive for dinner. FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW – even if you don’t usually like anchovies, don’t leave them out. They add just touch of briny salt flavor. Be sure you…
1301 Project Hearing at City Hall – By Steve Schneider
“The Fab Five” on the Hollywood City Commission approved a land use amendment change for the 1301 Project on Dec. 10. The 5 to 2 vote came after hours of public hearing that went into the night. The land use amendment helps the developers move forward with their plans to build a 27-story high-rise building…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Homestead Exemptions Automatically Renew After your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, this exemption automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded property. Each January, our office mails a Homestead Exemption Renewal Receipt and “Change Order” card to all Homesteaded properties. Florida law requires…
Real Estate Reality Check: What’s Helping (or Hurting) Sales Right Now – by Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Are there buyers out there? Absolutely. But make no mistake, they know they are in the driver’s seat. It’s still hard to believe that 2023 was one of the strongest sales years on record, and by late 2024 the market took a sharp downturn that just hasn’t let up. For the first time in years,…
High Cholesterol: The Silent Risk Condensed from an article by Kimberly Goad, AARP
High cholesterol is sneaky. Like high blood pressure, it usually has no symptoms, which is why nearly 40% of U.S. adults don’t know they have it. Left untreated, it can quietly raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, chest pain, and peripheral artery disease. How do you catch something you can’t feel? Know your numbers….
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS
Pat wings dry. For each pound of wings, toss with 1 TBS baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Place wings on a non-stick rack on top of a sheet pan lined with foil (just to keep it clean). Put them in the fridge for 4-24 hours to “air dry”. Preheat oven to 400. Spray both…
THREE BIG RISK FACTORS FOR DEMENTIA – by Rachel Nania AARP
While there are a few risk factors for dementia that you can’t control like age and family , a growing body of research shows that there are several that can potentially be changed throughout life. And a recent study suggests that three of these so-called modifiable risk factors may have a big impact on an…
New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards
Every January, boards and unit owners swear that this will be the year their association finally gets its act together. And every year, the same mistakes repeat themselves. Budgets are delayed. Meetings are mishandled. Rules are enforced inconsistently. Owners complain loudly but participate quietly. By summer, everyone is frustrated, and by fall, someone is threatening…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. While the state and national environment may be full of divisiveness and conflict, I am proud to say that Broward County continues to lead in a unified, wholehearted fashion. This year, I look forward to working together to address some…
BEEF WELLINGTON
1 ½ pound center cut beef tenderloin trimmed Olive oil 1 pack white button mushrooms (about 12 oz. 1 shallot cut in half 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 6 thin slices prosciutto 1 TBS Dijon mustard Flour for rolling out puff pastry ½ lb. store bought puff pastry thawed 1 large egg…
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW
What would Christmas be without the Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew? And the best part, it is done way before your guests arrive for dinner. FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES STEW – even if you don’t usually like anchovies, don’t leave them out. They add just touch of briny salt flavor. Be sure you…