Local real estate prices soar: Home building is up 50 percent over 2 years ago
Just like in neighboring communities, Okeechobee is experiencing a boon in the real estate market – and prices are soaring.
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After a Spouse's Death, When Should You Sell? Q: DEAR BOB: My husband has a terminal illness. I wonder how long I have after he passes away to take advantage of his $250,000 principal-residence-sale tax exemption. read
Untapped sources can bolster rainy-day fund Whether you call it a rainy-day fund, an emergency fund or a cash cushion, making plans to have significant cash available when bad things happen is fundamental to financial planning.Commentread
Lakeland Partnership Gives Awards The Downtown Lakeland Partnership's annual luncheon Wednesday didn't have a red carpet, limousines or hordes of paparazzi - just three awards, reserved for the city's most dedicated downtown volunteers. Ellen
Victoria Summerley: Town Life When it comes to grand designs, whether on television or in my home, I'm more of a spectator than a participant. via The Independent read more...
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Local bank 'believes' in NEPA Citizens Bank is expanding a line of bank programs aimed at community revitalization in Northeastern Pennsylvania, with plans to open up $27 million in funding for low-interest loans.read more...