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In an interview with Daryl Flynn, East Orlando's School Board Representative, Insight East Orlando highlights news on Orange County's upcoming school year. Flynn discusses the overcrowding issue the school board is facing and ways to tackle the dilemma. Timber Creek High School will be relieved of its overcrowding problems in 2009 with the ...

Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Straight Week Each week Bankrate publishes a survey of large lenders in the top 10 markets to get a snapshot of where mortgage rates stand. This week marks the second week in a row that rates have declined (-0.02% for 30-year fixed rate). The good news is mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row. The bad ...

The following is a helpful checklist to cover when deciding to sell your home:Use "home wash" (a hose attachment that is available at any home improvement store) to clean the outside of the house.  Clean rain gutters as well as outside windows and screens.  Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint it if needed. Also, replace ...

When the nation's home prices were booming, Florida led the way. Now, with the housing market in a slump, the state is taking the lead in tackling one of the boom's more onerous legacies: sky-high property taxes. In mid-June, the Florida legislature plans to convene a special session that could pave the way for more than $30 billion in ...

Before viewing a potential rental property, ask the most important questions over the phone to make sure the apartment is even a potential candidate. Here are some big questions for you to consider: • How many bedrooms in the apartment/house? • Where is the place located? • What is the rent? How much are utilities per month? ...

The Orlando area's median sales price for existing homes and condominiums sold through Realtors edged up to $249,900 in May, nearly equal to the $250,000 median price a year earlier. In April, the median had dipped year-over year by 2.77 percent, a relatively rare decline for home-sale prices in the area. The monthly report released this ...

A proper home inspection is an important process when purchasing a home. Here are some items that are essential to inspect before purchasing a home:1. Appliances: Check that the microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer and drier are all in working order. Have your home inspector document the brand names and year of all appliances to prevent a ...

Orientation at the University of Central Florida is in full swing. Hundred of students will be gathering at the university's main campus each week for the next three months to begin their academic career at the 5th largest public university in the nation.Many students are overwhelmed with information at orientation time, ...

In an article featured in the Orlando Business Journal author Dave Rothfeld shares his theory on success in sales. His daily routine in sales is described as his "obsession". Obsession, he says, is the most crucial word in sales today. Close behind it are two supporting ideas: utilization, and implementation, According to Rothfeld ...