August 23rd, 2011 by Rich Barnhart closeAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 4.15 percent last week, down from 4.32%. That was the lowest in more than a half century. Frank Nothaft, chief economist for Freddie Mac said, “The Federal Reserve’s policy statement last week and ongoing market concerns over the European debt market carried momentum into this week allowing all mortgage products in our survey to reach all-time record lows.”
Is it time to refinance or perhaps purchase that dream home you’ve always wanted? With interest rates this low and property values down there has never been a better time to buy. Even investors who typically purchase real estate with cash are leveraging their investment properties in order to take advantage of these low rates.
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August 2nd, 2011 by Rich BarnhartcloseAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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Are you Ready?
 Tropical Storm Emily off the coast of Puerto Rico If you are a hurricane tracker or Weather Channel junky then you already know that Tropical Storm Emily is a potential threat to South Florida. But, are you ready if it actually hits? See our link below for instant tips and join us in LBTS for this free seminar…
Seminar Details:
Get need-to-know information about how to manage your business, and your home, at an upcoming hurricane seminar and continental breakfast presented by the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce and by The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Aug. 17.
A line up of communications, response and storm experts will make presentations to local business owners and residents.
Guest speakers include: David Bernard, WFOR/CBS4 Meteorologist; Chuck Lanza, Broward Emergency Management Director; Chief Oscar Llerena, BSO; Brooke Liddle, American Medical Response and Chief Steve Paine, Volunteer Fire Dept.
The seminar begins at 9 a.m., at the Jarvis Hall, 4501 Ocean, in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. For more information call 954-776-1000.
See our earlier blog post for hurricane preparedness tips:
http://blog.bythesearealty.com/its-storm-season/
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May 27th, 2011 by Rich BarnhartcloseAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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From all of us at By The Sea Realty, Happy Memorial Day! As we commemorate those who died serving our country, let us also give thanks to those who survived and those who remain in harms way defending the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Please be safe this holiday weekend as you enjoy our wonderful parks, beaches and waterways.
Looking for something to do?
 Happy Memorial Day - Be Safe South Florida Don’t miss the Great American Beach Party on Saturday May 28th at A1A and Las Olas on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The party goes from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM and features live music, family activities, a classic car show, an art exhibit, a Fort Lauderdale History exhibit and a special movie screening of Girl Happy.
On Monday Aruba Beach Cafe in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea will be hosting their annual Memorial Day party and pig roast from noon to 7pm. This is always a great time, so don’t miss it.
If you’re in the mood for a parade then the city of Davie is hosting their annual Memorial Day parade starting at 10:00 AM. The parade starts at SW 39th St and ends at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.
For more information on these and other events in Broward and Palm Beach counties, visit the Sun Sentinel web site.
Enjoy your weekend and be safe!
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May 24th, 2011 by Rich BarnhartcloseAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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First of all, thank you so much to those of you who donated supplies to the Marine Mammal Conservancy. The volunteers at the Conservancy were so grateful when I delivered them on Saturday. What a wonderful group of people! I’ll be going back Wednesday night if anyone would like to drop off more supplies at our office – see the updated list below. Also, if you’d like to volunteer and ride along with me, I’ll be leaving Fort Lauderdale at 9:30 PM for a midnight shift with the whales and returning home after my shift at 4:00 AM. Back in time for work Thursday morning! Volunteers are still needed, especially for the night shifts.
Here is a link to a webcam at the conservancy if you’re interested. It is hard to see the whales, but you can see the beautiful setting and the volunteers hard at work…
http://www.fla-keys.com/keylargo/pop_webcam.cfm?cam=marinemammal
 Night shift volunteers needed
Updated supplies list:
- Cash donations
- Plastic chairs
- Plastic organization bins
- Bottled water
- Soda and Gatorade
- Gallon jugs of purified water
- Extra fine sharpies
- Green and Red glow sticks
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Providone iodine
- Wetsuit coat hangars
- Kitchen timer
- Swim noodles
- Large laundry baskets
- Light microscope
- Liquid body soap
- Cordless telephone
- Hot dogs
- Laundry detergent
- 14 inch or longer zip ties
THANKS!
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May 18th, 2011 by Rich BarnhartcloseAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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 Volunteers help stranded pilot whale near Key West If you have been following our local news then you know about the group of 21 pilot whales that stranded themselves off Cudjoe Key a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately 15 of them did not survive, but 2 of them have been safely released back into the wild. There are 4 remaining survivors that have been relocated to the Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo. The survivors are anywhere from 8.9 to 13 feet long and range from 600 to 1,800 pounds. They are very social animals and travel in larger groups which may have led to their stranding. These 4 female pilot whales are now clinging to life and volunteers are literally cradling them 24 hours a day. They are being fed broad-spectrum antibiotics and “fish smoothies” consisting of purified water, vitamins and blended fish.
How can you help?
I’m glad you asked. The conservancy could really use volunteers, but if you cannot dedicate the time, then cash donations and supplies are needed too (see list below). If you want to drop off any of these items at our office we will make sure they get to the Conservancy in Key Largo. The whales could be there for several months, so anytime you can assist it would be appreciated.
For more information visit the Conservancy web site:
http://marinemammalconservancy.org/uncategorized/mass-stranding-volunteers-needed
Donation Items Needed:
 Please drop off donation items at our office
- Cash donations!!!
- Ink cartridges – HP 60 (for HP Photosmart C4640 – black and tri-color)
- Ziploc Bags – Quart and gallon size
- Waterproof stopwatches (and/or waterproof watches)
- One gallon pitchers (not jugs)
- Large plastic bins
- Plastic storage unit with 2 inch drawers
- Plastic hanging file bins
- Plastic chairs
- Folding chairs
- Bottled water
- Gallon jugs of purified water
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen (waterproof and non-oil based)
- Green and red chem lights (glow sticks)
- Batteries of all sizes
- Cooked food for volunteers
- Bleach
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Scotch brite green scrub pads
- Duct tape
- At least 14” long zip ties
- Pens/pencils
- Scissors
- 3-Hole Punch
- Masking Tape
- Plastic Clipboards
Thank you!
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May 4th, 2011 by Rich BarnhartcloseAuthor: Rich Barnhart
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 Meet at 9:00 AM at the beach pavilion on Commercial Blvd. The weather report for Saturday at 9:00 AM is sunny and 74 degrees – perfect for cleaning the beach and giving back to our wonderful town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. After the cleanup, enjoy breakfast at one of our local restaurants and then claim your favorite spot on the beach. The best beaches in South Florida don’t come easy – we all need to do a little something. Thanks for your support and Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Beach Cleanup
Saturday May 7th at 9:00 AM
Beach Pavilion at Commercial Blvd.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Gloves, bags and cold water provided!
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