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New Home Sales Up as Prices Rise

According to data released on Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau, new home sales grew by 5.8 percent month-over-month in March, and 15.6 percent year-over-year. #hudhomes

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In wake of possible federal cuts, city officials tour HUD houses

... Thursday of three houses being developed with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. The three homes, which were all in various stages of development, were located at 1437 Owen Ave., 1531 Packard Ave. and 1922 Slauson Ave. #hudhomes

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Forget millennials: Seniors are poised to reshape the housing market

Giving seniors the opportunity and resources to stay in their homes not only preserves an important social safety net, but also reduces costs over time. #hudhomes

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Letter: Not your father's 'mobile' home

A Google search reveals there have been no "mobile homes" built in the U.S. since June 15, 1976. That's when the HUD code created federally-regulated manufactured homes. Dr. Carson's in charge of HUD. Bag phones 30 years ago evolved into modern ... #hudhomes

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HUD Data Shows LIHTC Continues to Meet Needs of Vulnerable Populations

It's important to note that the data in this report, as well as reports produced in previous years, doesn't present a complete and comprehensive picture of the demographic and economic makeup of all individuals residing in LIHTC financed rental homes ... #hudhomes

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ROI: Renovating a 1999 bathroom a good idea

Question: Karen, a lohud reader, wants to know: “I am considering doing over our 1999 bathroom: Remove tub, install walk-in shower with surround tile, new floor tile, new vanity, etc. #hudhomes

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Boynton woman accused of pepper-spraying, robbing Uber driver

A Boynton Beach woman is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail after she and a second woman pepper-sprayed and robbed an Uber driver, according to ... #palmbeachpost

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NEW: Florida man allegedly uses neighbor's Wi-Fi to make bomb threats

A Florida man allegedly used a neighbor's Wi-Fi to send bomb threats on Twitter, investigators said. Terrance Upham, 43, reportedly parked outside of his neighbor's house Sunday and connected to the man's Wi-Fi, WFTS reported. #palmbeachpost

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Dwyer awards given to six Palm Beach County teachers

Diane DiMarco of Freedom Shores Elementary School won the 2017 Dwyer Award for Excellence in Education in the Elementary Education category in a ... #palmbeachpost

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Hundreds more lead hotspots are identified as Trump prepares to gut programs

HUD's Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program is slated to receive a $20 million boost, but the agency has proposed eliminating $4.1 billion worth of grant programs local officials say play a bigger role in reducing risks. #hudhomes

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What Housing Supply Trends Mean for Prospective Home Buyers

Still another index from S&P and Case-Shiller shows that prices for homes are up 5.9%. So what's the deal ... In conjunction with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Census Bureau releases monthly data on housing starts. #hudhomes

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Hundreds more lead hotspots are identified as Trump prepares to gut programs

HUD's Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program is slated to receive a $20 million boost, but the agency has proposed eliminating $4.1 billion worth of grant programs local officials say play a bigger role in reducing risks. #hudhomes

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Katharine, the great white shark, pings again in Florida waters

Katharine, the great white shark, has surfaced again in Florida waters, this time pinging off the co... #palmbeachpost

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These two PBC high schools were just named among the nation's 100 best

Overall, 12 Palm Beach County schools made it into U.S. News' list of the nation's top 2,000 public high schools. Of the 12, 10 are school district schools and two - G-Star School of the Arts and Inlet Grove High - are charter schools, which are ... #palmbeachpost

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Palm Beach County worried about proposed hike in homestead exemption

(Lannis Waters / The Palm Beach Post). Legislation that could lead to the expansion of Florida's homestead exemption could blow a $29 million hole in Palm Beach County's budget, county officials warn. #palmbeachpost

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Florida tax loophole saves big landlords millions

“What they're doing makes perfect sense, given the Supreme Court ruling,” said Ron Gunzberger, general counsel for the Broward County Property Appraiser. “Maybe a sale like this would be the impetus for the legislators to close this loophole.”. #browardcountypropertyappraiser
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By the numbers: Hollywood plans 2018 budget

In February, the Broward County property appraiser gave a presentation forecasting a 7 percent increase in property values throughout the county. #browardcountypropertyappraiser
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Stalled condo project sold at foreclosure auction, deposits canceled

LB Construction won a $15.8 million construction lien judgement on Feb. 24 against Hollywood Station Investments, managed by Diego Besga of Team Real Estate Management, based on unpaid invoices used to build part of the project at 2165 Van Buren ... #hollywoodflorida

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Downtown Hollywood murals move indoors for 'Outside In'

Five years have passed since artists slapped the first coat of paint on buildings around Young Circle for the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, the city's ambitious plan to cover the city in pop murals. All told, 24 muralists have added portraits of ... #hollywoodflorida
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Disabled first responders won't have to pay property taxes anymore

... emergency service technicians and corrections officers. Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar is concerned that other eligible first responders don't know about the exemption, which still needs enacting legislation to take effect on this ... #browardcountypropertyappraiser
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Official Rules: Sunfest Contest

Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WFLX LLC, 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The promotion begins at 4/27/17 at 12:00 a.m. #westpalmbeach

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Why is Mounts garden spending $500000 to let visitors 'walk on water'?

A waterfall will cascade over the rock and into a mini-Everglades of native aquatic plants circling the central walkway, said the project's landscape architect Kirsten Siegel of WGI, a West Palm Beach engineering firm. The center of the walk's ... #westpalmbeach

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Openings: 'fast-fine' pizzeria heads to downtown West Palm

West Palm pizza lovers, you are a lucky bunch. Your options continue to expand. The latest concept to claim a spot on the downtown pizza landscape is the national MidiCi chain (tagline “The Neapolitan Pizza Company”), which plans to open a Clematis ... #westpalmbeach

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Meal delivery firm opening 2nd location in Hollywood

Oakland Park-based DeliverLean, a South Florida meal delivery service, has added a second facility in Hollywood. The six-year-old company has added a 16,000-square-foot facility at 2050 McKinley Street in Hollywood, where it will have 50 employees, ... #hollywoodflorida
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Walsh calls child abuse a problem that is 'everywhere'

Then his 6-year-old son, Adam, was abducted from a department store at a mall in Hollywood, Florida, near Walsh's home. #hollywoodflorida
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Texas firm pays $75M for six South Florida marinas

The 9-acre marina at 1400 Marina Drive in Hollywood was acquired for $14.97 million by Suntex affiliate Hollywood SMI LLC. #hollywoodflorida
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What to do to make West Palm Beach better? Here's a plan for six areas

Gridlock at Rosemary Avenue and Okeechobee Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach. A consultant says the city needs to work so roads aren't barriers between neighborhoods. #westpalmbeach

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Don't let parking be a nightmare during Sunfest

If you're going, trust: You don't want to be stuck looking for parking during the craziest week in West Palm Beach - Wednesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 7. Be smart. #westpalmbeach

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Where's your favorite secret spot for a picnic?

At lunch on a recent workday, I had the need to nosh outside in the fresh air. With my delicious chopped cobb salad from Aioli in hand, I headed out to one of my favorite secret spots in West Palm (pictured above). Can you guess the location? Here's a ... #westpalmbeach

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Prince death anniversary: Is his West Palm Beach mural really purple?

“It had to be purple, absolutely,” Pao says, standing in front of the downtown West Palm Beach mural that has become a favorite spot for taking selfies and Instagram shots of the singer, who died a year ago on April 21, 2016. #westpalmbeach
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Openings: 'grandma' pizza and bourbon bar comes to West Palm

The unassuming new spot on Datura Street in downtown West Palm Beach, its name a quiet echo of its address, is easy to miss from a passing car. #westpalmbeach
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Brightline rolls closer to completion; first ride expected this July

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The much anticipated Brightline high-speed rail to Miami is almost complete. Brightline officials were in Palm Beach County to accept the "Business of the Year" Award by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. #westpalmbeach
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Debate begins on Trump's proposed cuts to HUD

The ESC uses the money to repair or rehabilitate homes in the four counties it serves: Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald. #hudhomes

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Prince death anniversary: Is his West Palm Beach mural really purple?

“It had to be purple, absolutely,” Pao says, standing in front of the downtown West Palm Beach mural that has become a favorite spot for taking selfies and Instagram shots of the singer, who died a year ago on April 21, 2016. #westpalmbeach

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Was spring training a success in West Palm Beach?

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Now that spring training baseball is complete after returning to West Palm Beach after 20 years, how did the first season go? #westpalmbeach

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Regulators sue West Palm Beach-based Ocwen Financial, say it mishandled mortgages

Ocwen, which is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, called the lawsuit "politically motivated" and disputes the CFPB's allegations. #westpalmbeach
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Affordable housing advocates fear HUD cuts proposed by President Donald Trump

Twenty youths without stable homes will soon have a refuge in the northern Minnesota city after the Center for Changing Lives broke ground last year. #hudhomes

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Habitat for Humanity director fears for program's future

According to a press release by Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina, the proposed budget would zero out funding by Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s HOME program as well as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), both of which are ... #hudhomes

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LETTER: Cuts to HUD budget would have serious repercussions

In an ideal world, HUD programs would have enough resources to ensure that no families lose homes and no blighted properties remain neglected. #hudhomes

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Young girls collect shoes for people in Haiti - wptv.com

At a church in West Palm Beach plans are now underway to send two little girls to Haiti. #westpalmbeach

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What did the consultants say about your neighborhood?

West Palm Beach's urban planning consultants, Gehl Studio, this week released recommendations on how to bring the downtown and neighborhood scenes to life. #westpalmbeach

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Consultant: Make city fun by making street life comfortable, connected

Downtown West Palm Beach has a lot to work with - a condensed area good for walking and biking, a great climate, beautiful waterfront, “amazing public art,” “a love for the quirky and the arts,” and a committed core of civic-minded people ready to ... #westpalmbeach
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Community Development Week brings attention to HUD's helping hand

The area received more than $5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds in the past few years. These funds largely go toward projects such as the expansion of parks, code enforcement in neighborhoods, emergency safety repairs to homes and ... #hudhomes

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The legendary Wailers Band returns to West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH - The legendary Wailers band returns to West Palm Beach to bring its revolutionary sound to the fans on May 17 at Respectable Street. #westpalmbeach

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Editorial: End costly legal fight to stop SR 7 extension

We know it would difficult for West Palm Beach officials to stop their yearslong effort to prevent an extension of State Road 7 from being built along the edge of the Grassy Waters Preserve. #westpalmbeach

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Sculpture gardens and partners launch new Earth Day event

Sculptor Todd McGrain will participate in a new Earth Day event Saturday at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. The artist's Lost Bird Project memorializing extinct North American birds is on view through June 28 at the gardens. Photo ... #westpalmbeach

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City, county partner for rent-help program

City and county government are commiting at least $240,000 to programs that will offer rent assistance for those struggling the most, as well as trying to get the homeless into homes. [Sun file photo] ... #hudhomes

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Bill Would Nullify Obama Plot to “Diversify” Your Neighborhood

With those establishment lawmakers still in power, passage of the new bill remains far from assured, even with Trump in the White House, Ben Carson at HUD, and the GOP in control of both houses of Congress. But prospects are better than before ... #hudhomes

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NEW: PBSO search for man who robbed a Shell gas station near WPB

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a man who alleged... #westpalmbeach

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Consultant: Make city fun by making street life comfortable, connected

Downtown West Palm Beach has a lot to work with - a condensed area good for walking and biking, a great climate, beautiful waterfront, “amazing public art,” “a love for the quirky and the arts,” and a committed core of civic-minded people ready to ... #westpalmbeach

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Planners to unveil pilot programs to perk up downtown West Palm

Phase I involved background research and getting to understand the city, its neighborhood groups, business leaders and other shareholders. #westpalmbeach

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South Florida's hotel industry saw higher occupancy in March from a year ago but rates slip

As part of its multi-million dollar enhancement, the Hollywood resort, formerly called The Diplomat Resort & Spa, upgraded its 998 guest rooms and added two more for a total of 1,000. #hollywoodflorida

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'My Next Move' job fair comes to South Broward High School

Students from McArthur, South Broward and Hollywood Hills High School had the opportunity to meet with potential employees at a special job fair geared toward seniors about to graduate called My Next Move, held at South Broward High School. #hollywoodflorida

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Trump's planned cuts could impact local initiatives

This 31st annual event, during which local lawmakers are encouraged to see first-hand projects completed with HUD Community Development Block Grants and HOME Investment Partnership Program grants, could be one of the last of its kind for while ... #hudhomes

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'Dear Ben Carson...' Cairo sixth-grade students ask HUD secretary ...

CAIRO - “Dear Ben Carson,” sixth-grader Gabriella Lyas has a message for you: She wants to know how Housing and Urban Development can relocate nearly ... #hudhomes

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On The House: Tax break for mortgage interest losing support

Here's an idea: Taxpayers should underwrite rich Americans' purchase of $1 million homes and vacation homes. #hudhomes

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Vibe hard at Elizabeth Ave's last hurrah of the season

Elizabeth Ave. is a sweet little pop-up for local creatives. It opened in January and has become a new favorite for West Palm's cool kids. The Station is a scene made for Instagram stylin' and profilin' - a carefully curated experience that needs no ... #westpalmbeach

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Civic Association members tour West Palm's 'well-kept secret' Gardens

Twenty-two Palm Beach Civic Association members and guests gathered April 4 for a private tour of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. #westpalmbeach

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Trump Palm Beach: Golf cart rental for president has us in the rough

Whatever the Secret Service does, it's going to be cheaper than continuing to spend tens of thousands of dollars on cart rentals every time the president flies here to relax at his Palm Beach club and play a round or two at his West Palm Beach golf course. #westpalmbeach

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Fate of HUD imperils revitalization of an iconic Miami neighborhood. (Courtesy Bonner + Stayner)

Muller, who was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, designed the homes and public buildings with sculpted stucco forms, domed roofs, and tall minarets. #hudhomes

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Palm Beach County Trump tax return protest organizer: No one paid us

After spending about 4½ hours at his nearby Trump International Golf Club, just outside West Palm Beach, the president returned to Mar-a-Lago not via the customary route along Southern Boulevard, where some 700 protesters chanted and waved signs on ... #westpalmbeach

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Summer croquet league registration begins in West Palm Beach

Registration has begun for the Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League, which will begin its ninth season of play in July. #westpalmbeach