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New Federal Chinese Drywall Identification Guidelines
More federal regulations were recently passed for proper detection and inspection of Chinese Drywall. Parkland and other South Florida residents concerned that their homes are effected with Chinese Drywall need to make sure to follow the new U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s four-page report.
All in all, homeowners effected by Chinese Drywall must hire professional inspection companies that specialize in finding the tainted Chinese Drywall by identifying the presence of metal corrosion and other visual problems.
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- Dog Sniffing Out Chinese Drywall In Parkland?
- Unlike Florida, Louisiana Passes Law For 5 Million For Chinese Drywall Repairs
- 50% Reduction In 2009 Taxes For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall
- December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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WCI Insurers Being Sued In Lawsuit For Chinese Drywall Coverage
More positive news that action is being taken against insurers to help cover victims of Chinese Dyrwall! The Sun-Sentinel reports that a trust established by WCI Communities has filed a lawsuit against 14 Louisiana homebuilders’ insurance companies for $200 million dollars for defective wallboard.
This trust was formed after WCI, a Bonita-Springs based company, went bankrupt. It is expected that 700 homeowners in Parkland and other areas are seeking retribution through this trust.
Lead counsel to the trustee, Robert M. Horkovich, said that it is imperative that the insurance companies cover the claims against WCI, so homeowners effected by Chinese Drywall can remediate their houses and cover their significant losses.
A list of the insurance companies being sued include the following:
- AIG’s American International Specialty Lines Insurance Company
- Lexington Insurance Company
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- Dog Sniffing Out Chinese Drywall In Parkland?
- Unlike Florida, Louisiana Passes Law For 5 Million For Chinese Drywall Repairs
- 50% Reduction In 2009 Taxes For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall
- December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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Dog Sniffing Out Chinese Drywall In Parkland?
For decades, dog-sniffing canines have been used to detect bombs and drugs. Now, these trained dogs are being used to detect Chinese Drywall in South Florida homes.
K-9 Detection Services is a local company combining trained police dogs and home inspection. The dogs are trained to sniff out sulfur, which is the common chemical in Chinese Drywall. The rotten egg-like odor that comes from Chinese Drywall can sometimes take years for humans to smell. But, these trained canines are able to detect Chinese Drywall at a very early stage.
Homeowners usually spend hundreds to thousands of dollars just to test for Chinese Drywall. Now, using trained dogs can be a lot cheaper and just as effective. There are as many as 36,000 Florida homes that have Chinese Drywall, which corrodes appliances and wiring.
If a perspective buyer is looking to purchase a newly built home from 2001 or sooner, it is advisable to test for Chinese Drywall. Also, homeowners experiencing the side effects should also have their homes tested. K-9 Detection Services can be reached at: 800-381-2055. Hopefully, more federal and state relief will come to homeowners effected by Chinese Drywall.
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- Unlike Florida, Louisiana Passes Law For 5 Million For Chinese Drywall Repairs
- 50% Reduction In 2009 Taxes For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall
- December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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Parkland Realtors Michael Citron And Rosy Baron Featured In Sun-Sentinel
Sun-Sentinel Interviews Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team
New Year’s is Here! Everyone wants to know what the real estate market will be like in 2010. Sun-Sentinel real estate writer, Paul Owers interviewed the Parkland Squawk along with one of our sellers to get our perspectives on the 2010 South Florida real estate market. The article can be read in its entirety by clicking: Selling a home in the new year? Don’t delay.
Our expert advice is if you have equity in your home, it may be the best time to sell! Parkland home inventory is at a record low, and buyers are still looking to take advantage of low interest rates, the first-time-home-buyer tax credit, and lower home prices.
Please also be aware that there is also a new $6,500 government tax credit for potential homeowners that have owned a homesteaded property for at least 5 years. These owners that sell and then buy a home this year can receive a $6,500 tax credit, which could significantly help with closing fees or repairs on a new property.
The Parkland Parrot Team wants to personally thank Paul Owers of the Sun-Sentinel. If you do not already read the Sentinel’s House Keys real estate blog, we strongly recommend it.
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Happy Holidays From The Parkland Squawk
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We know that taking a break from work and spending time with loved ones is what life is all about!
Please also remember the less fortunate during the holidays and give back! It is always better to give than to receive. You can still volunteer at your place or worship or soup kitchen! We will be volunteering our time tomorrow from: 11:00-2:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Mission located: 3350 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, FL 33309. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know. Enjoy The Holidays!
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Unlike Florida, Louisiana Passes Law For 5 Million For Chinese Drywall Repairs
Calling Florida Legislature! Can we please use our state’s unspent disaster block grant money to help Florida homeowners affected by Chinese Drywall?
Recently, the State of Louisiana passed a law allocating 5 million dollars of the state’s grant money used for disaster relief to help repair Chinese Drywall in homes. Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, toured South Florida homes covered in Chinese Drywall and recommended that Florida look into using disaster relief grant money.
In Louisiana, some of the grant money is also being used to help relocate residents with Chinese Drywall to rental properties. The disaster relief funds are also being allocated to help test for Chinese Drywall and perform home air quality tests. A recent Sun-Sentinel article reported that there is as many as 36,000 homes in Florida affected by Chinese Drywall.
Big question that I have, as well as many politicians, such as Senator Bill Nelson, is how much money does the State of Florida have left in its disaster relief fund? Also, could the state place restrictions on how much money a person receives based upon their income levels?
Let’s hope that Florida follows Louisiana, as thousands of Florida homeowners are suffering throughout this long process, especially in Heron Bay and Parkland Golf & Country Club!
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- 50% Reduction In 2009 Taxes For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall
- December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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Parkland Residents Enjoy Farmers Market
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What a beautiful day to bring out the family to Parkland Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market occurs twice per month and is located next to the Equestrian Center.
I took some time away from my real estate schedule to take my niece, Samantha, who enjoyed eating everything from the freshly baked bread, pretzels, to the homemade cupcakes.
The weather was cool, but not too cold. I strongly suggest that all Parkland residents attend the next Farmer’s Market which will be Sunday, December 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parking is free, and I promise that you and the rest of your family will enjoy!
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50% Reduction In 2009 Taxes For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall
Lori Parrish and Broward County have responded to the recent Chinese Drywall problem that has affected many South Florida residents. As a result of the damage, the county is reducing the building value of residents with Chinese Drywall in their residents by 50% in order to ensure fair property assessments. Homeowners must provide the necessary documentations in order to receive the reduction.
But, the only way that the county will know that your home has Chinese Drywall is to contact Residential Department Manager Bob Zbikowski by email or at 954.357.5880.
Also, don’t worry if you have not filed by the September 19th deadline, as you can still receive the 50% reduction by the Value Adjustment Board. You can also reach the Value Adjustment Board via email at: vab@broward.org
I have been keeping a close eye on the Chinese Drywall issue in the City of Parkland and throughout the State of Florida.
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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December Chinese Drywall Deadline Fast Approaching
Calling All Parkland & South Florida Residents Affected By Chinese Drywall!
Residents must find out if the wallboards in their homes were made by a company called: Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Knauf has agreed to accept a class action lawsuit for ONLY one month. Through the help of attorneys, homeowners with Chinese Drywall made by this manufacturer can now hopefully seek recourse.
Without this pact from Knauf, homeowners would have to spend lots of money and time filing lawsuits and complaints. Now, all residents need to do is show that their wallboards were made by this manufacturer. Hopefully, Knauf is looking at its full exposure as a company and will be willing to negotiate settlements. But, time is of the essence. Look through your documents when your home was built or call your developer. You may also want to speak with the City of Parkland planning and zoning department. I wrote an earlier article on how the City of Parkland established a task force to investigate the Chinese Drywall problem in the city. Click Here to read this article.
Other articles on Chinese Drywall:
- FEMA Emergency Assistance To Chinese Drywall Victims?
- Finally Good News For WCI Homeowners With Chinese Drywall
- Parkland Chinese Drywall Task Force Established
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Parkland Liberty Park 7 Acre Kid Paradise
Looking for the perfect park in Parkland to relax and spend time with the family? Well, Liberty Park is a 7 acre kid paradise that includes a playground that encompasses a full 1 acre of the park.
Liberty Park also features a water play area that your children will spend hours at. Families are encouraged to picnic and barbecue at the park’s large pavilion or 2 additional smaller pavilions to use. Other Liberty Park amenities include:
Restroom Facilities, Horse Corral, and Grills.
Residents can reserve a pavilion by contacting the Parks and Recreational Department at (954) 753-5040. Liberty Park is located at 9200 Ranch Road. Click Here For Map
If you are interested in reserving a pavilion please feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 753-5040.
Other Parkland Parks Include:
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Michael Citron / Rosy Baron
Parkland Specialists
RE/MAX ParkCreek
Direct:954-609-0591
Office:954-449-9704
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