Christopher & Natascha Tello's (chrisandnatascha) Blog

In the process of renovating, or maybe looking to purchase that new home soon that has no appliances? You're in luck - now you can help the environment and save a little money at the same time! That's right! Energy Star appliances will be offering a mail-in rebate soon, which offers consumers 20 ...

The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Many so-called foreclosure rescue companies or foreclosure assistance firms claim they can help you save your home. ...

Every March since 2005, Broward County Parks has designated Bicycle Week, which expanded in 2008 to become Bicycle Month.  Bicycle month is designed to promote bicycle safety and education; to provide leisure and recreational bicycling opportunities for all ages and abilities; and to offer compet...

"Saving Water Makes $ense" is the theme of 2010's Eighth Annual Broward Water Matters Day on Saturday, March 13, at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie. Get tips on how to save water and money at home, and learn how to "green" your yard while lowering your water bill. Water Matters Day is...

Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little about the seller's situation. If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property-and the seller does not have other funds to...

Come on out on Saturday, March 13, 2010 to the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. So, what can you expect if you go? Well..... "Dia dhuit," or Hello! to all Irish and yes, that includes you! According to the U.S. Census, at least 34 million Americans have Irish ancestry. And e...

If you are in danger of facing foreclosure because you have defaulted on your monthly mortgage payments, you must act quickly before it's too late to negotiate a loan modification, and your home gets sold in a foreclosure auction. You may feel hopeless now, but there is still hope until that auct...

As a homeowner, refinancing your mortgage means paying off your current mortgage and getting a completely new mortgage loan with better terms. What does "Better Terms" mean? · Lower monthly mortgage payments · Cash out to cover expenses, improve your home, pay off your debt, etc. · A lower intere...

What is a Short Sale?  A short sale happens when a lender agrees to take less than the full loan payoff for an owner's property. In most cases, the owner is in default and is not making their payments for whatever reason. Short sales, in most circumstances, are the first step to avoid foreclosur...

February is the month of love, as many of us know. There are so many things happening in Broward County for couples, families, and individuals alike! Below is just a short list of some of the many happenings throughout Broward County. And for most of them, the whole family can join in on the fun!...