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Centerline Homes proudly announces the opening of Vero Lago, this Saturday, June 19th, 2010. Six exceptional new home floor plans are being debuted. Featuring 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms and one and two-story designs, there’s a plan that’s perfect for you and your family.

All Centerline homes come complete with a vast array of luxury included features including; impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, 18” x 18” ceramic tile throughout first floor living areas, granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, maple bathroom and kitchen cabinetry, brick paver driveways and even built-in laundry room cabinets. That’s just the beginning! Located 5 miles from the beach, Vero Lago also offers the cosmopolitan amenities of Vero Beach and that old-Florida feel.

The Vero Lago Preview Center is located in the Vero Lago clubhouse. To learn more, call 1 (888) 356-9512, or visit www.VeroLago.com  Preview Center is open daily 10-6

On Saturday, June 19th, Centerline Homes will debut The Townhomes at Parkland Reserve. Priced from $259,900, these exceptional 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes feature Broward County’s best location. Top rated schools, shopping, dining and golf are all within walking distance. The YMCA and Parkland’s famed Pine Trails Park are literally right across the street.

Each of the three townhome models has been designed to “Live Big”. All feature 2 ½ baths and either an oversized one-car garage or two-car garage. Some models feature family rooms, one an optional loft. Every Townhome at Parkland Reserve is built to Centerline Homes’ exacting standards for quality and comes complete with an incredible list of included features. Impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, maple cabinetry in kitchens and baths, a complete Whirlpool appliance package with washer and dryer, 18” x 18” ceramic tile throughout the first floor living areas, “Carriage-Style” garage doors with openers, travertine marble windowsills and much, much, more.  

You too, can be a part of South Florida’s fastest selling neighborhood. For additional information, visit www.ParklandTownhomes.com or call (954) 282-6114

The Townhome Preview Center is located at the Parkland Reserve Sales Center.

Directions to The Townhomes at Parkland Reserve: Take the Sawgrass Expressway to Coral Ridge drive exit. Go north 2 miles to the Parkland Reserve entry, ¼ mile beyond Trails End and the Parkland Reserve monument sign.

Hurricane Season is here, are you ready?

Hurricane Season Dates: Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1st and ends November 30th.

Hurricane Predictions for 2010

NOAA predicts 8 to 14 hurricanes during the 2010 hurricane season which is a busier-than-usual hurricane season. These early forecasts, will likely be modified depending on the evolving climactic conditions. If the early forecasts prove to be accurate, the 2010 hurricane season will stand in sharp contrast to the relatively mild 2009 season. Special concerns in 2010 are whether a hurricane will hit the already-devastated island of Haiti and how a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico would affect the giant oil slick created by the explosion on the BP offshore driling platform. Another question is whether a hurricane will come ashore in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coastal areas, some of which have not yet recovered from 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

Hurricane Names

The 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Names are named alphabetically from the list in chronological order. Thus the first tropical storm or hurricane of the year has a name that begins with "A" and the second is given the name that begins with "B." The lists contain hurricane names that begin from A to W, but exclude names that begin with a "Q" or "U."

There are six lists that continue to rotate. The lists only change when there is a hurricane that is so devastating, the name is retired and another hurricane name replaces it. Thus, the 2010 hurricane name list is the same as the 2004 hurricane name list although four hurricane names were retired after the devastating 2004 hurricane season so on the 2010 list Charley was replaced by Colin, Frances was replaced by Fiona, Ivan was replaced by Igor, and Jeanne was replaced by Julia.

The Official 2010 List of Hurricane Names in The Atlantic are as follows:

1. Alex
2. Bonnie
3. Colin
4. Danielle
5. Earl
6. Fiona
7. Gaston
8. Hermine
9. Igor
10. Julia
11. Karl
12. Lisa
13. Matthew
14. Nicole
15. Otto
16. Paula
17. Richard
18. Shary
19. Tomas
20. Virginie
21. Walter

Here are some Tips to Help you Prepare for Hurricane Season

Extra savings are available now on a new townhome at Briella by Centerline Homes, West Boynton's most desirable address.  Briella's two- and three-bedroom townhomes, with garages, start at just $179,900.  In celebration of Briella's final phase, Centerline Homes is offering purchasers special Grand Finale savings, including closing costs paid by Centerline Homes.

"Say goodbye to monthly rent, and own at Briella, Boynton's best value," says Deb Marton, Vice President of Sales for Centerline Homes.  She adds, "Our models are designed to offer spacious living areas, incredible features, and floor plan designs reminiscent of single-family homes. The largest of the townhomes at Briella, the two-story Turquoise model has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a family room and a full-car garage. With 1,679 (air-conditioned) square feet of living space, our buyers, especially young families, love the fact that the Turquoise model lives like a single-family home.  Adding to the desirability, you can move into the Turquoise model immediately from the low $200's."

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15 Tips for Living Green Around Your Home

Tip 1: "Green" your laundry.
Detergents, fabric softeners and bleaches can be toxic to your family and to the environment. Some surfactants and fragrances in laundry detergents contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that can't always be removed by wastewater treatment plants and end up harming local wildlife. Chlorine bleach is not only poisonous for humans, but can create dangerous byproducts, such as dioxin, when flushed down the drain. Get your clothes clean without all of the pollution by switching to eco-friendlier cleaners.

Cost Factor: The eco-friendlier detergents and bleaches cost about the same as standard products.
 
Tip 2: Keep Your Thermostat set a little warmer and a little cooler.
About 47 percent of the average household's annual energy bills stem from heating and cooling. Every degree you raise your thermostat in the summer will reduce air conditioning bills by about 2 percent. Lowering the temperature by one degree in winter will save you 3 percent on heating bills. Regular maintenance and an annual tune up will keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, system operating efficiently, saving energy and money. A programmable thermostat can shave 10 percent or more off your bill. 

Cost Factor: Adjusting your thermostat is free, easy and can save you big. A programmable thermostat starts at about $50 and produces an annual savings of about $100.

Tip 3: Switch to cold water.
Almost 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes is used to heat the water, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Save money and energy. Wash your clothes in cold water, instead of hot using a detergent formulated for cold-water use. 

Cost Factor: Turning the dial from hot to warm will cut your energy use by 50 percent per load, and save you up to $63 a year, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.

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