iPad/phone on horizon? Sources say that Apple has ordered millions of CDMA chipsets from Qualcomm, the wireless technology used by Verizon.

Lack of Government Action Delay's 1,200 Closings a Day!

Spirit strike cancels all flights through Tuesday
Tickets aren't good on other airlines; some passengers completely stuck.

Despite the challenges facing the housing market, 65% of Americans still prefer to own a home rather than rent according to recent surveys.

Don't forget Great American Realtor Days in Tallahassee April 6-7, 2010

51% of all borrowers whose mtg loans were modified in the 1st qtr of 2009 defaulted again by the end of the year. Now what?

F-35 school impact

An updated study of the impact of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter training school at Eglin Air Force Base shows 59 of the 107 planes originally planned will have an impact of $613 million between 2010 and 2016. The impact will affect all areas of our economy. When they say impact, what exactly does that mean? One of the definitions of impact is a high force or shock over a short time period.

Well let's see, more people will help absorb the housing surplus right? But what else? How about impact to schools? Larger classes? More funding? Grocery stores? Traffic? Utilities? These are just a few of the areas that will be affected. They will both boost and stress the economy.
The possibility still exists that the other 48 planes may still come to Eglin, the Air Force is looking at other bases as well, to include Tyndall here in Florida. Locations in Idao and California also have been options.

Air Force to launch 'mini' shuttle

Interesting that the new mini shuttle belongs to the USAF. Originally designed to bring back a crew, now is configured for unmanned flight. I wonder how many people even knew of it's existence. Well we know about it now, and I suspect we will be hearing more about it especially since it is scheduled to launch from here in Florida next month. Check out this great MSN Video: Air Force to launch 'mini' shuttle

Looks like the Saints and the Colts will be meeting at the Superbowl!

The FHA anti-flipping rule suspended for 1 yr, FHA buyers obtain loans on homes recently bought by investors. http://tinyurl.com/yemtpde