South Florida Home Sales Rise as Prices Continue to Drop

Driving down the streets of South Florida it's hard not to notice the number of homes for sale. 2011 may be the year that these homes are bought.

In the first 3 months of 2011, home sales in Palm Beach County increased 33% compared to 2010. Almost 2,600 homes were sold in the first quarter of 2011, and yet the median home price dropped 18% this year to $194,000.

Get $1,000 Off Home Mortgage Closing Costs

Apply for a home mortgage loan from Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) by July 15th, 2011 and get $1,000 off your closing costs!

Plus, take advantage of the rock bottom rates on all fixed and adjustable rate mortgages from TFCU!

Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) offers home equity loans and lines of credit with interest rates as low as 4.00% APR.

TFCU has partnered with ENERGY STAR to save you even more. Improve your home's energy efficiency and save on your electric bill by replacing less energy efficient appliances with ENERGY STAR appliances.

Whether you are buying a home or looking to refinance an existing loan, TFCU is here to help you with your financing needs. We offer a wide array of products: Fixed Rate Loans, Adjustable Rate Loans, Jumbo Loans and FHA Loans. We will finance Primary Residences, Second Homes and Investment Properties.

Plus take advantage of all our online mortgage tools:

• Sign up for Rate Watch and let TFCU keep an eye on interest rates so that you don't have to!
• TFCU knows there are many financial decisions involved in purchasing or refinancing a home. Use our calculators provided here that will help you decide what type of mortgage is best for you.
• Check our current rates and we'll provide a complete and accurate quote for all the loan types that you may be eligible for.

Announcing 4th Annual Comedy Cures Charity Event

Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) is proud to announce the 4th Annual Comedy Cures - A Night at the Improv at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.

The charity event will take place April 28, 2011. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8pm.

Don't miss out on a fun-filled night of laughs, silent auctions and raffles. Get your tickets today!

What it's Like to Work at TFCU - Benita's Story

Benita has worked at Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) for over 18 years. Watch the video and see what she has to say about her time spent with TFCU and the optimism she has for the future:

Higher Tolls for SunPass Users

SunPass, along with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), have decided to make some changes to the way South Floridians use their SunPass.

The first round of major changes came about in February of this year when the Florida Turnpike's Homestead Extension went "coinless", requiring all drivers to purchase a SunPass or receive a monthly bill for their tolls with an added service charge of $2.50.

The second wave of changes was brought about Thursday when the Senate passed legislation which would remove the typical 25 cent discount SunPass users previously enjoyed.

There are also plans to ease congestion on parts of SR-7/US-441 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties by adding toll HOV lanes.

Watch the video for more information: