January 2008

Outcome of Amendment 1-Tampa, Florida

(Bay News 9) — Florida voters have given a thumbs up to Amendment 1.About 65 percent of voters voted yes on the amendment. The measure required of super majority of 60 percent to pass. The property-tax cutting constitutional amendment will double the homestead exemption for primary homes except on school taxes and provide an average … Continue reading Outcome of Amendment 1-Tampa, Florida

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Update on Why you should Vote Yes on Tax Amendment 1

I think this is a very important issue and wanted to make sure everyone is aware and informed of what Voting Yes on 1 on January 29th, will do to benefit our economy and the Real Estate Market in Florida.Please pass on and get the word out! Jan 21, 2008 – Florida Association of RealtorsShould … Continue reading Update on Why you should Vote Yes on Tax Amendment 1

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What Mortgage Rates mean to you when buying a home

Fed Surprises with Deepest Cut since 1984 The Federal Reserve surprised everyone Tuesday with an emergency intersession rate cut of .75%, the deepest cut in the Fed Funds Rate since 1984. The Fed Governors are acting in direct response to recent reports that the country is on the brink of recession. If you have credit … Continue reading What Mortgage Rates mean to you when buying a home

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Why Buy a Florida Home Now? Large Inventories Offer Options, Say Florida Realtors(R)

Florida’s real estate market has started a new year with the largest selection of homes and condominiums available for buyers in more than a decade. But factor in a continuing inflow of new residents to Florida and that means inventory levels are likely to decline in 2008. “Buyers have a lot of choices throughout the … Continue reading Why Buy a Florida Home Now? Large Inventories Offer Options, Say Florida Realtors(R)

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Best Mortgage Rates allow Buyers to take advantage of homeownership

Mortgage Rates Down to the Low Levels Continuing declines in mortgage rates — down to the lowest levels we’ve seen in nearly two years — should be brightening the outlook for anyone interested in buying or selling real estate.Equally important: Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has strongly hinted that the Fed will lower short-term rates … Continue reading Best Mortgage Rates allow Buyers to take advantage of homeownership

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When is a good time to buy Real Estate-Tampa, Fl

When is a good time to invest in Real Estate? By: Rae Catanese, Realtor Hyde Park Place-Condo I was speaking with a friend of mine about the Real Estate Market in the Tampa Bay are, I wanted to give her the best advice in my opinion as a Real Estate Agent. Through our website, we … Continue reading When is a good time to buy Real Estate-Tampa, Fl

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TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW – VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 1

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW – VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 1 On January 29th, you will have the opportunity to lower your property taxes by voting Yes on 1. With the passage of Amendment 1, Floridians will gain the freedom to purchase a new home without huge tax penalties, and rental home owners, second home owners … Continue reading TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW – VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 1

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Statistics show more people are leaving Florida

The Atlas migration study mirror findings recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The agency says Florida slipped from the fourth fastest growing state in the country, to the 19th. It also had growth below the overall average in the south.Statistics show more people are leaving Florida Like our site? Subscribe for updates via email. … Continue reading Statistics show more people are leaving Florida

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Tax Increase Prevention Actjust passed by Congress

Homeowners whose mortgage lenders allow them to walk away from their debt got a big break from the new Tax Increase Prevention Actjust passed by Congress. Under the old law, debt forgiveness was considered taxable income in many cases – pretty painful stuff when the reason you couldn’t pay your mortgage was because you didn’t … Continue reading Tax Increase Prevention Actjust passed by Congress

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