December 2009

Mortgage Insurance May Be Deductible on 2009 Tax Returns

If you purchased a home and are paying PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) you may be able to deduct the mortgage insurance payments on your taxes!   Question 1:  I bought my main home in 2008 using a mortgage and I pay monthly premiums for mortgage insurance. Can I deduct these payments? Answer:  In general, if you … Continue reading Mortgage Insurance May Be Deductible on 2009 Tax Returns

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5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

Timing Couldn’t Be Much Better for First-time Homebuyers– Be Sure You Make the Right Moves By Rae Catanese, PA Prudential Tropical Realty-Tampa, Fl First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transactions, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That trend is likely to continue well … Continue reading 5 Great Tips for first time homebuyers-Tampa, Fl

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BIG Changes to Zillow-Will your home be seen by 8 million users?

  What does it take to advertise your home? Don’t be left in the dark!   The Real Estate Industry has seen many changes in the last few years.  Not only do Real Estate Agents need to be tech savvy, using social media tools like twitter and Facebook, they also need to advertise on numerous websites … Continue reading BIG Changes to Zillow-Will your home be seen by 8 million users?

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City of Tampa will move ahead with Canal Dredging project without taxing homeowners

Boating Communities in South Tampa get approval for Canal Dredging -Tampa Tribune -The original plan was to asses the residence a minimum of 8K, now the City of Tampa will move ahead with the project without taxing homeowners, with the help of federal funds. Now waterfront communities in Beach Park, Sunset Park and Davis Islands will benefit,  making … Continue reading City of Tampa will move ahead with Canal Dredging project without taxing homeowners

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What you NEED to know about Selling your Home as a Short Sale-Tampa, Fl

Short Sales Tips for Sellers in the Tampa Real Estate Market If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale.   A short sale is one where the net … Continue reading What you NEED to know about Selling your Home as a Short Sale-Tampa, Fl

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Home Owners may be eligible for Chinese Drywall Tax Break..but you'll have to PROVE you have it!

 WASHINGTON, D.C. — – Homeowners stuck with tainted Chinese drywall could be eligible for big tax breaks. The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it would  consider granting a tax deduction for homeowners who can prove they have suffered “sudden, unusual and unexpected” damage because of the building material. In a market where many houses are … Continue reading Home Owners may be eligible for Chinese Drywall Tax Break..but you'll have to PROVE you have it!

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