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Mr Lee Chang update

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:21:13 -0700

Good Day to All:

I just wanted to give you a update on Mr. Chang, it looks like he is moving into other types of Business's because I received a email from a Young man who is a musician and he had been contacted about some Business proposition from Mr. Chang. He found it strange in his line of work and started searching for information on him when he came up with my post in active rain, it is good to hear that I am helping so many people in different areas,thanks to Activerain.

I just hope that this guy does not take someone for alot of money before he gets what he deserves.

If anybody is looking or knows someone looking for great deals in Real Estate hear in Central Florida please give me a call as I deal mostly with REO(Bank owned) properties.

SCAM ALERT-Mr Lee Chang

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:27:34 -0700

Good Morning to All:

This guy what ever his name is sent me this email a couple days ago:

Message details:
From: LEE CHANG
Email: leechang@administrativos.com
Subject: buy home (Sent via Activerain)

Dear Sir/Madam

I am Mr. Lee Chang currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Everglory Int'l Trading Co, Ltd Website: http://www.everglory.com I will be relocating to your state for Good with my family, after searching the Internet for a reliable real estate agent I have decided to choose your firm to buy my permanent home, please forward me some property photos and link.

I need a 3 bed rooms/6 bed room's home with nice view and garage price range $300,000.00USD - $1,200,000.00USD in nice neighborhood in your city and state. Email is better than telephone due to my accent and English.

Regards
Mr. Lee Chang
Chief Financial Officer.
Phone: 862162330758
leechang@administrativos.com

So, out of the excitment of the email and before checking him out, I sent him a 1,200,000 property in Windermere FL and here was his responce:

Please I have accept the list offer on this property O4973940 11936 PROVINCIAL WAY, $1,200,000.00 WINDERMERE I would like my stock broker to forward your lawyer or your firm for a down payment of the property before coming and view the property.

My complete legal name is LEE CHANG my address 2000 Sheppard Ave Toronto, Ontario M3N 2K9 Canada and I am single

I will be in your city in 4 weeks time, please forward me a purchase contract agreement in docusign is an electronic way of signing document. I want the funds to be available before my arrival, the home will be a cash buy, and I want my stock broker to send your lawyer or your firm the funds, I don need a title company because when it come to disbusing funds they always refuse. It as to be your lawyer or your firm then you can pay the title directly.

Check Payable To:

Address to write on Check:

Contact Name Address to mail Check:

Phone:

Regards,

Mr. Lee Chang
Chief Financial Officer.
Phone: 86 - 21 - 62330758

leechang@administrativos.com

After getting this responce I new something did not seem right and had one of the girls in my office do some research for me,as I am not to internet savey but I did not get all my gray hairs for nothing, I sent him this email:

Hello Mr Chang: This property is not my listing,it is a listing that I found in the MLS and here in Florida all closing are handled by a title Company or in bank owned properties a law firm legally Lic. as a title company and is chosen by the seller not the buyer. I would have to write the offer & email it to you for signature and once received back from you I would submit it to the listing office on your behalf for approval. I could preview the property for you or show it to someone that you know here and your stock broker would have to send me the escrow deposit/down payment in the title companies name or I can find out there wiring instructions & he can send it directly to them. I would also need proof of funds from your banking institution or your stock broker and a copy of your ID.please let me know if you still would like me to write up the offer and here is what I would need to write up the offer: Purchaser Name( If purchasing in a Corp. name I will need a copy of the Articles Of Corporation) Purchase price Escrow deposit amount( on cash offer usually 10%) Closing Date Purchaser's Marital Status Occupancy Status-primary residence,2nd home/vacation home,investment rental. Would you want a home Warranty-weather purchased by seller or yourself.

Angel L Ortiz Jr
One Way Realty & Associates
1028 E. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee,FL 34744
407-922-4332
angel@moveu2fl.com
www.Yankees2cfl.com
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Is there anything that can be done with these scum bags that keep trying to get over on everybody.

Sweet Deal

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:05:48 -0700

Hello to All, If you have not invested in todays great market I ask what are you waiting for? Here is a very sweet deal, it is one of my better listing yet! It is a 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condo in Indian Rocks Beach in Pinellas County, on the Beach side and about 200 to 300 ft to the beach, in great condition and Fully Furnished to boot, Not many Like this one at $207,900.

ML# S4640962 2406 GULF BLVD # 103, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH.

ANGEL ORTIZ Jr,ONE WAY REALTY AND ASSOCIATES, Direct: 407-922-4332 Office: 407-931-0081.

Directions: Gulf Blvd to # 2406 (on beach side) Assigned Parking on 1st Floor, Unit #103 2nd Floor MFRMLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Parties are advised to verify. 07/30/2008 07:41 PM

Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:48:20 -0800

Hello again to all, If a condo is not what your looking for and you are tired of renting, how about this oldie and Goodie 2Bedroom/1.5 Baths with a large front porch and a huge yard in Downtown Kissimmee. Great starter home just reduced to $124,900 and in great condition,check it out:

1018 Penfield St

Kissimmee, FL, 34741

Angel L Ortiz Jr.
One Way Realty
Phone: 407-922-4332

Price: $124,900.00

Bedroom: 2

Bath: 2

Total Sq. Ft.: 1064

Year Built: 1970

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2Bed/1.5Baths Oldy but Goody

General Property Information

Price:	$124,900.00	Propery Tax:	$0.00	Year Built:	1970
Sq ft.:	1064	Foundation Size:	Lot Size:
Bedrooms:	2	Bathrooms:	2	Fireplaces:	One
Basement:	None	Garage:	None	None
Air Cond:	Central	Heat:	Heat Pump	Fuel:	Electic
Style:	Single Family	Exterior:	Wood	School Dist:

Room dimensions

Bedroom 1:	12x12	Living Room:	Office:
Bedroom 2:	11x13	Family Room:	Loft:
Bedroom 3:	Dining Room:
Bedroom 4:	Kitchen:

Amenities
Large Yard with 2 sheds

Why Rent When you can Purchase one of these

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:31:00 -0800

Hello and Good night to all, If you live or want to live in Central Florida, Kissimmee area and are fed up with renting, take a look at these 2Bedroom/ 2bath Condos that I have listed in Kissimmee and Close to major roadways, shoping area & bus stop. Price just Reduced to $64,900,2 units available.

Why Rent when you can Buy

1805 Michigan Ave Units C&D

Kissimmee, FL, 34744

Angel L Ortiz Jr.
One Way Realty
Phone: 407-922-4332

Price: $64,900.00

Bedroom: 2

Bath: 2

Total Sq. Ft.: 1118

Year Built: 1973

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2Bed/2Baths condos on 2nd Floor,1118 Sq. Ft in walking distance to transportation and shoping center. General Property Information

Price:	$64,900.00	Propery Tax:	$0.00	Year Built:	1973
Sq ft.:	1118	Foundation Size:	Lot Size:
Bedrooms:	2	Bathrooms:	2	Fireplaces:	None
Basement:	None	Garage:	None	None
Air Cond:	Central	Heat:	Heat Pump	Fuel:	Electic
Style:	Condo/Townhome	Exterior:	Stucco	School Dist:

Room dimensions

Bedroom 1:	13x14	Living Room:	20x13	Office:
Bedroom 2:	12x13	Family Room:	Loft:
Bedroom 3:	Dining Room:	08x13
Bedroom 4:	Kitchen:	07x11

Amenities
Community Pool and Luandry Facility

Foreclosures

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:18:04 -0800

Good Night to all,Now that Foreclosures are on the Rize, I would like to let you know that 90% of my Office listing are Foreclosures and we handle them statewide so if you are looking to invest we have alot of great deals and know is the time to buy while Mortgage rates are still very low. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or needs you may have.

Great Football Team

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:43 -0800

Good Night to all and "GO PATRIOTS" How many of you think my Patriots can go undefeated threw the playoffs and become the Greatest Football team ever. Don't be haters and give me your Honest opinion because as much as you may dislike my team, you have to give them the credit they diserve and admier their team spirit and from that we can all learn something.

NAHREP of Kissimmee (Update)

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:38:41 -0700

Good Morning to all, its been a while since I last blogged because i have had to make alot of changes starting with joining a new company which is going well for me,learning alot about Foreclosures and Pre-Foreclosures but that is not what I wanted to talk to you about today. NAHREP just had there National Convention in Sept. here in Orlando and it was a great success, we also have alot of great things coming up to help our Members and our Community. I want to thank all of those who have joined us and invite all those who have not to please take a look at this great Organization and what we are doing to help our Community. Thanks again and My God Bless you all.

Far Convention

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:31:51 -0700

Good Night to all,For those that did not make it to the FAR Convention this Morning you missed a great speach from our Govenor Mr. Charlie Crist, He was very enthusiastic and in very good spirits, Here is a copy of an article that was sent to me that covers everything he said:

Governor Crist to Realtors: ‘Get ready, Florida is on the move'

Top: Gov. Crist addresses members of the Florida Association of Realtors Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista. Bottom: The governor arrives escorted by 2007 FAR President Nancy Riley.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Aug. 23, 2007 - Gov. Charlie Crist spoke to more than 800 Florida Realtors this morning at the 2007 Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) Convention & Trade Expo, thanking them for their leadership in supporting property tax reform efforts and urging them to spread the word to family, friends, neighbors, clients and throughout their communities to vote "Yes" on Jan. 29 for the proposed constitutional amendment.

The governor addressed the critical issues of property tax reform and property insurance relief to the receptive Realtor audience. "I believe these two issues are the key to rejuvenating our economy," Crist said. "The insurance industry has always had its way in Tallahassee, but not anymore. Enough is enough, and we're not going to take it anymore. I believe our fundamental duty is to make sure that you have more of your hard-earned money in your pocket, to spend as you see fit. That ship has turned."

He added, "You know what really rattles my cage about the insurance industry? I know we had a few storms in 2004 and 2005. Believe me, I know. We had very few storms last year - like none. Know what the insurance industry made last year...not their revenue, but their profit was $63 billion and $3 billion of that was born on the backs of Florida. How much do you need to eat? How many cars do you need? I'm a pro-business guy, but I'm pro-good business. I believe in profits, but not in profiteering, and not on the backs of the people."

Insurers have threatened to leave Florida and quit doing business unless their rate increases are approved. To them, Crist said, "Good-bye and good riddance." However, he added that some insurers are doing good business, and noted that since January 2006, 30 insurance companies have applied to enter the state to offer insurance.

For the second part of the "double-whammy" impacting the state, the governor said that he realizes he is preaching to the choir when it comes to supporting the proposed constitutional amendment to reform Save Our Homes.

"Florida is going to have a sonic boom when that (passage of the amendment) happens," Crist said. "I hope you're getting some rest now, because your phones are going to be ringing off the hook and you're going to be busier than ever. Go out and tell your friends, your neighbors and your customers - please encourage them to vote ‘yes' on Jan. 29, 2008."

Many local government officials claim that the proposed cap in property tax revenues required under the amendment would force them to fire police, firefighters and other vital public safety workers. The governor said that message is a scare tactic and won't happen.

"So the future is bright," said Gov. Crist. "It is. I've been to places where the future is not as bright as it is here. Florida is a special place. One thousand people every single day are making that choice [to come here]. They're flooding the state. Get ready - make sure your license is up-to-date. Because Florida is on the move. She's on the rise, and it's all because of the people."

I hope you all enjoy it and good night.

Believing in your own

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:45:30 -0700

Hello to all, I can not believe how many people have been taken advantage of by a Family member or a "close" so called friend, sepecially in the Mortgage Business, I just went on a listing Presentation yesterday and just about wanted to cry when i heard what a nefiew did to his uncle who is 57 yrs old and his wife 60 and are now being choked by there loan and I unfortunenitly cant do much to help but refer a credit repair person and a good mortgage Consultant.

Like this market is not hard enough these days, we have to correct a bad reputation made by some money hungry SOB. What Happened to wanting to help others First and your personel interest 2nd, we realy need to get these types of people out of our Trade.

Q an A on Florida Tax Reform

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:01:34 -0700

Hello to all, I wanted to share this email that I recieved today, which explains a little about how this proposed tax reform would work for floridians and when, I hope this clears up some of your questions, like it did for me.

What tax talk means to you

Jason Garcia and John Kennedy | Tallahassee Bureau
Posted June 11, 2007

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida lawmakers will open an 11-day special session Tuesday aimed at approving a package that will cut property taxes by nearly $31.6 billion during the next five years.

Q: What are lawmakers going to do for me?

A: That depends who you are. All property owners -- business owners, primary homeowners, snowbirds and other second-home owners -- will benefit from the first step lawmakers intend to take: forcing cities and counties to immediately freeze their property-tax collections at current-year levels and then cut 3 percent to 9 percent more.

Whether a particular city or county has to cut an extra 3 percent, 5 percent, 7 percent or 9 percent will depend on how much it has raised property taxes during the past five years. Those that have increased the most will be forced to cut the most. Thirty poor and rural counties, including Sumter County, which the state identifies as "fiscally constrained," will have to cut only 3 percent.

Other local governments that charge property taxes, such as water-management districts, also will have to freeze tax collections and cut 3 percent. Only school districts will not have to cut.

Every property owner also will get the protection of a new cap that prevents local government property-tax collections from growing faster than the pace of personal income.

Governments could skirt this cap but only with at least a majority-plus-one vote of the county commission or city council. In some cases, governments could exceed the cap only with a unanimous vote.

Primary homeowners will get an even bigger benefit in coming years. Assuming voters approve in a statewide referendum, they will get a new, super-sized homestead exemption -- one that is many times bigger than the current $25,000 homestead exemption.

Q: What would the new homestead exemption be?

A: The new exemption would be based on the taxable value of your home, and it would include a sliding scale designed to ensure that the biggest savings are directed toward less-valuable homes.

Here's how it would work: the first $200,000 of your home's value would be 75 percent exempt from taxes, and the next $300,000 would be 15 percent exempt.

So if you own a $400,000 home, you would get a $150,000 exemption on the first $200,000 of value and a $30,000 exemption on the next $200,000 for a total exemption of $180,000. So you would pay taxes on your $400,000 home as if it were worth just $220,000.

Q: What would happen to the Save Our Homes tax cap?

A: It would be eliminated, replaced by the new super-exemption. But not right away.

That's because lawmakers want to avoid hurting longtime homeowners who have benefited from years of living in a single home with a property-tax assessment barred from growing more than 3 percent per year. The new system could cost them more, if Save Our Homes were eliminated.

Here's how that could happen: Say you bought a home in 1993 -- when Save Our Homes took effect -- for $100,000 that is now worth $400,000. But thanks to the Save Our Homes tax cap, you are only paying taxes on it as if it were worth $150,000.

Under the super-exemption, the same home would be taxed at a value of $220,000 -- $70,000 higher than what it is taxed at now.

To sidestep those situations, lawmakers say, they will grandfather in anyone who saves more under the Save Our Homes system. So you would continue to pay taxes on your home as it were worth $150,000, until you sell it.

State officials estimate that nearly three-quarters of all homeowners would save more under the super-exemption than under the current system.

Q: How much money would I save?

A: State officials predict the average savings for primary homeowners would be $1,300 come the 2008-09 budget year -- or 44 percent of their entire tax bill. Of course, the actual amount will vary depending on where you live, how much your home is worth and how much your city or county is forced to cut.

All told, the combined property-tax package would cut statewide property taxes by $31.6 billion during the next five years.

Q: What does all this mean for police, fire, parks and other services?

A: Most cities and county governments say they don't want to reduce law enforcement and fire protection. But with millions of dollars less in property-tax collections coming in, local governments are certain to face some reductions.

Many governments have already imposed hiring freezes. Most also have prepared competing budget plans looking ahead to next year -- with staff and services, for example, tied to an anticipated loss of property taxes.

Q: When will I see all these savings?

A: If lawmakers go ahead with ordering cities and counties to roll back property-tax collections, the first reductions in tax rates ought to be applied to this autumn's bills. So those savings will come quickly -- but they won't be enormous.

The largest potential cuts for homeowners won't be on the table until Jan. 29, if the constitutional amendment to dramatically increase the homestead exemption goes before voters.

If approved by Florida voters, those savings would be applied to tax bills in fall 2008.

John Kennedy can be reached at jkennedy@orlandosentinel.com. Jason Garcia can be reached at jrgarcia@orlandosentinel.com. Both also can be reached at 850-222-5564.
A related story ran on page A6.

Update on Tax Relief Reform

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:03:47 -0700

Hello again to all, here is the newest updated article from an email I have recieved on the tax Relief reform for florida which is also from http://www.floridarealtors.org/.

Lets Hope this works and Quickly.

Email this page:

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Florida Legislature says it has reached agreement on property tax reform

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - June 11, 2007 - We have a deal. Senate President Ken Pruitt (R-Port St. Lucie) and House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami) announced that they've reached an agreement to cut property taxes in Florida.

It's a complicated, two-step formula that would offer moderate relief this year and greater relief next year. Homesteaded owners win most, but commercial interests also benefit. Details will be discussed starting tomorrow, the first day of the Florida Legislature's special session, with a vote possible before the scheduled end on June 22.

Step 1

The two steps operate independently and cut taxes in different ways. Step one can be accomplished immediately if approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Charlie Crist. Under this step, all cities and counties will be required to cut taxes in the upcoming 2007-2008 fiscal year to the 2006-2007 revenue levels. After determining that level, each local government will then be required to make an additional cut of 3 percent, 5 percent, 7 percent or 9 percent.

The specific amount each local government must cut depends on a formula. Rubio and Pruitt say they'll calculate property taxes over five years and use a statewide average of increases as a baseline. They will then compare each local property tax increase to that baseline number. Local governments on the high side must institute an additional 7 to 9 percent decrease; those on the low side must cut by 3 to 5 percent. Special taxing districts and fiscally limited cities and counties will be required to cut taxes to the 2006-2007 revenue levels and make an additional cut of 3 percent.

Finally, local governments may increase tax revenues over time but only by an amount based on local increases in personal income and new construction.

However, local governments would be able to override the proposed cut and caps, and the method - supermajority vote, referendum, etc. - for override approval would depend on the magnitude of the change.

Step 2

To amend the Constitution, voters will be asked to replace "Save Our Homes" and the $25,000 homestead exemption with a new "super exemption." This would give most homeowners increased savings, and also open the market to anyone seeking homestead property, including new residents and first-time buyers who now start from scratch and pay property taxes on the full value of the property their first year. Passage would require approval from 60 percent of voters.

The exemption has two tiers:

Tier 1: Homestead property will receive an exemption of 75 percent of the first $200,000 in value of the home; or, put another way, a taxable value of $50,000. The minimum exemption is $50,000 per homestead.

Tier 2: In addition to Tier 1, homestead property will obtain another 15 percent exemption for the next $300,000 in value. A $350,000 property, for example, would have a taxable value of $177,500 - $50,000 on the first $200,000, and $127,000 on the additional $150,000.

If a homeowner would benefit more from the existing Save Our Homes exemption - generally long-term owners - he will be able allowed to retain that benefit until he sells the home. Legislators have also agreed to address issues such as relief for low-income elderly taxpayers, incentives for affordable housing and tax reform for "working waterfronts" and small businesses. Other details need to be worked out.

International Buyers

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:46:06 -0700

Hello to all, For those who have not seen this Article yet, Like the market wasn't Hard enough already, these legislative people can't leave anything alone, just when they say they are doing something with the taxes, they go out and try to mess something else up, take a look at this article from http://www.floridarealtors.org/.

Tax ID debate emerges

WASHINGTON - June 11, 2007 - A bill introduced in Congress earlier this year by Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.) would require homebuyers to have a social security number to obtain a residential mortgage for a primary residence.

The Doolittle legislation could derail the increasingly popular mortgage technique of allowing immigrants to use an individual tax identification number (ITIN) instead of a social security number to purchase a home.

ITIN loans are offered by many finance companies to undocumented immigrants who do not have a social security number. They can apply for the loans by obtaining an ITIN from the Internal Revenue Service.

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals estimates that expanded use of ITINs could open up $44 billion worth of mortgages - much of it for first-time home buyers - business that would be lost if the legislation passes.

At press time, Doolittle's bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, which is chaired by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.).

Brian Jensen, district director for congressman Doolittle's office, says the likelihood is that the bill will be rolled into the general debate on immigration reform later this year.

However, Jensen says Rep. Doolittle introduced the bill because there is evidence that some people using ITINs are illegal immigrants.

"While it's [very difficult] to quantify the magnitude of the problem, the bill would only apply to people seeking a mortgage to purchase a primary residence," says Jensen. "The bill would not affect foreign investors or the purchase of vacation homes," he says.

Builder trade groups as well as the Hispanic Realtor group worry that the legislation could have unintended consequences.

"We have a lot of people in the Tampa Bay, Fla., area who come here from Canada to retire," says Joseph Narkiewicz, executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Builders Association. "Does that mean they have to apply for a social security number or maintain dual citizenship to own a primary residence in this country?" he asks.

Tim Sandos, president and CEO of the Hispanic Realtors' trade group, says his concern is that millions of undocumented immigrants who are now paying taxes could be denied access to homeownership.

While he did admit that some immigrants with ITINs may have used a false social security number to originally secure work, Sandos says the bill unfairly penalizes people who have since reported their status to the government and are well into the citizenship process - a process that can take eight to 25 years.

Sandos says the issue surfaced when the Treasury Department's Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) did audits and found that some customers using ITINs had used unauthorized social security numbers to find work. OTS then required the finance companies to file a suspicious activity report (SAR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, which makes the SAR available to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. A suspicious activity report can potentially subject an immigrant to a formal review that can lead to deportation by the Department of Homeland security.

"This is completely unnecessary," says Henry Cisneros, chairman of CityView and HUD secretary during the Clinton administration. "We're seeing inner-city neighborhoods revitalized by the entrepreneurial instincts of new arrivals who are turning around areas that haven't had new housing for 30 or 40 years," says Cisneros, who adds that Doolittle's bill would stifle such efforts.

Insurance In Florida

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:15:21 -0700

Hello again to all, now that have done something about the Taxes we can not let them forget about these crazy Insurance Rates that just keep going up, one of my rental properties just went up Almost $600.00 this year alone, this together with the high property taxes are some of the main causes for this slow market and not to forget the outragous Prices of some properties while the paychecks stay the same or with very little increase.

Florida's Property Tax Releif and Reform Reached

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:42:17 -0700

Hello to all, I just got this email today and wanted to share it with all incase you have not seen it yet:

Dear Property Tax Reform Supporter:

I am excited to announce that an agreement has been reached between the House and the Senate on the tax cut levels for historic relief and reform package that will save Florida taxpayers $31.6 billion over the next five years. This is, by far, the largest tax cut in Florida's history.

I cannot be more proud of the excellent work of our negotiating team and the valuable input from our respective legislative chambers. Together, we are bringing forth a thoughtful and comprehensive plan that will give every property owner - homestead, non-homestead residential, and commercial/industrial - a tax cut this year. We are confident that when this plan is implemented, Floridians will finally have a more equitable tax system that will yield property tax bills that they can afford to pay.

The details of the plan are provided below. Thank you for continued involvement in this very important issue. Please e-mail us at info@nomorepropertytax.com for more information.

Sincerely,

Marco Rubio

Speaker, Florida House of Representatives

$15.6 billion in Immediate Tax Relief and Reform (Statutory Changes)

Beginning this year, every category of property taxpayer will benefit from the cut and the cap that the statute imposes.
All cities and counties will be required to cut taxes in the upcoming 2007-2008 fiscal year to the 2006-2007 revenue levels. These local governments will then be required to make an additional cut of 3%, 5%, 7% or 9%. The level of cuts will be determined by a formula that analyzes their taxing performance over the past 5 years, measured against a statewide average.
Special taxing districts and fiscally limited cities and counties will be required to cut taxes to the 2006-2007 revenue levels and make an additional cut of 3%.
A cap on future property tax revenues (based on the rate of personal income growth and new construction) will be imposed to ensure that government cannot grow faster than personal income.
Local governments may override the cut and the cap. The method for the override will vary based on the magnitude of the local government's action (escalating from a supermajority vote of the local governing body, to a unanimous vote of the local governing body, to a referendum).

$16 billion in Further Tax Relief and Reform (Constitutional Amendment)

The estimated average savings for a homestead property (combining statutory and constitutional changes) will be $1,300 in 2008-2009. This average savings represents a 44% reduction.
"Save our Homes" is replaced with a new "super exemption". An estimated 73% of homesteaded properties will receive a greater benefit under this new exemption.
The new "super exemption" will be as follows:

Level 1: Homestead Property will receive an exemption of 75% of the first $200,000 in value of the home. The minimum exemption is $50,000 per homestead.
Level 2: In addition to Level 1, homestead property will obtain another 15% exemption for the next $300,000 in value.

We will grandfather the tax savings and assessment cap for the minority of property owners who have greater benefits under the current "Save our Homes" plan.
We will preserve all existing constitutional exemptions based on special circumstances, including those now provided to disabled veterans, low income seniors and agricultural lands.
Because the tax base for all taxing authorities will decline under the constitutional amendment, the fiscal analyses reflects a reduction in school funding. We intend to hold schools harmless from these cuts.

Other Constitutional Changes

There has been agreement to address remaining issues such as additional relief to low income elderly taxpayers, offering incentives for affordable housing and providing tax reform for "working waterfronts" and small businesses. Small businesses will receive a $25,000 tangible personal property tax (TPP) exemption resulting in a total exemption for $1 million of the 1.3 million businesses who must pay this tax. Furthermore, those who receive a total exemption on their TPP will never have to file the burdensome paperwork associated with the tax again.

What due you all think of it.

Loyalty and Trust

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:26:10 -0700

Hello Once More, again thanks to those responding to my blogs and For mentioning the other pieces to the Pie, Loyalty and Trust, Two very important components to everything and evrybody involved, Your Company,Brokers,Customers/clients and peirs. These two components together with respect and teamwork are what make the true Professional and I am proud to say I believe in this and put myself in that catigory. Those that have worked with me and those that know work with me can attest to this, A true Team Player, Good night and God Bless.

Respect

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:03:24 -0700

Hello again to all:

In addition to teamwork we must not forget "Respect" another important tool in Business,work,play and most of all Life. If we learn to respect everything and evryone around us, we will make ourselves much more succsesfull in everything we do. This also leads to better communication with evrybody be it Business,Family,etc.

Remember you must respect others if you want to be respected, It is not a oneway street.

Teamwork responses

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:43:11 -0700

Hello & Good night to all and thanks to all who responded to my teamwork Blog,I think its going to be a great Finals. I also think it is very important to work as a team in our Bus.,Offices,company's,job's what ever, It makes your job much easier and less stressfull if we can work together, I truely believe that, Because in my profession, I see the deals get done better,faster and everybody involved has alot less stress which leads to happier customers/clients and you earn alot more respect from your peirs, which intern makes other people want to deal with you.

Ps- those that work as a team make it alot further,Like My New York Yankees who are 26 time World Champions and My New England Patriots.

Teamwork

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:54:54 -0700

Hello to all, Did anybody see that superb NBA Eastern Conferance Final game tonight. A great showing of what teamwork is all about and what a team can due when they believe in each other, never count yourself out nomatter how dim things may look and thats why they play the game. Cleveland may be the under dog against the spurs but don't count them out, they were one of two teams that the spurs did not beat this year.

So Remember as bad as things look in todays slow market, Work together and don't give up, Hang in there because their are better times to come.

What is this world coming Too.

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:07:42 -0700

I just red in a email sent to me, that in a Poll done by "AFA" 26% of young U.S. Muslims say violence OK.

According to a new poll by the New York Post, one of four young Muslims in the U.S. believe suicide bombings against innocent civilians are OK. The nationwide survey, one of the most exhaustive ever conducted of American Muslim attitudes, found that more than 60% are very concerned Islamic extremism will grow in America. There are an estimated 2.35 million Muslims in the U.S.

Thirteen percent said suicide bombings and other violence against civilians can be justified "in order to defend Islam from its enemies." Among those under the age of 30, that 13% doubled to 26%.

Results will be updated regularly at afa.net.

I can not believe this, specially in the War time we are in today, Losing our loved ones for what, If we can't even change these young peoples minds here in our own country.

NAHREP OF Kissimmee

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:25:42 -0700

Again Good Afternoon to All, I have know put on my other hat and I am speaking to you as a Board Member of the Kissimmee Chapter Of NAHREP Which stands for The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (for those that are not yet aware of our Orginazatin), We will be having our next event on June 27th 2007,a luncheon starting at 11:30 am at Falcon's Fire Golf Club in Kissimmee,in which our speaker will be Mr. Felix de Herrera who is our very own speaker & Chairman of NAHREP National.You are all welcome to attend and I believe the cost is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members,seating is limited so reserve your seat ASAP.We are growing more and more with every event and we thank all of those who gave joined this great organization, we know we are going to make a great impact in this community by Teaching and help lead all our Real estate Professionals, so they in turn can teach and help there consumers/clients.

If you would like to join our organization please call or email me or send your info. to nahrepmember@hotmail.com.

Investment Properties

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Tue, 29 May 2007 10:50:37 -0700

Good Morning to all, I hope everyone had a very nice holiday. I am writing to you today to make you aware of two properties I have recently listed, which are great investment properties and at a very low Price of $104,999which already have tenents in place on long term lease for $750.00 per month. They are a couple of 2bed/2ba condos 1118sq. ft. on Michigan Ave in Kissimmee,FL 34744.I have copies of the leases if anybody is interested and needs to review them. The HOA is $156.00 per month which covers the: water,Insurance,trash,Roof,Lawn,Exterior, Community Pool and the Taxes are $1344.35 a year. To view some Pictures please visit my website www.Yankees2cfl.com, the MLS #'s are O4772611 and O4772744.My seller Also has Six more units available for anyone interested in a package deal up to Seven units total, if interested lets make a Deal.

These units are very close to a Bus stop and walking Distance to a shopping center at the corner of Michigan Ave and Rt. 192/Irlo Bronson Highway and about 2 miles from Turnpike exit & Downtown Kissimmee. So if anyone knows of someone interested please give me a call or shoot me an email. at angel@move2fl.com.

Good Article from bloomberg.com

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Thu, 24 May 2007 14:20:36 -0700

Hello to all and hope everyone is doing well, I want to share this article that was sent to me via email. from one of my networking partners. For those who might of missed it, its a good article on the economy this last quarter and it looks like good news might be on our Horizons, just click on the following link to view the article from bloomberg.com.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aZOqzOPQtMIY&refer=home.

Happy reading and wishing all a great upcoming Holiday.

1707 Michigan Ave units A & D, Kissimmee FL 34744

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sun, 20 May 2007 10:43:17 -0700

Great invester Oppertunity 2/2 Condos 1118 sq. ft. Already on long term lease at $750.00 per month. Additional units Avail. for Package Deal, visit my website for additional info. and pics at www.Yankees2cfl.com.

932 Pebble Creek Circle,Orlando FL 32824

Angel L Ortiz Jr, Broker Associate (RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES) — Sun, 20 May 2007 10:37:14 -0700

2/2 Condo 954 sq. ft. in Great condition and in prime location, visit my website for more info. and pictures at www.Yankees2cfl.com.