Lee Forbes' Blog | Lakewood Ranch Florida and Regional News

Follow me
By
Real Estate Broker/Owner - Lee Forbes PA, Forbes Property Group Broker in Bradenton - bk699704
Local and National topics can be found and discussed here. I always enjoy reading your comments back on my posts so please leave a few words as you pass through. Lee Forbes Bradenton Florida homes at GulfsideLand.com and LeeForbes.com

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2008 

Countrywide on Tuesday reported a loss of $422 million in the fourth quarter and revealed that an astounding one-third of its investment portfolio's sub-prime mortgage loans are delinquent.The numbers didn't appear to faze Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis's determination to acquire Countrywide, howe...
01/29/2008
I know lots of you are thinking what is a P.A., why do I need it, and where do you get it.1.)P.A. - Professional Association- This is one of several types if incorporation. I know, I know... who wants to do more paperwork in our business. But, the rewards greatly out way the effort you have to pu...
01/11/2008
No surprise here as Countrywide, The nations leading home lender, is finally scooped up by Bank of America. BOA had stepped in earlier in 2007 to assist Countrywide with some liquidity and has found todays buy out to be "A rare opportunity" said Bank of America Chairman and CEO Kenneth Lewis. "Co...
01/11/2008
 This is about advanced website editing of automated scripts using a SSH type interface such as PuTTY to edit CRON jobs using cURL. From your command screen here are some common uses of cURL to access a script or to run a page automatically if the page is behind a typical Login section or a user ...
01/09/2008
Taxation of depreciation claimed on real property works as follows: For a principal residence on which depreciation was taken up to May 7, 1997, the gain is not taxable as long as it doesn't go over the $500,000 or $250,000 threshold. For a principal residence on which depreciation was taken afte...
01/03/2008
Currently, there are six tax brackets, ranging from 10% to 35% depending upon taxable income amount and filing status. Homeownership is made affordable for many families because of how Uncle Sam's tax deductions result in the federal government contributing 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% or 35% toward m...
01/03/2008
Vacation homes have separate tax rules depending on the owner's personal-use days. A residence is a vacation home if it was used personally more than 14 days or 10% of the days it was rented (if rented more than 140 days). For a vacation home, all mortgage interest and property taxes are generall...
01/03/2008
The definition of home office was liberalized beginning in 1999. Now if you keep records, schedule appointments and carry on other such activities from your home office, some common home office expenses, such as utilities, insurance, repairs, cleaning and depreciation, may qualify for a deduction...
01/03/2008
This was in our news papaer this weekend and I thought it was worth sharing with everyone. Very fitting little cartoon clip that many of our clients can relate to. Happy new year to everyone and Let's make 2008 a bang!Lee Forbes P.A.
01/02/2008
As a follow up to my last post I wanted to show an example of what you can do with Premier Pro. I was asked by the Florida Chapter of WCR to produce a short video to show appreciation to the 2008 Sponcors which will be shown at the state banquet. This is obviously a low resolution version for the...
01/02/2008
Rainmaker
88,552

Lee Forbes

Forbes Property Group #1 Preferred Agent! CRS, GRI
local_phone(941) 932-8866
smartphone(941) 725-4258
Contact The Author
I use this Blog to open and maintain connections with others reguarding Real Estate and my business.