We're so sure you'll fall in love that we'll reimburse your travel expenses up to $1,500* when you purchase at Vista Cay at Harbor Square, The Isles at Cay Commons or Windsor Hills Reserveby Pulte Homes. This offer is good through October 31 and includes Reimbursement for travel, food, accommodations and entertainment.
Join us for the Pulte Homes Resort Rental Experience and enjoy the world's #1 vacation destination! Indulge in upscale shopping and dining and entertainment as well as all the theme parks and attractions that Orlando has to offer!
To book a getaway at Vista Cay at Harbor Square or The Isles at Cay Commons, please call Jeff at 407-438-4028. This is in addition to the other great sales incentives that I offer my buyers just for using me as your buyers agent.
Vista Cay at Harbor Square and The Isles at Cay commons by Pulte homes in Orlando has recently released the following buyers incentives. These are 2 great communities investment / vacation properties located next to the Orlando Convention Center. Vista Cay and The Isles at Cay commons offer 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums and town-homes in a gated community with resort amenities.
Vista Cay at Harbour Square - Bayshore: Price incentive $30,000
Vista Cay at Harbour Square - Monterey: Price incentive $60,000
The Isles at Cay Commons - Ventura: Price Incentive $30,000
Emerald Island 7 Bedroom house in FORECLOSURE! Asking price $399,900. This is a great opportunity to purchase a 7 bedroom home at a 4 bedroom price.
7 BEDROOM POOL HOME IN A GREAT LOCATION IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER EMERALD ISLAND RESORT. THIS RESORT FEATURES A 24 HOUR MANNED GATED COMMUNITY JUST MINUTES FROM DISNEY, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. SUBJECT TO THIRD PARTY APPROVAL
Building an energy-efficient home is a huge trend these days, with the prominence of global warming being just about everywhere we go. Energy efficiency is not only great for the environment it can lead to healthier living as well as cutting monthly bills drastically. In Orlando the savings can add up year after year. When thinking about building an energy-efficient home, there are a few things to keep in mind.
1. consider is the climate the house will be built in
The Orlando Reigional Realtor Assoiation Just realeased the August 2007 market update. I thought I would share the numbers with everyone. Home sales were down in August from July as were the number of new contracts.
There really is nothing like moving into a new home where nothing has been used and there is no redecorating that needs to be done. A home that is one hundred percent, truly and only yours, brings about a feeling like no other. However, there is much more to building a home than some might think. Below are a few key things to keep in mind when building your dream home.
Did you know that moving residences can be written off as a tax-break when the move is work related? Once it's decided that the move is work related, a time and distance test must be determined. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, a relocation can be used to write off of taxes. To do this one must fill out a Form 1040 to claim moving costs but one doesn't have to claim any other deductions.
One of the biggest challenges in trying to deduct a move is the distance test. The new workplace must be located fifty miles farther away than the old workplace. This is to ensure that people are not just moving to cut back on their commute while at the same time getting a tax cut. That means if one used to live ten miles away from their job, the new job must be sixty miles away for the move to be tax deductible. The distance must also be calculated using the shortest possible route to get there.
There is also a time requirement that needs to be met in order for the move to be tax deductible. The first component to the requirement is that the move must be made within one year of starting the new job for it to be tax deductible. The person must also be working for thirty-nine weeks during the first twelve months of living in the new location. These weeks do not need to be consecutive and do not even need to be for the same employer. If the person is self-employed the only difference to these requirements would be that they must work for seventy-eight weeks during the first twenty-four months.
Once you have met these requirements, it's important to know what is considered tax deductible and what it not. Also, one must be able to prove that they made all purchases and have paid for everything in full so it's extremely important to keep all receipts that are made during the move. Deductions will usually be made for the cost to move household and personal items, some fees including storage and insurance, and utility connection and disconnection charges. Lodging and traveling expenses near the old or new home may also be covered as are the shipping charges of a vehicle usually. Even pet travel arrangements are sometimes covered for any fees associated with this.
If a couple is married and are filing their taxes jointly, only one of the partners needs to be able to fulfill the time and distance requirements. However, couples cannot combine the number of weeks worked to meet that requirement. It's also important to keep in mind that any moving expenses that will be paid for by the employer will not be tax deductible. If moving expenses are deducted but the time requirement is not fulfilled, the person must file an amended return or include any deductions with their income tax the following year.
A Fractional ownership is a wonderful way to own part of something that would otherwise cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to own. This is being done today with anything from racehorses, to yachts, and luxury cars such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis. It is also becoming very popular to participate in fractional ownership when it comes to real estate. This provides those who are looking for a way to enjoy luxurious getaway accommodations at a fraction of the price of full ownership.
Although fractional ownership sounds much like a timeshare, there are differences between the two. The biggest difference is that when one buys a timeshare, there is no real ownership of anything except the right to use it for a certain period of time. With fractional ownership, the buyer is actually part owner and can leave the title or deed to someone in their will, they can sell it or even rent their ownership period out. With timeshares, the value goes down over time where with fractional ownership, when the property value increases, so does the value of the fractional ownership.
A great opportunity for fractional ownership is now available in Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa just outside Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida. This luxurious community is now selling fractional shares in 1/13 increments, which will entitle the buyer to enjoy their condominium for four weeks. A two-bedroom unit is approximately $40,000 and a four-bedroom unit is $80,000. If the part owner does not wish to use all four weeks, the remaining time can be placed into a rental program. To take part in fractional ownership at Lighthouse Key, one must pay annual dues that go toward the upkeep of their unit along with use of clubhouse, movie theatre, billiard and arcade rooms and fitness center.
Fractional ownerships are a great opportunity for people to enjoy all of the advantages of vacation home ownership while splitting the costs with other like minded individuals. This hassle free approach to owning a vacation home is an ideal opportunity for investors and vacation goers alike.
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting time for anybody. However, buying a home is a big responsibility and a huge financial decision. Because of this, there are a few key factors that people should keep in mind when thinking about buying a new home.
The homebuyers credit first needs to be analyzed. This is the first thing lenders look at and it will provide them the individual's FICO score. This score, or credit rating, determines to the lender whether the borrower is high or low risk. The higher the FICO score for the individual, the better the interest rates will be. Individuals with a score of 650 or higher will generally have no problem getting a loan. However, a score that is 600 or lower should be improved before a loan is even applied for. Lenders also consider borrowers that are spending more than thirty-six percent of their gross monthly income paying off debt as high risk.
Homebuyers also need to consider how much they want to borrow. While it's tempting to agree to as much as the lenders will provide, this is not often a good way to go. Most lenders will provide as much as thirty-three percent of the individual's gross income but it's often better to only accept around twenty-five percent to head off trouble down the road.
First time homebuyers also need to consider that owning a home requires maintenance and unlike renting, the homeowner is responsible for paying for any issues that might crop up such as a broken pipe or leaky roof. Things such as maintenance, home improvements, and property taxes need to be taken into consideration before buying a home.
The costs of buying a home should also be in the minds of first time homebuyers. Besides making an offer and signing the agreement, there are many things that go into buying a home and these things usually cost money. Homebuyers need to make certain that they have funds available to cover the costs of appraisals and home inspections before they start thinking about buying. Any home buyer should ask for a good faith estimate from their lender in order to understand what these costs may be.
Owning a home is the American dream and with research and careful consideration this dream can be yours.
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Did you know that moving residences can be written off as a tax-break when the move is work related? Once it's decided that the move is work related, a time and distance test must be determined. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, a relocation can be used to write off of taxes. To do this one must fill out a Form 1040 to claim moving costs but one doesn't have to claim any other deductions. 
A Fractional ownership is a wonderful way to own part of something that would otherwise cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to own. This is being done today with anything from racehorses, to yachts, and luxury cars such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis. It is also becoming very popular to participate in fractional ownership when it comes to real estate. This provides those who are looking for a way to enjoy luxurious getaway accommodations at a fraction of the price of full ownership. 
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