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If you are a Florida homeowner and are thinking of moving to another home within the state of Florida, now is a great time to do so. Since Amendment 1 passed you are allowed to take your property tax cap with you when you move, while also doubling the previous exemption … (0 comments)
Florida Trend Magazine has an interesting article in the July 2008 issue. A ‘prognosis' made by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Competitiveness states that the U.S. will begin recovering from its "mild" recession right about now. Good news. Florida, however, is supposed to be delayed in its recovery … (9 comments)
Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25, the Tax and Budget Reform Commission (TBRC) will be meeting to decide whether significant property tax relief will appear on the ballot in November. Because of political fighting, diverse opinions, and disagreement, members are struggling to reach the 17 votes necessary. This is very unfortunate, since the … (1 comments)
The Miami-Dade County property tax appraiser just released that as of March 14, 2008, 4,873 homeowners applied for portability.
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The Passing of Amenfment 1 
Here we are coming down the home stretch in February. Traffic is heavy, the snowbirds are here, and the fence-sitters are starting to come off the sidelines. Our market is starting to pick back up. I have a networking partner in a real estate attorneys office (the #1 in our area). They … (0 comments)
As a Florida Real Estate Agent, I have seen the negative impact the steep rise in property taxes has had not only upon the real estate market, but on my clients who struggle to pay the monthly impact out of their budgets. It is my desire to save my clients as … (1 comments)
Portability!
Check out these articles in today's St. Petersburg Times about Amendment 1, and also one from the Orlando Sentinel concerning the potential repeal of Amendment 1. What does this mean for homebuyers? I don't know about all of you, but I'm more confused than ever! Personally I did not vote for Amendment … (2 comments)
Portability is the new, Florida Amendment 1 , which just passed. It allows homesteaded property owners 
Now that the property tax Amendment 1 has passed, it was inevitable that a lawsuit regarding its constitutionality would ensue. I think most people knew it would be coming. Governor Charlie Crist stated repeatedly that if passed the amendment's constitutionality would be upheld by the courts. I guess now we will just … (5 comments)
Good New's for Florida's Home Owners - New Homestead Exemption - SOS Portability
The Government Takes Action
Now that Amendment 1 has been passed Florida counties are crying poor mouth with hugely exagerate short falls that will effect county spending for years to come. And the question most Floridians are asking, Is it really worth it to save a couple of dollars a year? I guess it all depends on … (0 comments)
I went to our Property Appraiser's office today to get the latest info and forms to no avail. I left my name, phone number and e-mail address with them so they can contact me when they have the info. 
Let me first start out by saying, I'm no tax expert, in any means. I've heard everyone talking about Amendment 1 and how it is so great. Vote Yes. That's all I heard.
I want to thank all of the citizens of Florida who went to the polls on Tuesday and voted to approve the recently proposed Amendment 1. 
Florida's Property Tax Relief Amendment 1 passed yesterday! That is a victory for Governor Crist and for Florida's homeowners! The final tally showed 64% of those that voted were in favor of Amendment 1, backing the governor.
This evening opponents conceded that supporters of Amendment 1 in Florida had more than enough votes to get it approved. Just over half the votes was not enough for passage. It was required that the amendment get at least 60% of the votes cast for this propety tax reform amendment to … (0 comments)
It’s our turn here in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. There is a lot of activity going on and all the media hype on the polls can make it pretty intimidating to ascertain what exactly is going on. So, no matter what your political affiliation is or what trash talk you … (1 comments)
I am amazed at the amount of confusion, and misinformation that is coming out AGAINST the new homestead amendment. 
http://tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080122/CAPITOLNEWS/801220318
On January 29, voters in Florida will head to the polls to vote in the presidential primaries. Also on the ballot for consideration is Amendment 1, a very important property tax referendum. Amendment 1 is an attempt by our state government to address rising property taxes, and is being touted as … (9 comments)
If you need an absentee ballot, you must request it before January 21, 2008.