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Love and attention given in this family Homestead listed at $79,900 MLS# 694737
I'm excited to be attending a training at our office on the new Tax portability laws in Florida. Truth be known, this will be the second training I've been to on the topic but you never know when someone will add that certain something, that nugget of info that makes a … (2 comments)
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Every person who has legal or equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides on the property on January 1 and in good faith makes it his or her permanent home is eligible for a homestead tax exemption. If title is held by the husband alone, … (0 comments)
Homestead tax cap for 65 & olderYou must vote in May to keep the Homestead tax cap for 65 and over, evenif you are not 65 yet. If you are a Texas homeowner then this is importantto you. If not, it is important to your friends who are. If you agree,please … (1 comments)
I write this post because I just received in the mail a "Designation of Homestead Request Form". PLEASE BEWARE - THIS IS A SCAM!! Although the letter may look very official even citing Texas laws on the back side, this is not a government agency of any kind. You can file for … (0 comments)
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Those of you that like to do your research on-line know that you can look up real estate tax information at the Polk County Property Appraiser website. Were you also aware that you could estimate taxes? For example, if you were considering purchasing a home for a value in excess of its … (1 comments)
For anyone who moved within the state of Florida in 2007 and hasn't taken advantage of the new portability benefits you can access the "Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference" form online by clicking here. www.pbcgov.com/papa/forms/hxassessmentdiff.pdf
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Commissioner Ed Brimer says "The new homestead exemption will reduce Wakulla Counties Budget by around 1.5 million dollars. When this law passed, the State assured us they would "hold harmless" small fiscally constrained counties-such as Wakulla County. Governor Crist did not put the money to do this into his budget. When … (0 comments)
Anybody had any recent experience listing SHORT SALES with Countrywide in Cape coral? I've had some issues and just wonder if it's just me or my approach to the bank. By the way, I am not a Countrywide basher...they have their problems, I have mine. Just want to figure out how … (0 comments)
I just finished reading an article in the Miami Herald http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/438339.html and then ask myself why am I buying insurance. The answer was for financial protection from a major hurricane, so that I would not have to pay an excessive amount that I could not afford after a storm. Our lawmaker here … (0 comments)
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What you should do to receive benefits of Amendment 1 To receive some of the benefits of the changes enacted January 29th, certain citizens must take action by March 1, 2008.The Constitutional amendment created four new opportunities for taxpayers to obtain tax relief: 1. Increased homestead exemption2. Portability of "Save our Homes" benefit3. … (0 comments)
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The amendement 1, of the tax relief package, passed about two weeks ago and contains a number of revisions. The three "biggies" are: PORTABILITY of homestead property tax assessments, DOUBLING the homestead exemption, and CAPPING the increase in assessed value of non-homesteaded property.
The portability portions of Ammendment 1 that was just passed is retroactive to January 1st of 2007 . This means if you had a homestead exemption on your previous home last year (2007) and purchased a new home in 2007, you now may qualify for portability which can mean a substantial tax … (0 comments)
If you haven't applied for your homestead exemption, it's that time of the year again!!!!
(c) 2008 Robert Smith 
I received a call the other day on one of my listings. She was looking for her daughter. She purchased a home in Tamarac, Fl three years ago and now her daughter moved down here and needs to find a place. She was trying to figure out which town would suit … (0 comments)
Belleair Beach is one of 19 municipalities, along with unincorporated Pinellas County, that is giving seniors 65 and over and additional $15k homestead exemption. This is in addition to the existing $25k exemption. To qualify, at least one owner must be 65 or older, and total household income must be $24,214 or … (0 comments)
"I just bought a new home in Wisconsin - do I need to file for 'homestead' tax status?" "Why are property taxes higher in Wisconsin compared to Minnesota?" "Are there tax advantages to buying a home in WI versus MN?"
Who qualifies for a homestead exemption. Anyone who owns a home on January 1st and uses that residence as their primary home. This entitles the owner to a $15,000 exemption to lower school taxes this year. You can either own a home, condo or mobile home. 
I got this information from http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/exmptns.html, Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Homestead exemption is a legal regime designed to protect the value of the homes of residents from property taxes, creditors, and circumstances arising from the death of the homeowner spouse(Wikipedia: Homestead Exemption).Moving into your new home can be so exciting, and you don't want to have your day or year ruined by … (2 comments)
Massachusetts Homestead Act Anyone owning a home in Massachusetts as a primary residence should file for a Declaration of Homestead with their local Registry of Deeds. The Massachusetts Homestead Act allows homeowners in Massachusetts to protect their property up to $500, 000 of the value of their primary residence , per … (0 comments)
Anyone owning a home in Massachusetts as a primary residence should file for a Declaration of Homestead with their local Registry of Deeds. The Massachusetts Homestead Act allows homeowners in Massachusetts to protect their property up to $500, 000 of the value of their primary residence , per family. If their … (0 comments)
As Charles Dickens rolled in his grave, I came to a stop at the intersection of US 1 and Campbell Drive (SW 312 ST). The images of City Hall, Harris Field, and the areas surrounding this particular intersection still very much alive in my mind 15 years later. Few conversations … (2 comments)
Recently published on our blog, Residential Homestead Property Tax Simulator for Florida. A hot issue in Florida now are the proposed changes in property taxes. Find out more about the proposed changes and use the tax simulator to see how the changes will effect you. … (0 comments)
So, even though I'm not a native Texan, I have come to learn a few things about Texans since I've been here. First if all...the truth that everyone know, which is that everything is Bigger in TExas! Bigger hats, bigger Football, Bigger Plates, Bigger Land!, and of course Bigger houses for … (2 comments)
The Florida Association of Realtors reports that "portability...is being embraced by the Governor, Senate, and House," provisions "advocated by both Republicans and Democrats". 
Another busy day! If you haven't read the past 3 posts of this series, click here to catch up.Yesterday, Tuesday, brought about many of my typical daily tasks. Edmond Real Estate can be demanding, and if you're doing your job, you stay busy with incoming offers, inspections, contract addendums and closings, and somewhere … (1 comments)
I have a customer who is moving here from out of state that asked me today what a Homestead Exemption was, and how she could qualify for one. Here is a brief overview of what I shared and thought others might like to know...
I just left a meeting that John Sebree, a FAR representative, talked about the new tax reform. It is enlightenment! There may be a light at the end of the tunnel yet. You can view his speech at www.floridarealtors.org"tax reform". It is no news to us that the real estate market is … (0 comments)
Waimanalo is a Windward Oahu community, just 1/2 hour from Honolulu via the Kalanianaole or Pali Highways. It has a picturesque location, between Waimanalo Bay and the Ko'olau Mountain Range. There are some lovely beachfront properties and also, some more affordable homes. The beaches here are fabulous, turquoise waters and white sand. And the … (3 comments)
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I was called earlier this evening to do a CMA on a Townhouse in Homestead. When I went to do my search I noticed that there had only been one sale in the development this year, and the list price was $174,900 and the sale price was $225,000. Since it was … (5 comments)
Went home for a visit to the Pleasant Valley/LaGrange, New York area. I stayed at my niece's home in Millbrook, which is an absolutely beautiful small town. Many "stars" have estate homes here since it's only an hour and a half to NYC down the Taconic Parkway. (Mary Tyler Moore, Liam … (1 comments)
With all the talk about the proposed "Super Exemption" being placed in front of Florida voters in January, there are a lot of misconceptions, and a down-right lack of understanding. I have been writing about the proposed plan for a while now, but for some of you, it just got a … (0 comments)
Property TaxProperty taxes are paid in arrears. This means that you pay for them after you use them. For example, 2007 taxes are billed 11/2007 and due as follows: 4% discount if paid in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. If your property taxes and insurance … (0 comments)
Best Miami Mold Fighters- The SUN POSTMold Detection Services, Inc. of South FloridaThere is nothing cool about mold. Ugly and smelly, it can ruin a perfectly good loaf of bread in a matter of days. But bread is easily replaceable. The mold spores that can grow in the structure of your … (1 comments)
There are 3 things to remember when it comes to a Short Sale! Actually, there are many things to remember, but let's start with three.1) Communication - This is so important not only with the bank but with the homeowner. This can make or break your negotiation with the bank. Like the old … (2 comments)
Selling your home is not an easy task and you may have a feel for how slow the market is moving now in days. Hiring a real estate professionals is the best way to go. Analyze this for a second: 
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I'm absolutely excited to present an opportunity of a lifetime. Very seldom does an actual Alaskan homestead come on the open real estate market.
If you just moved to Texas, you’ll soon learn plenty about the culture, customs, and history of the state. In the meantime, here are a few items to consider as you get acclimated.
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Many regular everyday people start their real estate investing with a single family home. This is a good way to start small and get your feet wet. It will give you a chance to see if real estate investment fits you well. A good solid investment should produce cash-flow. Not all … (0 comments)
From time to time, I get buyers who have a very limited monthly budget which absolutely cannot be exceeded. For these buyers, providing a solid estimate of what their monthly payment will be is crucial to a successful transaction. Property taxes can be a real "gotcha" in the estimation process, since … (0 comments)
I TIVOed the local news the last night because they were reporting on a new bit of legislation to combat high property taxes....
If you know someone who purchased a home in the state of Florida as a primaryresidence in 2006 please tell them to apply for their $25,000 homestead exemption before March 1, 2007. You are eligible if you hold a legal title and used it a your primary residence before Jan 1 … (3 comments)
Hello All...My neighbor and I were talking and he asked me about his son's property tax bill on a house in Hammond, Indiana. I did a little research and found out that his son didn't file for his homestead exemption with the County Auditor's Office.Now I know most of us take … (4 comments)
Somebody Moved My HomesteadSomewhere in the conference room of a real estate attorney ". . . and at no cost to you, my office has prepared a declaration of homestead.”"Oh, how nice. What's a homestead?" Chapter 188 Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws provides homeowners (including owners of mobilehomes) with … (1 comments)
Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln, the Act, which became law on Jan. 1, 1863, allowed anyone to file for a quarter-section of free land (160 acres). The land was yours at the end of five years if you had built a house on it, dug a well, broken (plowed) … (1 comments)