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News from Poinciana in Kissimmee, Florida, near Disney World, U.S.A.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando, LLC

Snippets from The Poinciana Crane (tm)

  • One-stop Voting Registration We're coming down the pike to end the last lap of the race for the White House. You're on your way to Yeehaw Junction when all of a sudden you realize, "I forgot to register to vote!" (Yeah, right.) But let's just say that really happened. What are your options? Stop at the your next Starbucks?...Vote

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  • No Help for the Defrauded Sept. 16, 2008 | Now burdened with the nation's highest level of mortgage fraud, Florida residents are now just finding out that a program -- that at one time reimbursed people scammed by mortgage brokers -- no longer exists -- at least not for them. State regulators killed a victim assistance...

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  • Rent-to-Own is Back As more and more people are struggling to get re-financing for their homes, more and more are also looking at offering lease-to-own agreements. Such agreements enable tenants to rent a property with the option of buying the residence at some date in the future. Sellers with once-vacant properties,...

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  • CDD's & Poinciana A Community Development District(CDD) is a local, special purpose government authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. For example, Poinciana's active adult community, known as Solivita, is a CDD. While a common error among Realtors (r), Bellalago is not a CDD. CDD's have several powers ,...

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  • Hurricane Season Not Over ! As Hurricane Ike reminds everyone, be prepared, always. Here in Florida, there are two web sites you may want to bookmark to protect your home or business. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Web site includes a database of all insurers. Similarly, Citizens Property Insurance, Floridians'...

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  • Free Lawyers for Homeowners A program offered by the Florida Bar and Florida Legal Services Florida provides access to a lawyer and free legal advice for homeowners troubled with financial issues. To take advantage of this free program call, toll-free - (866) 607-2187 - or take advantage of their new, online Intake Form. Fill...

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  • $179,000 Pool Home Mint condition, "Champagne" pool home now only $179,000! It's an immaculate Mercedes pool home that includes spa, lanai, and one beautifully maintained white, vinyl privacy fence. Also featured in this spacious home are an eat-in kitchen that includes a large pantry and ample breakfast bar, all...

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  • Staging a Sale Staging -- in the bubble years -- was a useless fad with price tags in the thousands! Staging your home doesn't have to be anywhere near that expensive and isn't as difficult as "stagers" like to pretend. Basically, keep in mind that using staging practices, your aim is to focus the attention of a...

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  • 4/2 for Only $800 Home for rent in Poinciana. Four bedrooms with two bathrooms. Near the busline at the intersection of Walnut and Country Club. Only $800/month.

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  • When Up is Down And what about those property taxes these days!? Many homeowners across Florida are asking the same question: If the value of my home has dropped, why has my tax bill increased? The Florida Association of Realtors has a few answers.

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  • Debt is not a Crime Debt is not a crime. That's why there are laws against debt collectors who harass. If you're feeling intimidated, checkup on the rules. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Actis a federal law. It applies to debt collection companies which are hired by the lenders. This law allows debtors to go to...

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  • Hatchinea Lake Declined September 9, 2008 | After a seven hour session, the Polk County Planning Commission denied the Hatchinea Lake Development project. Traffic, utilities, and environmental impacts were the main issues surrounding the project. The project was to involve a 5,134 acre development adjacent to Lake...