For those of you interested in information concerning portability, the additional homestead exemption or other benefits of Amendment 1, please check out the Department of Revenue's website: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/sb4d.html The portability application and other pertinent forms can be found at the DOR site!
Read MoreThe stock market is up...interest rates are down...The Feds want you to start spending money! They significantly cut rates for the sixth time since September yesterday! They're pulling out all the stops to boost consumer and Wall Street confidence. While rate cuts sound good, people looking at buying real estate need to prepare for what may happen. Fed cuts directly effect the falling dollar...Fed cuts are inflationary. Oil prices are
Read MoreWe have had a lot of inquiries from foreigners regarding financing options, so I thought it would make a good blog topic today. Depending on the borrower; if they have the equity on their primary home (in Canada, South America, Europe, etc.) many may choose to get the monies out of that residence then pay cash for their U.S. purchase. However, if they are seeking "local" financing the following is
Read MoreFor nearly 27 years now, at this time of year, I have spent most of my Sunday afternoons sitting at open houses. I've met a lot of really wonderful people, sat at a lot of really beautiful properties, and sold a lot of real estate...Today is no different. I am at a condo called The Azzurro in an area of Naples called Oyster Bay. Just about a mile from downtown
Read MoreWith so many buyers out there reluctant to make decisions...and so many of our foreign friends listening to the negative media hype even tho' their "dollar" is the strongest it has been, when measured against American currency, in years...I came across an ad in the March 2008 Florida Realtor magazine that I felt was worth sharing: "The World according to Trump: With so many variables in the marketplace making it
Read MoreIt has been a very interesting (tongue in cheek) week in the world of real estate. First, I had a couple looking at attached villas and carriage homes in gated communities in the north end of town. They were very specific in outlining to me their "wish list". I planned on it taking at least 3 trips out looking at condos before they would be clear on where they would
Read MoreImagine yourself in these front row seats...Stunning bay views of magnificent sunsets, dolphins jumping, yachts cruising by, pelicans and eagles soaring over pristine waters...This is where your dreams will come true! Call The NaplesRealEstate.com Team to preview this rarely available and one-of-a kind bayfront residence. Beautifully redone; this multi-level 3 bedroom 3 bath townhouse is tastefully furnished and INCLUDES a 30' deeded dock with direct access to the Gulf of
Read MoreFlorida Homestead Every person who owns a dwelling in the state of Florida and who resides in that dwelling and in good faith makes it their permanent residence is eligible for homestead exemption. Once exemption is granted, a reduction of $50,000. is deducted from the assessed value of the dwelling. To qualify you must be a permanent resident of Florida as of January 1st in the year you apply. You
Read MoreOur company had their "season" kick off breakfast this morning and unveiled some very exciting new marketing campaigns (Good to Great in '08), enhanced eMarketing strategies, presentations by our lending and title partners, plus state and local statistics from 2007 that I wanted to share on the blog! U.S. Real Estate Statistics1 out of every 16 households bought a home in 2007.2007 was the 6th highest # of sales in
Read MoreGreat news! Starting January 18th you can experience Fifth Avenue South like never before! Enjoy gourmet restaurants, world class shopping, galleries and live theater all without the hassle of finding a parking spot! On Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00 PM - midnight there will be two valet stations; one located on Fifth Street South just north of Fifth Avenue South and one on 8th Street South just north of
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