President Obama signed an extension of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. The extension adds money for some move-up buyers. The maximum tax credit remains $8,000. Anyone who has not owned a home within three years is considered a first-time buyer. Your purchase must be under contract by April 30, 2010. Your purchase must close no later than June 30, 2010. After Dec. … Keep reading... about Obama signs Homebuyer tax credit bill extension
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Opportunity for Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda Real Estate Agent
Port Charlotte Real Estate Port Charlotte Homes For Sale Port Charlotte Condos For Sale Port Charlotte Lots For Sale Punta Gorda Isles Real Estate Punta Gorda Isles Homes For Sale Punta Gorda Isles Condos For Sale Punta Gorda Isles Lots For Sale Suncoasteam Realty is offering opportunities to a few select licensed real estate agents to join our team. The large number … Keep reading... about Opportunity for Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda Real Estate Agent
Like-Kind Exchange of Vacation Homes Under I.R.S. Section 1031
Like-Kind Exchange of Vacation Homes Under I.R.S. Section 1031 ATTORNEYS' TITLE INSURANCE FUND, INC. February 25, 2008 **** FUND NEWS **** The following is a summary of new I.R.S. safe harbor regulations for the exchange of vacation homes from ATTORNEYS' TITLE INSURANCE FUND INC. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has just released safe harbor regulations, … Keep reading... about Like-Kind Exchange of Vacation Homes Under I.R.S. Section 1031
Property appraiser breaks down numbers
By NEIL HUGHES STAFF WRITER Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. January 31, 2008 Frank Desguin wants you to know he does not raise your taxes. That message was the one thing the Charlotte County Property Appraiser hoped to get across at Thursday night’s Northwest Port Charlotte Community League meeting. Desguin took the opportunity to explain how his … Keep reading... about Property appraiser breaks down numbers
Deep Creek, FL – Real Estate Sales Statistics – 12/2007
Deep Creek, Florida Real Estate Statistics posted monthly, approximately the 10th of the month for the preceding month. If this report is not for the most recent month, Click here for most recent area real estate sales statistics. Then bookmark that page to get the most recent updates every month€¦ There are currently 238 homes for sale in Deep Creek, FL. Single family home … Keep reading... about Deep Creek, FL – Real Estate Sales Statistics – 12/2007
Does everyone need flood insurance?
By Jim Nolan, Jr. - president of Nolan Family Insurance, Inc, Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. November 26, 2007 It seems that a week does not go by without at least one person telling us they don’t need flood insurance. Their reason for this is usually either because someone told them they are not in a flood zone or they assume … Keep reading... about Does everyone need flood insurance?
Florida Property Tax Amendment
Following is the text of the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution to the Save-Our-Homes amendment. Your Suncoasteam believes that there should be an open discussion regarding the benefits and problems of this amendment. Your comments are welcome. Please post them below. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE VOTED ON JANUARY 29, 2008 NOTICE OF ELECTION I, Kurt S. … Keep reading... about Florida Property Tax Amendment
Charlotte County students shine
By JASON WITZ, STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. District in top 5 for FCAT writing scores Charlotte County students exceeded the state average on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test writing exam and placed in the top five among districts with the highest mean scores. Superintendent David Gayler said the district earned high marks … Keep reading... about Charlotte County students shine
Property Tax Relief in Charlotte County FL – Real Estate Paradise
Homes for sale in Charlotte County, Florida are a retirement or vacation paradise. Punta Gorda Isles homes offer the best canal access in the state. Port Charlotte homes are a great value. Even in neighboring Sarasota County, North Port homes are very popular. The State of Florida provides property tax relief for a Florida resident's primary home through what is call the Save … Keep reading... about Property Tax Relief in Charlotte County FL – Real Estate Paradise