By NEIL HUGHES STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Charlotte County, Florida residents: Say hello to your 12,811 newest neighbors. That’s how many new residents the area gained from 2000 to 2006, according to new information from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau released its annual Population Estimates Program numbers for U.S. metro- … Keep reading... about Charlotte County population increases 9 percent in last six years
General Interest
Property Taxes in Charlotte County, FL
Jim and Andy work hard to provide our customers with up to date information on property values and issues affecting the price and marketability of homes in our area. Charlotte County, FL, including Punta Gorda, FL, Port Charlotte, FL and Rotonda, FL, is a great place to live. The weather is nice almost all year and even in the heat of summer, it is quite bearable. Great weather … Keep reading... about Property Taxes in Charlotte County, FL
How does appraiser come up with home values?
By Frank Desguin, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. January 27, 2007 As most everyone knows, for the past several years, Florida’s real estate market was a “hot bed” of activity, particularly in Charlotte County and southwest Florida. Since Florida law requires the property appraiser to revaluate all property at 100 percent of fair market value each … Keep reading... about How does appraiser come up with home values?
Reducing Florida Homeowner Insurance Rates
A special legislative session in Tallahassee is working to find ways to lower homeowner property insurance in Florida. Rates for some owners, especially those with older homes, have sometimes tripled in recent years. Beach and island homes in southwest Florida have been especially hard hit with rate increases. Several insurance companies have not renewed policies and will not … Keep reading... about Reducing Florida Homeowner Insurance Rates
Relocating to Punta Gorda, FL
Your Suncoasteam is here to help make your move to Punta Gorda, FL an easy venture. Our website offers plenty of free information as well as free access to search the Punta Gorda MLS. The MLS System for Punta Gorda, Florida is part of the PG-PC-NP Association of Realtors MLS (Punta Gorda – Port Charlotte – Northport MLS) system. Click the above link and begin searching our … Keep reading... about Relocating to Punta Gorda, FL
Florida Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemptions The filing period for Florida Homestead Exemptions for those whose primary residence is in the State of Florida is January 1 through the last day of February each year. If you own the home in which you live on January 1, you qualify for the exemption. If you think you qualify you can visit the Charlotte County Property Appraiser's office on Murdock Circle … Keep reading... about Florida Homestead Exemption
Transfer of Homestead Exemption
In the Charlotte Sun-Herald, Derek Dunn-Rankin, founder of the newspaper, wrote and interesting article, Forecasting home prices. A reprint of this interesting article can be found on our website. The article spoke about the changes in real estate pricing in this area but he also wrote about insurance and homestead exemptions. Homestead exemptions to resident's property taxes … Keep reading... about Transfer of Homestead Exemption
Punta Gorda, Florida Homes – Future Water Needs
By STEVE REILLY STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. A major expansion of the city’s water plant and the creation of an “off-line” reservoir are the best ways Punta Gorda can ensure it will meet its future water needs, according to a water study. The city’s Utilities Advisory Board voted 5-2 Monday to recommend the Punta Gorda City Council … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, Florida Homes – Future Water Needs
Charlotte County is growing
By Don Jancovich Charlotte County is a growing region that will have a projected population of 177,800 by the year 2010. That's an increase of over 20,000 residents from the latest census. According to a recent article in the Charlotte Sun-Herald, single family home permits are 32% higher than they were last year at this time and commercial permits are more than ten percent … Keep reading... about Charlotte County is growing
Charlotte County, FL
If you have questions about property taxes in Charlotte County please check the following sites. These sites cover Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood and Rotonda (Rotunda) FL. Charlotte County Property Appraiser https://www.ccappraiser.com/ Charlotte County Tax Collector https://taxcollector.charlottecountyfl.gov/ Jim (941) 456-3034 Andy (941) 662-0033 Questions … Keep reading... about Charlotte County, FL