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If the program nicknamed “Cash for Caulkers” passes, homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit.

Cash for caulkers: Appealing to home shoppers?
WASHINGTON - Feb. 8, 2010 - Congress is about to approve a program to put contractors back to work doing energy retrofits.
If the program nicknamed “Cash for Caulkers” passes, homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit worth up to $12,000 or half the cost of the retrofits, whichever [...]

Will MOBILITY FEEs replace Hillsborough County IMPACT FEES?

Per a Florida State law passed in 2009 (SB-360) Hillsborough County is considering a MOBILITY FEE.
Buried in the law is a requirement for local government to consider having builders and developers pay for the impact to public roads and transportation brought on by development. This sounds reasonable enough in it’s simplest form, doesn’t it?
Please understand that since 1985, builders [...]

Hillsborough County Considers Temporary Housing for Chinese Drywall Problem

TAMPA - Mobile homes and recreational vehicles soon could be parked next to permanent homes in Hillsborough County, as residents rid their residences of defective Chinese drywall.And federal grants may pay for some of the work.
Commissioners are considering a change to the county’s temporary housing ordinance to allow temporary housing for “non-natural” disasters, including the [...]

2 more companies join the Government to purchase Toxic Assets.

WASHINGTON - Nov. 4, 2009 - Two more large investment companies have together raised enough money to join with the government in buying toxic assets held by banks so they can resume more normal lending to support an economic recovery.
The Treasury Department said Tuesday that New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP and Norwalk, Connecticut-based [...]

National Broadband Plan - Could make your home worth more.

On September 8, The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) filed a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commision (FCC) in its proceeding to develop a national broadband plan. NAR supports the FCC’s efforts because the business of real estate is increasingly conducted online. Streaming video, virtual tours and voice-over-internet-protocol are just some of the technologies [...]

Hearing Dates for 2009 Property Tax and Millage Rates in Hillsborough County, Florida.

August 31, 2009
2009 Property Tax and Millage Update
For your convenience, a reminder of the public hearing dates for the determination of 2009 millage rates is attached. You are welcome to pass this information on to your associates, family members, clients and neighbors.
Meetings are open to the public to give you an opportunity to express your [...]

White Paper on Chinese Drywall in Florida.

White Paper: Chinese Drywall
Overview.

Due to a shortage of U.S. manufactured drywall between 2004 and 2007, many builders were forced to buy drywall imported from China. The “Chinese drywall” has been linked to seeping sulfide gases that can corrode electrical wiring and components of air-conditioning and other household appliances. Some residents have been forced to move [...]

New Law requiring Appraisers to be College Educated may have a Fast Track here in Florida

DBPR accelerates licensing for appraisers, approves FSU pilot program
ORLANDO, Fla. – March 9, 2009 – College graduates hoping to become real estate appraisers may be able to go through an accelerated licensing process under a new initiative, which seeks to eliminate submission of college transcripts as part of the application. The Florida Department of Business [...]

STATE OF THE ONION as it were between Florida Legislators and REALTORS for 2009

The Florida Association of REALTORS® will focus our 2009 legislative advocacy on efforts to stimulate our state’s economy. Following the Legislature’s January special session to plug a $2.8 billion budget deficit, Florida lawmakers will certainly spend a good part of the next two months cutting the budget even further and possibly looking at new taxes [...]

Fannie Mae to allow Investors to have up to 10 financed properties

Qualified investors who’s business isreal estate should be able to leverage their investments and grow their business. This is especially important in today’s economic dilemma. The modification of this rule may help to energize our real estate markets. The key to success will be making certain the investors are qualified and able to sustain their [...]

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If the program nicknamed “Cash for Caulkers” passes, homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit.

Will MOBILITY FEEs replace Hillsborough County IMPACT FEES?

Hillsborough County Considers Temporary Housing for Chinese Drywall Problem

2 more companies join the Government to purchase Toxic Assets.

National Broadband Plan - Could make your home worth more.

Hearing Dates for 2009 Property Tax and Millage Rates in Hillsborough County, Florida.

White Paper on Chinese Drywall in Florida.

New Law requiring Appraisers to be College Educated may have a Fast Track here in Florida

STATE OF THE ONION as it were between Florida Legislators and REALTORS for 2009

Fannie Mae to allow Investors to have up to 10 financed properties

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Historic Alafia River - 2.5 acres with 450 feet of beautiful riverfront. Just minutes from FishHawk and no HOA!!

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