Thursday, December 8, 2011

Tax Forms – What is Homestead Exemption?

This post is specific to property taxes in Seminole County, FL but will likely apply to other counties as well. Be sure to confirm dates and tax filing forms required for your county of residence. 

WHAT IS A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?

Homestead Exemption is a tax reduction allowable to homeowners who make their property their permanent residence. If approved, this exemption could reduce the taxable value of your residence by up to $50,000. The first $25,000 of this exemption applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 of exemption excludes School Board 

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Home for sale in Oviedo - Watch Video

New video on 'Just Reduced' listing in Oviedo! This home is nearly 3,000 sq ft and priced to sell at $264,900 with seller paying 2.5% of your closing costs! 

 

 

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Description: Better act quickly as this house is priced to sell! Shows like a MODEL HOME and can be ready for a quick closing. This 4 bedroom 2.5 baths with almost 3000 square feet has everything you have been looking for in a home. The downstairs is great for entertaining with a spacious living and dining room. The kitchen has a BREAKFAST BAR and nice dining nook. It overlooks the SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM with sliding doors that open to your private backyard. Nestled among the shade trees, enjoy grilling on your outdoor patio while overlooking a greenbelt area. NO REAR NEIGHBORS! The upstairs is so large it feels like another house. The master bedrooms is sure to please with expansive space, including a sitting area, and walk in closet. The master bathroom is complete with DOUBLE VANITY, GARDEN TUB and WALK IN SHOWER. The other 3 bedrooms upstairs are larger than normal and are connected with a nice bonus area. Walk to the local A rated elementary school. Other amenities include UPDATED LIGHT FIXTURES, NEW CARPET AND TILE and newer A/C. This one won't last long! 

 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

NBA Lock-Out’s Effect on Orlando

ORLANDO – The NBA has been in a lock-out and has already missed the first couple weeks of the season. Orlando has a lot at stake if the NBA does not work out their differences. The NBA All-Star game is scheduled to be in Orlando early next year. That weekend alone is expected to produce $80M – $100 Million of economic impact in the Orlando area.

Here’s a breakdown of who is working at the Amway Center besides Dwight Howard and his high-priced buddies:

- 550 hourly food service employees, and 21 who are salaried.

- 66 janitors.

- 125 ushers or ticker takers

Buddy Dyer took charge along with other NBA city Mayors and wrote a letter to David Stern and the NBA. Below is their letter:

An open letter to the National Basketball Association and the NBA Players Union from America’s Mayors:

We are the Mayors of our country’s NBA cities.  Every year, our residents pack the arenas where our teams play.  They buy the NBA’s products.  They cheer for their favorite players with passion and intensity.  They attend games and make lasting memories with family and friends.  Many own or work at small businesses that depend on NBA games for survival.  No matter how you look at it, our NBA teams are a vital part of the economic and social fabric of our cities.

Unfortunately, lost in the debate over a new NBA collective bargaining agreement, has been the perspective of those very residents and the negative impact a cancelled season might have on them, our cities and our local economies.

We know the issues being discussed between NBA owners and players are complex and need to be addressed to ensure the long-term wellbeing of the league.  We are not interested in taking a side.  The United States Conference of Mayors has always maintained impartiality in major leagues sports negotiations.

Rather, we respectfully ask that you consider the consequences to our cities should the lockout continue.  We ask that you work quickly to find a way to compromise so that we might salvage the upcoming NBA season.

We are proud to call our cities home to NBA franchises.  As basketball fans, we know winning and losing is part of the game.  Rest assured; everyone loses if there is no season.

If we can be of any help to the process of securing the upcoming season, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Mayor Gregory A. Ballard, Indianapolis

Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando

Mayor Kevin Johnson, Sacramento

Mayor A. C. Wharton , Jr., Memphis

Mayor Vincent Gray, Washington, DC

Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia

Mayor Phil Gordon, Phoenix

Mayor Annise D. Parker, Houston

Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas

Mayor Anthony Foxx, Charlotte

Mayor David Bing, Detroit

Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City

Mayor Julian Castro, San Antonio

Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver

Dwight-howard

Marketing Campaign

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Throughout the years, real estate marketing has shifted from newspapers, classifieds, and brochures to websites, online classifieds, and videos. Nearly 90% of homebuyers begin their home search online, so there is no question as to where we [Realtors] have shifted our marketing efforts.

The Core Group and Coldwell Banker spend 99% of our time critiquing and improving our online marketing, but we have not completely disowned print. The image to the right is a sample of one of our listings that is being Featured in the weekend real estate section. This section is in place to market home for sale and open houses that are taking place over the weekend.

Be on the lookout for this ad in Friday's (10/14/11) Orlando Sentinel.