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One year ago, property insurance topped FAR's list of real estate stories for the year, but things have improved - slightly. In January, a special session of the Florida Legislature boosted the state's reinsurance fund, lowering risk for insurers. But savings were less than promised, so the state...
12/27/2007
"Yes on 1-Save our Homes NOW," the FAR-supported campaign that advocates passage of the property tax amendment going before voters in January, recently unveiled a new Web commercial highlighting Orlando residents Keith and Elizabeth Markowitz. The Markowitzes have a growing family and need a bigg...
12/25/2007
Foreign investors increasingly are interested in purchasing vacation homes in Florida and elsewhere in the Southeast, according to Tampa-based Fast Home Auction Inc. The company - which alerts investors to online auctions of foreclosed homes via weekly e-mail - says Belgium, Britain, Canada, Fran...
12/20/2007
As 2007 comes to an end and planning for 2008 begins, real estate developers and investors should consider some tax tips that could save money for companies in the long run:1. Properly account for lease income. You may be accounting for your lease income for tax purposes based on the cash receive...
12/11/2007
London-base global investment company LaSalle Investment Management told clients that the outlook for global real estate is strong, despite recent turbulence in the U.S. market and debt markets in general. LaSalle expects strong returns from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region in 2008 as demand ou...
12/11/2007
Buyers without a 20 percent downpayment are finding it harder and harder to buy a home. Possible fund sources include:ยท Borrow from a 401(k). Only some companies allow this. The maximum available is $50,000 ($100,00 if both spouses apply) and the loan must be repaid within five years or the loan ...
12/11/2007
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - ConfuciusWhen those of us first started pressing the issue of tax reform several years ago, few would listen. Fast forward to today and it's another story. Tax reform is the most consequential issue now facing our state. Over the past 2...
12/05/2007
Steven Bastian | Coldwell Banker | 561-542-1359 4271 NW 89th Ave, Unit 203, Coral Springs, FL Condo in the Heart of Coral Springs. 1 Bdrm Condo offered at $89,900 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 681 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 740 sqft HOA/Maint...
12/05/2007
Steven Bastian | Coldwell Banker | 561-542-1359 1537 E Hillsboro Blvd # 641, Deerfield Beach, FL Beautiful Furnished Condo Available in Deerfield Beach. Located close to the Beach. Furnished 3 Bdrm Condo $2,400/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 1,816 Parking 2 dedicated Pet...
12/05/2007
Steven Bastian | Coldwell Banker | 561-542-1359 14249 NW 23rd Street, Pembroke Pines, FL Beautiful 4/2 SFR in Pembroke Pines; Located in a great community called Pembroke Falls. 4 Bdrm Single Family House $2,300/month Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,800 Parking 2 dedicated Pe...
12/05/2007
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