First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

{ June 16, 2009 @ 12:35 pm } · { About Florida, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Today's Real Estate News and Advice }
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Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for Home Buyers

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.

The following questions and answers provide basic information about the tax credit. If you have more specific questions, we strongly encourage you to consult a qualified tax advisor or legal professional about your unique situation.

Click Here Now!Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax Credit

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.

Red Nose Day – Healing in Laughter – June 11th 09

{ May 12, 2009 @ 2:43 pm } · { Things going on in Polk County }
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Red Nose Day – Healing in Laughter – Thursday June 11th 09

Do Something Funny for Money…

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ITSANOSETHING…

Do Something Funny for Money
Our First Annual Red Nose Day Event
Benefits The Arts Ensemble Healing Arts Center

Gin- Gin’s Secret Project
A Healing Arts Program

About Red Nose Day – Red Nose Day is, quite simply, a day like no other! We take some fantastic fundraising in schools, businesses, offices and homes across the community, getting up to all kinds of mischief, sprinkle Red Noses across the entire community and add a cracking night of comedy in two of our local bars to make Red Nose Day the phenomenon it is. All this funny business unites the community in trying to make a difference to the lives of others.

Do Something Funny for Money…

To be part of Red Nose Day 2009, you just need to do something Funny for Money!

Raising cash for Red Nose Day doesn’t have to take weeks on end. In fact, it can take hardly any time at all with these fast and furious fundraising ideas. Just take your pick and raise a few dollars – even a small amount of cash can make the world of difference!

We are hosting a stand-up comedy evening downtown at Jessie’s and Tanner’s. Crack a few jokes and get your audience chuckling. People will pay good money for a good giggle! Sell Red Noses! Stay Tuned for details of this event.

Spend the day in your pajamas, dress as your favorite comedy character or put your clothes on back to front. Get sponsored to do it on your own or do it en masse with colleagues or classmates and charge everyone to join in. Sell Red Noses!

Hold a Nose Sale
It couldn’t be simpler!
Buy a box of 50 Noses from
Arts Ensemble International
And sell them to your friends,
Students and colleagues to get
Them all geared up
For the big day.

Every dollar raised will go to: Arts Ensemble Education Foundation
CALL 863-293-2700 FOR YOUR BOX OF RED NOSES
& LET THE LAUGHTER BEGIN!

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Your Real Estate Professionals

{ March 30, 2009 @ 2:41 pm } · { Mortgage Lending, Real Estate }
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Another Record Low Set for Long-Term Mortgage Rates This Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.85 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 26, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 4.98 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.85 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower in the life of Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, which dates back to 1971 for the 30-year FRM. FULL STORY->

It’s Time to Get Moving on Your Taxes

{ March 25, 2009 @ 3:52 pm } · { 1 }
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It’s Time to Get Moving on Your Taxes By: Richard Chapo

- If you haven’t already started getting ready to file your taxes, now is definitely the time. Yes, it is that time of year again. April 15th is just around the corner and that means tax filing time.

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

{ March 25, 2009 @ 3:20 pm } · { Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Today's Real Estate News and Advice }
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Congress Enacts Bigger and Better
Home Buyer Tax Credit

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A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid.

Learn how you can take advantage of
this $8,000 tax credit to buy the home of your dreams.

First-time home buyers who purchased a principal residence on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009 may qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. Click here for more information.

Home Technologies & Green Designs Helping Builder Profits

{ March 25, 2009 @ 3:07 pm } · { About Florida, Today's Real Estate News and Advice }
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Home Technologies & Green Designs Helping Builder Profits
Despite the current economy and decline in the housing market, builders have not abandoned home technologies, according to new findings in the 7th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The study found that a majority of builders remain committed to home technology and recognize its importance in marketing new homes. According to the CEA, consumer desire for electronics helped preserve builder revenue in the current housing market. FULL STORY->

How a Foreign National Can Buy Real Estate in America

{ March 25, 2009 @ 10:55 am } · { Mortgage Lending, Real Estate }
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How a Foreign National Can Buy Real Estate in America
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Maria_Gudelis]Maria Gudelis

Opportunities for real estate investment for foreigners is wide and varied in the United States. It doesn’t matter where you’re from and what currency you’d be using to purchase a property, you have a property waiting for you.

There are generally three kinds of real estate investment available to foreigners. These investments include the commercial estate investment and residential property investment. Residential properties are further classified into single family properties, apartments or condominiums and recreational properties. Regardless of what kind of real estate you are interested in, there are all sorts of tax ramifications, financing options and legal requirements that you have to deal with.

Why Should You Invest in the U.S. Real Estate Market?

Brighter Housing Outlook for 2009: Buyers Take Heed

{ February 20, 2009 @ 6:33 pm } · { Real Estate }
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Brighter Housing Outlook for 2009: Buyers Take Heed
The continual drop of housing prices is expected to end but not before home prices slide a little more, according to a report by Moody’s Economy. This news along with the tax credit for eligible homebuyers, and further mortgage rate declines could mean now is the right time to buy. FULL STORY->

Happy Valentines Day

{ February 13, 2009 @ 7:52 pm } · { Holidays, Thought of the Day }
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Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart.
- Unknown

Happy Valentines Day

From Michael and Dee Norris