Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended
The home buyer tax credit now has an extended closing deadline, thanks to Congress. The new deadline is set for September 30, 2010. FULL STORY->
Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended
Buyers Interested in Walkability
Buyers Interested in Walkability
Park the car and put on the walking shoes. Homebuyers are ranking a home’s walking distance to schools, stores, neighborhood parks, and more as high on the list of influences to buy a home. Buyers are interested in purchasing a house that allows them to get around without the car. FULL STORY->
Underwater? Alternatives to Walking Away
Underwater? Alternatives to Walking Away
The consensus among experts is to consider the alternatives before abandoning your home when your mortgage flips “upside down” and looms larger than the value of your home. FULL STORY->
Waning El Niño
By all accounts it is predicted that we should experience an above average hurricane season this year in comparison to 2009 with indications for late august having the potential for more storms. Predicted for 2010 are 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 intense hurricanes. To be prepared follow updates with Central Florida hurricane center 2010.
Homeowners Advice: Housewarming Party Etiquettes
Homeowners Advice: Housewarming Party Etiquettes
Buying a home can be the single largest purchase of a lifetime. And in our society, celebrating that purchase is a common and happy occurrence. But questions arise as to what are the proper procedures and etiquette regarding a housewarming party. FULL STORY->
Real Estate Outlook: Steady Growth Expected
Real Estate Outlook: Steady Growth Expected
Harsh weather conditions held back home sales in February — leading to some renewed gloominess by Wall Street analysts. But several new economic reports, including on employment, suggest that during the coming several months we’re likely to see steady but unspectacular national economic growth, and some pretty good housing rebound numbers to boot. FULL STORY->
Cardboard Boat Race at Lake Silver
Eleventh Annual Admiral Eycleshimer’s Cardboard Boat Races
Saturday, April 3, at 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM at Lake Silver, Winter Haven
Celebrate the Chain of Lakes at the Annual Admiral Eycleshimer’s Cardboard Boat Race at Lake Silver, Martin Luther King Park in Winter Haven. Teams assemble at 10:45 a.m., boat construction begins at 11:00 a.m. and races begin at 12:00 p.m. $25 registration fee per team. Advance registration required. Please call the Winter Haven Chamber at 863-293-2138 for more information. For Rules & Entry form, email Chamber1@winterhavenfl.com. Family / student teams require adult supervision. Complete details are here.
LEGOLAND® Open Fall 2011
LEGOLAND® Florida will be the biggest LEGOLAND® Park ever opened and will offer a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including spectacular LEGO® models and other interactive elements for the whole family to enjoy together.
~Beauty and understanding through creativity~
For Immediate Release November 18, 2009
Arts Ensemble Healing Arts Center
Contact: Jane Waters
863-293-2700, Gallery
863-528-1440, Direct
Winter Haven, FL: Quiet Creativity an open studio and gallery tours program for seniors will be held at Arts Ensemble International – Healing Arts Center every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Every Monday beginning December 7, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Arts Ensemble International will open for a brand new program just for seniors titled, Quiet Creativity. The program includes gallery tours and open studio space to paint, scrapbook, or journal. Refreshments are served in the studio and are included as part of the program. As available, Resident Artists will be on site to answer technique and application questions.
There is no entry fee to participate, although donations are accepted to assist with the cost of supplies.
For more information or to RSVP please contact Jennifer at 863.293.2700.
~Beauty and understanding through creativity~
Federal Housing Extended Tax Credit
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The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time buyers, due to expire in 15 days, will be extended through April 30 of next year and buyers will have an additional two months, until the end of June, to close. First-time buyers who are in the process of making a purchase will no longer need to worry about qualifying for the $8,000 credit if they close after the November 30 deadline. The new legislation increases the income limit for couples with income up to $225,000, a nearly $55,000 increase above the level in existing law.
For the first time, the new legislation makes buyers who already own a home eligible for a credit. A $6,500 maximum credit will be available to existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for five of the prior eight years. The legislation limits eligibility for the existing homeowner credit to homes worth $800,000 or less.
The legislation takes effect December 1 and is not retroactive. Both credits are available only for primary residences, not second homes or investment properties.
