The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 17% of Florida's population was 65 years of age or older during 2008. Florida led the way with the highest percentage reported in the United States. The percent of those persons 65 or older should remain constant with retirees expected to make the move to Florida in the future.
The University of Florida reports on the increase/decrease of Florida's population being affected by the housing market with retirees unable to sell their home in order to make their desired move to Florida.
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Feb 20, 2010
Custom built Debary home with solar heated screened pool, home warranty and more!
Custom built one owner Debary home for sale!
This original owner custom built home in Debary can be purchased without hassles or delays that you might experience trying to buy a short sale or foreclosed home.
Features include: Solar heated pool, volume ceilings, minutes to I-4, crown molding, wood burning fireplace, beautiful screen pool deck, master bedroom access to the pool, private rear yard, over 1/2 acre, home warranty, Debary golf courses, bike trails, dog parks and over 2000 square feet of living space.
You may qualify for one of the 2 tax credits available if you purchase this home prior to April 30, 2010.
Check out this virtual tour that contains more pictures and then call me to arrange a private viewing of this home. 407-304-0255
This original owner custom built home in Debary can be purchased without hassles or delays that you might experience trying to buy a short sale or foreclosed home.
Features include: Solar heated pool, volume ceilings, minutes to I-4, crown molding, wood burning fireplace, beautiful screen pool deck, master bedroom access to the pool, private rear yard, over 1/2 acre, home warranty, Debary golf courses, bike trails, dog parks and over 2000 square feet of living space.
You may qualify for one of the 2 tax credits available if you purchase this home prior to April 30, 2010.
Check out this virtual tour that contains more pictures and then call me to arrange a private viewing of this home. 407-304-0255
Feb 14, 2010
Will the homebuyer tax credit be extended?
The homebuyer tax credit is schedule to end on April 30, 2010. Will the tax credit be extended?
There is no way of knowing for sure at this point. I have not read anything that indicates there will be an extension. The tax credits available these past couple of years have worked to stimulate sales throughout the country by providing buyers with an extra incentive to purchase a home instead of waiting. Many of us would like to see the tax credit extended but there are no guarantees this will happen.
My advice would be that if you are planning on purchasing a home and your purchase is motivated by you qualifying and receiving a tax credit, you may want to act now. With the April deadline fast approaching for a buyer to be under contract or closed on the home they purchase in order to qualify, timing is crucial. Short sale contingencies, REO processing, appraisal or home inspection issues can delay closings.
Give me a call to discuss your personal home buying situation and to receive complete details on the available tax credits available for homebuyers.
Related Florida real estate blog posts on the tax credit
There is no way of knowing for sure at this point. I have not read anything that indicates there will be an extension. The tax credits available these past couple of years have worked to stimulate sales throughout the country by providing buyers with an extra incentive to purchase a home instead of waiting. Many of us would like to see the tax credit extended but there are no guarantees this will happen.
My advice would be that if you are planning on purchasing a home and your purchase is motivated by you qualifying and receiving a tax credit, you may want to act now. With the April deadline fast approaching for a buyer to be under contract or closed on the home they purchase in order to qualify, timing is crucial. Short sale contingencies, REO processing, appraisal or home inspection issues can delay closings.
Give me a call to discuss your personal home buying situation and to receive complete details on the available tax credits available for homebuyers.
Related Florida real estate blog posts on the tax credit
Feb 13, 2010
M/I Homes at Sawgrass is offering some very good deals!
Carlos Paz a New Home Consultant for M/I Homes at Sawgrass emailed me details this week of the big deals being offered for a limited time in his community. The deals include quality brand name products and appliance being offered in new homes that include:
- Lifemaster garage door openers
- Washer and dryer
- Stainless refrigerator
- White faux wood blinds
These extra incentives couple with great prices and contributions offered when you purchase one of their featured 4 bedroom homes is reason enough to call me about viewing an M/I Home today!
Moving to Florida? What do jobs in Florida pay?
If you are considering a move to Florida and are not retired you are probably interested in finding out what do jobs pay in Florida. Perhaps you have a special skill or job experience that and you expect to do the same type of work in Florida.
You can research the jobs you are interested in by visiting the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. This Florida agency lists hundred of jobs and professions for you to review. The data contains entry level pay, the average salary and the salary paid to experienced workers. The list includes nursing jobs, construction related fields, finance and sales jobs.
If you have already found a job in Florida and are making the move, call me to find the very best real estate deals available. 407-304-0255
Related Florida real estate blog posts on Florida employment
You can research the jobs you are interested in by visiting the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. This Florida agency lists hundred of jobs and professions for you to review. The data contains entry level pay, the average salary and the salary paid to experienced workers. The list includes nursing jobs, construction related fields, finance and sales jobs.
If you have already found a job in Florida and are making the move, call me to find the very best real estate deals available. 407-304-0255
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Feb 12, 2010
Who is responsible for turning on utilities for inspections during a short sale transaction?
There are times when a seller lists their home for sale subject to a short sale that the seller has moved out of the home and the utilities have been turned off. So what happens when a buyer makes an offer and the seller accepts the offer? Who is responsible for turning on the utilities in order for the buyer to have their inspections?
Unless the buyer and seller have addressed this issue during negotiations the 3 of the common real estate contracts used in Central Florida provide the answer.
Unless the buyer and seller have addressed this issue during negotiations the 3 of the common real estate contracts used in Central Florida provide the answer.
- FAR BAR AS Is: “utilities service shall be made available by the seller” line 101-102
- FAR BAR: “Seller shall...provide utilities service and access to the property for appraisal and inspections” line 264
- FAR: “Seller will provide access and utilities for buyer’s inspection” line 148-149
Unfortunately I am finding that agents are failing to address this issue with the buyer or seller during the negotiation period. This adds confusion to an already complex and time consuming short sale transaction. In some cases agents are being asked to take on the responsibility of turning on the utilities themselves which is not something I would recommend.
Make sure when purchasing or selling a home where the utilities are off you know going in who is responsible for turning them back on.
Feb 11, 2010
When does the 8000 tax credit end?
The up to $8000 first time home buyer tax credit is scheduled to end on April 30, 2010. Persons under contract by April 30th will have until the end of June of this year to close on the transaction in order to qualify for the tax credit.
There is still time to purchase a home in Central Florida in order to qualify for 1 of the 2 tax credits being offered this year. Call me for details.
Related Florida real estate blog posts on the tax credit
There is still time to purchase a home in Central Florida in order to qualify for 1 of the 2 tax credits being offered this year. Call me for details.
Related Florida real estate blog posts on the tax credit
Resort Style Condo
I receive inquiries from around the world from potential buyers interested in purchasing a resort style condo in the Orlando or Kissimmee area. Now is a good time to consider purchasing a condo as prices are as low as they have been in years.
Resort style condos in the Orlando and Kissimmee area are located within close proximity to all of the major Central Florida attractions and theme parks. Condo communities that have condos listed for sale where the condo is described as resort style include:
Resort style condos in the Orlando and Kissimmee area are located within close proximity to all of the major Central Florida attractions and theme parks. Condo communities that have condos listed for sale where the condo is described as resort style include:
- Villas at Reunion Square
- Mona Lisa at Celebration
- Centre Court Ridge
- Tuscana
- Windsor Hills
- Club Cortile
- Cane Island
- Legacy Dunes
Those are just a sample, there are many more offering resort style living. The resort style lisfestyle includes communities that offer:
- Community pool
- Fitness center
- Private clubhouse
- Fishing dock
- Heated Spa
- Picnic areas
- Bicycle paths
- Tennis and basketball courts
Prices and size vary depending on the location. For a free list of resort style condos in Orlando and Kissimmee area, give me a call.
Feb 10, 2010
Orlando area communites offer a number of features
Buyers considering purchasing a home in the Orlando area will be pleased to learn that Orlando area communities offer a number of features that offer added benefit and enjoyment to those who lice in the community.
Community features that can be found in the various communities include:
Community features that can be found in the various communities include:
- Boat slips
- Pools
- Fitness centers
- Gated security
- Playgrounds
- Parks
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation facilities
Each community is different and offer a variety of features that you may enjoy. Give me a call to receive a list of homes for sale in a community that offers the features you desire.
Feb 8, 2010
Purchase a home in the Kissimmee area zoned for a short term rental
Short term rental is defined as a land use, exhibiting characteristics common to both commercial and residential uses, in which a dwelling is leased or rented for a period of less than twenty-eight (28) days by a non-owner not making the dwelling his/her sole residency.
Buying a home zoned for short term rental allows you to use the home when you are in the Kissimmee area and earn rental income while you are back home. You can enjoy the home and then hire a property management company to rent the home when you are not in the area. There are several short term rental communities in the Kissimmee area.
Do you want to sell your short term rental home? We specialize in help out of area sellers who want or need to sell their home. We have buyers interested in purchasing short term rental property.
Call me. 407-304-0255
http://www.gregstaker.com/zoned_short_term_rental.html
Buying a home zoned for short term rental allows you to use the home when you are in the Kissimmee area and earn rental income while you are back home. You can enjoy the home and then hire a property management company to rent the home when you are not in the area. There are several short term rental communities in the Kissimmee area.
Do you want to sell your short term rental home? We specialize in help out of area sellers who want or need to sell their home. We have buyers interested in purchasing short term rental property.
Call me. 407-304-0255
http://www.gregstaker.com/zoned_short_term_rental.html
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