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Why should you use a Realtor when you are buying from a builder?Many new home buyers are unaware they should have a Realtor on their side when they purchase a new home. Just like with the purchase of a resale home, your Realtor (buyer's agent) will represent you during your transaction. The build...
03/09/2009
There are some buyers that are only looking at bank owned properties. They think these are the best deals, but this is not always the case.Banks are willing to take between 8 and 10 percent less than the appraised value for their properties. Many homeowners are willing to take less than the appra...
03/09/2009
Why should you use a Realtor when you are buying from a builder?Many new home buyers are unaware they should have a Realtor on their side when they purchase a new home. Just like with the purchase of a resale home, your Realtor (buyer's agent) will represent you during your transaction. The build...
02/15/2009
 REVISED CREDIT - EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009 The Credit has been increased to $8000, up from $7500. The credit reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit is refunded to purchaser w...
02/13/2009
The House and Senate have both passed bills that contain provisions for a homebuyer tax credit. The Senate version is a $15,000 homebuyer tax credit that would be available to anyone buying a primary residence (important to note this is not limited to first time homebuyers). There are no income ...
02/12/2009
If you bought a home in 2008, the previous owner may owe you money. The previous owner is responsible for the taxes for the time they owned the home. The closing agent estimated the amount the taxes would be and collected their share and credited it to you at the closing. If the estimate was low...
02/06/2009
  It a new year, and we are looking forward to some big changes here in Venetian Bay. We hope to break ground on the new supermarket, and open a restaurant, and sports bar this year in the Town Center. Now is a great time to plan your move to Venetian Bay, the prices for both purchases and renta...
01/28/2009
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Our friends, Jeff and Frances have compiled a list of courses for you to walk, run or bike. All distances were obtained using a Garmin 405 handheld GPS unit. Distances are accurate within 15 feet. The courses will appear here in my blog and will also be posted on my website VenetianBay.org TOWN C...
01/28/2009
I was asked this week by a client what I thought of Venetian Bay. It was nice to be able to say that Venetian Bay is a great community, it is one of the only communities in the area the is still building and growing. It's beauty speaks for it's self, the streets are lined with flowers and palm tr...
12/24/2008
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas on this wonderful Christmas Eve. I took my grandchildren out tonight to look at all the beautiful Christmas lights in our Mediterranean community. We started at the Town Center with the clock tower all lit up. There are several homes sharing the spirit of...
12/24/2008
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