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Florida Realtors® Support Push to Advance Homebuyer Tax Credit Aid
April 7, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Finding a way to turn a new $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers into money that they can use right away for a downpayment would spark the recovery of Florida’s housing market and boost the state’s economy, says Cynthia Shelton, 2009 president of the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Temporary Injunction Obtained in Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Lawsuit
March 30, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Bill McCollum today obtained a temporary injunction against Lincoln Lending Services, LLC and owner Rita Gomez, prohibiting the company from engaging in any type of consumer-debt related service or mortgage modification service and from taking payment from consumers for such services until further order of the court. The company will also be required to preserve and allow inspection of its records and refrain from liquidating its assets.
Martinez Announces First-Time Homebuyer Forum in Miami
March 20, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - March 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced a First-Time Homebuyer Forum Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to be held at Miami Dade College in Miami, FL. The seminar will provide information about down payment assistance programs, applying for a FHA loan, first-time homebuyer tax credits, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, buying a HUD home, and credit counseling.
Energy Tax Credit to Generate $6 Billion in Remodeling Jobs
March 17, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Energy Star has published comprehensive information on how the housing industry and consumers can take advantage of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package.
Florida Realtors Applaud New Tax Credit, Housing Aid
March 3, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla. - March 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — An $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers is a step in the right direction toward revitalizing Florida’s housing market and stimulating the state’s economy, says Cynthia Shelton, 2009 president of the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Florida Association of Realtors Urges Lawmakers to Consider Housing Issues and Protect Florida’s Future
January 9, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As the Florida Legislature meets in special session this week to balance an additional $2.3 billion budget shortfall because of declining revenues in the current recession, Florida Realtors® urge lawmakers to weigh their options carefully and consider Florida’s economic future.
Florida Tax Exemptions Advance
October 3, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
U.S. Senate extends ability of Floridians to deduct sales and property taxes
WASHINGTON - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced that the U.S. Senate has extended the ability of Floridians to deduct sales tax and property tax from their federal income tax returns.
Tax and budget reform panel approves McKay sales tax proposal
January 21, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 18, 2008 – A committee of the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission on Thursday gave first approval to a plan (CP 0002) that would mandate taxation of goods and services to buy down school property taxes, despite strong opposition from business groups concerned the measure would jeopardize Florida’s ability to […]
It’s Not the Sun, It’s the Taxes; Florida’s Triple Tax Advantage for Snowbirds May Get Further Boost on January 29th
January 15, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Many snowbirds with homes both in Florida and a northern state already have a big tax advantage if they have changed their domicile to Florida. If the voters on January 29th approve an amendment to the state constitution, that advantage will increase according to Allan R. Lipman, an […]
CRIST CONTINUES TO PROMOTE TAX CUTTING AMENDMENT
December 20, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As absentee ballots for the upcoming January 29th election are hitting mailboxes, “Yes on 1 Save our Homes NOW” today announced a number of its outreach efforts to educate Floridians about the Amendment 1 tax cuts.
Florida Realtors continue efforts to support ‘Yes on 1’
December 20, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Dec. 20, 2007 – With the possibility of a tax break for businesses, some of Florida’s top real estate brokers and members of the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) joined Gov. Charlie Crist in Tallahassee yesterday afternoon as a show of support for the property tax relief constitutional amendment voters will consider […]
