Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/17/07

October 17, 2007

REAL ESTATE TAXES – A Florida House committee approved significant real estate tax relief yesterday afternoon that creates a 3 percent assessment cap on non-homestead and commercial properties that the state currently offers only to homestead properties. But senators, many unconvinced, now will consider the House’s revisions.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – State regulators are getting tough on insurers, issuing subpoenas [...]

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Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/16/07

October 16, 2007

REAL ESTATE TAXES – Voters would be asked to approve a wide-ranging plan to lower real estate taxes under a proposed ballot measure approved Monday by a state House committee. The plan would double how much value is exempt from non-school taxes for many homeowners and provide some real estate tax breaks for people who move. The [...]

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Bald Eagle – Shot – Clings To Life

October 16, 2007

How shocking!!!  Someone shot a Bald Eagle!  Why shoot a Bald Eagle, our national bird?  It is not a bird that people eat.
Photo courtesy of The Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The eagle was shot in the right leg.  The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been taking care of the eagle since Friday. It was found Thursday [...]

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Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/12/07

October 12, 2007

REAL ESTATE TAXES – The special session on property taxes begins today. Legislative leaders expect to negotiate a real estate tax reform deal by the middle of next week, though the new session officially runs through Oct. 29.
Also, more than 150 taxpayers told members of the state Taxation and Budget Reform Commission Wednesday at a Fort Lauderdale [...]

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Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/11/07

October 11, 2007

FLORIDA LEGISLATURE REAL ESTATE TAX REFORM – Florida lawmakers are moving swiftly on a new real estate tax reform proposal, expanding cuts and tinkering with details pushed by Gov. Charlie Crist yesterday. Many proposals such proposals, as a form of portability and, new this time around, a change of tax status from “highest and best [...]

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Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/10/07

October 10, 2007

REAL ESTATE TAXES – Gov. Charlie Crist took an assertive step into the real estate tax reform discussion yesterday, pushing lawmakers to extend the current special session to discuss the issue rather than meet again later in October. Crist also released his own version of a simplified tax plan that offers less tax savings, but is easier to [...]

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Bonita Springs Real Estate Update – Homes – 3rd Qtr 07

October 9, 2007

How is the Bonita Springs real estate market performing in the single family home segment of the real estate market? When looking at the statistical information for the third quarter of calendar year 2007 and compare it to the same period in 2006, it appears encouraging, but a seller should not get excited and think [...]

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Naples Real Estate Market Update – Condos – 3rd Qtr 07

October 9, 2007

The Naples real estate market for condominiums remains lack luster but there are some bright spots appearing.  The question remains will the bright spots continue to glow and thereby cause strengthening within the market. Below are graphical presentations with commentary on each of the graphs comparing the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to the quarter [...]

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Naples Single Family Home Market Report 3rd Qtr 07

October 8, 2007

Presented below are graphs reflecting the Naples real estate market activity along with narrative explanations for the 3rd quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.  The volumes for closed sales, pending sales, and new listings are also included.

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Naples Florida Real Estate News – 10/08/07

October 8, 2007

Real estate tax phase out of the Save Our Homes Admendment is it possible? Has your condominium or homeowners association thought about a self-insurance trust? Exotic mortgages is it the next coming of subprime mortgages or is it programs that will duplicate the subprime mortgage market?  Speaking of subprime mortgages – some thoughts by Alan [...]

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