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2011 

TAXES AND THE FOREIGN INVESTOR   FIRPTA ia an acronym for the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act. It's purpose is to assure that capital gain, if any, is paid before funds can be removed outside the taxing jurisdiction of the United States.  As a matter of law, 10% of the gross sales price ...
01/23/2011
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets forth these guidelines for determining if a Florida mobile or manufactured home qualifies for an FHA mortgage loan in Florida: The Florida mobile or Florida manufactured home must be constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured...
01/22/2011
Everyone thinks that the costs of renting are limited to, well, rent! On the other hand, there is a laundry list of expenses we all know go along with owning a home. But many people aren't aware of the hidden, surprising costs associated with both owning AND renting a home, and it's what you don'...
01/22/2011
To be eligible for a reverse mortgage, you must be at least 62 years of age, own your home, and be living in it as your primary residence. The amount you are eligible for depends on your age, interest rates and the value of your home. Most reverse mortgages are set up for seniors to receive month...
01/22/2011
Global property investments on the rise NEW YORK - Jan. 21, 2011 - Global direct property investment is expected to rise 20 percent in 2011 to $380 billion, led by a sharp rise from the United States.Commercial real estate investments - such as malls, offices and industrial properties - reached $...
01/22/2011
ORLANDO, Fla. - Jan. 20, 2011 - Sales of existing homes and condominiums in Florida rose in December, a positive trend also reported at the close of 2010 as statewide sales activity posted gains over the previous year, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.A total of ...
01/22/2011
Short sales and foreclosures why they came to a dead halt in Florida, this slide show created by the State of Florida Attorney General's Office explains it in details.  We have continued to make stride and new regulations on the banks have helped to move the process forward, but it still crawls. ...
01/08/2011
Qualified Military members have until April 30th, 2011.  Military members can combine the tax credit with their VA loan. Contact me for additional information and details.   
01/05/2011
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