Alisa Stone Herring's (thebeachpeach) Blog

ORLANDO, Fla. - July 10, 2009 - For a limited time only, first-time homebuyers have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a Florida home of their own with a helping hand from Uncle Sam - the federal $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers.Florida Realtors® and the Florida Association of Re...

WASHINGTON - July 7, 2009 - Although the mortgage lending crisis put a serious squeeze in the housing market, the situation has also produced attractive low borrowing rates for prospective homebuyers who can qualify for a mortgage. Moreover, the federal government has offered an $8,000 tax credit...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - July 7, 2009 - A new law empowers Florida homeowners to ignore some community's covenants or deed restrictions to create an environment-friendly yard.A water conservation bill signed last week by Gov. Charlie Crist, SB 2080, included an amendment concerning Florida homeowners'...