Is the mortgage interest tax deduction here to stay?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Maybe. Maybe not. Lawmakers kept the popular IRS deduction that saves homeowners money, but it could be in the crosshairs again later this year.

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Many buyers confused about mortgage process

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Survey: One in four thinks a preapproval commits them to that lender, and 34% think lenders must, by law, charge the same fee for credit reports and appraisals.

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Realtor.com visitors will get more homebuying help

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Move Inc., parent to NAR-owned Realtor.com, acquired Doorsteps, a program that helps buyers commit to homeownership and prepare for it.

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Feds issue new fair housing construction guidelines

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

HUD and the Dept. of Justice say the new guidance should help developers understand and meet their obligations to provide access for disabled persons.

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Fla. ranks No. 6 for taxes paid by small businesses

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Small business study: Researchers looked at all taxes imposed by a state and compared total tax burdens. In Fla., small businesses did relatively well.

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Census Bureau: Nation’s rental vacancy rates down

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

According to American Community Survey, rents increased in four metro areas for every area that saw a decline. Percent of renters grew from 34.1% to 35.4%.

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Cutting Edge Technology Comes to EXiT Realty Central

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

This is a HUGE month for EXiT Realty Central agents. This month we unveil our new technology at our April company meeting. Matthew Stamer has invested the last 14 months and quite a financial investment to bring to our office the most cutting edge technology in the market place.

Team EXiT at The Unveiling of The New Orlando Real Estate Technology!

In this technology software you will be provided:

  • Leads with full follow up, even better than Boomtown
  • The most effective contact management system
  • The easiest to use contract management system
  • Finally a simple to use and easy to sync time management
  • Easily convert your business to paperless
  • Post on all of your social media platforms with just one single post
  • Your very own website fully integrated with the MLS through IDX feed
  • Your own easy to use already set up blog and really so much more….

To join our Orlando Real Estate team and  find out how to get your new paid for website, blog, and all of this other great technology contact Robert S. Jerome, P.A. Vice President – Office: 407-539-EXIT (3948)!

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Canadians play big role in Fla. market rebound

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

BMO Financial Group report: Fla. already has more than 500,000 Canadians, and 16% of that nation’s residents say they would consider buying a home here.

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Proposed amendment for 2014 ballot passes hurdle

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

With 10% of needed signatures on file, Fla. Supreme Court will review wording. Voter approval would earmark 33% of doc stamp taxes to Fla. land-buying programs.

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A different tax refund use: Help your credit score

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

While some people commit their tax refund to a house downpayment, those eyeing a home purchase in a few years should start focusing on their credit score now.

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