Archive for March, 2010
Anyone know of a good campground near Apollo Beach/Tampa, Florida.? | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
hi there,here are a few for you to look over..
http://www.google.com/search?q=+campground+near+Apollo+Beach%2FTampa%2C+Florida.%3F&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA
regards pops..
Do Not Loose your Homebuyer Tax Credit | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Under the new and expanded home buyer tax credit rule , the credit is worth up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 for qualifying existing home buyers, in both cases, who buy a primary residence or have one built. The tax credit is refundable. A credit that is larger than the taxes owed is returned to the taxpayer in the form of a refund. The home can cost no more than $800,000 and qualifying income is limited to a maximum of $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for joint taxpayers.
Under the new and expanded home buyer tax credit rule , the credit is worth up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 for qualifying existing home buyers, in both cases, who buy a primary residence or have one built. The tax credit is refundable. A credit that is larger than the taxes owed is returned to the taxpayer in the form of a refund. The home can cost no more than $800,000 and qualifying income is limited to a maximum of $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for joint taxpayers.
Get the full scoop online from the IRS’ “First-Time Homebuyer Credit” page online.
All taxpayers (first time and move up buyers) seeking a credit or refund, must use the new IRS Form 5405 “First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit” (Taxpayers must pay back the credit if they sell the home within three years). The instructions, which teach taxpayers what documents are required, are available on IRS FORM i5405. In addition to Form 5405, also include at least one of the following documents:
A copy of the HUD-1, Settlement Statement, showing all parties’ names and signatures, property address, sales price, and date of purchase.
For mobile home buyers who don’t get a settlement statement, a copy of the executed retail sales contract showing all parties’ names and signatures, property address, purchase price and date of purchase.
For new home buyers who don’t get a settlement statement, a copy of the certificate of occupancy showing the owner’s name, property address and date of the certificate.
Again, because some of the documents required are not standard tax forms, taxpayers seeking the credit cannot file electronically.
They can, however, use off-the-shelf tax software or the IRS Free File online software to prepare returns, but they must still print out the return and mail it in with the required documents.
In addition to accuracy and compliance, the only other way to speed up any refund is to request, with the return, that the home buyer tax credit refund be deposited directly into a bank account.
Boat Tours Optional | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Enjoy Bella Sol Luxury Villas at Apollo Beach on Tampa Bay In Florida Call me to arrange your no obligation Free Boat Tour of the Area with world class sunsets, fishing and year round sports.
As a testament to the fantastic waterfront coastal living at Bella Sol Luxury Villas, Despite global market conditions, savvy customers have voted with their hard $$ Dollars in 2009 making this Realtor top 10 in the region out of 4,000 agents from Tampa, Orlando to the Georgia State line Thank you!
Reaching Centurion production is no small feat, especially in this market, and I owe thanks to those of you with the vision to see that NOW is the TIME TO BUY in Florida! Historically, December has been a “slow” month in real estate, but it was definitely NOT slow at beautiful BellaSol Luxury Waterfront Villas in Apollo Beach, FL. We put two more condo/villas under contract in late December and 2 more are to go under contract in January. The developer will be releasing some pre-construction luxury villa homes as soon as we complete Phase 2. Two new buildings with the exterior complete just need to be completed on the interior.
Don\\\’t forget the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit has been extended, so take advantage of of that $8,000 credit (10% of the purchase price of the home with a max of $8,000 as long as you have not owned a home in the last 3 years). That $8,000 could buy some nice furniture for your new home! For those who have owned and occupied their homes for 5 consecutive years of the last 8 years, there is a possible tax credit of $6,500 if you buy a new home.
Buy BellaSol as your retirement home, vacation home, or just to enjoy maintenance free living! You will have more time to enjoy the water while someone else takes care of the lawn, pool, and all exterior maintenance!
For those needing to sell, please call me to go over your options. We have a system that works for those who need to do a short sale and we can offer a FREE consultation with a lawyer so you can find out what is best for you so you can make an informed decision.So to sum it up….great inventory, low prices, low interest rates, and fantastic weather make it the best time to BUY Florida Real Estate!!
Call Bonnie at (813) 390-7606 and schedule your complimentary boat tour of the Apollo Beach area. Come see why the dolphin and manatee love it here! Experience the waterfront lifestyle in this laid back community that is only a short 20 minute boat or car ride to the city of Tampa or 30 minutes to St Petersburg. Find out why the Tampa Sailing Squadron keeps their boats right here in Apollo Beach! We have a great central location with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, Fantastic Pro-Golf, NFL Football, Even Pro Hockey and Baseball!! Yes you can have it all only 76 miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando and the Space Coast!
Buy BellaSol as your retirement home, vacation home, or just to enjoy maintenance free living! You will have more time to enjoy the water while someone else takes care of the lawn, pool, and all exterior maintenance!
Search all Tampa Bay properties at www.TampaCoastalHomes.com or better yet,
call me for a FREE boat tour! Bonnie (813) 390-7606
ZIP Code: 33572 Location Characteristics: Apollo Beach is a growing community centrally located between Tampa (20 min), Sarasota (30 min) and St Petersburg (20 min). There are 55 MILES of canals leading to Tampa Bay for those of you who enjoy water sports. Southshore Commons, a major “open air” mall is planned for 2011 with shopping, restaurants, movie theatre and office buildings.
Bonnie Fagoh
Tampa Coastal Homes
Boat Tours Optional | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Saturday, March 27th, 2010WELCOME TO APOLLO BEACH Happy New Year!
As a testament to the fantastic waterfront coastal living at Bella Sol Luxury Villas, Despite global market conditions, savvy customers have voted with their hard $$ Dollars in 2009 making this Realtor top 10 in the region out of 4,000 agents from Tampa, Orlando to the Georgia State line Thank you!
Reaching Centurion production is no small feat, especially in this market, and I owe thanks to those of you with the vision to see that NOW is the TIME TO BUY in Florida! Historically, December has been a “slow” month in real estate, but it was definitely NOT slow at beautiful BellaSol Luxury Waterfront Villas in Apollo Beach, FL. We put two more condo/villas under contract in late December and 2 more are to go under contract in January. The developer will be releasing some pre-construction luxury villa homes as soon as we complete Phase 2. Two new buildings with the exterior complete just need to be completed on the interior.
Don\\\’t forget the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit has been extended, so take advantage of of that $8,000 credit (10% of the purchase price of the home with a max of $8,000 as long as you have not owned a home in the last 3 years). That $8,000 could buy some nice furniture for your new home! For those who have owned and occupied their homes for 5 consecutive years of the last 8 years, there is a possible tax credit of $6,500 if you buy a new home.
Buy BellaSol as your retirement home, vacation home, or just to enjoy maintenance free living! You will have more time to enjoy the water while someone else takes care of the lawn, pool, and all exterior maintenance!
For those needing to sell, please call me to go over your options. We have a system that works for those who need to do a short sale and we can offer a FREE consultation with a lawyer so you can find out what is best for you so you can make an informed decision.So to sum it up….great inventory, low prices, low interest rates, and fantastic weather make it the best time to BUY Florida Real Estate!!
Call Bonnie at (813) 390-7606 and schedule your complimentary boat tour of the Apollo Beach area. Come see why the dolphin and manatee love it here! Experience the waterfront lifestyle in this laid back community that is only a short 20 minute boat or car ride to the city of Tampa or 30 minutes to St Petersburg. Find out why the Tampa Sailing Squadron keeps their boats right here in Apollo Beach! We have a great central location with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, Fantastic Pro-Golf, NFL Football, Even Pro Hockey and Baseball!! Yes you can have it all only 76 miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando and the Space Coast!
Buy BellaSol as your retirement home, vacation home, or just to enjoy maintenance free living! You will have more time to enjoy the water while someone else takes care of the lawn, pool, and all exterior maintenance!
Search all Tampa Bay properties at www.TampaCoastalHomes.com or better yet,
call me for a FREE boat tour! Bonnie (813) 390-7606
ZIP Code: 33572 Location Characteristics: Apollo Beach is a growing community centrally located between Tampa (20 min), Sarasota (30 min) and St Petersburg (20 min). There are 55 MILES of canals leading to Tampa Bay for those of you who enjoy water sports. Southshore Commons, a major “open air” mall is planned for 2011 with shopping, restaurants, movie theatre and office buildings.
Bonnie Fagoh
Tampa Coastal Homes
i’m looking for a friend his name is adam e manja either in apollo beach or ruskin florida can you help? | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Friday, March 26th, 2010
I found one:
P Manja
717 Spanish Main Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572-2430
(813) 645-3209
P Manja
Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: (813) 645-3209
Maybe they know him.
A great name search engine is at:
http://www.theultimates.com
Have fun!
Tampa FL Foreclosures at Courthouse $100 Bank bids ? | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Friday, March 26th, 2010This is specific to Tampa FL- courthouse home auction- why do banks have to bid on props they already have foreclosed on? Several banks bid $100 and some higher. I thought the title to the property was being auctioned by the bank, so why would they bid to buy back what they already own ? Why do they have to bid against others since one would assume they took back the property in foreclosure. Any info from county courthouse clerks, real estate attorneys, investors would be helpful to clarify the legal process and why banks bid.
It is a public auction, so any one can bid. It’s likely the properties have not been foreclosed on yet, the courthouse auction is another step in that process. The banks will bid to protect their interest in the property.
When will the real estate market turn around in Florida? | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Friday, March 26th, 2010I live in Tampa Bay Area. When will the real estate market turn around? Has it bottomed out yet? Should I buy a home now? Are taxes capped yet? What about insurance?
Thanks.
I live in the tampa area. as far as the market bottoming out i see that in most markets that things have leveled out now.
in tampa they seem to be holding thier own and we may only see slight adjustment now and not the huge change over the last 8 months!
thats not to say some markets arent still adjusting but not to the extreams we where seeing.
i have told all my friends and investors to start buying homes now because of the panic still within sellers we still have a huge volume of homes for sale and lots of overextend flippers and people needing to sell thier second homes.
Its a buyers market now and many sellers are excepting lower offers that include seller concessions up to 6%!
if you wait too long the market will swing the other way and when it does sellers will not be offering what they are now. here in florida 6% of the selling price is a nice chunk of change you will not have to bring to the table and if you can also make a lower offer and include concessions you have won on two fronts!
this si florida and you can still find good insurance at a decent price its those in a flood zone that get a bit hard hit
i own a home on the water and find that my insurance is not that outlandish! the ones hardest hit on the property tax issue are those who owned thier home for 30 years and where paying taxes on 60k when thier home was reassesed at 250 thier taxes went nuts.
there is talk of some tax relief.
if you are considering buying go for it before you find yourself chasing home prices up!
find a good directlender and make a offer you are happy with (include with it 6% seller concessions this can save you huge money not just at closing)
www.directlendingplanet.com
2301 Bay Club Cir #2301 Tampa FL 33607 Island Club Rocky Point Tampa The Duncan Duo | Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach Fl real estate, Tampa Bay Homes
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Short Sale. Nicely remodeled 1br/1ba 964SF w/ 1 car attached garage at the gated community of Island Club at Rocky Point. Wonderful and spacious floor plan perfect for a first time home buyer or vacation property. Lovely condo showcases gorgeous hardwood flooring, neutral colors, an upgraded kitchen that is open with granite countertops and an eat in breakast bar. Additional features that will remind you that you didn’t skimp on the details are crown molding, unique built ins, a tray ceiling a spacious screened lanai, remodeled and upgraded bathroom and inside washer/dryer. Island Club is one of the best located communities in all of Tampa located on the tranquil shores of Old Tampa Bay – convenient to downtown Tampa, South Tampa, Hyde Park, Clearwater, St Pete, I275, Veteran’s Expressway, both airports, and just a short drive to the beaches. Also close by are wonderful restaurants including Landrys, Crabby Bill’s, Bahama Breeze, Armani’s Restaurant and world class shopping at International Plaza and WestShore Mall. Island Club, a waterfront community, features a community center w/ water views, gorgeous landscaping, nice fitness center, sauna, barbeque area and large swimming pool. Listing price may not be sufficient to cover all encumbrances, closing costs, or other seller charges and sale of property at full listing price may be conditioned upon approval of third parties.
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4704 N 10th St Tampa FL 33603 Seminole Heights Real Estate Video The Duncan Duo
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Short Sale. Charming 3br/1ba 1166SF Bungalow built in 1920 in a quiet part of Seminole Heights with many updates. This house is full of character with beautiful wood flooring and neutral tile throughout, a large covered front porch, a quaint wood burning fireplace with mantle that centers the living room, newer roof, newer A/C, and newer appliances. The living room and den/dining area showcases a vaulted ceiling with double skylights that showers the room with natural light during our wonderful Florida weather. The kitchen has an eat in window that makes it feel more contemporary and a small eating space. The home features custom neutral colors throughout providing a good starting canvass for you to make this home your own. The fenced backyard provides plenty of room for your family or pets to roam . Bathroom is recently renovated with a pedestal sink and upgraded fixtures. Seminole Heights a charming historic neighborhood convenient to I-275, I-4, The Crosstown, Downtown, South Tampa, Bayshore, USF, Tampa International Airport, local parks, golfing, world class restaurants, and shopping. Listing price may not be sufficient to cover all encumbrances, closing costs, or other seller charges and sale of property at full listing price may be conditioned upon approval of third parties. Short Sale to be negotiated by experienced and reputable local law firm. Apply for our Glenn Beck endorsed Guaranteed SOLD Program at www.TampaBayHouseValue.com , get a FREE First Time Home Buyer book at www.FreeYourFirstHomeBook.com or Search the MLS With Interactive Maps at www.SearchMLSTampa.com
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