Deadline to Appeal your Property Assessed Value in Lakeland FL and homes throughout Polk County is fast approaching. The property appraiser mails out Truth in Millage or TRIM Notices to Lakeland FL homeowners and homeowners throughout the State of Florida in mid-August. Are you in disagreement with the assessed property… Read more »
Retiring from Active Duty Military or Relocate to MacDill, AFB – Tampa, FL?
Just recently I sold a home in Lakeland, FL to an active duty military member who is relocating to MacDill AFB – Tampa, FL. Why in the world they chose Lakeland over Tampa you might ask? The drive alone from Lakeland to MacDill is about 40-50 minutes depending on traffic.… Read more »
Real Estate News Alert – Homebuyer Tax Credit and National Flood Insurance
It has all come down to the wire! Congress voted to extend homebuyers tax credit and national flood insurance. Homebuyer Tax Credit Bill HR 5623 – The closing date of the previous stated closing deadline by June 30, 2010 has been extended through September 30, 2010. This extension will help homebuyers… Read more »
North Lakeland – Affordable Florida Living
North Lakeland provides you affordable living at its best, especially in today’s real estate market. Today’s buyers are looking for great location with easy access to amenities and I’m here to tell you all about buying a home in North Lakeland. Lakeland Florida is known to its residents when being… Read more »
Appealing your Polk County Property Appraiser’s Market Value Appraisal
To determine market value or as I would say the property assessment value the Polk County Property Appraiser uses to arrive when assessing your Polk County home for property tax purposes. The Polk County Property Appraiser establishes assessed value by knowing the selling price for similar properties and also takes… Read more »
Lakeland and Polk County Florida Real Estate Update: Save Money by filing Property Tax Homestead Exemption
Beat the rush and file your Polk County property tax homestead exemption on your Lakeland Real Estate or anywhere in Polk County Florida early, because – believe it or not – March 1st, 2010 deadline is fast approaching. If you took residency on your newly purchased home after January 1,… Read more »
Real Estate Market Update for Polk County – November 2009
I was recently asked by a reader why are my Real Estate Market Statistics being published later in the month. I simply replied that I want to be as accurate as I possibly can to my readers and followers. Generally, I blog about my monthly Lakeland Real Estate Market Report… Read more »
New HUD-1 Settlement Statement for Lakeland Homebuyers Explained
Homebuyers that finance their newly purchased Lakeland Real Estate will be signing a new version of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement beginning January 1, 2010. While the new form resembles its old form, there are minor changes on page 2 from lines 800 through 1300 in which certain charges that a… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Mommy, what are we writing today? I thought it might be fun if we wrote everything we’re thankful for on the mirror so all our friends and family would see when they come to visit us. Oh. But, mommy, what does thankful mean? Well, thankful means lots of things. Name… Read more »
National Existing Home Sales Blow Past Expectations
The picture for Lakeland real estate - and home sellers in particular - may begin to brighten up a bit. With another month in the books, we've seen another piece of evidence that the housing market is in recovery. Read more »
Lakeland Foreclosures – Be Prepared to pay Full Price
Every buyer I talk to and represent want to get a great deal when purchasing a Lakeland Foreclosure. Lakeland Real Estate in foreclosure are the best deal on the market, however, be prepared to pay full price. Buyers still think that they can make low ball offers on bank-owned properties… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Real Estate – First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
It is signed, sealed and delivered – it is law! The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is extended and now current home owners wish to purchase a new Lakeland Real Estate may be elgible to receive a tax credit up to $6,500. First Time Homebuyers must be under contract no… Read more »