Watch this video 3.8% Tax: What is True, What is Not of Heather Elias, NAR’s director of social business media and Linda Goold, NAR’s director of tax policy, discussing how the tax works and how Internet rumors work. The tax will affect few home sellers because so many different pieces must fall into place a certain… Read More Fact Check: 3.8% Tax on Resale Property – True or Not?

California now recognizes window film as an energy-efficient building material. Faced with the second-highest total energy usage in the country (Texas is first), California has become the first state to recognize window film as bona fide energy-efficient building materials. By adding them to its state building codes, California will require window films to meet certain… Read More More for energy savings tips

Vote Yes on Amendment 4 Have you seen the ballot for the November election? Other than the obvious, our Florida ballot is a lengthy one with 12 proposed Amendments to the Florida Constitution.  It takes a considerable time commitment to read, analyze and understand the amendments. I would suggest that for those interested there is… Read More Vote Yes for Amendment 4 on the Florida Ballot

Refinancing could: •    Move you into a lower interest rate (which gives you a smaller payment). •    Convert you from an adjustable-rate loan into the security of a fixed-rate mortgage. •    Shorten the length of your mortgage if you go from a 30-year to a 20- or 15-year mortgage. But an FHA refinance has these… Read More Good Reasons to Consider Refinancing with an FHA Mortgage

Moving to Sarasota, Florida? You are in for a treat! Looking for a lifestyle that includes a casual approach with the ultimate in beach life and recreation on Florida rivers teaming with exotic wildlife? We’ve Got It. Looking for luxury beach real estate and a lifestyle to include the best of cultural offerings, plays, art,… Read More sarasota Market Hotter than the Temps!