Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesFebruary, March Residential, Vacant Land MLS Stats
Sunday, March 30th, 2008These statistics were taken from the Citrus County Florida MLS on March 25, 2008
RESIDENTIAL HOMES, CONDOS, MOBILE HOMES
Local Realtor Featured
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Alison Markham, GRI, Realtor® received recognition in the new edition of:
Marketing Without Advertising
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Water supply paradigm changing
Sunday, March 30th, 2008By Jim Hunter  More than a few Citrus Countians have vowed over the years - a lot of notables included - that if Tampa Bay stole Citrus County?s water it would be over their dead bodies.
National home sales rise, but prices plummet
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Published Monday, March 24, 2008 8:46 PM Sales of existing homes increased unexpectedly in February after six months of decline, but economists said it was too soon to say if the prolonged national housing slide is ending.
The National Association of Realtors said sales of existing homes rose by 2.9 percent in February to a [...]
Town Meeting Scheduled for Three Sisters Springs
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Town Hall Meeting
There will be a Town Hall Meeting held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber to discuss the use of the Three Sisters Springs property.
Existing Home Sales Rise In February 2008
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008WASHINGTON, March 24, 2008 -Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Three Sisters Springs - How Can You Help?
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008None of us can do this alone but we all can do it together!
Three Sisters Springs - The Mission
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Manatee Protection
Protects the spring-shed area for vital manatee habitat.
Provides increased land based observation and control of a popular human manatee interaction area.
Ensures access to an important area for manatee rescue and release operations.
Three Sisters Springs - Project Scope
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008An environmental education center and visitor center for Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Interpretive kiosks
Land Based manatee viewing platforms
About Three Sisters Springs Crystal River
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Save The Three Sisters Springs
The Three Sisters Springsare blue oases of clear and pristine water in an area that has rapidly become foul with pollution, run-off, exotics, and algae blooms.
Money Magazine Votes Citrus County top 25
Monday, March 24th, 2008Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live
Best places to live
Where the jobs are
Employment is an important factor when it comes to choosing Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live. These 25 counties have experienced the most job growth over the last six years.
Number 16. Citrus County, Fla.
Towns include: Homosassa Springs, Sugarmill Woods, Beverly Hills, Inverness, Crystal River, [...]
Discover Citrus County
Monday, March 24th, 2008 Citrus County’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine
2007-2008 Edition
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Discover Citrus County Magazine
Florida Tax Amendment 1 FAQs
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Q: When will the changes from Amendment 1 show up on tax bills?A: For those who are eligible, benefits from portability, the additional homestead exemption and the $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property will show up on 2008 tax bills.
Homosassa Florida
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Homosassa, Florida is home to one the state’s more impressive wildlife parks and rehabilitation facilities. The Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is often home to large numbers of ‘migratory’ manatees, which frequent the area due to its springs and relatively warm waters.
The upside of Florida real estate: 20 market positives
Friday, March 21st, 2008The upside of Florida real estate: 20 market positives
Let’s take a look at some of the opportunities and positive indicators for the future of Florida’s real estate market.
Panel Proposal May Revamp Property Taxes
Friday, March 21st, 2008The Dean Document
The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission on Monday advanced
a proposed amendment to the state constitution which would eliminate the main property tax for the state’s public schools. This proposed amendment, if passed by voter in November, would then replace lost revenue with a slight sales tax increase.
How to calculate Florida tax portability benefits
Friday, March 21st, 2008Tax Portability Florida
Florida Property Tax plan forces hand of lawmakers
Friday, March 21st, 2008TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - March 20, 2008 - The tax cut that voters will be asked to approve in November will do more than save property owners money. It will force lawmakers to do what they have refused to do for nearly 70 years: modernize sales-tax rules to raise revenue from products and services that have [...]
Florida Homeowner’s Insurance Update
Friday, March 21st, 2008In another major setback for Florida’s troubled property insurance market, State Farm Florida announced it would stop writing new policies effective March 1.
The Top Ten Reasons It’s a Great Time To Buy Real Estate!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008by Paul Pastore
1) Selection, selection, selection. There are about 57,000 resale homes on the market in Maricopa county(Phoenix). Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose.