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Here is what some of my customers are saying. . . "Thank you for all of your help in getting our condo sold, and the things you did above and beyond being a Realtor. We really appreciated it. You are one of the best!" |
| The Kirby's |
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"David Stump was my 3rd realtor and by far the most attentive and responsive real estate agent of the bunch. He really took the time to listen to me and he made me feel like everything was under control and being handled properly. Being in Michigan, it was a great comfort to know that someone I could trust was looking out for my condo down in Florida. Since our building didnt allow lock boxes he was there at each and every showing and provided me with feedback on each showing. The other two agents didnt even call to ask the showing agent what their customers thought of the place. Another big difference between Dave and the other two agents was that he advertised the heck out of my property which I do believe was what brought in the buyer. I can't say enough good things about him. I know if you deciede to list your home with him you will be as pleased with him as I am." |
| Eric O. |
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"Thank you so much for all your hard work and help! You have made our dreams come true and the start of a new chapter in our lives. You could always make me laugh with your wonderful sense of humor. You are the greatest...thanks for everything!!" |
| Kevin & Nicole |
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"Thanks a million for all the help and guidance you have given me over the last five months. You are one in a million and the best Real Estate agent ever!" |
| Jonathan B. |
 Ocean View Int'l Realty, Inc. 888 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 510 Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301 Direct: (954)560-2030 Office: (954)467-6300 Fax: (954)935-9990 |
Florida Homestead Exemption
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Eligible homeowners are not entitled to the valuable tax-saving protections of the "Save Our Homes" Amendment unless they first
successfully file for a Homestead Exemption. The "Save Our Homes" protection guarantees that the assessed value of a Homesteaded residence can increase by no more than 3% a year, regardless of how much more the property increases in actual market value. The more your property increases in value, the more you will save each year in taxes on a homesteaded property. This ensures that residents cannot be taxed out of their homes by skyrocketing property values. The bottom line: Filing for Homestead can save you up to $580 each year in taxes...and the average Broward County homeowner will save approximately $2,000 more each year because of the "Save Our Homes" protection. |
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The traditional time for filing new Homestead Exemption applications runs from January 1st to March 1st each year. Avoid the driving, skip the parking headaches
and cut to the front of the crowded lines by filing for Homestead online at www.bcpa.net. Over 8,000 homeowners successfully used the online system in 2004 and the average taxpayer was able to complete the entire application process in just 15 minutes. The questions are asked in simple English. Just type in your answers and, at the end of "the interview", you'll have a perfectly completed application ready to print and mail in. To find out more about the Florida Homestead Exemption law, click here. |
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The passage of Amendment 1 on January 29 has resulted in broad changes regarding property tax collections in Florida.
Now that Amendment #1 has passed, you may be asking how you can take advantage of the new tax savings. If you are already Homesteaded, there is nothing you need to do to claim the additional Homestead Exemption. The additional Homestead Exemption will automatically be applied to your property. "Portability" allows you to transfer to a new property the difference between your "Save Our Homes" tax assessment and the Just Value of your property. To take advantage of "Save Our Homes" tax savings portability, which is retroactive to include transactions from 2007, you will need to file a form with the Property Appraiser in your home county. Click here to visit the Florida Department of Revenue's web link containing the necessary forms to claim Portability, in addition to complete and detailed information regarding the implementation procedures for all of the various components of Amendment 1. You can also visit the Broward County Property Appraiser's website for further information. By clicking "Property Search" when there, you will be able to determine the difference between your "Save our Homes" value and the Just Value of your own property. |
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