**Greetings from Branon Edwards and Jelena Panfilova
with Aqualand Realty in sunny Florida!
In this issue:
- New Company/New Capabilities
- New Blog
- Florida's Largest Property Tax Cut Approved
- Property Listings - For Sale
- Property Listings - For Rent
- Large Land Parcels For Sale
- Hot Condo Conversion Deals
We hope this email finds you and yours well. It's been a little
while since our last broadcast, but we wanted to bring you up to
speed with various happenings, including some major tax cuts here in
Florida.
First, we are no longer with Coldwell Banker, but now are both
Brokers in our own firm - Aqualand Realty, Inc. Second, we now have
a total of 9 agents and 3 brokers in our firm. Third, Branon is also
a licensed Mortgage Broker. And Lastly, we have a new Blog!
Needless to say, these are all very positive changes. We still
provide the same property marketing services we have in the past,
but now we have expanded to include a variety of new services as
well. Simply put, we're not aware of another real estate firm in
Florida that offers the marketing reach that we do now with our own
company.
Check out our marketing guarantee page:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/guarantee.htm
Aqualand Realty is an established firm with our partner, Betty
Twigg, also at the helm as a qualifying broker. Aqualand has its
home office in Saint James City on Pine Island (near Cape Coral/Fort
Myers), but we still live and work in Hollywood. We have agents on
BOTH Florida coasts and plan to open our East Coast offices before
the end of the year.
Jelena and I still focus on real estate in Broward and Miami-Dade
Counties, and we feel that having the West Coast connection is a
tremendous benefit for our customers. In addition, several of our
agents are multi-lingual so we can assist customers whose primary
language is other than English, plus expand our marketing into
additional areas like Latin America. Our agents speak English,
Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Our website remains the same:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com
Aqualand Realty also has its own site:
http://www.AqualandRealty.com
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Check Out our New Blog!
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.BlogSpot.com
We maintain a couple of different ways of keeping in touch with our
customers, but we hope you'll subscribe to our new Web Log (Blog).
It's a great way to stay on top of new happenings in the Florida
real estate market, special opportunities, and other real estate and
investing related information.
You can also subscribe to our Yahoo Group:
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiRealty
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PROPERTY TAX CUTS IN FLORIDA - LARGEST TAX CUT IN FLORIDA HISTORY
There has been a lot of buzz here in Florida over the last few weeks
and specifically the last few days about property tax cuts, and for
good reason. There has also been much speculation as to how the
state legislators plan to provide some property tax relief to
Florida property owners, but the proof is in the pudding.
The Florida State Legislature passed the largest property tax cut in
state history on Thursday, which will apparently result over $31
Billion in tax cuts and saving the average taxpayer about 7% on
their property taxes this year. Before we start jumping for joy,
it's important to note that there's an amendment to the State's
constitution involved, which won't happen until 2008.
In the area of immediate tax relief, cities and counties will be
required to reduce their tax rates based on past history. This
varies from municipality to municipality and is a bit much to
explain in detail except that it should result in over $15 Billion
in tax cuts over five years for all property types, including
commercial and non-homestead properties. In short, cities and
counties that increased their taxes dramatically between 2001 and
2006 will have to make the most dramatic cuts. The higher their
increases during these periods, the more they're required to cut.
IMMEDIATE TAX RESULTS
This provision starts immediately by making 2007-2008 taxes equal to
the 2006-2007 rates, except for new construction. Future tax rate
increases will be tied to the annual growth of Florida personal
income so that rates maintain some semblance of fairness and logic.
The proposed $16 Billion constitutional amendment should be set
before voters in January 2008. The amendment essentially does away
with 'Save Our Homes' and replaces it with a 'super homestead
exemption'. This SuperExemption apparently will exempt 75% of the
first $200,000 of homestead value and 15% of the next $300,000 with
everyone getting at least a $50,000 exemption. Folks who are
currently protected by 'Save Our Homes' will apparently be given the
option of keeping their current status or changing to the
SuperExemption. Provisions for affordable housing, low-income
seniors, and working waterfronts are also provided. Scroll down for
a link to an easy-to-read chart of changes.
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Mortgage Payment Going Up?
Contact Branon today for a no-cost/no-obligation mortgage
consultation.
Fixed Rates - Long Term Adjustable Rates - Option Payments
Purchase - Refinance - Equity Lines - Cash Out - Hard Money
Residential - Commercial - Vacant Land
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/finance.htm
Apply online now:
http://www.mainlandmortgage.com/apply-fora-loan.shtml
Select 'Edwards, Branon' as your loan officer
Phone: 786-417-4910
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Property tax cuts are fantastic news for Florida property owners and
may be just the impetus Florida's real estate market needs to kick-
start the housing market once again.
We have already been receiving emails left and right from various
real estate experts over the last few days about the positive impact
these property tax cuts will have. Still other investment groups are
compiling their cash in an effort to 'stock up' on the great deals
that are presently on the market.
Many first time home buyers and the thousands of folks moving to
Florida each week area also on a buying spree in trying to take
advantage of the unusual opportunities being offered by the market.
Foreclosures, bankruptcies, rising adjustable mortgages, and
motivated sellers continue to provide a wealth of deals for those
who want them.
Suffice it to say, we're all pretty excited about the possibilities
for future growth and expansion for our economy. Of course, there
are concerns about where the tax cuts will impact Floridians most
including education and services like fire-rescue, but we'll see
these things shake out in coming months. We'll continue to post
information as it becomes available.
EASY-TO-READ CHART OF PROPERTY TAX CHANGES by Florida Association of
Realtors:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/florida-property-tax-chart.pdf
There are a number of articles in the Miami Herald. If you would
like direct links to some of the articles, just drop us a line.
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FLORIDA PROPERTY LISTINGS - FOR SALE
(Sorted from highest to lowest price)
Large custom Waterfront 3-story with Elevator on Private Island
$2.5 Million
4981 Galt Island Ave, Saint James City
3-bed/2-full bath/2-half-bath/3-car/pool/boat dock/lift
Views for miles! Private island with 25-acre preserve.
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/galt-island-home.htm
Vacant lot 2 doors down available for $1.8 Million
Ocean 4 - Oceanfront Building, West-View Unit
$698,000 (Rent at $2550/month)
17201 Collins Ave, #1506, Sunny Isles Beach
2-bed/2-bath
West View of Park, City, Sunsets (oceanfront building)
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/ocean-4.htm
Custom Waterfront Home with Gulf Access
$599,900 - REDUCED $50,000!
2540 SW 36th Lane, Cape Coral
3-bed/2-bath/2-car/pool/boat dock/lift
Absolutely gorgeous!
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/gulf-access.htm
Maryland - River Front Historic Home
$425,000 - Reduced $175,000!
4573 St Georges Ave, Piney Point, MD 20674
3-bed/1.5-bath/covered boat dock/lift
Minutes to Washington, DC
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/piney-point.htm
Pine Island Stilt Home on Pond
$379,000
15500 Bahama Way, Bokeelia
2-bed/1-bath
1-Acre Lot with Pond
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/15500-bahama.htm
Gulf Access Building Lot on Pine Island
$375,000 - REDUCED $125,000!
2395 Sycamore St, Saint James City
65x107 Waterfront Building Lot with Seawall & Dock Permit
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/sycamore.htm
Renovated Hollywood Hills Charmer
$374,900 - Reduced Well Below Appraisal
3701 Washington Ave, Hollywood
3-bed/2-bath/2-car/fenced yard
Beautifully renovated - close to everything
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/3701-washington.htm
Bankruptcy Forces Sale
$329,000 - Court Set Price - MAKE OFFER!
623 SW 39th Terr, Cape Coral
3-bed/2-bath/2-car/pool/boat dock
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/623-sw-39-terr.htm
401 Blu - Walk to the Beach
$274,999 - Plus $5k toward Closing Costs
401 69th St, #311, Miami Beach
1-bed/1-bath
City views in new condo conversion building with roof-top pool!
Great tenant in place at $1300/month until June 2008
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/401-blu.htm
Gulf Access Mobile Home
$250,000 - PRICED TO SELL
2767 Heron Ct, Saint James City
2-bed/1-bath
7,500 sq ft Gulf Access Lot, Renovate or Rebuild
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/heron-court.htm
55+ Condo Near Gulf Stream Park
$138,900
610 NE 12th Ave, #305, Hallandale
1-bed/1-bath
Great active community near shopping, beach, and more.
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/meadowbrook-towers.htm
Duplex in Belle Glade - Handyman Special
$60,000 - Cheapest Property on the Market by 50%!
401 SE 4th St, Belle Glade
2-bed/1-bath each side
Needs complete rehab, but could be a cash cow!
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/belle-glade-duplex.htm
2.26-Acre Investment Lot in Trenton
$25,999 - SELL OR TRADE
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/trenton.htm
1.02-Acre Investment Lot Near Branford
$21,999 - SELL OR TRADE
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/branford.htm
50x135 Campsite Lot - Walk to Suwannee River
$19,999 - SELL OR TRADE
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/bell.htm
Don't see what you're looking for? CONTACT US!
The entire state of Florida is a Buyers' Market, which means there
are plenty of properties for sale at great prices!
View other listings here:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings
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Don't forget to check out our New Blog:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.BlogSpot.com
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FLORIDA PROPERTY LISTINGS - FOR RENT
(Sorted from highest to lowest price)
Luxury Beachfront Penthouse - Seasonal/Monthly
2080 S Ocean Drive, UPH-9, Hallandale Beach
2-bed/2-bath -Turnkey Furnished South View
Rates from $3250
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/hallandale-beach.htm
Luxury Beachfront Penthouse - Seasonal/Monthly
2080 S Ocean Drive, LPH-10, Hallandale Beach
2-bed/2-bath -Turnkey Furnished
North View
Rates from $3250
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/2080-ocean-drive.htm
Ocean 4 - Annual, Unfurnished
17201 Collins Ave, #1506, Sunny Isles Beach
2-bed/2-bath
West View of Park, City, Sunsets (oceanfront building)
$2550/month (Also for sale @ $698,000)
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/ocean-4.htm
Beachfront Vacation - Seasonal/Monthly
3505 S Ocean Drive, #804, Hollywood Beach
2-bed/2-bath -Turnkey Furnished
Direct East Ocean View
Rates from $2500
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/alexander-towers.htm
Renovated Hollywood Hills Charmer - Unfurnished 6 or 12 months
3701 Washington Ave, Hollywood
3-bed/2-bath/2-car/fenced yard
Beautifully renovated - close to everything
$2200/month - Lease Option Available - Also For Sale at $374,900
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/3701-washington.htm
Beachfront Vacation - Seasonal/Monthly
101 N Ocean Drive, #438, Hollywood Beach
Large Studio -Turnkey Furnished
Direct East Ocean View
Rates from $1200
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/rental/hollywood-beach.htm
View other listings here:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings
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LARGE LAND PARCELS FOR SALE
1,129 Acres in Labelle - Average of $25,024 Per Acre
4 Owners 90, 100, 147, and 792 acres - Sell together or individually.
Zoned Ag - could be farm, grove, dirt mine, or single family homes
Seller may hold some financing & may consider partial leaseback.
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/792-labelle.htm
Full Package in PDF Format:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings/1129-acres-labelle.pdf
57 Acres on Pine Island - $12.8 Million
Appraised at $16 Million
Development Order for Over 300 Condominiums
http://www.investfloridarealty.com/listings/57-pine-island.htm
43-Acre Palm Tree Farm on Pine Island - $5 Million
Includes $2 Million in Palm Tree Inventory
Development Order for 15 luxury homes around U-shaped lake
http://www.investfloridarealty.com/listings/43-pine-island.htm
View other listings here:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/listings
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HOT CONDO CONVERSION DEALS
Tampa: Grande Oasis
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/preconstruction/grande-oasis.htm
Prices from $128,990 to $253,990
Upgrade Condominium Homes
3% Toward Closing Costs
7% Toward HomeOwners' Association, Taxes, and Insurance
Coconut Creek: Olivine at the Township
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/preconstruction/olivine.htm
Prices from the $170,000s
Upgraded Condominium Homes
1 Year Free HomeOwners' Association Dues
No Developer's Fee
1 Year Free Home Warranty
3% Towards Closing Costs
There are also a number of buildings that are getting ready to be
completed such as 50 Biscayne in Downtown Miami, Harbor House in Bal
Harbour, Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach, and The Plaza in the
Brickell area - great deals for the right buyer! Other buildings
are still selling, such as the Saint Regis Resort and Residences in
Bal Harbour. Contact us for details.
Other condo conversions and new construction here:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com/preconstruction
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As always, thank you for the opportunity to earn your business.
All the best,
--Branon A. Edwards, Licensed Florida Real Estate & Mortgage Broker
--Jelena Panfilova, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker-Associate
Branon Direct: 786-417-4910
mailto:Branon@...
Jelena Direct: 786-417-4911
mailto:Jelena@...
Our Private Fax: 786-524-5747
VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.com
VISIT OUR BLOG:
http://www.InvestFloridaRealty.BlogSpot.com
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Real Estate Office:
Aqualand Realty, Inc
8359 Stringfellow Road
Saint James City, FL 33956
Mortgage Office:
Mainland Mortgage Corp
2803 E Commercial Blvd, Suite 210
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Apply Online: http://www.mainlandmortgage.com/apply-fora-loan.shtml
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