Cape Coral Short Sale Expert

Open House Naples Florida, January 8th 2012  Marina Bay Club  Unit #309  Gulf Access Waterfront Condo for Sale !

SELLER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER ! Looking for an Outstanding Waterfront Lifestyle in Naples ? Your destination in paradise is found right here ! Great location on the waterfront and centrally located close to everything to do in Naples! Enjoy "Outstanding Sunsets Everyday" along with great amenities offered here  at the Marina Bay Club !

You must see this wonderful 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo with amazing upgrades including granite, new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, the works! This unit is for the home owner who loves to entertain ! Call today to schedule your very own personalized showing of this great condo and a tour of the Marina Bay Club ! ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY IS INCLUDED AT CLOSING !    

Bonita Springs Florida real estate. I was out last week with clients looking at Golf Course Condos located in Bonita Springs Florida. We previewed several ones in Gated Communities located in Fort Myers including a few that where bank owned and a couple of Bank Short Sale properties.

We then headed to Bonita Springs Florida where this featured condo was my personal favorite. I thought I would share with all my blog readers. This unit is around 1,200 square feet, with vaulted ceilings it comes completely furnished turn key including all the way down to the silverware ! All you have to bring is your golf clubs and your tooth brush !

This one was listed for $145,000 and I thought this was a real good buy considering the great water view from the screened balcony

There where 8 condos that we viewed and they all featured Bundled golf ! Call or email me today for a list of current golf course condos current for sale in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.

I look forward to working with you!

See you soon on the golf links !

Cape Coral Florida Homes for sale. Gulf access waterfront property prices are rolled back almost ten years! Now is the time to buy your retirement home !  Foreclosures and short sales have been driving sale prices and you will be truly amazed at what your money can buy! Please email me and request a complete list of waterfront homes for sale in Cape Coral Florida.

I look forward to talking to you.

Southwest Florida Home Buyers Tax Credit Law Extended and Improved for more people !

I just want to try and explain the new changes in the First Time Home Buyers Credit Program. The program has been extended and some new improvements have been added to help more people in purchasing a new home and many others trying to buy a Second Home / vacation property 

Here are the guidelines of the program

First-Time Home buyers (FTHBs): First-time home buyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

What are the New Deadlines?

In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.

Tax Credit Versus Tax Deduction

It’s important to remember that the tax credit is just that… a tax credit. The benefit of a tax credit is that it’s a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction, rather than a reduction in a tax liability that would only save you $1,000 to $1,500 when all was said and done. So, if a first-time home buyer were to owe $8,000 in income taxes and would qualify for a tax credit of $8,000, she would owe nothing.

Better still, the tax credit is refundable, which means the home buyer can receive a check for the credit if he or she has little income tax liability. For example, if a first-time home buyer is eligible for a tax credit of $8,000 but is liable for $4,000 in income tax, she can still receive a check for the remaining $4,000!

Higher Income Caps

The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased.

Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible

Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.

Maximum Purchase Price

Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.

I hope this helps you have a better under standing of the program.

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Best regards

Joe Kendall, Realtor Sandals Realty
Waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist
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