Dear Neighbor,
There are currently 80 homes listed for sale in our Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club subdivision today - 80!! That's 11.6% of the neighborhood... this is an unprecedented number of active listings.
People from all walks of life are asking the question: Is investment real estate for me? Congratulations on taking the first step of wise investing: ask an expert. I have advised real estate investors for more than a decade. As with any investment of your hard-earned dollars, it is prudent to get the facts and ask yourself if this particular opportunity is right for you. Investment options are historically risk/reward propositions – meaning the higher the risk of loss, the higher the return you could reasonably expect. At this time, the stock market, mutual funds and commodities are highly volatile, but the expected returns are anyone’s guess. Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, money market accounts and bonds pay such a low return it is almost as if the money were doing nothing.
Sept. 19, 2011 marks two important deadlines for homeowners in Broward County: deadline to appeal assessed property value and deadlines to file for exemption or change of classification. For many Broward County homeowners, property taxes are a bit mysterious and daunting. Unfortunately, once certain deadlines pass, whether you understand how property taxes are calculated and what your rights as a homeowner make no difference. With some basic information, navigating the annual process will be a snap. Property tax season kicks off with the mailing of a “Truth In Millage” (TRIM) Notice” from Broward County.