What is Homestead Exemption? Homestead Exemption is a tax reduction allowable to homeowners who make their property their permanent (primary) residence. If approved, this exemption could reduce the taxable value of your residence by up to $50,000. The first $25,000 of this exemption applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 of exemption excludes School […]
Will you have to pay out of pocket? Why is this happening? So what happened? More and more insurance companies are no longer writing policies in Florida and the ones that are, their prices are skyrocketing. The reason points to several issues: Insurance companies have been running a deficit over past hurricane claims, such as Irma […]
How To Stand Out In A Crowded Market: Top Summer Upgrades To Help You Sell As the pandemic wanes, homeowners who postponed selling their homes last year are slowly starting to come back into the market—and that could mean that we begin to see housing inventory start to climb again as 2021 continues. If you’re […]
Looking to save $ on your homeowner’s insurance premiums? Add a 3rd nail! Save up to 35% on your annual homeowner’s insurance by adding a 3rd nail to your roof’s hurricane/truss straps. It will cost you around $850, BUT you should be able to recoup the cost within the first year. Then enjoy year-after-year savings, […]
Remodeling is big right now, not just as a selling tool but with so many working from home this year, many are noticing things around the house that are in great need of an upgrade. View All Images This home is a great example, as it increased the value as well as helped it sell […]
And the WINNER is IN!!! The Contest First, I would like to thank everyone that made our 1st Annual Veterans Day Salute to Savings such a great success! There was fantastic interest with entry forms coming in every day! Our driving force was the assistance we received in getting the word out by local Veteran groups […]
Home Ownership is One of the Smartest Investments You Can Make 1. Tax Benefits One of the biggest tax benefits of owning a home is imputed rental income, which a lot of homeowners don’t even know exists. Imputed rent is how much you would charge per month to rent out your home. If you […]
Florida Homeowners Tax-Saving Tips! The deadline to file Homestead Exemption in Florida is March 1st! Find out how filing can benefit you. Interested in more information? I’d love to talk with you further. 407.928.3788 | KArbutine@getorlandorealestate.com Connect with Karen: Contact ME – 407-928-3788 Facebook – Like & Follow: @GetOrlandoRealEstate Instagram: @KarenArbutine Twitter: @KArbutine Linkedin: karbutine […]
Curb appeal is an essential aspect of selling your home quickly. The first thing that a potential buyer can notice is the landscape of a house; it is critical to making sure that your home is attractive and inviting. Not only is it vital to clean up the exterior portions, like siding and windows, but […]
Every neighborhood has at least one – a home so impeccably maintained and carefully landscaped that just driving by makes you want to stop and ring the bell, hoping to get a glimpse at the stunning interior. It’s an elusive quality known as “curb appeal” and like many concepts that are difficult to define, you […]