http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate Real Estate Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:27:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ATLANTA (AP) – Sept. 1, 2010 – Georgia State University researchers have created an online calculator for small businesses interested in whether they qualify for tax credits under the new federal health care law. The tool – the first of its kind – can be used by businesses in any state, ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/09/01/health-care-tax-credit-calculator-florida-bradenton/ HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Sept. 1, 2010 – Real-estate developer Lon Tabatchnik has ambitious plans for a $131 million, Margaritaville Resort on Hollywood beach that could create thousands of jobs. But with bank financing tight, he’s looking to a nontraditional source of funds: foreign investors who want to live in the ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/09/01/eb5-e2-us-american-visa-florida-business-for-sale/ You can't sugar-coat last week's housing reports, but they don't necessarily foretell a "double-dip" recession in real estate. July Existing Homes Sales were off 27.2%, at an annual rate of 3.83 million, well below the expected 4.65 million rate. The months' supply went from 8.9 to 12.5 and there was ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/09/01/home-prices-bradenton-housing-data-florida/ NEW YORK – Aug. 31, 2010 – The seemingly endless run of bad housing news is discouraging some potential homebuyers from considering a purchase. But the truth is that the advantages of homeownership have very little to do with investment gains, and a lot to do with personal comfort and ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/09/01/buying-vs-renting-first-time-homebuyer-bradenton-florida-34202/ 1. What is the status of “Hometown Democracy”? The Florida Secretary of State certified “Hometown Democracy” for ballot placement on June 22nd, 2009. It will appear before the voters in 2010 as “Amendment 4.” 2. Was this expected? Yes, we have been preparing for this development since 2007 and we are ready. Floridians ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/26/no-on-4-amendment-4-florida-real-estate-realtor-issues-election/ Amendment 4—a statewide “Vote on Everything” initiative—is a grave threat to Florida’s future. This proposed re-write of the Florida Constitution will imperil Florida’s economy and unique quality-of-life. The amendment subverts a well established and democratic planning process while threatening Florida’s prospects for economic recovery. http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/26/amendment-4-manatee-county-bradenton-florida/ http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/26/amendment-4-bradenton-manatee-county-florida/ Sarasota-Bradenton home prices hit a recession low in February 2009. Charlotte County-North Port prices hit their low a month later. But this summer's price declines, including a double-digit July drop reported Tuesday, have market watchers wondering whether the worst is really over. http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/26/housing-prices-home-values-real-estate-market-bradenton-sarasota-florida/ http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/19/homes-for-sale-wisteria-park-bradenton-florida-34209/ While I would love to be the source for all things Tax and Green I find it much simpler to let the National Association of Realtors handle it from a Federal level... Please click below to find details regarding Green Tax Credits and Incentives for 'going green'. However, should you ... http://www.adkinsfloridagroup.com/real-estate/2010/08/16/tax-credits-incentives-energy-effeciency-green-products-florida-manatee-county/