Orlando FL Real Estate Kissimmee and Celebration

According to MSN Real Estate Orlando and Kissimmee are on the list of 66 of the best cities to buy, and Florida has 7 cities on the list.  Florida has no state income tax, and our homestead exemption also gives you a property tax benefit for primary residences.

Why is this important for renters?  Well if you are a renter in one of these cities the opportunity to purchase is very good right now and Orlando is one of them. 

If you are renting this may be best time to consider home ownership with lower prices and high inventory not to mention a time to start investing in your own equity vs your landlords.

The cost of owning could be less with a 6% loan versus higher rental costs.  It is still important that you have good credit. 

How were these cities selected and where are the rest?

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So you're finally purchasing that new home since the price is down or your ARM Loan's Adjustable Rate is about to jump so you're going to finally get a new mortgage.   Well, you are in luck if you are going to start your transaction right now! 

Why?  This is the ideal time of year to start the process of a Mortgage. 

In Florida, property taxes are paid in arrears.  This means you pay at the end of the year for the prior year.  (Insurance is paid in advance, you pay your policy to cover you for the upcoming year)  Also, you receive a 4% discount for paying your annual property taxes in November. 

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• Clothing and related items with a sales price of $50 or less
• Books with a sales price of $50 or less
• School supplies with a sales price of $10 or less

This is regardless of the number of items or amount of the sale on that sales receipt.  The caps apply for each 'item' individually.

Many of you floridians with 'school aged' children and grandchildren may be wondering when is the tax free week is.  Last year tax free shopping week started around July 22nd, but this year 2007 Tax Free shopping week won't be until Saturday August 4th - Monday August 13th.

IF you would like more information regarding the 2007 sales tax Holiday visit the State of Florida's website.

This list was presented at the Greater Orlando Board of Realtors International Council meeting by by Mia Ferrel of Chastang, Ferrell, Sims and Eiserman LLC.  Certified Public Accountants and Consultants.  Mia has office space in our office building at 215 Celebration Place, Celebration Florida.

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• Downtown Orlando, 200 S. Orange Ave., Sun Trust Tower, 17th floor, Orlando, 407-836-5045, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• Orlando Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
• West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays

• Beaumont Government Center, 350 N. Beaumont Ave., Kissimmee, 407-343-3700, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. Tuesdays
• 1322 10th St., St. Cloud, 407-892-1955, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 

• 250 N. Beach St., Room 109, Daytona Beach, 386-254-4601, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, 386-736-5901, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 113 E. Canal St., Room 119, New Smyrna Beach, 386-423-3315, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 810A Commex Blvd., Orange City, 386-775-5257, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 1101 E. First St., Sanford, 407-665-7523, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 317 W. Main St., third floor, Tavares, 352-343-9748, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 912 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, 352-750-4545, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 1216 Bowman St., Clermont, 352-394-5116, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 400 South St., fifth floor, Titusville, 321-264-6700, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, 321-455-1444, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, 321-255-4440, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 1155 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, 321-952-4574, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Suite 103C, Viera, 321-690-6880, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• Rockledge Square/Wal-Mart Plaza Tax Collector's Office, 1840 S U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge, 321-433-4402, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 255 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, 863-534-4777, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 912 E. Parker St., Lakeland, 863-413-2549, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
• 3425 Lake Alfred Road, 3 Gil Jones Plaza, 863-401-2424, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays