Florida is 1 of only 8 states that has no individual income tax assessment. Florida's economy rests on a solid base of tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture.  According to the 2010 US Census, the city's population is 238,300, with the greater metro area population of 2,134,411.   

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UNDERSTANDING THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SELLING A HOME

Since it is my business to know as much as possible about real estate, I am familiar with the frustrations many homeowners encounter when they try to sell their home on their own. There are many things you should know about trying to sell your home without a professional Realtor.

- Potential buyers will offer less because they realize you're saving the commission by selling your property on your own. At best, you should think of saving only half of the commission.

- You will have substantial out-of-pocket costs that properties listed with a Realtor do not incure, such as advertising, marketing and legal services.

- You may undervalue your house and lose thousands of dollars in net proceeds.

- You may find yourself uncomfortable and inconvenienced with the burden of allowing strangers into your home.

- Unless you are a seasoned negotiator, you may give away more at the bargaining table than you would have paid in commissions with an experienced sales associate.

Market your home with a real estate professonal today.

Choose a qualified real estate agent.   Ask for client referrals - see testimonials below.  Choosing a real estate agent who has the tools, skills and experience to accommodate you in this challenging market can be a very difficult task.  Let me make it simple for you.   

It is very important to analyze neighborhood pricing to determine the fair market value for your house or the house you are considering, determine how to structure the contract terms, inspections, repairs, financing, warranties, title insurance, ownership, and closing details, to best meet your goals and to explain all your options and the ramifications of your decisions.  

CALL SUSAN RODERICK, REALTOR, ABR (407) 760 3590 - SOLD OVER $5,000,000 IN 2010 

1. Low Interest Rates. It's true! Interest rates are currently at historical lows.

2. Mortgage Interest Deduction: While this deduction may not be available for much longer, for now you can still use this great tax advantage!

3. Stability: Studies have shown that homeownership not only increases community involvement, it also leads to safer neighborhoods, and higher graduation rates.

4. Affordability: Coupled with the low interest rates, affordability is the highest it's been in years. Prices fell in many areas and median incomes rose -- meaning you can get more bang for your buck.

5. Paying Towards Ownership. Instead of paying a landlord, you are making an investment in your future. Every month your payment goes towards something you'll eventually own and that will have worth and value.

6. Appreciation: Average appreciation rates vary widely depending on the condition.  

7. Home equity: This building of worth over time (see number 6) means that if you need to make improvements to your home, you will be able to tap into its equity to finance repairs and additions.

8. Gardening: Many households are embracing the organic movement.

9. Roots: Young and old alike seek out places where they belong. Owning a property, and taking your first steps towards putting down roots, can mean the difference between a house and a home.

10. Monthly Payments: Once your home is paid off -- you won't have monthly payments anymore.