http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/ Florida Homestead Services miniBB forum Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:52:01 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=14&topic=705 Standing up to the banks: how to challenge your foreclosure Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ellen Brown http://webofdebt.wordpress.com/ In response to an article I posted recently called "Standing Up to the Banks," www.webofdebt.com/articles, a number of people have written to ask for help in defending their foreclosure actions. I started to put together materials, when I discovered that it had already been done. The Consumer Warning Network is an excellent website providing specifi... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=14&topic=705 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:52:01 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=704 Rich, Yes. As long as the newly moved into residence is going to be your homestead (i.e. primary residence) then portability is applicable. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=704 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:56:09 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=74 This post thread continued here... http://johnsims3.blogspot.com/ http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=74 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:32:40 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=4&topic=703 Number: AGO 2008-44 Date: August 29, 2008 Subject: Homestead Exemption Mr. Loren E. Levy The Levy Law Firm 1828 Riggins Lane Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: TAXATION - TRUSTS - HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - TRUSTEES - BENEFICIARIES - entitlement of trustee and beneficiary of Florida Land Trust to homestead exemption. ss. 196.031, 196.041, and 689.071, Fla. Stat.; Art. VII, s. 6(a), Fla. Const. Dear Mr. Levy: On behalf of the Honorable Atlee Mercer, Osceola County Property Appraiser,... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=4&topic=703 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:11:54 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=702 In light of the position taken by the Department of Revenue that its form entitled "Original Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption" constitutes a "return," such form should be treated as a "return" that is confi dential pursuant to s. 193.074, F.S. AGO 05-04. Accord, AGO 95-07. However, taxpayer information that is confi dential in the hands of certain specified officers under s. 193.074, F.S., is subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act when it has... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=22&topic=702 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:09:05 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=701 My property value used to be over 75000. Now it is under so I can't claim the additional homestead. Has anyone else noticed that the property or land is decreased this year to put them under the figure to obtain the additional Homestead exemption because it would mean less money to Palm Beach if the property were valued over the 75000? I figured that the Corrupt County would find a way to get around the increased homestead... and it's obvious they are being unethical at best. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=701 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:42:09 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=699 It still doesn't make sense. I have the same market value on the house but the land value decreased by thousands of dollars. My assessment would be less than last year even with the 3 percent it would seem. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=699 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:29:19 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=560 FYI, even an extended absence is not a valid reason to deny homestead tax exemption. Also Deb stated "If you are just trying to take advantage though and really don't have any plans to move back in just take the exemption on the new property."...That is allowed. In fact 'taking advantage' of the HEX and the system in regards to HEX, is supported by the courts. http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=20&topic=560 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:46:05 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=582 If you are only going away for a couple weeks at a time and rent out the place from time to time during the periods you are gone.. I wouldn't sweat it. You should be able to keep your exemption I would think. If the home is your primary residence FOR REAL and you do actually live there for more than 6 months or so a year don't see the problem. If you have FL Driver's license and plates as well as utilities and other bills in your name you should have no problem showing ownersh... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=34&topic=582 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:41:16 -0700 http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=38&topic=698 FBI saw threat of mortgage crisis A top official warned of widening loan fraud in 2004, but the agency focused its resources elsewhere. By Richard B. Schmitt Los Angeles Times Staff Writer August 25, 2008 WASHINGTON — Long before the mortgage crisis began rocking Main Street and Wall Street, a top FBI official made a chilling, if little-noticed, prediction: The booming mortgage business, fueled by low interest rates and soaring home values, was starting to attract shady operators an... http://www.homesteadpropertyexemption.info/index.php?action=vthread&forum=38&topic=698 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:12:03 -0700