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02-24-2007, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NY/ FL
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We put a deposit down on a house
Well, after searching and searching, we did settle on an area and finally, we found a house. We put a deposit on it yesterday and today when my husband went to take some pictures of it, there was a "sold" sign out front!!
I can't believe it. It feels kind of wierd. Too bad I won't be moving into it till May - after I close on my house in NY. Just in time for the really hot weather in FL.
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02-25-2007, 12:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minniemom
Well, after searching and searching, we did settle on an area and finally, we found a house. We put a deposit on it yesterday and today when my husband went to take some pictures of it, there was a "sold" sign out front!!
I can't believe it. It feels kind of wierd. Too bad I won't be moving into it till May - after I close on my house in NY. Just in time for the really hot weather in FL.
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First thing Monday check into homesteading, I forget what the key dates are. You want to lock in the homesteading as soon as you can or it could end up costing you thousands of dollars. |
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02-25-2007, 01:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: So. Dak.
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Congratulations, Minniemom!!! You'll be there in time for the hot summer, but this is your last cold and snowy winter.  |
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02-25-2007, 05:13 AM
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Come visit the "Today's Question"
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: NE Florida
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congratulations minniemom
where in fla will you be?
and macguy's advise it terrific you want to get the homestead thing done asap . the nice thing is you only have to do it once.
karla
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02-25-2007, 05:48 AM
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On my own li'l planet
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Finally made it to Florida and lovin' every minute!
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Congrats, Minniemom. Exciting, isn't it?
Where would I find out about the homesteading thing and how to do it?
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02-25-2007, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fernandina Beach, northeast FL
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02-25-2007, 06:30 AM
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Straight Shooter
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Congratulations! What city are you moving to?
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02-25-2007, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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I just closed on my house last week.I was told you have to be in the home by Jan. 1 to qualify for 2007 homestead.They told me to apply in the fall for 2008.Go to your County Property Appraisers web sire for more info.Congrats!!!
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02-25-2007, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Weeki Wachee,FL
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You can apply for homestead at any time but it will not take affect until the following year.
If you were able to apply by March 1st you would be set for next year but since you won't be closing on the house til after that it will not be possible.
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02-25-2007, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lakeland, FL
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You must close by Dec 31, to homestead for the next year. You probably will be lucky and your taxes for 2007 will only be about 300.00 bases on vacant land only. We have bought 3 new homes in past 6 yrs and the first year was always that way.
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