Kevin Kling, P.A., Gaff's Realty Company

Property Taxes

Port Orange property tax talk and discussion. Buyers are sellers are concerned about the recent increase in property taxes. Slowing sales are part of this chain reaction.

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Halifax Landing Units Bank Owned

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 1:25pm. 1377 Views, 0 Comments.

The remaining units at the Halifax Landing are now bank owned. Tenants with leases at Halifax Landing have been notified that they have 60 days to move out.

New pricing should be available by June 17, 2010. More information about the sale of these condos and new pricing will be posted as available.

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Palmer Chiropractic Student Housing In Port Orange, Florida

Monday, March 24th, 2008 at 8:20am. 1066 Views, 0 Comments.

Affordable housing is now available in Port Orange for Palmer Chiropractic students. There are affordable options available that will allow you to build equity instead of wasting your money on rent. A few Port Orange home options include Villaggio On The Lakes, Whispering Creek, and attached homes in Coquina Cove and Pelican Bay.

Villagio On The Lakes home options start in the low 100's for a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom and increase slightly for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom options. This property is 3 stories and some units offer lake views. This gated condo property is definitely recommended.

Whispering Creek is located slightly farther from the Chiropractic School in Port Orange. Located towards the end of Airport Rd you will find this condo complex. Condo…

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Florida Real Estate News - October

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 at 11:25am. 674 Views, 0 Comments.

Worries in the real estate market still continued to hamper the Florida market this past October.  

According to the Florida Association of Realtors, sales of existing single-family homes totaled 9165, a sharp drop off of 29 percent from one year before, October 2006, when 12,846 of these homes were sold.   

National figures show a decrease in these figures as well, albeit a much smaller decline.  In September 2007 these homes median selling price fell 4.9 percent when compared to one year ago.   

With fewer houses being sold, prices have dropped in an effort to lure buyers.  In October, Florida’s median selling price for existing single-family homes was $222,100.  One year ago this figure was at a robust $247,700, or an eight percent…

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New Property Tax Plan For Florida - Port Orange & Daytona Beach

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 at 8:27am. 1261 Views, 1 Comments.

Our leaders in the Florida House and Senate continue to look for the perfect "band-aid fix" for our property taxes. The Florida Property Tax problem is more like a "deadly cut" and not a minor bruise. It will take much more than a band-aid to fix the current inequities in the Florida Property Tax system. Homeowners in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and throughout Central Florida are affected.

 The most recent proposal includes:

  • Doubling of homestead exemptions - The lawmakes want to add another $25,000 homestead exemption. Does not apply to school taxes. BIG DEAL!! This doesn't fix the problem!
  • Low-Income Senior Exemption - Are you 65 or older? You may not have to pay taxes if this new plan is voted in. Is this Fair?
  • First…

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Port Orange Property Tax Amendment Removed From Ballot

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 at 6:57am. 654 Views, 0 Comments.

A Florida judge ruled that the property tax amendment could dupe voters into voting incorrectly in January. He apparatly does not like the wording and wants the amendment removed from the ballot.

Lawmakers can appeal this judgement and try to get it back on the January ballot. Another choice includes rewriting the amendment. Whichever route is taken, a final decision and acceptance must be made within 90 days of the vote in order for the amendment to make the ballot.

 

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