Friday, March 11, 2005
DEVELOPMENT
Some citrus farmers have no choice but to sell their land and pocket the profits as demand for new housing rises and citrus canker eradication teams level entire groves. Indian River County's property appraiser says that he has farmland "selling for $30,000, $40,000 or $50,000 an acre that used to be $7,000 to $8,000 three or four years ago."
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
BANKRUPTCY LAWS
The U.S. Senate passed legislation yesterday that makes it tougher for people to file for bankruptcy protection, a change pushed by business interests. The bill still lets Florida homeowners facing bankruptcy shield the value of their home from creditors, but it tightens the rules on how that shielding works.
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Monday, March 07, 2005
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS / Florida
Homeowner association boards will be subject to the same state scrutiny as condominium boards if a bill introduced by a South Florida legislator is approved during the 60-day legislative session that begins Tuesday.
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source: Planet Realtor, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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