Community and calendar briefs for Feb. 28, 2012
This year's homestead exemption could save a homeowner $ 500 or more in taxes, according to the Marion County Property Appraiser's Office. The deadline to file for 2012 exemptions is 6 pm Thursday, March 1. The NAACP Marion County Branch will hold its …
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Majestic Plaza developer buys State Road 60 strip mall, to open first Serta …
Rechter bought Vero Beach Corners — in front of Walmart and next to Applebee's, at 5445 20th St. — for $ 1.35 million from Wells Fargo Bank, which foreclosed on the property in 2010. The Indian River County Property Appraiser's website lists the …
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Citizens boosted home values to raise premiums, suit says
Some homeowners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Citizens Property, charging that it overvalued their homes to raise premiums. By Toluse Olorunnipa TALLAHASSEE — Florida homeowners filed a class-action lawsuit against Citizens Property …
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No common ground found in Conservation 20/20 debate
Green relies too much on county Property Appraiser's Office valuations and not enough on the qualified appraisers upon which the county bases its purchasing decisions, the commissioner said. Green, in turn, said commissioners shouldn't be allowed to …
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Bill to aid Miami with Marlins stadium garage tab may be in trouble
By Toluse Olorunnipa — Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — After a much-maligned parking garage contract with the Miami Marlins baseball team left the city of Miami on the hook for a huge property tax bill, South Florida state lawmakers …
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Florida Custom Home Builder Sees Trend in Tear Downs
Florida custom builder Florida Lifestyle Homes of Fort Myers has noted a recent trend among luxury property owners to replace older, well-located ranch style homes with custom luxury homes more in tune with today's desired styles and features.
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DartAppraisal.com Account Manager Expands Coverage to Ohio
While also representing clients in Alabama, Florida, and Illinois, Johnston's primary focus will be in Ohio. He has ten years' experience in the mortgage industry, including real estate agent, loan officer and appraiser. He actively maintains his …
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More about the lawsuit against Citizens
I'm shocked, shocked to learn that such a thing would happen in Florida. In an article in the February 8 Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau, people who have been affected by the software system Citizens uses to determine the value of property are …
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Appraiser seeks fourth term
"Polk County needs a Property Appraiser that understands Florida Statutes, property tax administration and the mass appraisal process." Faux is a 1973 graduate of Kathleen High School and attended Florida Southern College. She is a certified Florida …
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Martin County Sheriff Robert Crowder says political run not about Allen West
Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, and St. Lucie County Property Appraiser Ken Pruitt are remaining neutral. Crowder has had run-ins with fellow Republicans over the years – sparring with Negron and former Gov. Jeb Bush over spending levels for a sheriff's boot …
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Land leases often bid without public notice
By Christine Stapleton Palm Beach Post Six months after officials at the South Florida Water Management District investigated a claim that the longtime Okeechobee County Property Appraiser was grazing cattle on district land without a lease, …
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Fruitticher has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of West Florida and is a member of the Appraisal Institute. Fruitticher is a state certified general real estate appraiser and co-owner of the Fruitticher Lowery Appraisal …
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Navy gives couple raw deal on property purchase, son says
Joe and Margaret Branham were handed an award from the Navy, and then they handed over a historic piece of property, a unique natural resource and a family era to the government. The Branhams were honored Thursday with the Navy Superior Public Service …
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Generally accurate appraisals backed by third party reviews
A 2008 amendment to the Florida Constitution helped some by limiting annual increases in assessments on commercial property. Gov. Rick Scott has pledged to do more to reduce property taxes on businesses. Florida's property appraisers are audited by the …
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Appraisal Fundamentals In Modern Property Insurance Practice
16 question for the courts.52 However, “when different types of damages occur to different items of property, appraisers may have to decide the damage caused by each before the courts can decide liability.”53 Further, under Johnson, it is always the …
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Local bills: From 9/11 lessons to Rx audits
Ritch Workman would set conditions and limitations on how property appraisers determine property values; remove provisions regulating vehicle displays of lighted lamps and other lighted devices during twilight hours; revise motor vehicle personal …
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