Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–October 27
Oct 27, 2009
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Crist taps Gallagher replacement
Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday appointed a prominent Republican from the South Broward Hospital District Board to fill the School Board vacancy that came open after Beverly Gallagher was arrested last month on federal corruption charges.
Homeowners walking away from underwater mortgages
Andres Duque thought he got a real steal when he paid $125,000 for his Little Haiti condo. But four years later, similar units are selling for $35,000 and even less.
Mediation Is Wise in Foreclosure Cases
Like the tail on a comet, home foreclosures continue to pour off into the slipstream left by the real estate meltdown.
Two-tiered Florida property tax system one more roadblock to recovery
Investors and second-home buyers took much of the blame for bringing down the Tampa Bay housing market.
EDITORIAL: Save Our Homes challenge is worthy
Last week, former Florida State University President Sandy D’Alemberte, a former American Bar Association president who now teaches law at FSU, tried challenging a portion of Florida Save Our Homes amendment that contributes greatly to our state’s lopsided tax structure.
Some mega-wealthy flee taxes by moving to Florida
Have you popped the bubbly to welcome some of the newest Floridians to our shores?
EDITORIAL: Track down homestead cheaters
A YouTube video advertises Villa Aloreon as a great tourist attraction, luxurious place for corporate retreats, and waterfront paradise for weddings.
More cuts ahead for local governments?
For local governments, the other shoe is about to drop.
Fitch Rates Osceola County, Florida’s Sales Tax Revs ‘A+’
Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘A+’ rating to Osceola County, Florida’s (the county) approximately $43.3 million in sales tax revenue refunding bonds, series 2009A. The
Manatee Schools continue ‘double-dip’ hiring
The roster of about 50 “double-dippers” in the Manatee School District grew by one Monday when a former principal was hired for an administrative job after recently collecting a $160,000 retirement bonus.
NJ Bolsters ‘Senior Freeze’ Property Tax Program
Thousands of elderly and disabled New Jersey residents will more easily get a break on their property taxes under a new law enacted this month.
Price increases in Florida Prepaid College Plan shock parents saving for college costs
Margo Johnson always saw the Florida Prepaid College Plan as too good to pass up – until this year.
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