
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Fla Court of Appeals upholds constitutionality of the Save Our Homes amendment and of portability ("Amendment 1"). http://bit.ly/2zAU0X

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Congress extends $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. Eligible if you complete your purchase by 6/30/10. New law also offers a tax credit for people who are purchasing a new primary residence, but aren't first-time homeowners. http://bit.ly/zKmec
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One day after the measure won Congressional approval, President Obama has signed it.

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Sun-Sentinel has a good story today explaining why some saw property tax hikes even though our office sharply lowered most assessments in 2009 - http://bit.ly/FlRiA

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office We're reducing assessments for homes with documented Chinese drywall contamination. Read more: http://www.bcpa.net/FAQ.asp#10080

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Good news! Wall Street Journal says lenders starting to write-off some mortgage principal for "under-water" homeowners - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12543196 0273352535.html
Source: online.wsj.com
Banks and loan investors are starting to bite the bullet and lower the principal on mortgages for some struggling borrowers, new data show.

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Some small good signs the economy and real estate market in South Florida are just starting to (very slowly) improve: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/southflo rida/story/1258864.html
Source: www.miamiherald.com
Two key economic markers in Florida -- consumer confidence and a much-watched home price index -- showed a second consecutive month of improvement, offering further evidence the recession is easing, though a long recovery likely awaits.

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office The deadline has closed for filing 2009 exemptions and value appeals ... but you can already pre-file now for 2010 exemptions @ www.bcpa.net

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office TODAY (FRI-7PM) IS THE LAST DAY TO FILE AN APPEAL TO CHALLENGE YOUR 2009 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT & FILE FOR 2009 EXEMPTIONS!!

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office TOMORROW (Fri-Sept 18) is the deadline to file a petition to challenge proposed 2009 property assessments -- and to file for 2009 exemptions. Our Main Office (and the VAB) will stay open until 7 PM on Friday.

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Only three days to go! Deadline to file a petition to challenge proposed 2009 value assessments on your property is this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. File online: http://bcvab.broward.org/axiaweb2009/

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Deadline to file a petition to challenge proposed 2009 value assessments on your property is this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. File online: http://bcvab.broward.org/axiaweb2009/

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Troubling local real estate news: Broward home foreclosures increase 14% last month. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/southflo rida/story/1226035.html
Source: www.miamiherald.com
New foreclosure filings rose 18 percent in Miami-Dade County and 14 percent Broward between July and August, according to data released Thursday by RealtyTrac, a foreclosure tracking firm.

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Our offices will be open this Saturday (September 12) from 8:30 AM - 5 PM to better serve Broward's working families. Remember: the deadline to file for 2009 exemptions and to file a petition challenging your proposed assessment is SEPTEMBER 18.

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office Lori defeats wrestler (and tax rep) Hulk Hogan...by default! Hulk a no-show at property tax debate last night in Deerfield. What's he afraid of?

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Broward is the central example in this good NY Times analysis about our shrinking population and real estate/economic problems.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/us/30f lorida.html?_r=1
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The Sunshine State, whose economy is tied to population growth, is in a pall after taking hits during the recession.











