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Florida Real Estate & Asbestos concerns
As the saying goes, “There’s nothing half as pleasant as coming home again.”
With its location in the southeastern part of the United States, Florida is known for its tropical weather, sandy beaches, tourist and culture hub. With so many incredible and diverse features, what potential home buyer would not take the opportunity to call this state their home?
The journey to purchasing a home is an enjoyable time in one’s life. But it is one that will bring many additional responsibilities. Having the assistance of a reliable and experienced Florida real estate agent can make all of the difference during this process.
Asbestos
Many older homes built prior to 1980 may still harvest obsolete and corrosive building materials which can create health concerns. Living in the 21st century, there is a renewed importance towards environmental sustainability, green construction and lowering your carbon footprint. Many realtors have understood this important aspect of our lives and can greatly assist clients in achieving a green home.
Asbestos is the name given for a group of fibrous minerals that were mined for their qualities as fire resistant, insulation and high durability. Often appearing in roof shingles, popcorn ceilings, piping and insulation, asbestos became one of the most popular building applications of the 20th century.
Healthy Tips
If you locate any suspected asbestos in the home, most experts suggest leaving it un-disturbed until a home inspector can examine your property, take evaluations and determine the safest course of action. Sometimes the best action is no action at all. Disturbing asbestos in good condition may cause its fibers to be released into the air.
Exposure to damaged airborne asbestos fibers can lead to the development of a severe lung ailment known as mesothelioma. Age of diagnosis and cigarette smoking are factors that impact how a patient responds to a mesothelioma treatment.
Removal of asbestos in public facilities, workplaces and homes should be performed by licensed abatement contractors as long as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) are not violated. They must wear protective equipment such as masks and gloves to avoid any exposure. The materials should be removed in as large pieces as possible and places in disposable bags.
Green Alternatives Healthier and Efficient
Implementing Eco-friendly methods of building can have positive environmental, health and economic benefits. These include: Conservation of natural resources, enhance air quality, protect Eco systems, energy sustainability, increase property value, improve quality of life, improvement of pulmonary and cardiac health, Reduction of waste.
If asbestos is removed, green forms of insulation should be used as replacements. These include the use implementation of recycled building materials such as lcynene foam, cotton fiber and cellulose. These alternatives not only allow for a healthy and safe home, but can bring down annual energy costs.
For example, the use of cotton fiber foam has demonstrated to reduce energy costs by 25 % per year. As education and technology of green sustainable practices increase, the numbers will continue to rise.
Florida and its Asbestos concerns: What to be watchful for
As the saying goes, “There’s nothing half as pleasant as coming home again.”
With its location in the southeastern part of the United States, Florida is known for its tropical weather, sandy beaches, tourist and culture hub. With so many incredible and diverse features, what potential home buyer would not take the opportunity to call this state their home?
The journey to purchasing a home is an enjoyable time in one’s life. But it is one that will bring many additional responsibilities. Having the assistance of a reliable and experienced Florida real estate agent can make all of the difference during this process.
Asbestos
Many older homes built prior to 1980 may still harvest obsolete and corrosive building materials which can create health concerns. Living in the 21st century, there is a renewed importance towards environmental sustainability, green construction and lowering your carbon footprint. Many realtors have understood this important aspect of our lives and can greatly assist clients in achieving a green home.
Asbestos is the name given for a group of fibrous minerals that were mined for their qualities as fire resistant, insulation and high durability. Often appearing in roof shingles, popcorn ceilings, piping and insulation, asbestos became one of the most popular building applications of the 20th century.
Healthy Tips
If you locate any suspected asbestos in the home, most experts suggest leaving it un-disturbed until a home inspector can examine your property, take evaluations and determine the safest course of action. Sometimes the best action is no action at all. Disturbing asbestos in good condition may cause its fibers to be released into the air.
Exposure to damaged airborne asbestos fibers can lead to the development of a severe lung ailment known as mesothelioma. Age of diagnosis and cigarette smoking are factors that impact how a patient responds to a mesothelioma treatment.
Removal of asbestos in public facilities, workplaces and homes should be performed by licensed abatement contractors as long as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) are not violated. They must wear protective equipment such as masks and gloves to avoid any exposure. The materials should be removed in as large pieces as possible and places in disposable bags.
Green Alternatives Healthier and Efficient
Implementing Eco-friendly methods of building can have positive environmental, health and economic benefits. These include: Conservation of natural resources, enhance air quality, protect Eco systems, energy sustainability, increase property value, improve quality of life, improvement of pulmonary and cardiac health, Reduction of waste.
If asbestos is removed, green forms of insulation should be used as replacements. These include the use implementation of recycled building materials such as lcynene foam, cotton fiber and cellulose. These alternatives not only allow for a healthy and safe home, but can bring down annual energy costs.
For example, the use of cotton fiber foam has demonstrated to reduce energy costs by 25 % per year. As education and technology of green sustainable practices increase, the numbers will continue to rise.
September 16, 2009
Any Way to stop an Illegal Foreclosure? Read this Horror Story!!!! Sheriff due today.
It seems unfathomable to me that this can happen IN AMERICA. It sickens me to see this kind of Callousness by loan service providers, and the court system. How can either judge NOT issue a TRO just so things can be sorted out. This story should go viral so please feel free to re-blog, to twitter the Original Article whose link is below. According to the Story the Sheriffs are on a training day today, so they eviction will not occur until tomorrow. I would love it if this could be stopped. It must be stopped.
http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/09/unbelievable-breaking-news-senior-couple-being-screwed-royally-by-mortgage-servicer-specialized-loan-servicers/
“H. Vincent and Theresa Price have lived in their home in Alameda for 32 years. It’s where they raised their children. They had always planned to leave it as their legacy. They’ve NEVER been late on a mortgage payment… to this day! And they never wanted or asked for a loan modification.
Yes, everything was just fine at the Price home… until last September… when their mortgage servicer, Specialized Loan Services, made a mistake in their accounting department. A simple mistake… they didn’t credit the Prices for having made their August and September mortgage payments, even though they most certainly did, just like they always had, and on time too. Incredibly, less than five months later they had lost their home to foreclosure.”
How to file a mortgage complaint in Florida
How to file a mortgage complaint in Florida.
So I was just perusing this section on the Florida Association of Realtor’s Website (FAR) in the Legal Center regarding How to File a Mortgage Complaint. For no reason in particular, I was just getting to know the website better. So far I am extremely satisfied with my network of Mortgage & Insurance people that I refer business to. And so far I have been very fortunate, in that those that I no longer do business with, it was not over legal or ethical issues.
And obviously with all the fraud among a small portion of Mortgage Brokers, as well as some of the shady ‘Loan Modification Companies’ taking advantage of homeowners already under duress, there is definitely need for oversight, and regulation. And the web site gives the many offices you can contact, with a recomendation to submit all information and documents to:
Office of Financial Regulation
Division of Banking & Finance
Attn: Banking & Finance Complaint Section
200 E. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Division of Banking & Finance
Attn: Banking & Finance Complaint Section
200 E. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 800. 342.2762, option 3
FAX to: Banking & Finance Complaint Section:
850. 413.1551
But I must say it is not clear whether you have to submit original documents or copies.
It is my opinion that you should probably contact them prior to mailing,
because it is always preferable to hold onto the originals and only mail in copies.
Welcome To Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida
Welcome To Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida
This small community of approximately 300 detached single family homes whose entrance is Located between the New WalMart Supercenter & Castriota Chevrolet on US-19 in Hudson, Florida. This community, which had become a bit blighted in the beginning of the new Millennium, has seen a resurgence in the last couple of years. The community has a Civic Association that has gotten very involved in revitalizing the community. Everybody is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, and if you want to actually join the Association it is only $10/year/person
The Civic Association has a monthly meeting on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 pm. The clubhouse is located at the end of the main drag, which happens to be called…Country Club Dr
I credit the Board members for affecting alot of necessary change to improve the community back to the hay days when it was mainly a well kept, modest, snow birds paradise community. They have been aggressive in getting Code Enforcement into the community to get everybody up to code which was not popular with some. But it was very necessary to maintain a nice community. They have even caught flack for the code enforcement, even though it is a county issue, not a community issue. Under County codes one needs to keep yards maintained, no commerical vehicles, and boats or trailers may not be stored in front of the house.
So now, with the help of the Board, Country Club Estates has become a Neighborhood watch area. They have gotten the Mounted Patrol to come in every once in a while, and what child is not thrilled to see horses trotting through the community. In the same vein as “It takes a village” they now have a golf cart, as well as a pickup truck, that does late night community patrols to make sure there are no problems.
In order to keep the kids out of trouble, they have updated the clubhouse to have a movie night, and other activities, the schedule for which can be viewed on the Country Club Estates Civic Associations Calendar. They fixed up the Basketball net, and for the more experienced residents there is Bingo and shuffleboard courts. They are also willing to entertain any idea you may have to improve the community. They have really gotten pro-active in improving this Hudson, Florida Community
Now if a community on the come back that you can be proud to be apart of and help make one of the best little communities in Pasco County, than I suggest you look into purchasing a home in Country Club Estates. It has been many years since homes have been so affordable. Here is the current inventory of homes in the Community.
Regulations prevent me from posting possible mortgage amounts for these homes as a general range, so i recommend you use a mortgage calculator to see how much cheaper than renting a $40-50k home can be purchased for. And remember the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is not an $8,000 tax credit. It is a 10% tax credit on the purchase price, up to $8,000
So there it is. A community aggressively making improvements on a daily basis. A board who is willing to consider, and figure out ways to implement, any idea that will benefit the community. And finally Prices that are incredibly affordable. So do yourself a favor, if you are currently renting, or thinking making a purchase, Country Club Estates in Hudson, Florida is a great oppurtunity at a great value. The Florida Lifestyle is more affordable than it has been in years. See if it is for you by stopping by and touring the community.
West Pasco, Florida’s Distressed Real Estate Market: Currently available Short sales, Foreclosures and Bank owned properties
West Pasco, Florida’s Distressed Real Estate Market: Currently available Short sales, Foreclosures and Bank owned properties
If you are looking for great deals in Real Estate, than the Distressed Real Estate Market would be a good place to start. Prices have collapsed in the West Pasco Real Estate Market. This Hudson, Florida Realtor has been shocked at some of the price declines. One subdivision that has been a Farming Area is Country Club Estates. It went from $45k to $133k at the peak, to $45k again. A triple to a zero net gain in but a couple of years.
So if you are looking for investments under $50/sqft, Hudson & West Pasco, Florida are places this Hudson, Florida Realtor would suggest looking.
Has this Hudson, Florida Realtor peaked your investment interest? Well than take a look at the actual inventory. Above we have some statistics, here are the actual listings presently available in West Pasco Florida. Just Click here to view distressed properties in my West Pasco Florida. And if you have interest in getting more information on a property, or to schedule a viewing, Contact a Professional Realtor, Such as myself.
To view some of the distressed properties currently available in Hudson & West Pasco Florida click here
Beacon Woods, Hudson, Florida Real Estate Market Report August 2009
Beacon Woods, Hudson, Florida Real Estate Market Report August 2009
I was a bit astonished when i pulled the market report for Beacon Woods. You see 85 homes for sale in a community of 2100+ homes just seems a bit low. I guess it is a testament to the great community that it is with very active resident involvement. Just review what their Community Association does and you will get the idea. With 11 houses sold in August 2009, and only 85 homes for sale, there is only a 10 month inventory on the market, which is much better than its surrounding areas. I have found this to be a very enlightening Real Estate Market Report
Back when Wal-mart made its intentions known, that it would like to build its latest Supercenter at one of the entrances to the community, well alot of people were up in arms. So much so that the Civic Association hired an attorney to fight its development. In the end though, Walmart won, but not without a few concessions to address concerns about increased traffic into the community. In all Beacon Woods is a Thriving 18 hole Championship Golf Community with many subdivisions within the greater Beacon Woods, with all the amenities available for all wants and needs. If an active community is what you are looking for, it is what you will find in Beacon Woods. Their monthly newsletter is more like a magazine, and there is something to do everyday, without ever leaving where you call home.
Lastly I would like to add, if you have not already noticed at the Civic Associations webpage, Beacon Woods is actually in Bayonet Point, Florida.
