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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>THE EXPANDED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Homebuyer Tax Credit has created a lot of buzz since becomming law and now the extended or Expanded Tax Credit could help to cure the winter blues for many first time home buyers.Ken Trepeta the&nbsp;Director of Real Estate&nbsp;Services at RISMEDIA, the leader in real estate information systems, yesterday wrote a very informative article detailing the expanded home buyer tax credit. For those considering buying a home for the first time, it is well worth investigating, but time is of the es... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:33:43 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>SALES CONTINUE TO SURGE</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Fall sales Market Data Report showed a surge in sales from the same period one year ago that is continuing as we begin to get into 'high season'. Overall pending sales showed an increase of over 100% again compared to the same period last year. Leading the way, as it has for many months was the $300,00 and under segment of the market. Yet from $300,000 to $500,000 sales increased by 150%. The available inventory showed a decrease of 14% and moved under the 10,000 level, something not seen in... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:52:37 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>MAKING FLORIDA YOUR DOMICILE</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Depending on the state you are from and if you own a second property in Naples, Florida, it might be well worth investigating the possibility of&nbsp;establishing your domicile in Florida for the purpose of reducing or totally eliminating income and estate taxes. Enhancing that position, the State of Florida&nbsp;has eliminated the Florida estate tax and repealed the intangible tax on stocks and bonds.Retirees who have substantial securities portfolios have benefited from the 15% income tax on c... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:40:10 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS: ALTERNATIVES AND CONSEQUENCES</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Will Dukes from our own Summit Mortgage Company&nbsp;here in Naples, sent an email around to real estate agents about foreclosures, short sales and deeds-in-lieu. His email included an article written by a prominent Naples attorney on the subject.There has been much written about the three different subjects, and yet many of the buyers and sellers still know little about the process. As a realtor, I feel that the more we can help to educate the potential customers that are interested in the subj... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:44:55 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>JUST LISTED IN GATED WINDSTAR GOLF CLUB AND MARINA</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Exclusively yours...Don't miss the opportunity to move right in to this light and bright turnkey highly desired corner condo with nothing to do but unpack your bags. Tastfully furnished, the unit boasts custom wallpaper, tile on the diagonal, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, a custom wall unit, as well as custom drapes. The view from the lanai overlooks the pool and preserve area and makes for wonderful entertainment space. Windstar is the only community of its type in Naples having a Tom... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:21:42 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>VANDERBILT BEACH AREA CONDO AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Priced to sell in Summerplace, being sold turnkey and Not a short sale! Simply adorable and tastefully re-done describes this fabulously located 2bedroom/2bath condominium residing across from the new Mercado complex and very near the beach. This unit features glass sliders on the large screened-in lanai, as well as wood flooring, ceramic tile on the diagonal and carpeted bedrooms.&nbsp;The kitchen&nbsp;has plenty of storage, as well as a breakfast area. The condo has a formal dining area and is... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:12:37 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>THINKING OF BUYING A FORECLOSED PROPERTY?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The lure of purchasing a 'short sale' or foreclosed property might seem highly compelling, but before considering such you might heed the old classic warning of Caveat Emptor or let the buyer beware. Because foreclosures are traditionally sold as-is, it is extremely important that you have done more than the usual due dilligence, especially here in South Florida. Known as R.E.O.s (Real Estate Owned), there can be many pitfalls that you need to avoid. If you are purchasing at auction, it is imper... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:34:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>MORTGAGE RATES DROP TO RECORD LOWS LAST THURSDAY</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Freddy Mac published rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage on Thursday and those rates dropped to a record low of 4.71 percent fueled by a very aggressive government campaign to reduce the cost of borrowing money. The record low is since tracking began back in the early 70s.The interesting thing is to see what happens this coming Spring when the money that the Federal Reserve has been pumping into securities that are mortgage backed runs out. That figure stands at $1.25 trillion and&nbsp; the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:58:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>FINALLY...MEDITERRA CLUBS WHERE THEY BELONG!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It was nice to see that Mediterra's beach and golf clubs are finally in the hands of where they belong...theirs members!Yesterday marked the end of a lengthy six month struggle as members finalized the purchase from the developer, financially strapped Bonita Bay Group. They are hoping to sell off all of their club and golf course holding as part of a restructuring plan to avoid bankruptcy.The deal for Mediterra cost the members $6.8 million in cash and they assumed a $15 million in debt for the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:51:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mel@previewnaples.com (V.K. [Mel] Melhado PA)</author>
            <title>HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT ADDED BENEFITS FOR ARMED FORCES</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit that was was set to expire at the end of November now has added benefits for our military. Anyone in the foreign service, intelligence service or a member of the armed services either on active duty or&nbsp;in for 90 days during any part of 2009, now will have until May 1st, 2011 to purchase a home.An additional benefit for those who qualify is that the time of occupancy is waived. Normally the residence must be a principal residence for those using the tax credit... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:07:08 -0600</pubDate>
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