Chronicle of a First Time Home Buyer

In the next several postings, I will write about the process of working with a first time home buyer. Rob and Tina are a young couple who are tried of paying rent and want to take advantage of the first time home buyers $8000 tax credit. Rob is an Air Traffic Controller and Tina is a Pre-school Teacher. They are looking for a 3 bedroom home priced around $200,000. they are planning on using the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit for their down payment on a FHA loan. Since the FHA requires 3.5% down, the down payment for a $200,000 home is $7000. They would also like the sellers to pay the closing cost.

The first thing I did was set up a listing cart that they would have access to on the web. They will receive email updates anytime a new listing that meets their criteria becomes available. Rob and Tina can view the detail and the photos of the listings in their cart. They can also make comments for me to see or rate the listings. From their cart they can print the listings or share them with their friends and family by email. And finally they can delete the listings they are not interested in from the cart. To see their cart click on this link: http://dabmls.com/day/plog.php?a=day&u=runter&p=3746

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CYPRESS HEAD PORT ORANGE FL

Cypress Head is a great golf community. The Cypress Head golf course which was built in 1992 is owned and operated by the City of Port Orange so the community of Cypress Head has all the advantages of a golf course but none of the expense. Cypress Head has 2 bedroom 2 bath golf villas and 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Several of the homes have 2 car garages with a golf cart garage. The golf club has a restaurant and there are tennis courts and a community pool. Part of the community is gated. There are currently 20 homes on the market starting at $169,900 for a golf villa up to $449,900 for a 4 bedroom 3 bath home. The residents love this community, it is one of the best kept secrets in central Florida. It is also conveniently located close to Venetian Bay, which has another golf course and will have shopping and restaurants.

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NEW URGENT CARE CLINIC OPENS FOR PORT ORANGE & NEW SMYRNA BEACH

New Smyrna Beach, Florida: Bay View urgent Care, a full-service urgent care clinic opened in New Smyrna Beach. The clinic is co-ventured by Bert Fish Medical Center and EMPros--the emergency physician group staffing the Emergency Department at Bert Fish Medical Center. Bay View Urgent Care is located at the rear entrance of Venetian Bay, at the corner of Pioneer trail and Airport Road. The upscale appointed urgent care center features six patient treatment rooms, a full laboratory and x-ray, and is staffed by board-certified family practice and emergency physicians.



"We think Bay view is ideally situated to help people living on the westside of I-95" remarked Dr. Chuck Duva, Managing Partner for the venture. "We know there are about 10,000 rooftops in New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange surrounding this facility." the plan is to relocate the clinic in a few years into the town center in Venetian Bay.



"We have already received calls from people asking how soon we will be opening." said Tara Montgomery, Clinic Manager. The clinic will be open seven days a week with hours of: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturday hours will be 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. No appointments are necessary; walk-in anytime. Most major insurance plans are accepted. To learn more, the public is urged to come and take a tour or call the clinic at (386) 427-0396 or visit the website at: http://www.bayviewuc.com/

Bay View Urgent Care MEDIA RELEASE



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Coquina Cove

Coquina Cove is located in Port Orange off of Williamson Blvd north of Dunlawton. It is convenient to shopping, the beach, and the Daytona International Speedway. There are single story and two story homes and townhomes to choose from. the single story homes start at $149,000 from the builder and are 1263 sq ft. The two story homes start at $190,000 and are 1937 sq ft. All the homes are built by DR Horton. The lots are smaller than I would like, but there are lakes and other common areas. This is a nice community and a great value for first time home buyers, especially with the USDA's 100% financing. As an added bonus DR Horton pays all closing cost on a new home purchase. Remember to call me before you go so I can help you negotiate the best price.

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First Time Homebuyers

Beginning July 1, first-time homebuyers will be able to use the federal $8,000 tax credit for their downpayment. With a FHA mortgage the required downpayment is 3 1/2 %, the $8000 would be enough for a $230,000 home. First-time homebuyers will be able to apply for downpayment assistance before they close on the purchase of their home, and then repay the amount borrowed when they get their tax refund. The program will operate through local county housing administrators. Details are still being worked out, however I am sure they will have to attend a first-time homebuyers class, the class if free and can be setup by your Realtor. Please contact me if you would like assistance.
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Oakbrook

Oakbrook is nestled in a serene but convenient oak-lined setting just east of I-95 and north of Dunlawton Ave, near the Port Orange Lowes and Target. Oakbrook has walking trails, ponds and even a fishing pier to add to its pristine surroundings. This neighborhood features one and two-story homes with up to 5 bedrooms and boasts luxury appointments such as brick paver driveways and patios. There are 8 Centerline Homes floor plans to choose from.
The builder, Centerline Homes have several homes still available as well as 4 home on the resale market priced from $199,000 to $299,000. Contact Bill at 386 760 7607 to see any of theses homes, new or resale.

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Pinnacle Parke

Pinnacle Parke is a Gated Community, with a Community Pool and Clubhouse. This community was started in 2005, at the peak of the real estate market so there are some really good deals. Located across from Port Orange's new Cypress Creek Elementary School it is in the heart of the areas well known Golf and Country Club corridor. New homes start at $214,000 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1624 sq. ft single family home. There are currently 2 homes on the resale market, both are 3 bedroom 2 bath homes, one is 1833 sq. ft listed for $239,865, and the other is 1882 sq. ft listed for $349,000. In the past 12 months, homes have sold from $200,00 to $300,000.
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