Characteristics of Successful People!

Hey everyone….it seems that lately in the news gloom & doom continue to be the featured items on the menu.  Yeah, its real easy to get caught up in the daily soap opera of event revolving around BP,escalating unemployment, health care, various political escapades, and the economy.  Hmmmmm….Crime seems to be on the decline, well at least lately according to statistics.  Maybe because it’s just been so darn hot everywhere its a health risk now to wear the offical black attire of criminals.  Ask the recently celebrated criminal known as the barefoot bandit!  

Local Sports Champion Heads to Eugene, Oregon for NCAA Track & Field Nationals!

Hey Peachtree City…..The Memorial Day holiday is the official start of the summer season!  Yes this is the time were food, fun, and frolic are at the fore-front of our itineraries.  For you sports enthusiast there is the NBA playoffs, NASCAR, baseball, and of course……golf! 

So what has all this to do with homes, mortgages, and the economy?  Absolutely nothing!  However, I wanted to take a minute and give some recognition to our son who through hard work, courage, tenacity, and just sheer athletic ability has managed in 4 years to make a huge mark on the track and field community.  

Life After the Housing Tax Credit?

Okay Peachtree City, I apologize because it has been a minute since I’ve posted an article.  But honestly I have been swamped with assisting first time home buyers get their deals closed by the deadline which was April 30th.  After I finally got a chance to take a breather I had to stop and think about what would happen now that the tax credit is gone.  Did this initiative help stabilize our fragile economy or was it all just a waste of taxpayers monies to the tune of approximately $35 billion?

April 1st is the Deadline for 2010 Census Info….Have You Sent Yours In?

Hey Peachtree City and folks all over our wonderful state of Georgia.  I have just one question to ask, “Have you returned your census information?” 

Okay, I’ve heard all the excuses why folks have not sent their in yet.  If you have a legitimate one, I’d like to add it to the list and make your voice heard.  However, just so you know….this information is mandated by law.  Additionally, the law required that all census data be returned by April 1st.  By the way, that why they have that question there about how many people will reside at your particular address as of April 1st. 

Fayette County Tax Appeal Information…April 1st Deadline Approaches!

Greetings all home owners in Peachtree City, Georgia and specifically those living in Fayette County, Georgia. 

As of January 1 of every year, it is the responsibility of the Fayette County Board of Assessors to fairly and uniformly establish a value of “real” and “personal” property throughout the entire County, at what is known as “fair market value” — the value one would be able to sell the property for. This appraisal process ensures that all property owners pay only their proportionate share of tax. In May of each year, the Office of the Assessors mails a “Notice of Value” to all taxpayers whose value has increased from the previous year. This document is commonly known as an “Assessment Notice”. If the notice a taxpayer receives declares a value for property that is higher than the taxpayer believes is valid, the taxpayer can file a written appeal of that value within 45 days of the date of the Assessment notice from the County. Georgia law sets out a specific process that occurs whenever a taxpayer files an appeal.

Possible Tax Hikes on the way for Peachtree City?

 

Hey Peachtree City…..facing a projected shortfall of $757,128 for fiscal year 2010-2011 and a projected $621,674 shortfall in the current year’s budget…..Peachtree City Council is looking at making some tough decisions.  Officials are not only contemplating using reserve funds but also projecting tax increases.  City staffers are projecting a .269 mill property tax hike for fiscal year 2010-2011 which begins on October 1st.  This increase would be equivalent to a $26.90 property tax increase for homes with a fair market value of $250,000.

Next Biggest Breakthrough for Clean Energy….Bloom Box?

Hey Peachtree City…..did you watch 60 Minutes?  Well maybe you aren’t an Andy Rooney loyalist but just in case you missed it, there was an interesting interview by Leslie Stahl on a fuel cell start up company called “Bloom Energy.”  In fact the San Jose-based company is having a launch party on Wednesday.  There has been quite a bit of stealth around this company but for some reason they decided to unveil and reveal its secret on 60 Minutes.

Georgia Property Taxes Increase Due to Loss of The Homeowners Tax Relief Grant!

Hey Peachtree City have you taken the opportunity to open your tax bill yet!  Well if you haven’t you are probably one of those homeowners that will be filing late as typically taxes in Fayette County are due on November 15th.  By the way, if you plan on writing off those taxes for 2009, I hope that you get them paid before December 31st.

H.R. 3590: Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 Passes in House!

Hey Peachtree City…The House just passed the bill introduced by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) to extend the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyers credit to Members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees until November 30, 2010.  The Bill passed unanimously and will now go to the Senate where it is also expected to pass with ease. 

The Bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code and exempts those service personnel from having to pay back the credit should they be deployed for extended duty service. 

No Property Tax Increase In Peachtree City for FY 2010!!

Hey Peachtree City…City Council recently voted by a margin of 3 to 2 not to increase property taxes for fiscal year 2010!  However, Council did agree to increase the millage rate to 5.711 mils.  The increase in the millage rate would prevent the usage of cash reserves for the FY 2010 budget.  Just in case you are wondering were the money is going….approximately 16.5% is headed to Peachtree City, 67.2% goes to Fayette County School Board, 15.5% goes to Fayette County and 0.7% goes to the State.  Three public hearing were scheduled (as required by law) to advertise the increases. 

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