Answers general questions about residential real estate in Florida. More specific answers for the southwest area of Florida - Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero Florida - Collier and Lee Counties. Will not answer any questions about commercial real estate or business brokerage.
Experience
Experience in the area: I have held a Florida real estate license since 1995 and Florida mortgage broker license since 1996. I have specializes in the residential real estate market as a full-time REALTOR since 1996. Currently a member of the Legal Resources Committee of the Naples Area Board of Realtors.
Organizations Naples Area Board of Realtors, Lake Placid Board of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors
Publications Have been interviewed by the local NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates about correcting erroneous information on credit reports, local real estate market conditions, and foreclosures. Glenn authors Naples Real Estate Blog
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Bentley College, Waltham, Mass.
Post graduate courses at Nova University.
Awards and Honors 2007 Best in Client Satisfaction - Real Estate Agent by Gulfshore Magazine.
2006 Best in Client Satisfaction - Real Estate Agent by Gulfshore Magazine.
Question Hi,
We have lived here in Florida for 4 years, having purchased a home in 2003. Call us stupid, but we didn't know Florida offered homestead exemption until this past month when we recieved an application from the county assessor. Can we file for the 3 years we didn't file but paid taxes....please advise. regards, Leslie
Answer Hi Leslie,
Thank you for your question.
Sorry to hear that you did not realize Florida has a homestead exemption, as well as, the "Save Our Homes Amendment". It might not be a consolation, but there are other homeowners not aware of the homestead exemption.
Unfortunately, you can not get the homestead exemption retroactively for the past 3 years.
Sorry to be the bearer of less than happy news.
File for exemption as soon as possible so that you don't forget. My wife has to remind me of things I forget all the time. (smiling)
