‘Tool Time’ Tax Holiday Starts Saturday
Do-it-yourselfers and remodelers now have their own sales-tax free Fla. holiday. From Sept. 2 to Sept. 9, there’s no state sales tax on tools, work gloves, etc.
Job 1? Your Database. Keep It Producing
Sphere of influence (SOI) is a code word for “the source of most sales.” A strong, organized database makes the most of the names in that list.
Fla. Scammer Claims CEO Status, Steals 21 Properties
Someone filed paperwork with Fla.’s Division of Corporations, changed CEO status, took out loans and sold property. The owner found out after trying to pay taxes.
U.S. Confidence Rises – First Time in 3 Months
Overall U.S. consumer confidence rose over 8% month-to-month in August. Attitudes about current conditions moved higher for the first time since March.
HUD Grants: $15M for Older Adults Aging in Place
Nonprofits can apply for HUD grants that help older low-income adults modify their homes, allowing “our nation’s seniors to age-in-place with dignity.”
Life’s Short – Avoid Bad Clients
Some clients aren’t a good business fit; others are simply unpleasant. Learn to identify the traits that don’t work for you and find ways to avoid those people.
Fla. Consumer Confidence Up for Second Month
The August index from UF rose 4.1 points to 65.2. All five components in the larger index moved higher, with a notable rise in future expectations.
Some Insurers Dropping Owners Who Install Solar Panels
Homeowners adding solar panels study energy savings and break-even costs, but they should also call their insurer: Some increase premiums and some cancel policies.
FHFA: U.S. 2Q Prices Up 17.7% – But Over 26% in Fla.
Of 100 metros tracked by government-backed mortgages, 8 Fla. cities hold top-11 spots, with Sarasota-Bradenton (up 36.5%) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers (36.0%) at the top.
Study: 80% of Buyers Compromise on Priorities
A study of recent homebuyers found 1 in 4 (22%) unsatisfied with the experience: 30% went over budget and 20% bought in a less-desirable neighborhood.