Hernando county commissioners are considering the reduction of impact fees in order to take advantage of an opportunity to share in the $20 million state affordable housing fund for first-time buyers. In addition, the commission rationalizes that this could stimulate the economy. This misconception will have nothing but a negative impact on the citizens of Hernando County. ...more

July 2, 2008

Having read the opinion of both local papers and letters to the editors regarding the recent discussion of reducing impact fees, I feel compelled to provide some edification to this issue. ...more

July 1, 2008

About a dozen local Realtors, builders and business people stressed to county commissioners Tuesday the urgent need to reduce impact fees by 25 percent to jump start home construction and assist first-time home buyers. ...more

June 25, 2008

Backers say 25 percent reduction would boost economy. ...more

June 24, 2008

The weakening dollar has caused many problems for consumers, but it may also be providing the fuel for one unintended - and very welcome - benefit: a rally in the struggling housing market driven by foreign investors. ...more

November 10, 2007

SEBRING — Gov. Charlie Crist and the Senate are ready to approve a property tax cut package, but legislators took a weekend break on Thursday because House leaders don't think the reform plan helps enough taxpayers. Crist is pushing the House to approve a four-year, $11 billion property tax cut plan already passed by the Senate. The House plan would cost the state $14 billion over four years. It contains exemptions for businesses, vacation homes and rental property. "House members would like to discuss and debate and explore this and give it time to fully vet all those ideas," said Rep. Baxter Troutman, R-Winter Haven. He represents Avon Park. ...more

October 20, 2007

A new, childish entitlement was advocated by Sen. Hillary Clinton in a recent speech to the Congressional Black Caucus. ...more

October 8, 2007

Yes, property taxes are up, and so are home foreclosures, but people still long to buy their own home. ...more

October 1, 2007

Lake Azzure offers home buyers the opportunity to purchase everything from soup to nuts, taking the meaning of the term "move-in ready" literally. ...more

September 30, 2007