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Mike Hastings

"Attention to detail from a Realtor you can trust"
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Agent at Dawn Realty
Experience:
Realtor Associate for Dawn Realty January 2004—present
Full service real estate agent serving Gainesville and Alachua County Florida.
Legislative Aide for Florida House of Representatives January 2000—July 2000
Legislative Aide for District 23 in Alachua County with State Representative Cynthia Chestnut
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Specialties:
We are a full service real estate firm. I enjoy working with both buyers and sellers. We work throughout the Alachua County area and Gainesville, Florida. ... show more
Certifications
& Awards:
The Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors recognized me as a member of the 2007 Honor Society and 2007 Leader's Edge Award for Outstanding ... show more
Interests:
I love being with friends and family. I enjoy a night on the town with friends ... show more
About:
I have lived in Gainesville since 1992. My father, Gary, lives in Maine. My mother, Donna, and sister, Robin, both relocated to Gainesville and have started ... show more
Testimonials:
"My wife and I hired Mike to represent us in our first home purchase transaction. Mike took the time to show us a variety of homes with our expectations ... show more

Question about Alachua county "market" value.

Mike Hastings answered:
I think it is more of a time factor then a magic number or percentage. It is all based on when the seller bought the home and if they homesteaded the property. The length of time can distort the stated market value if the home was homesteaded. The Save Our Homes feature of the homestead caps the property appraisers ability to increase the assessed value no more than 3%. Three identical homes on the same street could all have different taxes based on when their owners bought them and if they are homesteaded.

As a buyer of real estate in Florida, it is important that you base your projected tax payments not on the current tax of the house but on the purchase price and if you will homestead it or not.

Hope that helps.

Mike Hastings, Realtor
Dawn Realty
352-538-1092 http://www.mhastings.com - Fri Sep 18 2009, 07:49

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