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September 2016
THE CORCORAN CONNECTION
A publication of Quantum Marketing Communications, LLC
Dr. Dennis Hogan, Jeanine Corcoran and Kimberly Towe
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: THE CORCORAN CONNECTION Here are a few questions and answers with Jeanine Corcoran: What makes your business unique? We are a local, privately owned and operated, full service real estate company, offering all areas of your real estate needs and property management services. Our aggressive cuttingedge marketing plan paired with our dynamic agents makes our service stand out above the rest! We live here, play here and work here and are part of the quality growth in our region. Lake Nona Team Kimberly Towe and Dr. Dennis Hogan
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he company on the cover of Nona Magazine is also our Business Spotlight company for the month of September. The Corcoran Connection is a local real estate company with a “big” national connection. The broker, Jeanine Corcoran, is sister to Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran. Barbara made her mark in the business world with The Corcoran Group, the premier New York real estate company which she sold a few years ago. A little known fact is that Jeanine and Barbara’s parents lived in our area until their deaths back in 2012. Jeanine made her mark as the “Short Sale Queen of Orlando,” handling hundreds of the toughest real estate transactions imaginable. She transitioned her business to a more local Harmony/Nona focus in 2014, and now, The Corcoran Connection is one of the fastest growing local real estate companies in Greater Orlando.
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Can you describe the “culture” or “philosophy” of your business? We’re not just a real estate company. We are a relationship company. For over 11 years, we’ve helped buyers and sellers achieve success, and we’ve built relationships along the way. Our accessibility and work ethic have earned us the trust of each and every client. And while we’re proud of our success, we by no means take it for granted! We continue to give it our all every day to honor our community and the people within it! I know numerous Lake Nona neighbors use your services. What do you attribute to your success and loyality? The fact that our “Lake Nona Team” is experienced and knowledgeable of the area. Dr. Dennis Hogan’s Lake Nona experience comes from his extensive knowledge of the Lake Nona Medical City of Orlando and all it has to offer. His record of sales in the area started seven years ago in the exclusive community of Lake Nona Country Club. Kimberly Towe brings her
experience working with Lake Nona Title and is tied to the area with her family and friends currently living in Lake Nona Country Club. Anything else you would like to mention or highlight? Ou property management is second to none. We offer a unique service that allows us to visit each property every month. We also treat tenants like they are our next customers. A happy tenant and a looked after property = superior service and a happy home owner! We are moving to our new location in the 1400 block of S. Narcoossee Rd., St Cloud, FL. Look for our grand opening celebration and a visit by sister Barbara at some point very soon! n
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IS YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TAX EXEMPT? By Jason Flowers MBA, CFA, EA, CPA
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ot-for-profit organizations (NPOs) are not always recognized by the IRS as tax exempt and eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. If you are an officer of an NPO, or a financial contributor to one, you might want to check the organization’s tax exempt status at the IRS website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/. NPO’s gain tax-exemption by applying for IRC Section 501(c)(3) status.
Benefits of being tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) include: 1. Exemption from federal corporate income taxes. 2. Possible exemption from state income, sales and property taxes. 3. Ability to apply for grants and other public or private funding available only to IRS-recognized NPOs. 4. Discounts on US Postal bulk-mail rates. 5. Contributions are tax-deductible by the donor. According to the IRS, the City of Orlando, FL has approximately 2,927 NPOs registered as eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. However, another 1,551 NPOs in Orlando lost their tax-exempt status in the last 5 years.
Common reasons NPOs lose their tax exempt status include: (1) failing to File Form 990 for 3 consecutive years, (2) earning too much income from unrelated activities, (3) participating in political campaigning, and (4) benefiting board members excessively. The loss of IRS tax-exemptions can create tax problems for the organization and its contributors. For example, donors to a NPO would no longer be able to itemize deductions for their contributions. In addition, the NPO would be subject to federal corporate income taxes, penalties and interest. Retroactively reinstating NPO status can be a confusing process. Form 1023 is commonly used for reinstatement and is 26 pages in length. It requires numerous attachments/statements from the NPO’s Board of Directors and financial statement information. n
Herring CPA’s and Consultants are prepared to help you through the process of reinstating your tax-exempt status if necessary. If you feel your organization has lost (or is in danger of losing) its tax exemption and would like a free consultation, please call us 407-647-7777. We are also available if you are currently operating as an NPO and need help with your annual filing requirements.
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BUYING vs RENTING By Jeanine Corcoran
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an I afford to buy?” The real question to ask is, “Can I afford to continue renting?” Most renters don’t realize the amount of money they pay over a period of several years. An average rent of $1800 a month over 10 years is $216,000! “Why should I buy when I can rent and not have the responsibility of house problems?”
Here are the top 3 benefits of home ownership: 1. Tax Advantages – both property taxes and interest payments are tax deductible. Always talk to your tax advisor as to the benefits specific to you. 2. Home Value Appreciation – benefits from increased value over time which builds equity and increased value from home improvements added for your enjoyment. 3. Pride in Ownership – it’s yours! No more asking for permission to make changes on the place you call home. You now have a sense of permanence and solid foundation in your own home.
There are many programs available for buyers today including programs for teachers, medical professionals, police officers, military and firefighters. Also, there are county bond programs and state programs to help buyers. Even our company offers the Corcoran Buyer’s Program that works in coordination with these programs on new construction to help buyers even more. When considering purchasing a new home or a resale home, it’s important to have a real estate professional and a mortgage professional to represent you and help you get the most for your money. Don’t do it alone! Seriously consider the pros and cons of buying versus renting—paying your own mortgage or paying someone else’s mortgage. With interest rates still historically low at or below 4% on a 30-year fixed mortgage, why rent? Now is a great time to buy. n Jeanine Corcoran is the Broker and Owner of The Corcoran Connection, LLC – A Real Estate and Property Management Company. Jeanine has been helping families with their Real Estate needs since 2005. Jeanine can be reached at 407.922.3308, email her at JeanineCorcoran@gmail.com, or visit TheCorcoranConnection.com.
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FOLLOW NONA MOM ON FACEBOOK FOR FREE BOOKS! By Vasanti Rosado, NonaMom.com
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reat news neighbors! The NonaMom.com website and Nona Mom Facebook page have been selected by two publishers and authors to market new books! What does that mean for you? Book giveaways! The publishers want to give the books major exposure, and what better way to do so than to preview them with the growing population of Lake Nona! All you have to do is “Like” Nona Mom on Facebook and then wait for the giveaway to start. Then, write your name below the book title to enter. That’s it! Nona Mom will select a random winner (Age 18 and over please!) and the publisher will send the book to the winner. You can read a snippet from the book or the Nona Mom book review prior to the giveaway to see if it’s a fit for you or another reader in your home.
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Also, with the holidays just around the corner, you can stash a book away for a gift! I’m excited to share these new books with you and the authors have conveyed their excitement as well. Let’s get these giveaways started! After entering, stick around the site and read a few articles about our neighborhood, recipes, events, crafts, and general parenting topics. If you don’t find what you are looking for, email Vasanti@NonaMom.com with suggestions for topics. I look forward to hearing from you, neighbors! Also, be on the lookout for additional giveaways throughout the year, focused on family-friendly products just entering the market. We have a lot of fun lined up for the coming year and want everyone to be a part of it. n
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CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKED ZITI Get ready for your new go-to pasta bake that everyone in the family will love. My recipe for chicken parmesan baked ziti is a great way to use up leftover cooked rotisserie chicken. You’ll still get all the same great flavors of chicken Parmesan but in the casserole form! By Katie Jasiewicz, KatiesCucina.com
Yield: 6
DIRECTIONS:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cook Time: 35 minutes
2. Cook ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and set to the side.
Total Time: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups marinara sauce 1 box ziti Olive oil cooking spray 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan 6 basil leaves, chiffonade
3. In a large 9 x 12 baking dish, lightly coat with olive oil cooking spray. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce in the baking dish. Then pour in the drained pasta along with 2 cups of sauce, all the chicken, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well and then top with remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes. 4. Remove the chicken Parmesan baked ziti from the oven. Top with basil chiffonade. Add additional marinara sauce if desired and enjoy immediately. Note: To chiffonade basil, simply place all the leaves on top of each other, roll tightly, and thinly slice. n
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QUICK REFERENCE DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS Larry Herring CPA, PA 611 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-647-7777 HerringCPA.com ADVERTISING & MAGAZINES Harmony and Eagle Creek Life Magazines Bill Bokunic 321-331-6398 Bill@QMCWorld.com QMCWorld.com AIR-CONDITION SERVICES Action Air & Electric 407-892-7616 ActionAirAC.com BANK Trustco Bank 1525 E. Osceola Pkwy. 407-932-0398 CARS & TRUCKS Kisselback Ford 1118 13th St., Saint Cloud 407-892-2141 KisselbackFord.com CHURCH Life Church 10:10am Sundays at Narcoossee Middle School LifeChurchCFL.com COMPUTER REPAIR I Repair PCS Efrain Rodriguez 773-865-2697 IRepairPCS.net efraincfd@gmail.com DJ SERVICES HPE House Party Entertainment 407-738-3409 GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS D.S.I. Sales / Service / Repairs 407-970-5847 dsigaragedoor@yahoo.com DSIGarageDoorAndOpener.com GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN Blair Creative Group, Inc. Renée Blair 321-972-3669 BlairCG.com
HANDYMAN The Good News Handyman Rick Wade 407-468-1352 HAIR Victor Russell Salon *Harmony Resident* 105 East 13th Street Saint Cloud, FL 407-892-1005 VictorRussell.com HOSPITAL Health First-Holmes Regional Health Care 1350 South Hickory St. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-434-7000 HOUSE CLEANING College Girl Cleaning Service 407-879-7763 Catherine@ CollegeGirlCleaningService.com CollegeGirlCleaningService.com Maid Easy Cleaning Service 407-709-3640 INSURANCE Brightway Insurance, The Sterner Agency 407-891-9361 x1 BrightwaySterner.com Farm Bureau Michael Long 407-847-5189 FloridaFarmBureau.com Kocher Insurance, LLC 1312 Illinois Ave., Suite H Saint Cloud, FL 37769 407-957-1918 KocherInsurance.com LAWN CARE Triple Palm Lawns 407-957-3489 TriplePalmLawn@aim.com MORTGAGE Trustco Bank Sarah Near - Branch Manager Rebeca Escote - Assistant Branch Manager Gateway Commons 1525 E Osceola Pkwy., Ste.120 Kissimmee, FL 34744 407-932-0398
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PRINTERS Creative Printing Services 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. Saint Cloud, FL 34769 407-891-9797 POOL TABLES Florida Game Rooms 9350 S. Orange Blossom Tr. #12 407-859-4400 MyFloridaGameRooms.com REAL ESTATE The Corcoran Connection, LLC Jeanine Corcoran, Owner/Broker Selling/Buying/Renting/ Property Management; Now serving International clients with Portuguese/Brazilian- and Spanish-speaking team members
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