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Florida Realtors DeSantis Signs Condo Board, Association Bill A new law requires condo board education and gives the state more investigative powers to tamp down on abuses of power and other provisions. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill intended to give more rights to condo owners, in the latest attempt to reform laws governing Florida’s often troubled community […]
home updates Choosing The Best Bathroom Tile   If it is time for your bathroom to get a renovation, you are likely already thinking of what style you have in mind for the update. One of the major parts of that design is your tile. Here is a quick guide to choosing the best tile! 1. Pick Out Your Favorite First. When […]
Buying and Selling Home Suggestions Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market While foreclosures and bankruptcies can have an impact on the housing market, they are unlikely to cause a complete crash on their own. It’s important to understand that housing market crashes are typically the result of a combination of factors, such as a significant oversupply of homes, an economic recession, or a financial crisis. Foreclosures […]
home updates ADD A SPRING TOUCH TO YOUR HOME Even if the weather isn’t cooperating quite yet – spring is here! Cheering up your home with some spring decor is the perfect way to prepare for warmer days and more sunshine. Here are some options to prepare your home for the next season! ADD AN HERB GARDEN While they may not last outdoors with […]
Buying and Selling Home Suggestions 7 Ways to Compete in a Sellers Market Buying a home is a team sport, and that’s especially true when buyers are facing the kinds of affordability challenges they are now. Volatile interest rates and tough competition for a limited supply of homes are posing unique issues for home shoppers. If you’ve been writing offer after offer — even competitive offers over asking […]
home updates 5 Painting Mistakes to Avoid   DIY interior painting can be a money-saver if you know what you’re doing. While saving a few dollars is definitely worth trying out painting yourself, it is important to avoid mistakes often made in the process. Here is how to avoid them! Mistake #1: Not Using The Correct Applicator If you are willing to […]
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Buying and Selling Home Suggestions 5 Things To Do Before You Buy A Home If you’re ready to begin the journey of homeownership, it is important to cross a few items off of your to-do list before hunting for the perfect house. Buying a home is a process, and you want to be as prepared as possible. Here are a few steps to take that will get you ready […]
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Why you should move to Florida Top 10 Reasons to Move to Florida: Learn why many are relocating to Florida. If you visited Florida on a recent vacation and have given some thought as to living here year-round, you are definitely not alone! There are many great reasons to become a Florida resident. Whether you’re seeking your first career as a Millennial fresh out of college or you’re looking for your perfect retirement destination, come […]
Property Insurance Sales Tax Holidays, Insurance Premium Breaks Ahead The governor signed a package that includes sales tax holidays and a one-year exemption on residential property and flood insurance premium taxes. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida is once again giving back some of the tax money it collects to residents. As usual, the annual “sales tax holidays” are going into effect — periods during […]
Florida Realtors ‘Buy Now, Refinance Later’ Mortgage Deals Luring New Homebuyers Lenders are offering free refinancing to get buyers into homes but proceed with caution and read the fine print. NEW YORK – Some lenders are getting creative and offering free refinancing to buyers willing to take the leap and purchase a house amid America’s crushing combination of lofty home prices and high mortgage rates. The […]
Local Events Local Holiday Events 2023 Fort Lauderdale Festival and Market-Christmas near the beach Dececember 9 Victorian Christmas Tours-Stranahan House December 14 –  23 Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade – December 16 River Walk Annual Christmas Light Cruise December 18   Pompano Beach Music Under the Stars with Christmas Tree lighting December 8 Yuletide Parade December 7 The CHAOS Greater Pompano […]
What you should know about Title Insurance Insurance That Ends the Day You Buy It? Title insurance protects current owners against future title problems resulting from actions of previous owners. What it does and how it works can be confusing. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Unlike homeowners or auto insurance, real estate title insurance coverage periods end on the day they are issued and extend backward in time. However, the policy’s […]
Market Updates Start Spreading the News: Fla. Tops NY in Home Values SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Start Spreading the News: Fla. Tops NY in Home Values By Kerry Smith Study: Fla. leaped past New York to be No. 2 in housing values, trailing only Calif. S. Fla. (No. 5) and Tampa (No. 18) made the “top 20 most valuable metros” list. SEATTLE – The total value of the […]
Florida Realtors Study Reinforces Need to Help ‘Hometown Heroes’ By Kerry Smith A comparison of teacher salaries to home values within 20 minutes of work found a high of 18% affordable in Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville but only 4% in Miami. ORLANDO, Fla. – The average U.S. teacher can afford just 12% of homes for sale within commuting distance of their school, according to […]
home updates 5 Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper Home Purchasing a fixer-upper property can be an exciting and rewarding experience. HGTV is filled with programs of amateurs knocking down walls and tiling bathroom floors. The fact is that this is much harder than it looks and before diving headfirst into this kind of project, it’s critical to consider whether you are prepared for the […]
home updates Small Design Changes that Have Big Impact With the cooler months ahead and more time spent indoors, who wouldn’t love a quick living space refresh? Fortunately, you don’t need to completely revamp everything to have a new look. Small changes can have a big impact as well. Paint is one of the easiest ways to change the look of any space. Paint […]
Property Insurance Citizens Customers Getting Buyout Letters this Week Copy Citizens Customers Getting Buyout Letters this Week By Lawrence Mower About 300K Fla. homeowners with Citizens – Fla.’s “insurer of last resort” – will receive a letter that automatically transfers them to a private insurer if they don’t respond. MIAMI – A warning to Floridians with Citizens Property Insurance coverage: Check your mailbox. About 300,000 […]