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Florida has 6 of Top 10 Price-Increase …

Florida has 6 of Top 10 Price-Increase …

The FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) House Price Index in 4Q 2022 found an 8.4% …

Preparing Your Home For a Showing: The …

Preparing Your Home For a Showing: The …

When selling your home, the showing is the perfect opportunity to win over prospective buyers. …

FHA Loans Now Cost $117 Less Per …

FHA Loans Now Cost $117 Less Per …

FHA lowered its mortgage-insurance premium for borrowers by 30 basis points. The $117 monthly savings …

The Top 5 Smart Home Security Systems

The Top 5 Smart Home Security Systems

Everyone deserves to feel peace of mind in their own home, and a smart security …

HOA Enforcement Policies: Is There a Limit?

HOA Enforcement Policies: Is There a Limit?

Residents expect HOAs to enforce rules and often empower them to fine and suspend homeowners. …

5 Essential Steps to Buying your First …

5 Essential Steps to Buying your First …

Breaking into the housing market is no easy feat, and it may be especially challenging …

Latest Scam: Fake Citizens Insurance Websites

Latest Scam: Fake Citizens Insurance Websites

State-run Citizens’ policies are sold only through insurance agents, but scammers are creating fake websites …

The Pros and Cons of Owning vs. …

The Pros and Cons of Owning vs. …

With the rapidly rising housing costs in the last few years, many people have felt …

HOA Security: Fewer Gates, More License Readers

HOA Security: Fewer Gates, More License Readers

Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) now used on many Fla. expressways continue to grow as …

Mortgage Buydowns Return to Entice Buyers

Mortgage Buydowns Return to Entice Buyers

Buyers offered a 2% mortgage rate discount their first year and 1% the second often …

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