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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 …

Renting a Room Can Hurt Homestead Tax …

Renting a Room Can Hurt Homestead Tax …

Some Fla. homeowners with homestead property-tax exemptions are finding that the exemption is at risk …

How To Predict a Market Crash From …

How To Predict a Market Crash From …

The housing market will always have its ups and downs, but some fluctuations are much …

Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value …

Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value …

Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., with …

10 Essential Tips For Maintaining Indoor Plants

10 Essential Tips For Maintaining Indoor Plants

House plants are the perfect decor for practically any home. They provide color and life …

At 6.14%, Weekly Mortgage Rates Hit Sept. …

At 6.14%, Weekly Mortgage Rates Hit Sept. …

It’s down from last week’s 6.33%. Freddie Mac’s chief economist says it provides a “much-needed …

The Pros and Cons of Buying a …

The Pros and Cons of Buying a …

New construction homes can be a great option for buyers, especially those who are struggling …

Florida Releases County-by-County Property Insurance Report

Florida Releases County-by-County Property Insurance Report

An Office of Insurance Regulation report on property-market stability found the lowest single-family costs in …

Don't Ditch that Credit Card!


Not using all your credit cards? Thinking about ditching one or two? It could cost you $$$ and your credit score. Did you know 30% of your credit score, potentially 165 points, is based upon credit usage and another 15% (potentially 82 points) is based upon length of credit

Home Valuation

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