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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. …

Its down from last weeks 6.33%. Freddie Macs 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…

Did Condo Board’s Unwise Declaration Skirt Obligations?

Did Condo Board’s Unwise Declaration Skirt Obligations?

In spite of a reserve study, a condo board increased the useful life of its…

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

Are you wondering what your home could sell for? An automated home valuation is a great place to start. It takes into account a combination of property/transaction databases and statistical mathematics to calculate the value of a property. It will also compare the estimated value to the values of similar properties in the area. Go ahead. Check it out and get an estimated value on your home.

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