Real Estate Q&A Is it OK to Self -Insure Our house? RE Q&A: Is It OK to Self-Insure Our House? As property insurance grows more expensive, homeowners study other options. If an owner has paid off the mortgage, is self-insurance an option? Question: We own our home outright, without a mortgage. Because of the insurance crisis, what is the feasibility of self-insuring our house rather than […]
Real Estate Q&A Can Live-In Girlfriend can claim ownwership ? RE Q&A: Can Live-In Girlfriend Claim Ownership? A homeowner paid off his condo and may ask his girlfriend to move in. If he does, can she claim partial ownership at some point in time? Question: I own a condominium apartment and have paid off the mortgage. I am romantically involved but not married, and we […]
Real Estate Q&A Bathroom Design A to Z Updating a bathroom can provide joy to your life, but also bring value to your home. Here are some ideas to help you with your choices from floor to ceiling. Accessories: Accessories include decoration, wall hangings, art and sink essentials such as cups, toothbrush holders and the like. It’s a good idea to begin with […]
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Helpful Tips The Most Common Florida Weather Myths The Most Common Florida Weather Myths Ahh, sunny Florida. The beaches, the breeze, the salty air, the…thunderstorms? Although there’s no denying they call it the Sunshine State for a reason, Florida weather doesn’t always mean clear blue skies. Check out some of the most common Florida weather myths, and read about what to watch out […]
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Helpful Tips Quick Tips for Traveling with Pets Tara Ross has always loved dogs, and has always had one or two fur babies by her side. But her eight-year-old Russel terrier mix, Sadie, has earned a special place in Ross’ heart since her four daughters grew up and left home. “Empty nesting was really hard on me,” Ross says. “After more than 20 […]
Real Estate Q&A Homestead Exemption in Florida THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION In the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent residence and you owned the property on January 1 of the tax year. This exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes. An additional exemption of […]
Real Estate Q&A Home Improvements Home improvements: sell or stay Are you thinking of downsizing from your current home or getting another place that better fits your needs? Deciding whether or not to make improvements to your house and stay, or upgrade and sell can be tough. First is the emotional factor. Maybe your kids grew up in that house, […]
Real Estate Q&A Get Your Home Ready to Sell With the current inventory of homes being at its lowest, this might be the time for you to consider selling your current home and upgrading to a new home. Getting your current home ready to sell can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This article gives you some common sense ideas to get […]
Real Estate Q&A Real Estate Trends Palm Beach County Inventory Surges as More Supply Arrives for High-Demand Market< Palm Beach County total active listings rose year-over-year in June 2022, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. MIAMI, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Palm Beach County total active listings rose year-over-year in June 2022, […]
Real Estate Q&A Closing Costs Closing costs are fees paid at the time you close on the purchase or sale of your property. Closing costs are incurred by either the buyer or seller, and is done when the title is transferred to the buyer. This information below represents a list of the normal fees associated with closing costs, but all […]
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