Buying New Construction in Central Florida? 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign

You pull into the model home. The landscaping is perfect, the kitchen island is the size of a small boat, and it smells like fresh cookies. A friendly sales rep hands you a brochure and says, "We only have three homesites left in this phase." Before you know it, you're picking cabinet colors. New co

Florida Property Tax Bills Arrive Soon: How to Get Up to a 4% Discount

Picture this: it's early November, you grab the mail, and there it is, an envelope from the county tax collector. You open it, see the total, and your stomach drops a little. Then you notice a line you've probably never paid attention to: "Pay by November 30 and receive a 4% discount." Most Florida

WHY THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH MATTERS BEFORE YOU GET THE KEYS

WHY THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH MATTERS BEFORE YOU GET THE KEYS You're almost there. The paperwork is nearly complete. Closing is approaching. Then comes the final walk-through. This is an important opportunity for the buyer to take another look at the property before closing. The purpose isn't to start

CONTINGENCIES EXPLAINED: THE PROTECTIONS BUYERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND

CONTINGENCIES EXPLAINED: THE PROTECTIONS BUYERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND When you read a real estate contract, you may see the word contingency. It can sound complicated, but the basic idea is important: A contingency is a condition that must be satisfied according to the terms of the contract. Different c