News & Notes
Mortgage and Financial Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Irma
Date 09-15-2017Hurricane Irma has affected the entire State of Florida and since Florida has been declared a federal disaster area, there may be some help for Florida homeowners who may have trouble making their mortgage payments. As Florida has been declared a federal disaster area, you may be eligible for a mortgage loan deferment, also known […]
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Avoid Being a Victim of Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home
Date 06-23-2017Buying a home is an exciting time. You’ve saved, found the perfect home and planned the move. Now, the closing day for your home is just around the corner. The American Land Title Association wants to make sure your home purchase doesn’t get derailed by a dangerous threat that could keep you from getting the […]
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APPRAISALS…..WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR?
Date 06-21-2017REVEALING THE MYTHS OF THE HOME APPRAISAL You are so excited because someone finally made an offer on your home and you ACCEPTED! You have been working so hard to sell your place and now, since the contract has been fully executed, you can sit back and relax while the Buyer does their thing. WRONG. […]
Read MoreSouth Florida Housing Market Update
Date 03-02-2017This past January showed us some signs of strength in the housing market with increased home prices all across South Florida The results for the tri-county area: Up 10 percent from a year ago, Broward County’s median price for existing, single-family homes last month was $311,250. In Palm Beach County, the median was $310,000, showing […]
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Florida Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st
Date 02-01-2017Florida Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Florida Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. The Florida Constitution provides this tax-saving exemption on the first and third $25,000 of the assessed value of an owner/occupied residence. While […]
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