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Florida Homeowners Insurance: How to Actually Lower Your Premium in 2026
Florida Homeowners: You May Not Realize Your Insurance Bill Is Actually a Negotiation The market is stabilizing. Rates are showing signs of coming down. And there’s a state program most homeowners don’t know exists that can cut your premium and put up to $10,000 in your pocket. Here’s the framework for actually doing something about
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What Are CDD Fees — and Why Should New Construction Buyers Care?
What Are CDD Fees — and Why Should New Construction Buyers Care? You’ve been touring new construction communities in St. Johns County — Silverleaf, RiverTown, Shearwater, Middlebourne — and you keep seeing the same three letters on the listing sheet: CDD. Sometimes there’s a dollar amount next to it. Sometimes it’s buried in the fine
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Which New Construction Upgrades Are Actually Worth It?
If you’re buying new construction in St. Johns County, you’ll spend time in a design center. It might be an afternoon, it might be two days. You’ll make dozens of decisions about flooring, countertops, cabinets, fixtures, appliances, and finishes — and virtually all of them will cost more than the base price suggests. The design
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Is the Builder’s Financing Offer Actually a Good Deal?
If you’re buying new construction in St. Johns County, Florida, you’ve almost certainly heard some version of this offer: use our preferred lender and we’ll give you a rate buydown, closing cost credits, or both. It sounds attractive. Sometimes it genuinely is. But the math isn’t always what it appears to be — and the
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Who Does the On-Site Agent Actually Work For?
If you’re considering new construction in St. Johns County, Florida, there’s one question most buyers never think to ask until it’s too late. You’re standing in a model home. Everything looks great. The finishes are beautiful, the floor plan works, and the on-site agent has been friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. You’re starting to get
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Florida Homestead Exemption
The Deadline to File for a Florida Homestead Exemption is March 1 Your can file for your Florida Homestead Exemption at your county’s Property Appraiser’s Office. Some counties even allow you to file for your Homestead Exemption online: Saint Johns County:https://hx.sjcpa.us/ApplyOnline Duval County:https://homestead.coj.net/WebForm1.aspx From the Duval County Property Appraiser’s website: Homestead Exemption All legal Florida
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HomeReady Home Buyer Grants
Do You Qualify for a $2,500 Borrower Credit to Buy a Home? Fannie Mae has announced a new home buyer grants program called HomeReady that can provide qualified buyers with a $2,500 Credit toward the purchase of a home. Grants are a type of down payment assistance, but without the usual strings attached. We’ve taken
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So You Earned Your Florida Real Estate License
You passed your exam and earned your real estate license. Here’s what to do next.
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Hurricane Windows and Doors Tax Holiday
No Retail Sales Tax on Impact Windows, Doors, and Garage Doors Through June 2024 If you are purchasing impact-resistant windows, doors, or garage doors, retails sales are EXEMPT from sales tax until exempt from sales tax until June 30, 2024. #ImpactWindows #SalesTaxHoliday #FloridaRealEstate Here is the text of the FAQ from the Florida Department of
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Tax Certificates and Tax Deeds in Florida Real Estate
Tax Certificates & Tax Deed Investing in Florida including resources & information to buying Tax Certificates & Tax Deed sales across the state of Florida
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