Hurricane season has begun but it's not just for us down here in Florida, it's for the entire East Coast and the West Coast. As we've seen in past years, places like New Jersey can be hit and hit hard, sometimes even harder than those of us living here in Sunny Florida. It's important to be …
Energy Efficient Improvements May Sell Your Home Faster
According to a recent study by Elevate Energy in Chicago of 18,000 homes, energy efficient improvements may sell your home faster. Properties with energy efficient upgrades go under contract faster and close more often than homes without those upgrades or that do not have those upgrades disclosed. …
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Are you a Florida resident?
Are you a Florida resident? You may think so but if you also reside in another state, that other state may not agree. There have been some recent court cases that challenge Florida residency for those who aren't living here full time but enjoy our state income tax free status. For example, the …
Hydrotech Pools
Recently, Mike and I decided that we needed look into resurfacing our pool. It had the old, light original pebble surface that had started to become discolored and we knew that at some point we were going to have issues with leaks. Sure enough, we finally had a leak that just couldn't be found, …
FHA loan requirements
Thinking about getting an FHA loan and wondering if you qualify? Here are some important facts to know about FHA loan requirements before you call a local lender. First, what is an FHA loan? It’s a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration and when you take out an FHA loan you’re …
