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The Secret to Why are there so many luxury Homes in Florida?
Yes, the weather, gorgeous beaches and warm sand have something to do with it! But so do these two words “Homestead Exemption”. Yes, most US States have some sort of Homestead exemption to protect your primary residence from vultures. But out of all 50 States, Florida has the best Homestead exemption in the Country, as it…
Read morePandemic and Post Pandemic Migrations to Florida are here to stay.
First, the pandemic accelerated demand significantly all around the Florida Coasts, as luxury home buyers, were relocating from New York, California and New Jersey, States with personal income taxation. Fueled a dramatic rise in property values. Home values soared more than 50% year-over-year from 2020 to 2021 and many landlords were raising rental prices by up…
Read moreSouth Florida Residential sales plunged in July and August, dropping by more than 50% in Miami-Dade.
South Florida Median home prices keep rising on a year-to-year basis, although prices declined on a month-over-month basis in two counties, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, according to reports from the Miami Association of Realtors. The reports only included closed sales on the Multiple Listing Service. Sales have been dropping for the last 6 months, due…
Read moreFed Chairman Powell pledges “Central Bank Will use Our Tools Forcefully”
Powell’s remarks added that higher interest rates, likely will persist “for some time. He states that The historical record cautions strongly against prematurely loosening policy.” The Federal Reserve Chairman delivered a commitment to do anything necessary to halt inflation, Using every means available in its arsenal, including some of the most painful, continuing to raise…
Read more7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home
Building a new home is exciting. Although that excitement acts as an excellent motivator, it also causes you to overlook potential flaws. Before you let your excitement run away with you, you need to avoid making certain mistakes! Read on to learn all about 7 mistakes you should be aware of — and how to…
Read more8 Amazing Kitchens with Islands
What does your dream kitchen look like? If you’re like most of us, you want space, function, and of course, beautiful design. Looking for a little inspiration? Below, take a look at 8 awesome kitchen designs — all large, open-concept with beautiful (and ample) island installations. Hopefully, these designs will inspire your own new kitchen…
Read moreBudgeting for the Kitchen of Your Dreams
You’ve probably heard horror stories about people overpaying for underwhelming remodeling jobs. While there certainly are contractors who don’t live up to their word, a big part of the problem stems from consumers not understanding how to budget correctly. If you want to hire a good kitchen remodeling contractor, you don’t have to break the…
Read moreHints For Building a Custom Home
Most people harbor a wish for custom home building, but have no idea how to start the process. Here are a few things to keep in mind when starting the process. Do Your Homework Ask friends, family and neighbors for referrals for companies who specialize in custom home building. Check with the Better Business Bureau…
Read moreFinding a Reputable Commercial General Contractor
When looking for a reliable contractor for a commercial construction project, it is vital to find the most suitable professional, one who is trained, licensed and experienced with your type of project. There is so much more money at stake than with residential construction, so taking the necessary steps will ensure a more positive outcome….
Read moreHints for Choosing a Custom Home Building Contractor
For many people, building a custom home is at the top of their wishlist. To make this dream a reality, here are 9 Pro Tips for Selecting a Custom Home Building Contractor. Do your homework. Your local home builders’ association has a list of builders in your area who are bonded, licensed and insured, and…
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