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Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. And when you’re dealing with a major investment like buying a home, you want to be 100% sure you’re doing it right so you can avoid unnecessary fees, delays, or other issues. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to guide first-time homebuyers like …

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The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration – unless you’re the victim of theft. December sees more burglaries than any other month. Between decorating for holidays, frequent traveling, and increased deliveries as you stuff your stockings, burglars have more incentives and opportunities to take what isn’t theirs. Here are five ways you …

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Living in a beautiful tropical state like Florida means three things: sunny days, beaches, and hurricanes. After Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton hit Florida, numerous homeowners discovered that their home insurance didn’t cover as much as they thought. As a Floridian, it’s important to understand exactly what’s at risk when a storm comes. But, where …

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Buyers need to have as much information as possible when making a major investment, like purchasing a property. Otherwise, they may choose the wrong property or overlook critical details that would have impacted their decision. To help buyers remain more informed during the buying process, a new law was passed in May – House Bill …

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Whether you’re a buyer or seller, closing day is both the most exciting and stressful step of a real estate transaction. After looking far and wide for the perfect home and securing funding, buyers are ready to put down roots and start their new life. Meanwhile, sellers finally got the price they were looking for …

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As you begin the home-buying process, it can be easy to get caught up in the idea of finding the perfect property. After all, it’s one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your entire life – you want to be sure it’s everything you hoped for. Unfortunately, waiting for a property that checks all …

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