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Hurricane Prep in Florida: How to Handle a Water Emergency
With hurricane season upon us, I’ve researched ways to prepare for emergencies, including emergencies with your home. I interviewed a water and mold remediation expert,
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Trees Might Grow Money, For Homeowners
Why plant trees? There are so many answers to that question: shade, privacy, energy savings, biodiversity, air quality, water conservation, and more. When homeowners plant
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My Thoughts on Current Real Estate Market Trends
So what’s up with the state of the real estate market and interest rates? Real estate is like many things in life – connected to many things.
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Is the Buyer’s Agent a Thing of the Past?
The NAR Settlement Could Change Real Estate It’s been an interesting few weeks for us realtors to wrap our heads around how the NAR settlement
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Closing Costs Explained
Closing costs for a home buyer can seem like a bit of a mystery. Here’s what a buyerpurchasing with a mortgage pays for: Inspection Fees
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What is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI?
When a buyer makes a down payment of less than 20%, the lender considers the buyer a higher risk. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) protects the lender in case the buyer stops paying the mortgage.