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How Florida’s Climate Chaos Hikes Property Taxes
Florida homeowners face rising risks as hurricanes and wildfires intensify, leading to financial burdens and tax challenges. Florida homeowners saw property tax increases after Hurricane Irma, even in areas unaffected by storm damage.
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Legisladores consideran soluciones para la asequibilidad de la vivienda
La asequibilidad de la vivienda es una preocupación importante para los votantes de Florida, con un 34% identificándola como el principal problema. Los legisladores estatales están abordando esto proponiendo un requisito para que los gobiernos locales permitan unidades de vivienda accesorias (ADUs) en vecindarios de viviendas unifamiliares. Las ADUs, que pueden incluir suites para suegros…
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Condo prices and sales keep falling in South Florida, except Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County condos saw an increase in sales compared to last year, marking the first year-over-year rise in over a year, while Miami-Dade and Broward experienced declines in median prices and sales activity. Broward is now considered a buyer's market with a significant increase in condo inventory. High-end condos in Broward saw a 21%…
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Florida Outpaces National Avg: 30.5% of Homes Paid Off
30.5% of Florida homes are paid off, surpassing the national avg of 27.7%.Mortgage-free Florida homeowners have a median home value of $325K, compared to $400K for those with mortgages.
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Can Manufactured Homes Offer Modern Living in Florida?
Manufactured homes in Florida are gaining popularity due to affordability, flexibility, and modern amenities in 2025. Retirement communities with resort-style amenities are attracting buyers, especially retirees and seasonal residents.
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Why Palm Beach County’s office market is ranked 11th most expensive in US
Palm Beach County's office market ranks 11th in the nation for rent, with Class A rents averaging $42.92, a 9% increase since 2019. Boca Raton's mayor highlighted the city's efforts to attract businesses, having leased over 1.1 million square feet of commercial real estate in three years. The area is experiencing growth, with 304,000 square…
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Happy Mardi Gras
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5 Cities Where Home Prices Are Set To Fall
Most forecasts indicate modest nationwide home value increases in 2025, but an analysis identifies five markets at high risk of price declines: Provo, UT; Tucson, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix; and West Palm Beach, FL. CoreLogic reports a 70% or greater probability of falling prices in these areas, attributed to cooling demand and rising inventory. While…
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Why Florida? Top Reasons to Move
Florida's year-round warm climate supports outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and golfing.Florida’s lack of state income tax allows residents to save significantly compared to other states.
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