Florida law allows homeowners to apply for homestead exemption by filing an application with the property appraiser where the they reside by March 1st.   According to Florida law,  January 1 of each year is the date on which permanent residence is determined. Florida's Constitution provides for an exemption, which is deducted from a property's assessed [...]

Real Estate Terms that are good to know 1. Association Fee / HOA fee – In addition to your mortgage, certain housing communities such as condos and townhomes have a monthly fee associated with maintaining the commons areas and amenities such as pools. 2. Payoff statement – It is a statement prepared by a lender providing a payoff quote [...]

I’m planning to sell my Mobile/Manufactured home, how do I identify my home? In order to properly transfer the title of the mobile/ manufactured to a new buyer, the current owner must first locate the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Please note, double and triple wide mobile/ manufactured homes will have 2 & 3 VIN’s respectively. [...]