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Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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  Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

  If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.   Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than ...

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HOMESTEAD REMINDER

I want to remind you that if your new home is your primary residence, you may be eligible to Homestead your property.  What does that mean??  Well, according to the Hillsborough Property Appraiser... "In the state of Florida, the homestead exemption is a constitutional benefit of up to $50,000 exemption from the property’s assessed value. It’s ...

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