Imagine you're looking at a beautiful home in Wesley Chapel listed for $450,000. You pull up the property information and see that the owner pays just $2,500 a year in property taxes. Not bad, right? You add about $208 a month to your mortgage budget for taxes and everything seems …

Here's something I hear pretty regularly from Florida homeowners: "My property taxes can't go up more than 3% a year because I have a homestead exemption." I've also heard people say that taxes on rental properties and second homes can't increase more than 10% annually.

Both statements are based on …

The current real estate landscape is one of rising prices and high interest rates, making it a challenging terrain for both buyers and sellers. However, by implementing strategic approaches and staying informed, you can successfully navigate this market. Here are some practical tips to help you make informed decisions:

Today starts Hurricane Season in Florida and other Gulf states. Each year in Florida, actually twice a year, there is a sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness supplies. It started May 27 and goes through June 9. This applies to such items as batteries, generators, candles, tarps, smoke and CO …