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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 6, 2019 – On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) announced that the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)approved the two-year reduction of biennial license renewal fees for certain active licenses. The discount begins with the next renewal cycle that ends on Sept. 30, 2019. […]

You’re used to seeing this sweet, sparkling treat sipped fresh from a red can or enjoyed with popcorn during a movie. But did you know that Coca-Cola can also help around the house? Take a look at the eleven surprising things Coke can do to make your life easier. 1) Clean Your windows If your […]

By: Kathy Colace Have you ever imagined a day without a refrigerator, stove or dishwasher?Then start thinking about it! Appliances now need some kind of repair within the first year 25% of the time regardless of the brand Most homeowners do not think about the importance of their appliances until something goes wrong with them. This […]

POSTED BY JD ESAJIAN // MARCH 22, 2019 You can do everything right on six consecutive deals but if you are sloppy with the due diligence on the seventh, the consequences could be severe. As basic as it sounds, it is important to always keep the flow of profits moving in the right direction. Making a small profit […]

The pros and cons of peak season homebuying April 17, 2017 As you probably already know, home sales begin climbing in the spring, peak in June and July, and then taper off in August. In fact, according to one study, people are twice as likely to move during the summer months than the winter months regardless […]

BOSTON – April 8, 2019 – Here’s some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren’t quite as high as they’d like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market – or soon will be available – that could give your scores a shot of adrenaline when you need it most. All […]

By Michele LernerOctober 26, 2017 Elena Ruiz and her partner, Shawna Kerns, place such a high priority on their desire to rescue animals, they switched neighborhoods to find a place with a yard. The couple had two cats and a dog when they began house hunting from their apartment in the H Street corridor area of […]

By Sally Forster Jones, Contributor | Feb. 14, 2017, at 10:51 a.m Location, Location, Location – it may seem like a cliche phrase you’d see in a real estate advertisement. But like most cliches, it comes from some truth. When you’re house hunting, location is one of the most significant choices you’ll make. Location affects affordability, value […]

Home is where the heart is, but what if your heart doesn’t know where it should be? From low crime rates to a great education system, there are many variables to consider when choosing that perfect place that you and your family can call home. To help you make this important decision, I’ve provided an […]

Before you start shopping for a new garage door, learn what you should be looking for and get a sense of the vast possibilities this popular home improvement offers. By Donna Boyle Schwart Photo: clopaydoor.com Americans love cars. For evidence, look no further than the design of the average postwar home. The garage often claims front-and-center […]