Building a home from the ground up is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do. This allows you to get everything you want from your home, thus giving you a better chance of enjoying it for a long period of time. However, that doesn’t mean that everything will...

The overall housing market in Florida and throughout the country has been in pretty good shape for several years now. As a result, the number of foreclosure actions that are being filed is likely dropping quite a bit. However, for any number of reasons, there are some...

If you're looking for a home in Florida to spend your winters where you don't have to worry about dealing with maintenance or landscaping issues and have easy access to fine dining, spa treatments, a golf course and other amenities, you may be considering a condo...

Many Floridians live in condominiums, townhouse complexes or other communities where rules are established and enforced by a community association like a homeowners' association (HOA). These rules are typically outlined in a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and...

As another hurricane season gets underway here in Florida, the thing that many homeowners worry about perhaps second only to the safety of their family is whether their home will survive and, if so, how badly damaged it will be. If your home has been damaged by a...

The death of a parent can be a devastating experience -- no matter how old you are or what a long, full life they had. However, many baby boomers and younger people are finding themselves responsible for dealing with their parents' homes after they're gone. Often,...

In addition to its year-round sun and beautiful beaches, South Florida lures new homebuyers with its tax-friendly laws. Many buy their homes outright, with no financing. In fact, over a third of all real estate closings in Miami-Dade from last November through this...

Buying a home is a significant event in anyone's life. Your home is likely the most expensive thing you'll own at any given time. However, most Floridians know little about real estate transactions. They rely on their real estate agents for guidance. However, these...

You found your dream winter or vacation home in South Florida some years ago. You planned to live in it year-round once you retired. It's big, sprawling and great when all of the kids and grandkids are with you. However, now you and your spouse are in your 70s, and...