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Florida Homeowners: What to Expect When You Live in a Tourist Hotspot

Lamacchia Realty

Also, property taxes can spike as municipalities capitalize on the booming local economy. However, renting storage in such areas alleviates the stress of cramped living space and offers a practical solution for managing belongings without the need to move or invest in larger, more expensive properties.

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In-House vs. 3rd-Party On-Site Property Managers: Which Is Best for Your CRE?

The Robert Weiler Company

No stranger to offering business-related sage advice, Benjamin Franklin was fond of reminding us all that “death and taxes” were the only two certainties in this world. While Franklin knew that death and taxes were guarantees, how those taxes are paid, and who’s managing the properties taxed is anything but certain.

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Buying a Vacation Home: 4 Critical Factors & Expert Advice

PennyMac

Here are a couple of things to hold in mind when considering a vacation home purchase: Property taxes are going to be surprisingly high — in most states, a property owner can claim a single residence as their “homestead property,” or what the state considers their primary residence.