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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

Condo sales in particular have experienced a significant decline in recent weeks which can be attributed to the ongoing insurance crisis in the state and to the increased association fees and/or added special assessments for condos due to the more stringent regulations resulting from the tragic Champlain Tower Collapse in Surfside, Florida.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. Help comes in the form of rental vouchers and mortgage insurance. You'll need to purchase mortgage insurance to go with your loan, too.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

For certain parts of the economy, usually in the upper-income brackets, they didn’t carry a lot of debt and they couldn’t go out to spend their money. On the other hand, the four restaurant workers would still need to spend monthly payments for rent, food, transportation, and insurance. Properties are still going under contract.