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All you Should Know About HOAs in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLORIDA HOAs. Purchasing a home in an area with HOA fees can be tricky, especially since many people aren’t familiar with the process. Although it might not seem so at first, HOAs in Florida are there to help you as a homeowner. HOAs in Florida - what are they? Prepare for your local move.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc. The CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) from your Realtor – review this document to see if you know of any homes that were renovated after purchase.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Renovation loan assessments. Local amenities – how close is the home to hospitals, schools, shops and public transport corridors? Paperwork – gather any relevant paperwork that supports the valuation of the home such as property tax bills, HOA fees, receipts and permits for any improvements or upgrades. Estate settlements.

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10 Ways to Financially Benefit From Your Home

PennyMac

Once you've accumulated enough home equity, you can tap into it for various needs like home renovations, debt consolidation or other expenses. The amount borrowed may even be tax deductible if the funds are used to renovate your home.* Consolidate Debt Your home equity can help you take charge of your debt.

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

Since then, the HOA reversed course, lifting the rental cap, and Nexus is at about 51% owner occupancy. The owners spent two years – and presumably hundreds of thousands of dollars – to renovate the place about 15 years ago, featuring a Chef’s kitchen with two islands, double-oven and walk-in pantry. This is a number worth watching.