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Florida Living Costs: Generational Breakdown Revealed | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida's cost-of-living index was 102.4 in Q3 2024, slightly above the U.S. average of 100.Gen Z Grocery: $3,513 Healthcare: $1,685 Housing: $12,061 Utilities: $2,598 Transportation: $5,058
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Selling a Florida Home With Two Mortgages | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Sell the home for a price that covers both mortgage balances and pay off loans at closing. Work with a Real Estate agent to market the home effectively and attract potential buyers.
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Gov. DeSantis hopes legislature can approve hurricane relief grants to help homeowners rebuild, prepare
Governor Ron DeSantis urged Florida lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief for homeowners and to reform the condominium market. He emphasized the need for grants to assist those approved for the My Safe Florida Home program, which helps with repairs to withstand hurricanes. DeSantis also highlighted issues arising from a safety law affecting condominiums and…
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Florida Home Insurance Costs Surge to $8K | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida's average home insurance cost is $8,064 annually for a $200K home, the highest in the US.Homeowners in Florida need coverage based on rebuilding costs, not just home value or loan amount.A typical Florida policy includes dwelling, personal property, liability, and additional living expenses coverage.
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The Real Estate Opportunity You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2025! Invest in Florida Now!
Florida's housing market is showing promising signs as it approaches 2025, with a median home price of $408,400 and over 24,000 homes sold, indicating stability. Key factors driving growth include predicted stabilized pricing with a 3-5% appreciation rate, a 5.1% population increase, rising new home construction, and anticipated mortgage rates stabilizing around 6%. The market…
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Florida Home Prices Set to Drop in 2025 | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida's home prices are expected to drop in 2025, influenced by natural disasters and rising costs. Despite challenges, Florida's housing market remains attractive, with cash buyers still actively seeking homes.
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Happy Lunar New Year | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
恭喜發財. Wishing you prosperity. Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance.The New Year celebration is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. Traditional activities include reunion dinner, cleaning houses, visiting family members, setting off firecrackers and fireworks, and…
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$1.9B Tax Approval Supports Florida’s Future | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida voters approved $1.9B in local tax increases and $1B in bonds in 2024. Voters approved 31 tax hikes and 18 bond issues, with 89% of measures passing.
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How Rising Home Insurance Will Impact Florida Buyers | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Home insurance in Florida averages $5,527 annually, well above the national average of $2,304. Insurance rates in disaster-prone areas may rise dramatically due to better risk prediction technologies.
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Florida’s Property Tax Break Tied to Inflation | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida property taxes have surged nearly 60% in the last five years, frustrating many homeowners. Over 66% of Florida voters approved Amendment 5 to increase the homestead exemption tied to inflation.