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Monthly Archives: May 2019
May 21, 2019
- in Home Buying , Home Selling by Minna Reid
Documentary stamp taxes in real estate sales in Florida
Buying and selling property in Florida is a taxable event. When property is sold in Florida documentary stamp taxes become due. All parties to the document are liable for the tax regardless of which party agrees to pay the tax. If a party is exempt, the tax must be paid by a non-exempt party. Florida documentary stamps […]
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May 13, 2019
Jacksonville Home Prices: Intracoastal West VS The Beaches
The Intracoastal Waterway separates the city of Jacksonville from the Jacksonville Beaches. The area west of the the Intracoastal and The Beaches are two desirable areas close to the water that present distinct housing opportunities.As expected, living closer to the ocean will cost more…but just how much more? And what are the statistical differences in […]
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May 8, 2019
- in Short Sales by Minna Reid
Should I make mortgage payments during my Florida short sale?
The #1 most common question I hear from sellers considering a short sale is whether they should (or have to) make mortgage payments during their short sale. There is generally not a requirement by the lender for a seller to be current or behind to pursue a short sale (a few exceptions apply).When deciding whether or […]
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May 7, 2019
- in FL Market Reports , Neptune Beach by Minna Reid
Neptune Beach, Florida home sales prices headed towards decade high in 2019!
Neptune Beach, Florida Real Estate Market Report 2019Neptune Beach home sales prices are on the rise! Prices are up 3% so far in 2019 through the same period last year, with the years average sales price currently at $524,179. While the rate of growth has slowed some since the prior year, the sellers market is […]
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