The most sought-after luxury amenities — those structural “extras” that buyers will pay more for — will certainly vary by region. Examples in colder climates may be radiant heat in the kitchen and bathroom floors, built-in outdoor fire pits, and heated driveways to prevent ice build-up. With new technologies in home-building (not to mention the …
There are plenty of things to do after buying a home in Florida. Here are six of our favorite tips: 1) Change the Locks on Closing Day This seems obvious, but do it on day one. It should be the first call you make when you leave the closing table. You have no way of …
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If you have a second home that is used only seasonally (or occasionally), or if you have one home but travel for long stretches of time, it may surprise you to know that standard homeowner’s insurance policies typically do not honor claims for damage to homes that have been vacant or unoccupied for a few …
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We think that people in the northern half of the United States who can spend the winter months in Florida, are just about the luckiest people in the world. If you have come to the end of your rope dealing with snow shoveling and sub-freezing temperatures, snowbirding in Florida can be the perfect lifestyle. But …
A property management company in Florida typically handles investment properties and does marketing to find tenants, deals with leases, and collects rent. A house sitter simply lives in your home while you are away. But a Home Watch company in Florida is very different. The good ones are licensed, bonded, insured, and certified by …
