Entries by Amy Snook

Legislature Considers Amendment to Extend ‘Save Our Homes’- FloridaRealtors

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This is amazing news for Homeowners. So often residents sell their primary residence and have not yet identified their next home. Under the current statute, to qualify for portability, you must establish a new residence by January 1st of the second year after leaving or selling your prior residence.  The amendment that is being considered […]

What repairs should you make to sell your home?

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By: Amy Snook Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers When deciding to sell your home, what repairs or enhancements are most important for the sale? The answer varies and depends on many factors such as market conditions, age of home, competition, equity in the property, timeframe for sale and cost of repairs. There are […]

From Florida Realtors: Landlords are Finding Security Deposit Alternatives

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“Families that can barely afford rent find it challenging to pay a security deposit and moving costs. As a result, fewer landlords are requiring an upfront deposit.” “NEW YORK – Renters find that fewer places charge a security deposit – good news for tenants but a source of stress for landlords. Security deposits have traditionally […]