In excess of $550 million has been recovered from property tax fraud in Orange County, Florida. The money derives from property owners who wrongfully requested for property tax exemptions when they didn't qualify, primarily Florida's Homestead Tax exemption. The recovered money has been returned to ... » Learn More about Florida County cracks down on property tax fraud
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MLS & What It Can Do For You
MLS, if you work with a Realtor chances are you are going to hear this acronym frequently. It is one of our favorite things to say. However, I have found that a small percentage of the public understands what exactly the MLS is and how it works. Even those who do understand the basics of MLS don’t ... » Learn More about MLS & What It Can Do For You
Reports say Pending home sales are at a 10-year high
Pending home sales rose for the third consecutive month in April and reached their highest level in over a decade, based on the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). All major regions saw gains in contract activity last month with the exception of the Midwest, which saw a meager ... » Learn More about Reports say Pending home sales are at a 10-year high
HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Scheme offers HUD grant cash in exchange for upfront fee. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s watchdog is warning people to be on the lookout for a scam that promises HUD grant cash in exchange for an upfront fee. HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants The fraud ... » Learn More about HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Patio for Grilling
The smell of grilling kebabs, the taste of a burger hot off of the barbecue, the great excuse to stay outside on a nice day: Grilling is one of life's simple pleasures. How do you make it better still? Build a patio or deck area that feels like a vacation in your own backyard. Here are a few ... » Learn More about 6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Patio for Grilling