Florida Association of Realtors’ new laws passed in the recent 2025 legislative session did not affect the Sunshine State’s required property disclosures. So, if you’re asking what sellers and buyers need to know about property disclosures, your most reliable source
Florida’s general sales tax is 6%, and only new mobile home sales are subject to a 3% sales tax, according to the Florida Department of Revenue. “Sales tax is added to the price of taxable goods or services and collected
Look up in the sky after dark on July Fourth and you’re likely to see or hear fireworks. Most Palm Beach County communities celebrate the nation’s birthday in a big way. Individual fireworks are also legal in Florida, and law
If this is your first real estate transaction, be prepared to sign many documents up front and at the closing of your new home or condo in South Florida. For new homeowners, “what legal documents will I have to sign
First, make a needs list: How many bedrooms/square footage? Do you want a view or to live near a beach? Do you need nearby schools and how nearby? Walking distance or school bus? Distance to job commutes. A clubhouse with
Q: What does a proven track record mean for expertise when someone is choosing an agent to buy or sell Real Estate? A: A proven track record represents a consistent level of successful transactions that the local community can depend
Public schools here start weeks earlier than schools up north. So if you’re moving here with children, the first day of school in The School District of Palm Beach County, Martin County School District and St. Lucie Public Schools is
Understanding the profession of property appraisal is the first step for a new homebuyer. Appraisers of real estate have to meet state licensure or certification requirements. You won’t have to choose your own appraiser. Lang Realty agents work with appraisers
A notary is a public officer credentialed and authorized by the state, in this case Florida, to perform specific duties. In real estate transactions, a notary acts as the official and impartial witness to the signing of important documents like
When you move here you’ll notice only tourists have a tan. Floridians protect their skin with major UV suntan lotions and often wear a visor, cap or a hat with a wide brim. Skin may be on the beaches. But
If you’ve settled on a home or townhouse in an existing community or neighborhood and you’re new to south Florida, you may be in for a delicious surprise. Mature fruit trees could be growing on your property, and mango season
If the name of this tax is new to you, exactly what is a documentary stamp tax? The Florida Department of Revenue defines it as “an excise tax imposed on certain documents executed, delivered, or recorded in Florida. The most
Hurricane season starting June 1 is a way of life here in south Florida. Hurricanes are rare in Palm Beach County, but every town, city and county has guides to their resources and advise residents what they should do and
If this is your first time buying property, you’ll want to know ‘what is a real estate closing?’ It’s more complicated than you think. The closing is the real estate term for the final step in the home-buying or selling
It didn’t take long to replace the missing B in the Boca Raton sign just east of Military Trail. It notifies everyone that they’re back inside Boca Raton city limits. Whether you’re moving here or looking, the first thing you’ll
Most communities in south Palm Beach County are self-governed by a homeowners’ association, called an HOA. What exactly is a homeowners association? Under Florida statutes an HOA is a board of directors of unpaid volunteer homeowners who residents elect to
What used to be called “season” may be over once the snowbirds leave for the summer. But Boca Raton is 24/7 now. So, if you’re here exploring before moving in, there’s plenty to do starting this month, and tickets are
Locals love to check out decorated model homes in new gated communities to see what interior decorators consider the latest trends and appealing color schemes. Besides, it’s just good marketing. All the major developers here are building new master-planned communities
