The 2016 modern mothers and fathers with adult children at home apparently have at least one ground rule: We’ll share a roof, however, not a bathroom. An infographic and expert analysis by LawnStarter suggests that parents who welcome their children with open arms might be finding comfort (and ... » Learn More about 2016 American dream: 4 beds, 3 baths
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Florida County cracks down on property tax fraud
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
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
