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Closing Costs in Fort Myers, FL: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Understanding closing costs in Fort Myers, Florida. Realtor Billee Silva explains what buyers and sellers typically pay, which expenses are negotiable, and what to expect at closing in Lee County.
Billee Silva10Living in Bonita Isles in Bonita Springs, Florida: Community, Lifestyle & a Lakefront Home for Sale
Discover Bonita Isles in Bonita Springs, FL, including community amenities, no CDD fees, its convenient location near Bonita Beach, and a closer look at the lakefront home for sale at 9292 Isla Bella Circle.
Billee Silva90Living in Babcock Ranch, Florida: A Look at the Lifestyle & 44348 Kelly Drive
Explore life in Babcock Ranch, Florida, from schools, trails, dining, and community amenities to solar living, plus a closer look at 44348 Kelly Drive.
Billee Silva40Florida Amendment 3 Explained: What Homeowners and Home Buyers Need to Know
Florida Amendment 3 could change property taxes for homeowners and buyers. Learn what the proposed homestead exemption and tax changes could mean for Florida property owners.
Billee Silva40What I’m Seeing in the Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Right Now
The Southwest Florida market is becoming increasingly hyperlocal. While homes are taking longer to sell in many areas, inventory has also declined and pending sales are rising in some markets. That means opportunity depends less on broad headlines and more on the individual property.
Shaina Newkirk100What Hurricane Helene Taught Us About Flood Zones in Apollo Beach
Is Apollo Beach in a flood zone? Parts of it are. What Helene showed us about elevation, the US 41 rule, and what to check before you buy, plus a free flood zone guide.
Shawna Calvert80Buying a Waterfront Home in Apollo Beach: What to Check First
Buying a waterfront home in Apollo Beach? Check canal depth at low tide, the master dock plan, lift capacity, seawall cost, flood zone and CDD before you offer.
Shawna Calvert20Buying in Apollo Beach as a Canadian: What Actually Matters
Canadian buyers in Apollo Beach: the day-count rules, FIRPTA withholding on the sale, no homestead exemption, CDD fees, and the waterfront questions to ask first.
Shawna Calvert40Apollo Beach Waterfront Homes: What Your Budget Really Buys
What does waterfront living cost in Apollo Beach? See what buyers can realistically expect from $550K to $1.9M, from older canal homes to updated homes with pools, docks and lifts.
Shawna Calvert30Fast50 Loan: Flexible Financing for High-Equity Real Estate Investors
The Fast50 Loan is designed for real estate investors with substantial equity who need a streamlined financing option outside traditional lending guidelines. The program can accommodate residential investment properties, multifamily, mixed-use, and select commercial real estate.
Anthony Angelillo150Florida First-Time Homebuyer Grants & DPA Guide 2026
Learn about Florida's 2026 down payment assistance programs, including Hometown Heroes, FL Assist, and the First-Generation Homebuyer initiative, to help you…
Mike Whiteaker3780Cómo comprar una casa en una subasta? Tax Deed vs. Foreclosure
Aprende cómo funcionan las subastas de propiedades en Florida, las diferencias entre Tax Deed y Foreclosure, qué investigar antes de hacer una oferta y qué opciones de financiamiento pueden considerar los inversionistas.
Maria Ballester260Why Local Expertise Matters for South Florida Condo Loans
Navigating South Florida's complex condo market requires more than just a low rate—it requires a lender who understands local laws like SB 4-D and the hidden…
Marcel Garcia160Florida First-time homebuyers
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Katherine Rivas120Cómo Comprar una Casa de Inversión en Texas o Florida
Guía para extranjeros que quieren su primera propiedad de renta en Texas o Florida sin residir en EE.UU.: préstamos DSCR, LLC, ITIN y FIRPTA.
Liuver Duran90Why I Built Creative 1st Mortgage for St. Pete Homeowners
St. Petersburg's 2026 housing market requires more than just a loan officer. Here's why I launched Creative 1st Mortgage to provide local, unconventional…
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