Destin/Fort Walton Beach Florida Real Estate

New Tax laws you didn’t know about? Well odds are there are probably many.  But I just heard one that has me shaking my head.In cities and states across the country some new laws have been enacted.  Did you know that in Seattle Washington effective 1 Jan 18 they have enacted a “sweetened beverage...

The Fair Housing Act bars discrimination based on Sex, and by extension sexual harassment towards renters.  Do you think a landlord demanding sex or sexual "favors"to repair a leaky roof or toilet, or even to rent an apartment or house is in violation of federal law?  Apparently "they" don't beca...

Hollywood is not the only place where men are being called out for sexual harassment. There are huge spike in corporate complaints as well. Reports of harassment claims are so high, it could take them years.YEARS to get to them all! .       Obviously some of these claims are true. Men in power ha...

Many of us are familiar with the scam where the Grandmother gets the call from the grandchild that says they are stranded somewhere and they need them to send money Western Union right?  Well if you didn't you do now.  Or the email that a friend or co-worker is stranded probably in the same locat...

I received some comments/questions about a previous post I shared, so I'm going to repost since it is taking effect now.  While in the line at TSA I noticed a sign about some drivers licences from some States that may not longer be accepted.  So I did a little research on it.  As Realtors we have...

Florida Realtors got some legislative support with the passage of HB 483/SB 398  that   caps estoppel certificate fees, among other changes.  And if you have ever requested one you know what I'm talking about.   An estoppel certificate provides a snapshot of the fees or assessments that a seller ...

Florida voters are going to vote next year on a new property tax break. The Florida House on Tuesday voted 83-35 to put a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot that would allow homeowners to shield an additional $25,000 of the value of their home from most property taxes. The additional ex...

Okay so drones are the latest and greatest... or are they. I guess if you are listing Million dollar homes, or homes on a golf course or lake, then that would be great to feature. The openness of the landscapes, large sprawling estates, and huge McMansions. But drones aren't for every home. Ha! t...

Ally Home Loans, which is the newly created direct-to-consumer mortgage arm of Ally Bank, only jumped into mortgages at the end of last year, and it's already broadening its suite of products. The mortgage company announced it will start offering Fannie Mae's HomeReady mortgage loan to better cat...

So I show up to the front door to speak to tenants of new home my client has just purchased, when I am greeted by this on the front door at the peep hole.... Say what you want, but instant panic set in.  OMG termites???!!  My clients just closed on this house yesterday.  I'm sick. So after starin...