Florida is attracting people from all over the US. Many people move to Florida assuming the cost of living will be lower and for some, that will be true. The reality though is housing costs are much higher than many people realize until it's too late. Here's what I've learned since moving to Florida …
House Upgrades for Your New House
When buying an existing home, there are things you know you want to change after the house belongs to you. We've covered the things that you really can't change (location and some house features), so this article focuses on the most common house upgrades new home owners make in their first year. Yes …
Why House Location is So Important
When shopping for a home, you probably know if you want to live in a city, the suburbs or out in the country. I was born in New York City and lived in/around the city until I left for college ... so it's no surprise that I get frustrated when I don't live near a large city. When you start searching …
House Features that Can’t Be Changed
First impressions are important, especially when it comes to buying a house. In fact you'll experience several first impressions as you search for your dream house. First will be the curb appeal of the house as you approach it. Next is the feeling you get when you enter the house. Many house …
How Weather & Climate Disasters Affect Our Lives
When you move to Florida, you're aware they have multiple hurricanes each year ... but you don't really know how they affect people living there. From New Hampshire, we were grateful my son was able to stay with his college roommates mother during not one but 2 hurricanes his freshman year at …
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Why Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates are Shocking and Scary
There are lots of websites comparing home insurance rates but few explain why costs keep going up. There are so many major events happening around and to us, it's hard to understand how these are causing homeowner insurance costs to skyrocket. This article explains the insurance company costs that …
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