Homeowners may be eligible for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes if a residential improvement was rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days due to Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole. If applicable, property owners may request a refund of property taxes paid for in 2022 relative to the time their residential property was uninhabitable due to a hurricane.  

 

If you are a homeowner who experienced damages to your residential property due to Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole, you may be eligible for a partial refund of your 2022 property taxes if the property was rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days. 

 

For more information, please click here: Florida Department of Revenue Bulletin 

For link to updated application, please click here: Application for Tax Refund

 

* The property owner must file an application for refund with the property appraiser no sooner than January 1, 2023, and no later than April 3 ...

Epique at Pelican Bay
The final ownership opportunity at Epique in Pelican Bay is here! Introducing the most anticipated new address in Naples, FL - a 19-story high rise offering luxury condos of Gulf-front Estates, Penthouses and Jardin residences.  The Gulf-front location of Epique offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding area. The grandly scaled Estates range from 4,001 to 5,213 interior square ft and feature 10’ ceiling heights with a SmartEstate™ integrated home technology system.
 
Amenities
This high-rise is designed with luxury and comfort in mind, providing residents with access to an unparalleled amount of amenities and services.  The building features include:

·     Health and Fitness Club
·     Spa
·     Luxurious Pool and Pool Deck
·     Private Cabanas for Relaxing and Soaking up the Sun
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Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it's dwindling.¹ You're not alone either if you're already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once.

 

Searching for a new home can be exciting, but many homebuyers admit that it can also be stressful, especially if you live in an unpredictable market with plenty of competitors. Unfortunately, waiting out a competitive housing market isn’t always the best idea either since listings are expected to remain limited in the most coveted neighborhoods for some time.²

 

That doesn't mean, though, that you should just throw up your hands and give up on moving altogether. In fact, as a current homeowner, you could be in a better position than most to capitalize on a seller’s market and make a smooth ...

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.
 
Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has given an unexpected financial boost to many homeowners during a challenging time. However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership feel further out of reach.
 
If you’re a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand how your home’s value contributes to your overall net worth. If you’re a renter, now is the time for you to figure out how homeownership fits into your short-term goals and your long-term financial future. An investment in real estate can help you grow your net worth, build wealth over time, and gain a foothold in the housing market to keep pace with rising prices.
 
 
What is net worth?
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The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 one of the most deadly and challenging years in our lifetime. Thankfully, the availability of vaccines has begun to provide hope of returning to some version of normalcy. As we move in that direction, many across the country have been considering whether this is a good time to buy or sell a home. Sometimes the most challenging of times presents the most unique opportunities. We’ll explain.

While attempting to keep our families healthy, the concerns of normal life have not gone away. The bills don’t stop, nor concerns about 401Ks, investments, job, retirement, and markets stability. Thankfully, real estate values have not been something to worry about. In 2020, especially the last half of the year, buyer demand for homes remained incredibly strong, fueled by record-low mortgage rates.

Perhaps because we were home-bound, many of us began to really think more about where we live. If I can work from home… where might I want “ho; ...