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Plain-English real estate, for your next chapter.

Short, practical posts on buying, selling, relocating and investing in Illinois and Florida.

New Construction

Do You Need an Agent to Buy New Construction in Florida?

No law requires it, but the builder's sales team works for the builder. Here is what your own agent does, when to register, and how agent pay works today.

October 7, 2026 · 2 min read →
New Construction

What Is a CDD Fee? A Florida New-Home Buyer's Guide

A Community Development District can add a yearly charge on top of your taxes and HOA dues. Here is what a CDD is, what your contract must say, and what to ask.

October 7, 2026 · 2 min read →
Florida

Your First Florida Property Tax Bill: What New Homebuyers Should Expect

Florida assesses property as of January 1, and a sale triggers a reassessment. Here is how your first bill works, and why homestead by March 1 matters.

October 7, 2026 · 2 min read →