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THE FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ─ GENERALLY

Homestead exemptions are only available on an individual’s primary home. This exemption does not apply to businesses, rental property, second homes, homeowners claiming permanent residency-based exemptions or tax credits in other states, or homes with owners that do not claim Florida as their primary residence.

Important Hurricane Irma information from Amy Bogner at Office of Insurance Regulation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the landfall of Hurricane Irma, many Floridians are now assessing their homes and property for damage and taking steps to make temporary repairs to prevent additional damage before filing insurance claims. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier encourages Floridians to be prompt in notifying their insurance companies and cautious of repair deals that sound […]

For Closure in Foreclosure: The Florida Supreme Court Accepts the Fourth District Court of Appeals Do-Ober.

Great news for investors and financial institutions alike! While Florida was hunkered down preparing for Hurricane Irma the Florida Supreme Court declined to exercise jurisdiction and denied the Petition for Review filed last April by the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.  Now, as concluded by the 4th DCA, there is no doubt that the proper reading of the […]

Hurricane Irma Mortgage Relief

If you are a homeowner whose home or place of employment has been impacted by Hurricane Irma and your mortgage is owned by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae and you are suffering a financial hardship as result of Irma there is potentially help for you.