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Renting out your home for Super Bowl is no sure win Renting out your home, timeshare or yacht for the Super Bowl may sound like a way to make a quick buck, but property owners beware: it’s not as easy as it might appear. Besides advertising on Web sites or elsewhere, owners face a host …
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Former Naples Realtor sentenced to probation in mortgage scam [South Florida] A former Naples Realtor has been sentenced to three years of probation and has been ordered to pay nearly $2.4 million in restitution for her role in an $11 million multi-state mortgage scam. Margaret Giresi, 70, pleaded guilty to conspiracy on Sept. 14 in …
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Homeowners responsible for property damages if sinkholes occur Residents with sinkholes on their property should be aware of several key factors as they seek to recoup their losses, state officials said. Because of Florida’s geology, more sinkholes form here than in any other state, so a homeowner’s insurance policy covering sinkhole damage is recommended. And …
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Palm Bay Towers residents at war over windows [South Florida] Shortly before the Christmas holidays, residents of Miami’s landmark Palm Bay Towers condo — a bastion of privilege where the monthly maintenance fee exceeds most folks’ mortgage payment — found a letter taped to their doors outlining what one unit owner later called “extremely unpleasant” …
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Lyons: It’s a nice home, sure, but still a bad situation She would rather I not write about her, but Siesta Key real estate agent Judi Berger was polite and forthcoming as I asked nosy questions. Judging by her professional manner, I’m not too surprised she sold more than $13 million worth of homes last …
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Ask a real estate professional: What do I need to consider in buying a condo? Q: My husband is trying to convince me to move into a condominium and feels that now would be a good time to get a great deal. Are their any red herrings we should be concerned about with purchasing a …
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