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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

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Start the Home Selling Process this Month

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...

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  Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

  If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.   Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than ...

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HOMESTEAD REMINDER

I want to remind you that if your new home is your primary residence, you may be eligible to Homestead your property.  What does that mean??  Well, according to the Hillsborough Property Appraiser... "In the state of Florida, the homestead exemption is a constitutional benefit of up to $50,000 exemption from the property’s assessed value. It’s ...

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