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2108 Property Tax Bills Are in the Mail

While Khani & Auerbach practices real estate law beyond the tri-county area, we thought it might be beneficial for us to share this very useful information we received from the Broward County Property Appraiser’s office for our Broward County...

Dear Future American Homeowner

Dear Future American Homeowner, I write this letter to you to encourage you to save your money for the purchase of a home. I have said this before, but maybe you didn’t hear me the first time. It has...

Broward County TRIM (proposed real estate tax) Notices and Appeals

The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office (BCPA) will be mailing out their annual TRIM (proposed tax) Notices some time in mid-August. The proposed property tax notice will show your 2018 property assessment, exemptions and the proposed taxes along with...

2018 Taxable Values Estimate and Homestead Exemptions for Broward County, Florida

For those of you who live in Broward County, Florida, this could be very valuable and helpful information. Below is an informative newsletter originally published by Marty Kiar of the Broward County Property Appraiser’s (BCPA’s) office. 2018 Estimate of...

MILLENNIALS, STOP RENTING – PART DEUX

Gratefully, the nation’s housing market for 2018 is looking good, but we continue to see first-time millennial buyers struggling with affordability, especially in high-priced areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York and Washington DC. Various Florida residential...

Mortgage and Financial Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has affected the entire State of Florida and since Florida has been declared a federal disaster area, there may be some help for Florida homeowners who may have trouble making their mortgage payments. As Florida has been...

Avoid Being a Victim of Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home

Buying a home is an exciting time. You’ve saved, found the perfect home and planned the move. Now, the closing day for your home is just around the corner. The American Land Title Association wants to make sure your...

APPRAISALS…..WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR?

REVEALING THE MYTHS OF THE HOME APPRAISAL You are so excited because someone finally made an offer on your home and you ACCEPTED! You have been working so hard to sell your place and now, since the contract has...

South Florida Housing Market Update

This past January showed us some signs of strength in the housing market with increased home prices all across South Florida The results for the tri-county area: Up 10 percent from a year ago, Broward County’s median price for...

Florida Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st

Florida Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st All legal Florida residents are eligible for a Florida Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots if they qualify. The Florida Constitution provides this tax-saving...

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