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    What Contingencies Should You Include in a Florida Real Estate Contract?

    What Contingencies Should You Put in Your Florida Real Estate Contract -- and What Happens If You Leave Them Out? Quick Answer In Northeast Florida, most transactions use the Florida AS-IS Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase. The three contingencies that protect buyers most are the inspection

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    What Is the Difference Between a CDD and an HOA in St. Johns County?

    Buying in Nocatee, RiverTown, or Shearwater? Here Is What a CDD and HOA Actually Mean for Your Monthly Costs Quick Answer In St. Johns County, many master-planned communities have both a CDD (Community Development District) and an HOA (Homeowners Association). They are not the same thing -- a CDD is

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    What Do Sellers Pay in Real Estate Commissions in Florida After the NAR Changes?

    What Do Sellers Pay in Real Estate Commissions in Florida After the NAR Changes? Quick Answer After the 2024 NAR settlement, the rules around buyer agent compensation changed significantly. Sellers in Florida are no longer required to offer compensation to a buyer's agent through the MLS, and buyers

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