• What Is a Financing Contingency and Do You Need One in Florida?

    What Is a Financing Contingency and Do You Need One in Florida?

    What Is a Financing Contingency -- and Should You Waive It to Win a Home in Florida? Quick Answer A financing contingency protects you as a buyer: if your loan falls through, you get your earnest money back. Waiving it means you could lose that deposit -- sometimes thousands of dollars -- if your fi

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  • Can a Buyer Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Florida?

    Can a Buyer Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Florida?

    Can You Back Out of a Home Purchase Contract in Florida? Quick Answer Yes -- Florida buyers have meaningful exit rights, especially during the inspection period. The standard Florida AS-IS contract allows buyers to cancel for any reason during the inspection window (typically 10-15 days) and receive

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  • Do CDD Fees Ever Go Away in Florida?

    Do CDD Fees Ever Go Away in Florida?

    Do CDD Fees in Florida Ever Actually Go Away? Quick Answer Yes -- part of your CDD fees can go away. The debt portion (the bond that funded community infrastructure) is paid off over roughly 20 to 30 years, at which point that charge disappears from your tax bill. The maintenance portion, which cove

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