Bonus Rooms and New Florida Homes

You found the floor plan you like for your new Florida home, but it has one more room than you have children to fill. Or, if you are empty-nesters, it has four bedrooms and you don’t think you’ll ever have that many guests.

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Why So Many People Are Retiring in Florida

Last winter you declared you’d shoveled the snow off the front walk for the last time. You’ve retired from your job and the kids have all moved away, so there’s nothing keeping you there. It’s time to consider moving to a Florida home.

Moving to a Florida home

June begins the biggest time of the year for people moving.
Once school lets out, the family packs up the house and takes off for their new home, usually because of a job relocation.

Mortgage Rates for Buying Florida Homes

As we reach the mid-point of 2011, mortgage interest rates are at about 4.5% on a conventional, 30-year loan, according to Freddie Mac, the national mortgage company. To track mortgage rates, go to Freddie Mac. Rates have been on a downward trend this year and have reached their lowest point …

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