Homeownership tips: Ways to prevent foreclosure

Homeownership tips: Ways to prevent foreclosure

Maintaining homeownership is challenging. It can be financially straining to keep up with monthly mortgage payments, especially with the rising costs of homeowners insurance and property taxes. Plus, unexpected expenses, like repairing a broken AC unit, can put you...
Here are the first steps to take as a new homeowner

Here are the first steps to take as a new homeowner

Are you a new homeowner or planning to become one? If so, here is some advice from our experts on the first steps to take after you close on your new home: File for homestead exemption Homestead exemptions may be filed in person in the property appraiser’s office in...
Hurricane season starts June 1: Here’s how you can prepare today

Hurricane season starts June 1: Here’s how you can prepare today

Hurricane season is nearly here! While the season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, don’t wait to prepare until the storms are upon us. Our local government does an excellent job of keeping us informed right before the storm about sandbag locations,...