1. Consider how you’ll use the home. Will it just be for family and friends, or do you plan to rent it as well? And realistically, how many times will you use it per year?

2. Evaluate locations. Are there enough amenities and attractions to keep you— and renters—coming back year after year?

3. Talk to the locals. What do they love about the area? What’s changing? And what’s it like during the off [...]

Here with another hurricane season update! For those homeowners with a State Farm policy – it’s your lucky day! The company announced on Friday that they will be dropping their rates for 270,000 Florida customers by an average of 14.4%. This is definitely good news for Floridians, in a state where hurricanes often inflate the rates. [...]