Stacey Baker's Blog Posts

Does Florida Allow You To Bury A Deceased Person In Your Yard?

 Does Florida allow you to bury a deceased person in your yard? Florida does allow for family burials on private property under certain conditions, but there are regulations and

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Remote work is changing how buyers search for homes

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream HomesThe way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll

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Is It Time To Downsize?

How Homeowners Win When They DownsizeDownsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile.

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Are You Ready To Sell?

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t SellingIf you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s

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Confused By The New Florida Condo Laws? I Can Help!

What Does The New Condo Law Mean For You?In May of 2022, Florida's Senate Bil SB 4-D was passed. This new bill will impact Florida condominium associations that are 3 stories tall or higher. The new

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What Direction is the Market Headed?

I am very frequently asked what direction the real estate market and interest rates are headed. I always start out by saying, "I cannot predict the future"...and that's 100% true. If I could I'

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1031 Exchanges within Investment Properties

What is a 1031 Exchange?Real estate investors have used 1031 Exchanges as part of their investment strategy for decades. A 1031 exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another

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Four Common like-kind 1031 Exchanges

The 4 Common like-kind 1031 Exchanges for InvestorsThere are 4 common like-kind exchanges. Below is a break down of each one and how they differ. Delayed Exchange- This is the most commonly

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Have you ever heard of a Lady Bird Deed?

In the state of Florida, a Lady Bird Deed is a legal form that transfers property upon one's death inexpensively and without having to go through probate. It allows the current property owner to use

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What is a Quit Claim Deed?

When transferring ownership of real estate, you need a deed to make the transaction official. A quitclaim deed is a type of deed used to transfer the title of a property in a faster, yet higher risk

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Are You Thinking About Selling Your Home?

Do you ever ask yourself, "How much can we ask for my home if I were to sell?" When making the decision to sell we know this is the ULTIMATE question. Our highly skilled agents are here to find

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