In Florida, we have a saying: “Come for the sun, stay for the tax benefits.” But for many new homeowners, that first property tax bill after their first full year of ownership can be a total shock. If you’ve been following my Homeownership 101 series, we’ve covered the surviving the first 30 days […]
The “Emergency Fund” Reality Check
The Florida “House Fund” Reality Check In Florida, we have three seasons: Heat, Rain, and Humidity. While the sunshine is great, it’s brutal on a home. Even if you follow a perfect maintenance calendar, things eventually break. Usually, it’s a Friday afternoon in July. That’s why a general emergency fund isn’t enough. You need a […]
Homeownership 101: Things I Wish I Knew My First Year
The boxes are unpacked and the furniture is arranged. Now comes the real adventure: actually running the house. At The AMP Group, we often tell our clients that buying the home is a sprint, but owning it is a marathon. Looking back, there are always a few things homeowners wish they knew sooner. To save […]