What Are Mortgage Closing Costs? (FL First-Time Buyer Q and A + Video)

What Are Mortgage Closing Costs? (FL First-Time Buyer Q and A + Video)By: Emmett Dempsey Published on: 02/01/2026

What are Florida mortgage closing costs? Our quick Q&A answers the top first-time buyer questions with plain-English tips and a video for even more guidance.

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Vero Beach, Brevard & Beyond: Why Local Sellers Are Getting Creative With Holiday Incentives

Vero Beach, Brevard & Beyond: Why Local Sellers Are Getting Creative With Holiday IncentivesBy: Emmett Dempsey Published on: 12/12/2025

See how sellers in Vero Beach, Brevard, and nearby areas are offering creative holiday incentives—rate buydowns, closing cost coverage, and more for seasonal buyers.

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Florida Homebuyers: 5 Smart Moves to Make Before 2026 (Or Risk Missing Out in the New Year)

Florida Homebuyers: 5 Smart Moves to Make Before 2026 (Or Risk Missing Out in the New Year)By: Emmett Dempsey Published on: 08/12/2025

5 strategies for Florida buyers to save money and get ahead before 2026. Beat rising prices, changing rates, and inventory shifts with real market advice.

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Florida Homebuyers Can Finally Breathe: Is Inventory Making It Easier to Get Your Offer Accepted?

Florida Homebuyers Can Finally Breathe: Is Inventory Making It Easier to Get Your Offer Accepted?By: Emmett Dempsey Published on: 05/12/2025

Florida’s housing inventory surge gives buyers more choices and leverage. Find out how this new market can help get your offer accepted—and what strategies win in 2026.

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