One of the questions I am most often asked by people buying a home in St. Johns, FL is about CDDs and CDD fees. While many communities in and around the area have CDDs, people moving from other areas often haven't heard of them.
What is a CDD? A Community Development District (CDD) is an independent, special purpose government entity typically established by a developer with governmental approval. CDDs were created by Florida Legislature in the 1980s and are governed by Florida State Statute,...
When preparing your home for sale there are many details to be considered. One important but often overlooked one is which fixtures and appliances will be included in the sale. This information is detailed in both the Listing Agreement between a Seller and Broker and, even more importantly, in the Purchase & Sale Agreement between a Seller and Buyer. Overlooking the
details can result in unpleasant surprises just before closing. These surprises sometimes result in delayed closings and Sellers paying Buyers for things th...