When the Mortgage Payment Isn’t What You Expected: Escrow Shock After Closing

This one might get me some heat from the lending industry. I'm saying it anyway. For a lot of Florida homeowners, the real surprise after closing isn't the moving costs. It's the mortgage payment jumping a few months in. Usually it traces back to escrow miscalculations. Your lender sets up an escrow

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Discovering Italy: A New Chapter in Global Real Estate Investment

Italy comes up a lot with clients who are thinking beyond Florida. It's not hard to see why — the architecture, the food, the coastline, the pace of life. For Americans looking at a second home or a long-term investment, Italian real estate is worth a real look. Why Italy Property values are still r

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Dive Into Deliciousness at Gordito’s in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf

If you're looking for something good to eat at Sparkman Wharf, put Gordito's on your list. They're at 615 Channelside Dr #6, Tampa, FL 33602, serving handcrafted empanadas and shaved ice with a creative twist. The empanada menu covers a lot of ground — seasoned beef, mojo pork, chicken, and solid ve

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Discover Tampa by Water: A Unique Experience with Go Tiki Tours

If you want a different way to see Tampa, check out Go Tiki Tours at 618 W Green St, Tampa, FL 33606. It's one of the more fun ways to spend an afternoon on the water here. They run private tiki boat cruises on the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay — you're on a floating tiki hut with a thatched roof

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