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Buyer GuideJune 1, 2026

5 Mistakes People Make Buying a Home in Florida — From 25 Years of Watching It Go Wrong

Wind mitigation, flood zones, roof age, canal access, and the tax reassessment trap. Five costly mistakes Florida homebuyers make — and how to avoid every one of them.

By Leo Albanes
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