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Why insurance rates are going through the roof

Keeping a roof over our heads isn’t as simple as it used to be and it’s certainly getting more expensive by the day. We’re all experiencing the same frustration and it’s worth asking ourselves why, and if there is anything to be done about it. Florida’s tumultuous property insurance market amounts to nothing less than a perfect storm according to lawmakers.  We will attempt to summarize the...

What is the difference between fraud and scams?

It will come as no surprise to you to know that the odds of being hacked today are against us. I’m sure you’ve opened your email inbox or received a text message from a complete stranger – gone are the days when it could have been from a friend of a friend. We know better now.  These “phishing” tactics are from highly skilled “pickpockets” who no longer need to resort to walking the streets...

Everything you need to know about the Florida Homestead Exemption

THE FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IS JUST ANOTHER REASON TO MAKE THE SUNSHINE STATE YOUR HOME! Did you know? Though we may not have any control over the amount of taxes we pay to the Federal Government, Florida is a tax-friendly state. There are no state taxes, no inheritance taxes or estate taxes.  Did you also know that Florida has very generous homestead laws?  Florida law provides for lower property...

WHAT’S IN YOUR BUCKET LIST? Hopefully a Living Trust!

Think of a Living Trust as your Bucket List.  It is filled with everything that you’ve worked hard for and were lucky enough to accumulate throughout your life.  You filled it with your money, property, and other assets - stocks, bonds  and perhaps even a boat or plane!  You’re free to do whatever you want with the contents of your Bucket, such as selling your property or stocks while you’re...

A Hearty Hello from Jonathan Casteleyn, the new President of Liberty Title Company of America

As 2022 unfolds, we at Liberty Title are committed to helping you get where you’re going, every...step...of...the...way. All great companies are Mission Driven, and our corporate ethos is to make the home buying and selling process “Easier, More Efficient, with Excellent Customer Service.” For me, as I look forward, this is an exciting time for the Treasure Coast as the area continues to boom with...

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