The Hidden Costs of Buying a Brand-New Home in Florida: Builder Fees, CDDs and Upgrades
The price on a builder’s sheet is the starting point, not the total. Community development district assessments, local impact fees, a first-year tax bill that can differ from the builder’s estimate, and upgrades priced separately can change what a new home really costs. Here is what to ask for, with the Florida rules behind each question.
Buying a Home in Port St. Lucie With No HOA: What Buyers Need to Know
“No HOA” is one of the most common phrases in Port St. Lucie listings, and one of the least precise. It can be true and still leave recorded covenants, a community development district assessment or city charges on the tax bill. Here is what to check, and the documents that answer each question.