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Practical guides for owners, renters and newcomers in Lee, Collier and Charlotte County: HOA rules and fees, contractors at the gate, storm season, golf and getting settled.
Taxes & HOA FeesCharlotte County Property Taxes: A Guide for Punta Gorda HomeownersCharlotte County property taxes for Punta Gorda homeowners: assessed value, homestead, millage, and any canal, road or other non-ad valorem assessments.
Moving & LivingCape Coral Canals: Gulf Access, Saltwater and Freshwater ExplainedHow Cape Coral canals work: Gulf access vs freshwater, sailboat vs bridge-limited routes, seawalls and what to check before buying on the water.
Golf CommunitiesGolf Communities in Fort Myers: A Guide to the Gated Golf NeighborhoodsGolf communities in Fort Myers compared: bundled, equity and optional clubs, course access and what membership costs to ask about.
Storms & FloodWind Mitigation Inspections in Florida: What Inspectors Check and Why It MattersWhat a Florida wind mitigation inspection checks, from roof straps to opening protection, and how the report can lower your insurance premium.
Taxes & HOA FeesWhat Is a CDD Fee? Florida Community Development Districts ExplainedWhat a CDD fee is, how Florida community development districts pay for roads and utilities, how long the debt lasts, and how to check a home.
Moving & LivingCost of Living in Naples, Florida: Housing, HOA Fees and Everyday CostsThe cost of living in Naples, Florida, broken down: home prices, HOA and club fees, insurance, property taxes, utilities and everyday spending.
Buying in a Gated CommunityFlorida’s New HOA Law: What Changed for HomeownersWhat Florida's new HOA law changed for homeowners: board training, records online, fines, and limits on what associations can regulate.
Storms & FloodLee County Evacuation Zones: How to Find Yours Before a StormFind your Lee County evacuation zone, understand zones A through E, and plan where you will go before an order is issued.
Taxes & HOA FeesHow to File for the Lee County Homestead ExemptionWho qualifies for the Lee County homestead exemption, the March 1 filing deadline, the documents you need, and how the Save Our Homes cap works.
Taxes & HOA FeesCollier County Property Taxes: What Naples Homeowners Pay and WhyHow Collier County property taxes work for Naples homeowners: assessed value, homestead savings, millage rates and non-ad valorem assessments.Looking for one community?
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103 community guides across Lee, Collier and Charlotte County, each with HOA notes, amenities and the contractors who work there.
