Property tax relief may be just around the corner for many homeowners in Florida, but how much relief there will be, and at what cost, won’t be known until November arrives.Following a special legislative session held this week, lawmakers in Florida have now approved a ballot proposal that aims to increase Florida’s homestead exemption. With votes of 75-26 in the House and 30-9 in the Senate, the...

The famous Kathie Lee Gifford has made the decision to part ways with her famous Connecticut estate and put it up for sale at a cost of $100 million. It should be noted that she bought this estate with her late husband, NFL superstar Frank Gifford, some 32 years ago and that, in the context of the East Coast, it is a very unique offering indeed.From the perspective of the high-end buyer, this property is a...

Offering way above asking price might win you the house, but it could cost you the loan. Here is how low appraisals are derailing real estate deals and what buyers can do to survive the financial fallout.