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When to Offer Below List Price in South Florida

When to Offer Below List Price in South Florida

Dean Kwiatkoski
Published on: 10/09/2026

Not every home needs a full-price offer. Here's when South Florida buyers have real room to negotiate below asking, and how much is reasonable.

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5 Home Improvements That Add the Most Resale Value in South Florida

5 Home Improvements That Add the Most Resale Value in South Florida

Dean Kwiatkoski
Published on: 08/09/2026

Not every renovation pays you back. Here are the 5 home improvements that actually boost resale value for South Florida homeowners in 2026.

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Your next Homeowners insurance renewal check might just leave a few extra zeros in your bank account!

Your next Homeowners insurance renewal check might just leave a few extra zeros in your bank account!

Dean Kwiatkoski
Published on: 26/08/2026

Florida homeowners insurance rates are falling in 2026. See what Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach homeowners are actually saving before your renewal.

What's up with REAL ESTATE?

What's up with REAL ESTATE?

Dean Kwiatkoski
Published on: 21/06/2026

Stay ahead of the market with South Florida Realtor Dean Kwiatkoski. Check out the June 2026 real estate market report, including the average 30-year fixed-rate

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