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  1. Dictionary Closing Costs

    Usually about 2% to 5% of the price for buyers. Sellers or builders sometimes help pay them.

  2. Calculator Closing Costs & Cash to Close Calculator (Florida-ready)

    Estimate buyer closing costs, prepaid taxes and insurance, Florida mortgage taxes and the total cash you need on closing day.

  3. Page Florida Homeowner Costs

    Check the true monthly cost of owning a Florida home, and a plain-English guide to the costs that surprise new homeowners: homestead and Save Our Homes, property taxes, wind and flood insurance, HOA and CDD fees.

  4. Page Buying a Home

    Everything for home buyers in one place: what you can afford, monthly payments, Down Payment Grants, closing costs and expert help from a Realtor who is also a loan officer.

  5. Page Your Home Roadmap

    Free step-by-step guides for buying a home, selling, doing both, moving to a new area, refinancing, renting, and what to do after closing: what you do, what we do, questions to ask, who is involved and what it costs.

  6. Calculator Home Savings Planner

    Work out how much you need to buy a home, how much to save each month, and the date you could have enough. Includes down payment, closing costs and rising prices.

  7. Dictionary Closing Disclosure

    You receive it at least 3 business days before closing. Check it against your Loan Estimate and ask about anything that changed.

  8. Calculator Seller Concession Calculator

    Compare a price reduction, a closing cost credit, a permanent rate buydown and a temporary 2-1 buydown: monthly payment, cash at closing and total cost.

  9. Calculator Builder Incentive Calculator

    Compare a price reduction, a closing cost credit, a permanent rate buydown and a temporary 2-1 buydown: monthly payment, cash at closing and total cost.

  10. Page Selling Your Home

    Find out what your home is worth, estimate your net proceeds, and show buyers what your home costs per month. Free tools for home sellers.

  11. Page Down Payment Assistance in Florida

    Find out which down payment and closing cost assistance programs you may qualify for. Florida buyers can search the programs with our free Down Payment Connect tool.

  12. Page All Free Home & Mortgage Calculators

    Every free tool on HomesCalculator.com: affordability, mortgage payment, rent vs buy, closing costs, seller net proceeds, buyer payment sheets, Extra Credit (HELOC) and payoff plans.

  13. Page Living in Florida

    Why people move to Florida: no state income tax, sunshine, long winter days, school choice and in-state university tuition about half the U.S. average. Explore Florida's regions and 27 cities on our interactive county m…

  14. Calculator Buy Before You Sell

    See how much cash you need to buy your next home before selling, what two payments would cost, and what you keep after your sale. Free planner.

  15. Dictionary Cash to Close

    The total you need to bring to closing. It usually includes your down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses such as property taxes and homeowners insurance.

  16. Page Professionals Hub

    Loan officers: apply to join NEXA Lending.

  17. Calculator Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

    Estimate your net proceeds from selling a home after mortgage payoff, commissions, Florida deed stamps, title, repairs and taxes.

  18. Loan guide VA loan

    Earned benefit for veterans and service members: often no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.

  19. Page Selling Your Home Without an Agent (FSBO) in Florida

    Thinking of selling your Florida home yourself? What's involved, the costs, the legal paperwork, the risks, and when an agent helps. Free guidance from Bill McElhill.

  20. Dictionary Lender Credit

    The lender pays part of your closing costs, and in return you take a slightly higher rate. It means less cash at closing but a higher monthly payment. It is the opposite of paying discount points.

  21. Dictionary Seller Concessions

    Money the seller puts toward your closing costs so you bring less cash to closing. Loan types limit how much is allowed (FHA allows up to 6% of the price).

  22. Dictionary Lender Credits

    Money from the lender to help pay your closing costs. The trade-off is a higher interest rate for the life of the loan. It can make sense if you are short on cash or plan to sell or refinance within a few years.

  23. Page New Construction Homes

    Explore new construction communities, builder incentives and the true monthly cost including HOA and CDD fees. Bring your own agent on your first visit.

  24. Page Homeowners

    Tools for homeowners: free monthly home value reports, Extra Credit (HELOC) savings, faster mortgage payoff, refinancing and reverse mortgage options for 62+.

  25. Page Money Facts

    Short, shareable money facts about renting, buying, paying off a mortgage early and Florida homeownership, each with a free calculator to try your own numbers.

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