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Retirees Who Bought Florida Homes Sight Unseen Hit by Hidden Costs
Original: The Retirees Who Bought in Florida Sight Unseen Say the Listing Photos Left Out the Part That Cost Them Most
Retirees who purchased Florida homes remotely, without an in-person visit, say the listing photos omitted details that turned out to be their biggest expense. Common complaints in cases like this include hurricane insurance premiums, HOA and condo fees, special assessments, flooding risks and aging building conditions that photos do not capture. Their stories have struck a chord with other buyers weighing long-distance property purchases in the state.
Why now: Rising Florida insurance costs, condo fees and climate risk are making remote buyers' regrets newly relevant.
Evidence
- The Retirees Who Bought in Florida Sight Unseen Say the Listing Photos Left Out the Part That Cost Them Most · 24/7 Wall St.
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