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Dollars & Sense: Home Sweet... Expensive Home

What to Know:Housing affordability remains near historic lows as higher prices, mortgage rates, insurance costs, and maintenance expenses squeeze buyers.Prospective buyers should calculate the full cost of homeownership before deciding what they can afford.Home sellers may face unexpected capital...

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Apopka city commissioners approve property tax increase

After a heated discussion during a Special Public Meeting at Apopka City Hall on Thursday, commissioners voted to raise property taxes by 10%.The measure passed 4-1 after extensive public comments and commissioners voicing approval and disapproval for the measure. District 3 Commissioner Nadia...

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Apopka City Commission approves lower property tax increase after heated budget debate

The Apopka City Commission has approved a scaled-back property tax rate, bringing a proposed tax hike down to 10% following vocal resident feedback and intense debate over city spending.Commissioners were previously debating a proposed tax increase of 22%. However, facing a strict state deadline to...

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