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sys_64738 on June 19, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: House prices are surging once again

"Rohin Dhar, a housing expert, has pointed out that lots of listings in Florida feature the phrase “motivated”, which implies people are selling in a hurry."

Probably trying to escape the silent home insurance crisis in FL more than any other reason.

nojvek on June 19, 2024 [–]

What is the silent home insurance crisis?

e15ctr0n on June 19, 2024 | | [–]

The skyrocketing cost of home insurance in Florida is causing some residents to sell their properties and relocate. https://www.newsweek.com/florida- homeowners-relocating-insurance-crisis-cost-1893248 · Apr 24, 2024

jareklupinski on June 19, 2024 | | [–]

if they say, it wouldn't be silent ;)

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