Desa Ann Boyd, PA - Rest Easy Realty powered by Sellstate

04/02/2026

Close to everything, but away from it all. One full acre in a rural gated community with no CDD and a low, low, low annual HOA!

Want ROOM TO ROAM that is Country Close? Your search is ...

03/11/2026

Thoughts?

After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would allow residents to do exactly that, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

03/04/2026

This new calculator will show how proposed legislation may affect the amount of tax you pay on Homesteaded Property in Hillsborough County, Florida. I imagine the savings to be similar in the other 66 counties.

"Coach" Bob Henriquez explains our New 2026 Property Tax Calculator. Watch now to learn how to get a personalized estimate of these proposed changes and how...

03/02/2026

This lovely home is under contract, but no worries, we have others! 727-481-2565 🌴🌞🌴🌞🌴

02/24/2026

Consult your attorney to explore the solution the best matches the needs of your family situation.

⚖️ Three tools that keep your home out of probate. Same goal, different availability, different price tags.

A TOD deed is the cheapest and simplest option. You sign it, get it notarized, and record it with the county. Total cost is typically under $500. Available in 32 states plus D.C. The property transfers outright to your beneficiary at death. No conditions, no timing, no restrictions on how they use it.

A Lady Bird deed works the same way in practice but is only recognized in five states: Florida, Michigan, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia. Texas and West Virginia also allow standard TOD deeds, so the Lady Bird deed is a true "only option" in Florida, Michigan, and Vermont. In Florida and Michigan, Lady Bird deeds may offer an additional benefit: protection from Medicaid estate recovery that a standard TOD deed does not provide.

A revocable living trust works in all 50 states and covers all assets you transfer into it, not just one property. The setup cost is higher ($1,500 to $3,000+ with an attorney), and you need to retitle assets into the trust for it to work. The trade-off is flexibility. A trust lets you add conditions: age restrictions, staggered distributions, protections for a beneficiary with creditor issues or a spending problem.

None of the three provides creditor protection during your lifetime. None reduces estate taxes. A revocable trust is not an asset protection trust. The only thing all three do is avoid the probate process.

If your estate is a house and a few accounts, a TOD deed (or Lady Bird deed in FL/MI/VT) may be all you need. If you have multiple properties, blended family dynamics, or minor beneficiaries, a trust is worth the cost.

02/14/2026

Ooooh, the possibilities!
Just a smidgen under an acre, this home has room for all your toys! There is even an RV/travel trailer hookup offering water, septic, and 50-amp service. Two sheds, one currently used as a meticulously maintained she-shed/craft room or home office. For appointment call 727-481-2565

Welcome to your own PRIVATE slice of country living! Nes...

02/03/2026

01/31/2026

This Show Stopping Villa with a View, located within the Gated Active Adult Community of Medley at Mirada is a Must See! 727-481-2565

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05/30/2025

More big news for Pasco County!

The club in the 6,000 acre master-planned community, which bleeds into Hillsborough, will include a racket complex, pools and dining.