Written by Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker and a Davie native. More about Anthony Who pays doc stamps in Davie, Florida, and how much are they? In Davie, the seller customarily pays Florida documentary stamp tax on the deed at closing. The rate is $0.70 per $100 of the sale price, so a…
How Do You Get an Elevation Certificate in Davie, Florida, and What Does It Save You? A licensed surveyor prepares your elevation certificate, but in Davie you should call the Town first, because one may already be on file for free. The certificate documents how high your home sits above the base flood elevation, and…
What Is Martha Bright Farms in Davie, Florida? Martha Bright Farms is an established equestrian community of roughly 204 single family homes in Davie, Florida (33328). Lots run close to three quarters of an acre, many properties allow up to two horses, and there is little to no mandatory HOA. The community sits near Nob…
Are property taxes higher in Davie or Weston, Florida? Not necessarily. Weston’s municipal millage near 3.35 sits well below Davie’s near 5.81, so the city tax line looks cheaper in Weston. Most Weston homes, though, also carry mandatory HOA dues and a community development district assessment on the same bill. A no-HOA Davie home in…
Do You Need a Title Company to Close on a Home in Davie, Florida? Yes. In Davie and across Broward County, a title company handles your closing because Florida is a title insurance and escrow state, not an attorney closing state. You are not required to hire an attorney to buy a home here. The…
What is the millage rate in Davie, Florida? The Town of Davie millage rate is 5.8118 mills, but that is one line on your bill. Add Broward County, the school board, and the special districts, and a Davie homeowner’s combined rate lands near **19 to 20 mills, about 1.1 percent of assessed value**. One mill…
What Does It Cost to Retire in Davie, FL, and What Tax Breaks Apply? Retiring in Davie in 2026 starts with a real advantage: Florida has no state income tax, so your Social Security, pension, and retirement withdrawals are not taxed by the state. On the home itself, the standard homestead exemption plus the additional…
What Does $1 Million Buy in Davie vs Weston vs Plantation in 2026? In 2026, a million dollar budget buys the most land and the lowest taxes in Davie, a polished home in a planned community in Weston at the highest tax rate of the three, and a larger, established home in a central location…
Do You Need a Buyer Agent in Florida in 2026? For most Davie buyers, yes. As of 2026, Florida buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring a home, and what the buyer agent is paid is fully negotiable and disclosed up front. You can still ask the seller to cover that fee, and in…
What Will You Actually Net Selling a Home in Davie, FL? Your net is the sale price minus your loan payoff, the real estate commission, Broward documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100, prorated property taxes, and any HOA or municipal items. For most Davie sellers in 2026, total selling costs land between 6 and…
What Is Sunshine Ranches, and What Does It Cost to Buy There? Sunshine Ranches is a no HOA equestrian acreage community in Southwest Ranches (33330), directly bordering western Davie. Lots start at one acre, with two and a half acres being the sweet spot, and the rural residential zoning lets you keep horses and other…
What Is It Like to Buy a Home in Hawkes Bluff in Davie, FL? Hawkes Bluff (33330) is a single family community in western Davie, set between Southwest Ranches and Weston. As of mid 2026 the median sale price is about $735,000, with most homes trading between the high $500s and just over $1 million….
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