 Do I need an attorney to close

 When was the home built

 Was it built to current Florida Building Codes

 Is the area rural or urban

 Did you check out your builder with the BBB and County Building Departments for references

 Is the Builder a member of the local Chambers of Commerce

 What are the deed restrictions if any

 Is there a Homeowners Association and what are the fees

 What will my monthly maintenance costs be for lawn, pool maintenance, electric, water, phone, cable,

    homeowners insurance and taxes

 What are the yearly taxes

 How much will the Homeowners insurance be

 Do I need flood insurance and how much will it cost

 Who are the utility companies and how much deposit will they request if I am not from the area

 Will they accept a letter of reference from my hometown utility company

 What exactly is ―title insurance‖ and Do I need it

 How much will title insurance cost

 Is there a demand for seasonal rentals if I decided to rent out my home part of the year?

 If I only plan to use this as a vacation home, are there home watch companies to watch over my home

 Does the home have a heat pump (meaning central air and central heat vs. straight cool)

 Does the home, if it has a pool, come with pool cleaning equipment