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- Meet Jon F. Swift Construction, a 2024 Best Places to Work honoreeon April 19, 2024 at 11:09 am
Jon F. Swift Construction is a general contractor and a 2024 Best Places to Work honoree.
- Pittsburgh investor snaps up Pass-a-Grille apartmentson April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
The beach location comes at a premium; the price per unit is more commonly seen in newly built multifamily properties near job centers in St. Petersburg and Tampa.
- Boutique hotel Hiatus Clearwater Beach openson April 19, 2024 at 10:45 am
The hotel is directly adjacent to Frenchy’s South Beach Café and Crabby’s Bar & Grill Clearwater.
- Publix opens in Benderson’s new mixed-use project in Sarasotaon April 19, 2024 at 10:36 am
University Park-based Benderson, the developer of Mall at University Town Center, is working on a new mixed-use project.
- Meet Juneau Construction, a 2024 Best Places to Work honoreeon April 18, 2024 at 7:51 pm
Juneau Construction Co. is a general contractor headquartered in Atlanta and a 2024 Best Places to Work honoree.
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- Do Condo Board Presidents have more power than Vice-Presidents?on April 17, 2024 at 4:36 pm
This question reflects one of the more misunderstood topics regarding Florida Condominium and Homeowners Associations. Residential Associations elect Boards of Directors to represent the property owners in overseeing and…
- Short-Term / Vacation Rentals in Florida – what you should knowon April 9, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Renting out your Florida house or condo to others for their vacations sounds like a pretty profitable idea. Just be sure you are fully aware of the multiple compliance issues involved.
- FEMA’s 50% Rule – background and basics for Florida homeownerson March 28, 2024 at 12:17 pm
Ever since Hurricanes Irma, Ian, and Idalia made landfall in Florida between 2017 and 2023, property insurance costs and availability are now front-page news. As a result, most homeowners are now aware of FEMA’s 50% Rule…
- “Wind Mit” inspections can reduce Florida home insurance premiumson March 22, 2024 at 2:06 pm
Here in Florida, property insurance must go beyond a standard Homeowners policy. Because we experience hurricanes and tropical storms, windstorm and flood coverage are strongly recommended, and required when there is mor…
- What is a buyer’s mortgage Pre-Approval really telling you?on March 13, 2024 at 1:55 pm
This question comes up every time sellers receive a written purchase offer accompanied by the buyer’s Pre-Approval for mortgage financing. Buyers already know that their offer will be taken more seriously when they suppo…
- Who’s the Boss – your Association Board or Management Company?on March 7, 2024 at 1:23 pm
It is essential for everyone buying into (or already living in) a Florida condominium building or HOA community to understand the relationship between their Boards and Management Companies.
- EV charging in Florida condos – an introduction and overviewon March 1, 2024 at 1:19 pm
In a previous edition, we discussed the basics of installing an Electric Vehicle charging outlet in the garage of a Single-Family Home. Today we are doing an overview of Florida Condominium Owners Associations (COAs) all…
- Understanding the basics of real estate property Appraisals –on February 21, 2024 at 8:56 pm
A property Appraisal is needed any time mortgage financing is used to purchase residential real estate. Often, an Appraisal is ordered and everyone anxiously awaits the completed report since it may or may not support th…
- Condo and HOA Board dysfunction – are there early warning signs?on February 13, 2024 at 9:31 pm
With increasing frequency, we hear about Florida residential Owners Associations that are experiencing difficulty with governance, financial, maintenance, or legal issues. Further investigation often reveals that some of…
- A Second Home is not the same as an Investment Property…on February 9, 2024 at 12:52 pm
Over the past couple of years, thousands of buyers from “up north” have purchased houses and condos in Florida with various ideas in mind about how that property might be used. Some intend to relocate here full-time, som…
- Does Florida’s “Sunshine Law” apply to Condo and HOA Boards?on February 1, 2024 at 11:19 am
Florida’s Sunshine Law was first passed by the State Legislature in 1967 and requires that meetings conducting the official business of State, County, and municipal boards, commissions, and agencies are open to the publi…
- What happens to your deposit when getting a mortgage?on January 28, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Many buyers wonder where their deposits end up as they progress from a seller accepting their offer, to applying for mortgage financing, to handling all the other details involved with buying a house or condo. The answer…
- Does your Management Company work for the Board…or the owners?on January 9, 2024 at 3:21 pm
This is one of those questions that initially appears to have a fairly straightforward answer, though becomes much more involved when you start considering how Florida residential Owners Associations really function.
- Seller Strategies – your buyer wants repairs after inspection?on January 3, 2024 at 8:54 pm
Residential real estate contracts used in Florida include a provision for buyers to have a Home Inspection performed within a certain time frame after their offer is accepted by the seller. The contract also specifies wh…
- Who owns the beach in Florida? And why it matters…on December 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Florida has more than 1,300 miles of coastline and over 650 miles of sand beaches, according to the Department of State. Some of that beachfront is privately owned (about 60%), while the rest is State, County, or City co…
- Condo and HOA Estoppel Letters might be “no charge” next year.on December 13, 2023 at 5:45 pm
When selling a Florida residential condominium unit or a house in an HOA-governed community, an Estoppel Letter is required before closing to verify any outstanding debts or violations on file with the Owners Association…
- Be ready for your upcoming Condominium or HOA Annual Meetingon December 4, 2023 at 8:33 pm
Within the next couple of months, most Florida Condominium and Homeowners Associations will be holding their required annual Members Meetings. In those meetings, some new Directors may be elected to the Board and owners …
- Florida Homestead Exemptions – basics for new full-time residentson November 27, 2023 at 11:51 pm
Florida offers very generous benefits to property owners who make a house or condo here their Permanent Residence. Homestead advantages include significant property tax breaks, protection from forced sale, and spouse/min…
- Headline Mortgage Rates – what are they really telling us?on November 19, 2023 at 4:40 pm
Mortgage interest rates you hear about on the evening news or read in an online real estate article are actually an average of rates gathered for the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS) published every week by the Fed…
- Florida Property Taxes – a quick introduction for new ownerson November 8, 2023 at 12:22 pm
Now that it is November, Florida property taxes can start being paid, with full payment for the annual tax bill you just received due by March 31, 2024. You will receive variable discounts for paying them anytime between…
