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New Anti-Squatter Law Helps Protect Private Property Rights

Rene Raymond

May 20, 20242 min read

New Anti-Squatter Law Helps Protect Private Property Rights

A new law will become effective on July 1, 2024, that will help homeowners remove illegal squatters from property they own. It is intended t

Fannie Mae (FNMA) Changes Multi-Family LTV Ratios

Rene Raymond

Oct 10, 20231 min read

Fannie Mae (FNMA) Changes Multi-Family LTV Ratios

FNMA Fannie Mae changes multi-family LTV ratios to 95%

Rene Raymond

Oct 10, 20233 min read

Property Management Made Simple

Managing a short-term rental (STR) property, like an Airbnb or Vrbo, can require a lot of knowledge and preparation. Luckily, we pride...

Walk-In Tubs, Home Modifications For Seniors in South Florida

Rene Raymond

Aug 8, 20231 min read

Walk-In Tubs, Home Modifications For Seniors in South Florida

Safety and personal care are basic needs that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to seniors who choose to "age in place" at home...

New Legislation Restricts Foreign Buyers In Florida

Rene Raymond

Jun 23, 20231 min read

New Legislation Restricts Foreign Buyers In Florida

On July 1, 2023 Florida Senate Bill 264 goes into effect, prohibiting Chinese citizens, along with foreign nationals of Russia, Cuba,...

New Down Payment Assistance For Florida Residents

Rene Raymond

May 31, 20231 min read

New Down Payment Assistance For Florida Residents

Hometown Heroes Program expands to all occupations in Florida.

Investors Optimistic That US Debt Limit Will Be Raised

Rene Raymond

May 25, 20231 min read

Investors Optimistic That US Debt Limit Will Be Raised

What could happen if the US runs out of money to pay it's debts?

Best Places To Buy A House In Broward County To Avoid Sea Level Rise

Rene Raymond

Apr 28, 20231 min read

Best Places To Buy A House In Broward County To Avoid Sea Level Rise

The areas in Broward County, Florida with the highest elevation levels

How Overdevelopment Can Lead To Increased Flooding

Rene Raymond

Apr 28, 20231 min read

How Overdevelopment Can Lead To Increased Flooding

Overdevelopment in a city can lead to increased flooding in several ways.

$711M Affordable Housing Bill Signed Into Law

Rene Raymond

Mar 30, 20231 min read

$711M Affordable Housing Bill Signed Into Law

$711M in funding allocated for affordable housing programs will supersede local zoning, height and density requirements.

Best Places To Buy A House In Miami-Dade To Avoid Sea Level Rise

Rene Raymond

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Best Places To Buy A House In Miami-Dade To Avoid Sea Level Rise

Highest elevation places in Miami-Dade County

Failing Banks Could Mean Higher Home Prices

Rene Raymond

Mar 14, 20231 min read

Failing Banks Could Mean Higher Home Prices

The effect of failing banks on the housing market in South Florida.

Rene Raymond

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Mortgage Rates Continue To Drop

According to the data released this week by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.27% from 7.08% six weeks ago.

Mortgages Rise To Highest Rates Since 2008

Rene Raymond

Sep 17, 20221 min read

Mortgages Rise To Highest Rates Since 2008

According to the data released by Freddie Mac this week, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is up to 6.02%, the highest since 2008....

Rising Rates Slow Home Sales, But Median Prices Continue To Rise

Rene Raymond

Aug 7, 20221 min read

Rising Rates Slow Home Sales, But Median Prices Continue To Rise

The Fed raised interest rates by 75 basis points in the last week of July matching the previous hike in June. The Fed is on a mission to...

South Florida Rent Surge Prompts New Regulations

Rene Raymond

May 4, 20221 min read

South Florida Rent Surge Prompts New Regulations

South Florida rent surge is the highest in the nation, prompting new regulations to protect renters.

Rene Raymond

Mar 16, 20221 min read

Things to do in South Florida

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Condo in Florida

Rene Raymond

Feb 9, 20221 min read

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Condo in Florida

Important questions to ask when buying a condo

Rene Raymond

Jan 3, 20221 min read

South Florida's Rising Population

Key Questions to Ask When Buying a Single Family Home

Rene Raymond

Jan 2, 20221 min read

Key Questions to Ask When Buying a Single Family Home

Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Home

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