Category: Live South Florida Realty, Inc

Well, it is that time of the year again… Hurricane season! June 1st marked the first official day of hurricane season. To be exact, hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. For Floridians as well as other coastal state residents, all eyes and attention shift to the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and… Continue reading 2023 Hurricane Season Forecast

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great country! Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Live South Florida Realty, Inc.!

South Florida homeowners are continuing to gain equity in their homes, even as the housing market cools down. A report from ATTOM Data Solutions, a provider of nationwide property data, found that 63% of properties with a mortgage in South Florida were considered “equity rich” in a recent analysis. Of course, roughly 32.5% of homeowners… Continue reading South Florida Homeowners Gaining Equity

A building permit is an official document issued by a local government agency that allows you to start construction on a new building or make major changes to an existing one. The permit process is designed to ensure that your project complies with all applicable building codes and zoning regulations. Although many homeowners may find… Continue reading What Is A Building Permit?

Florida is a beautiful state with a lot to offer, but it is also a state that is prone to natural disasters. Hurricanes, floods, and other storms can cause extensive damage to homes and businesses. That’s why it’s so important for Florida residents to have property insurance. Unfortunately, major hurricanes in recent years have caused… Continue reading Property Insurance In Florida

In recent years, we have seen an increase in the amount of cyber crime throughout the world. For example, identity theft has become so sophisticated that swindlers can deploy an ever-evolving array of techniques and tools to hijack your personal information. If successful, a fraudster can use your identifying information to open credit accounts, file… Continue reading Do I Need Home Title Fraud Protection?

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Live South Florida Realty, Inc.!

At any given time there are thousands of open and expired permits at your local city, town, or county. In fact, many homeowners reading this article will likely have an open or expired permit on their home that they are not even aware of. Although this may not seem like a significant observation, it can… Continue reading How To Close Open And Expired Permits On A House

The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that expands the My Safe Florida Home program, which offers free home inspections and in some cases, funding to boost a home’s defenses against hurricane-force winds. The bill, SB 881, now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature. If he signs it into law, it will go… Continue reading What Is The My Safe Florida Home Program?

A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners age 62 and older to convert the equity in their home into cash without having to make monthly mortgage payments. The loan is repaid when the borrower dies, sells the home, or permanently moves out. When applying for a reverse mortgage you can choose how you… Continue reading What Is A Reverse Mortgage?