South Florida Real Estate & Mortgage Consulting

03/27/2026

SoFlo, it's one of a kind

03/18/2026

Well, no rate cuts from the Fed today

03/18/2026

380 acre Florida ranch

Former MLB All-Star Yoenis Céspedes is parting ways with his Florida ranch, a 378-acre equestrian and hunting compound custom-built for him in 2018 at the height of his career. Known to fans as “La Potencia,” Céspedes named the estate La Potencia II and transformed it into a personal playgroun...

03/18/2026

Florida has 1.48 million vacant homes, and half of them, about 741,000, are sitting empty as seasonal or vacation properties, according to a Compare the Market analysis of Census Bureau data. The glut of part-time homes is putting pressure on year-round residents looking to buy or rent.

03/10/2026

Sometimes buying a bigger home is better than adding a large addition to your current home. Sometimes it can trigger a property tax reassessment. It's something very important to consider financially.
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Walter and Debbie Priebe renovated their Pompano Beach home in 2021, adding a second story to the house they bought in 2002 for $650,000.

The upgrade triggered a full reassessment, and by 2023 their annual property tax bill jumped from $15,000 to over $90,000. Florida law treats major improvements as new construction, removing protections like the Save Our Homes cap, which had limited annual increases in assessed value.

The Priebes appealed, but the county upheld the new valuation based on nearby sales, including all-cash offers topping $4 million. Their story underscores a growing issue: rising home values and outdated tax laws are making property taxes unaffordable for even long-term homeowners.

03/07/2026

Yes please do

Some Canadian snowbirds who once flocked to South Florida for its warm weather are now feeling frozen out amid the ongoing U.S. tariff dispute, with some struggling to sell their properties. A 2025 survey by Royal LePage found that 54% of Canadians with U.S. homes are considering selling within the next year, largely due to the current political administration.

“The polarizing political climate in the United States is prompting many Canadians to reconsider how and where they spend their time and money,” Phil Soper, president and CEO of Royal LePage, said in a statement.

03/05/2026

Condo buildings built prior to 1980 may get some help

With condo costs still a major issue across Florida, state lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at helping lower-income owners strengthen their buildings and potentially lower insurance bills.

03/01/2026

If you only have a little bit of equity.
Now might be the time to sell before its gone and your stuck. If this is you? Let's have a quick chat and get your free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
586-871-1000 or [email protected]
If currently looking to purchase a condo? I can show you the few communities out there that are well positioned for the future.

In August 2025, the median sale price for a Florida condo was $285,000, down 8.1% from a year earlier and 14% below the July 2023 peak.

02/25/2026

We are offering an exclusive off-market rental opportunity in East Plantation. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence spans 650 sqft, features laundry facilities, and is available for rent at $1900 per month starting April 1st. Please contact us for further details.

02/25/2026

Is your state on this list? 👇

Frustration over rising tax bills has sparked a 2026 property tax revolt, with 13 states weighing proposals to eliminate or sharply reduce property taxes. Lawmakers are floating homestead exemptions, phased repeals, or full replacements with higher sales or consumption taxes.

Because property taxes fund schools, roads, and emergency services, replacing them would require major budget overhauls—and in most cases, voter approval.

States considering action:
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Texas

02/12/2026

Looks like I may have a beautiful 2/2 condo with ocean and Intracoastal views from the 8th floor. It gets better, only half a block from the Fort Lauderdale Beach. Across the street from the W hotel. COA fee is only $860/mo. And it will be one of the only 2/2 units in the area under $1M!
Will look at pre list offers, if interested let me know and I'll get you pics and more information.
Thanks