When purchasing a commercial property, local zoning laws and ordinances play a big role. Most properties are fit into specific zones regulating how they can be used. A commercial property owner is only allowed to operate in ways that are permitted, and someone who is...
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Affordable LGBTQ senior housing complex coming to South Florida
South Florida is one of the most popular areas in the country for people to retire. Many of those retiring seniors are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). That group is growing. By 2030, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that there will be 7 million...
Study: Foreclosure filings are up in South Florida, statewide
South Florida has the dubious distinction of being among the top three regions in the country when it comes to the rate of foreclosures – namely, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area. It's not just South Florida that's struggling. Florida was...
Nonprofits making moves in the local area
The Naples-Fort Myers commercial real estate market is generally strong. That's good news for those who invest in and develop commercial property. However, some sectors are stronger than others. Nonprofit entities have had a lot of real estate activity across Lee...
Should Floridians worry about where their drywall came from?
You have finally signed the closing papers on your dream home and are looking forward to you and your family relaxing. The last thing you would want after purchasing your home is to find out substandard building materials are lowering your house’s value and possibly...
How did 2017’s hurricanes affect Florida foreclosure filings?
After the hurricanes that ravaged parts of Florida last year, it would be expected that foreclosure rates would rise. According to a recent study by a real estate analytics company, foreclosure filings in the first quarter of this year were up in the areas impacted by...
Governor Scott Kicks Off “Let’s Keep Florida Beautiful” Tour
Governor Rick Scott has kicked off his statewide "Let's Keep Florida Beautiful" tour to highlight efforts to protect Florida's environment and natural treasures. Governor Scott will propose important new environmental policies for the 2015 legislative session and also...