Central Florida is a vibrant area that has a lot to offer. Orlando in particular brings millions of tourists in each year, given its wide array of attractions and year-round warm climate – and many of these people decide to make The City Beautiful their permanent home. Before purchasing a house or condo, though, [...]
With fears of a recession getting stronger, many investors are moving into “safe” mode – in a multitude of cases, to avoid wiping out much (or all) of their portfolios and seeing a “repeat” of the Great Recession of 2008. Lately, the pace of runaway inflation has been pushing interest rates (and in turn, [...]
As the home of the “happiest place on earth” – as well as numerous other theme parks and attractions – Orlando is one of the most popular vacation hot spots in the world…and the year-round warm temperatures provide an added bonus as Central Florida is also enticing for snowbirds and retirees. While many vacationers [...]
In 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the U.S., thousands of jobs were lost, and businesses closed, in turn, impacting the income of millions of people from coast to coast. In order to help ease the financial strain, the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered landlords from evicting tenants for non-payment [...]
With many business owners and consumers alike getting anxious about the Coronavirus stay-at-home orders, Orlando and Central Florida have taken some steps that reopens the economy. But even so, it is unlikely that things will go back to “normal” any time soon – if ever. Based on Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement, businesses and other organizations [...]
The COVID-19 virus has affected the way we work, shop, and learn - and even the way we live – not just in the U.S., but around the globe. Yet, there are many people who might still be in transition now and require a new place to call home. With that in mind, is [...]
Mold is considered to be one of the top environmental hazards – and if it is left untreated, mold can spread very quickly, leading to physical illness of those who live or work in the direct vicinity. Because mold tends to thrive in warm, damp places, a year-round temperate climate like Florida’s can provide a [...]
While the goal of many investment property owners is to generate a “passive” stream of rental income (as well as to garner several attractive tax-related benefits), the process can be easier in states that are considered to be “landlord friendly.” The good news is that Florida is one of those states! One of the top reasons [...]