Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio

Diversifying your investment portfolio is important for several reasons, including the potential to increase income and prevent any one source of loss from ruining you as an investor.   Continue reading “Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio”

“Build for Rent” Trend is Hitting Florida

A surge in new home development across the U.S. has developers and investors looking to cash in on the trend of “Build for Rent” housing. Continue reading ““Build for Rent” Trend is Hitting Florida”

Vacation Rentals Approved in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

After nearly two months of Governor DeSantis’s executive order suspending vacation rentals, Manatee and Sarasota counties received approval to reopen short term rentals. Vacation rentals standards and guidelines have changed to align directly with the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step Plan for Reopening Florida to keep not only the visitors safe, but the rental owners, and hospitality staff as well.  Continue reading “Vacation Rentals Approved in Sarasota and Manatee Counties”

Moving During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemic or not, moving is never easy. With more restrictions and new guidelines, many may attempt to reschedule their move, but for some delaying their move in is not an option. We suggest taking these things into consideration while in the process of relocating during these difficult times. Continue reading “Moving During The COVID-19 Pandemic”

Got Flood Insurance? Hurricane Season Starts June 1st

With hurricane season right around the corner its time to get prepared. Only 22% of Floridians have flood insurance.  Continue reading “Got Flood Insurance? Hurricane Season Starts June 1st”

Tips to Stay Safe While Venturing Out During Covid-19

Now that Florida has the go ahead to start opening nonessential businesses, it is more important than ever to do what you can to stay healthy. It is suggested to stay home when possible but if you must go out, we have some great tips for social distancing in public spaces. Continue reading “Tips to Stay Safe While Venturing Out During Covid-19”

Reopening the State: Phase 1

After a month of Florida’s “safer at home” order, the Governor has announced a step by step plan for Florida’s recovery. The Re-Open Florida Task Force has worked closely with physicians, health care executives, small business owners, law enforcement, elected officials and others while creating and outlining the guidelines for reopening the state. Continue reading “Reopening the State: Phase 1”

Opportunities for Investors Amidst The Coronavirus

There may be opportunities for investors in the housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Opportunities for Investors Amidst The Coronavirus”

Siesta Key Rum Trades Spirits For Sanitizer

As the conditions around Covid-19 worsened, small companies started thinking about what they could do to give back. Siesta Key Rum is a local company that has joined in with all the other small distilleries around the country and started making sanitizer. Continue reading “Siesta Key Rum Trades Spirits For Sanitizer”

How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Credit

Many consumers have been affected by COVID-19, and it is as important as ever that people protect their credit, as this could increase their financial resilience during and after a pandemic. Last month, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or The Cares Act went into law to help protect consumers credit. Continue reading “How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Credit”