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FOR THE RISK-AVERSE REAL ESTATE BUYER / INVESTOR Where is the safest place to invest in Florida, I was recently asked? That’s a lot to consider. In an effort to enter into the foray of risk in the real estate market, I’ll break this post down to two top RISK ADVERSITIES, which is a concept I’ve automatically used in almost every aspect of my real estate practice over the past twenty years. To me, these are common sense. To another, they may not be practiced nor caring enough to consider them. 1.      HURRICANE / WIND DAMAGE Propensity Ask anyone who has lived in FL for some time. A hurricane can hit anywhere. And high winds can occur anytime. Flooding can occur in certain areas statewide. So how do you lower your risk? I suggest following what I’ll refer to as the Disney Principle . One of the main factors often cited in Disney's selection of Central Florida as the place to grow his second major theme park, and grow it he has, was the area’s reduced e...
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It's Spring. That means it's also Alligator Mating Season.

courtesy of First Service Residential and the beautiful community of Bellalago 🏡🏡🏡 Dawn Deegan Broker Associate REALTOR® | Fathom Realty, Orlando, FL Dawn Deegan is a highly experienced REALTOR® with Fathom Realty in Orlando, FL, specializing in residential real estate. She holds multiple prestigious designations, including: ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource) SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) QSC (Quality Service Certified) TRC (Transnational Referral Certification) GKC (Gold Key Certified) Additionally, Dawn is Relocation Certified and Silver Certified with Concierge Auctions, demonstrating her extensive expertise in diverse real estate markets. Dawn is committed to delivering exceptional service to both buyers and sellers, offering unmatched knowledg...
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SQUATTERS NEED NOT APPLY~

DeSantis Signs Bill Targeting Home ‘Squatters’ By Sara Filips MARCH 28, 2024 A law that goes into effect on July 1 allows property owners to remove an unauthorized person from their property. Florida Realtors considered passage of the law a 2024 legislative priority. TAMPA, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 621 in Orlando on Wednesday, ending the squatters scam in the state of Florida. The legislation protects citizen's property rights, giving homeowners remedies against squatting, and penalties for squatters. "We are putting an end to the squatters scam in Florida," DeSantis said. "While other states are siding with the squatters, we are protecting property owners and punishing criminals looking to game the system." The bill allows a property owner to request an officer to remove an unauthorized person from their property, but the owner must contact the sheriff and file a complaint to show eligibility. If the officer can verify their ownership of t...
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It's Day Light Saving Time..... Again?

Grrrrrr. Oh, sorry.  I meant hello. Now, about that hour. I love Spring, don’t get me wrong. It’s just that I’ve been anti Day Light Saving Time since before I was aware it became a “thing” to be so. Now there are two camps, to be sure. Actually…….three. 1.       Those who think we here in Florida should keep participating in Day Light Saving Time, so go right ahead and Spring forward on Sunday, 2a. (we really don’t have much of a choice at this moment in time, anyway) 2.       Those who think we should just stop the nonsense and let Mother Nature do her thing naturally with the light. That would mean we do not Spring our clocks forward, nor do we fall back when autumn comes along again. This is the camp I’m in. Daylight. Evening. Seasonal. Nature’s Way. 3.       THEN, there are THOSE who think we should Spring Forward for Day Light Saving Time, but NEVER fall back. In other words, perennially be in Day Light Saving Time. Y...
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Important Terms to Understand Homebuying

JANUARY 9, 2024 Share this article:  Important Terms to Understand Homebuying By Delaney Nelson Homebuying comes with a new lingo, so understanding the new terms is important for a successful sale. NEW YORK – The process of getting ready to buy a home can be complicated — and wordy. Especially if it's your first time. Here, we've made it a little easier for you by defining some of the words and phrases you're likely to come across at the start of your home buying journey. Here are some of the terms you'll need to know. The big picture Mortgage: an agreement between a homebuyer and lender that says if the borrower fails to pay off their loan plus interest, the lender can take possession of the property. Mortgage is also often used to refer to a home loan. Mortgage rate: the percentage of interest on a home loan. Mortgage rates can change with overall economic conditions, but also depend on your credit score and financial circumstances. Variable rate mortgage: This is a t...
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Vacation Property in Reunion Resort at Spectrum

Now available For Sale. Spectrum at Reunion Resort. A 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath Condominium with private elevator and two Master bedrooms. Fully Furnished, Turn key Ready. HOA and Reunion Fee Credits with quick closing. Reunion is the premier Resort community in the area. Three Signature Golf Courses, Restaurants, Pools, Tennis, Spas and Fitness, Shuttle Services and so much more. Reach out to me: dawn.deegan@premiersir.com / 407.488.8074 - Broker Associate Premier Sotheby's International Realty
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Brightline Begins High-Speed Rail Service Between Orlando And Miami

 Very excited to see this now fully operating!  Article courtesy of YIMBY   Brightline Orlando Grand Opening. Credit: Brightline. BY:   OSCAR NUNEZ   8:00 AM   ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 On September 22,   Brightline’s   passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami officially commenced. The inaugural train, named Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m., warmly welcomed by over 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners, and company executives from across the state. This celebration served as an emphatic statement regarding the boldest private infrastructure project in the nation and represents the revival of Henry Flagler’s original vision for the Florida East Coast Railway. A project a decade in the making, Brightline’s launch is poised to revolutionize train travel in America, presenting a model for connecting city pairs that are too close to fly between and yet too far to drive. The commencement of service was celebrated ...
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Luxury Real Estate Broker Jeff Hyland

I learn things a little late, sometimes, and I am just learning this. Having lived in Los Angeles for so many years, in some ways I still feel as if it is my backyard. This is sad news. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-02-18/luxury-real-estate-broker-jeff-hyland-death-obituary     Dawn Deegan, Global Real Estate Advisor, Broker Associate, with Premier Sotheby's International Realty, Orlando, FL. Dawn holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative); CRS (Certified Residential Specialist); GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute),; SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource); SRS (Seller Representative Specialist; and is also a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE); Quality Service Certified (QSC), Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), and Gold Key Certified (GKC). Dawn is devoted to providing the best possible services and expertise to her Buyers and Sellers of residential Real Estate. Areas include Windermere, Winter Garden, Orlando, Winter Park, and Kissi...
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