Deal Flow Realty LLC

06/08/2026

A strong digital presentation will help sellers attract more attention before buyers decide whether to schedule an in-person showing.

A strong digital presentation will help sellers attract more attention before buyers decide whether to schedule an in-person showing. A home’s first impression no longer begins at the curb. For many buyers, it starts on a phone or computer. A recent Forbes article said while curb appeal still matt...

06/06/2026

Who else loves a busy construction site! Concrete pours are stressful as you are racing against the clock! ⏰. So much strategic logistics planning all culminating in a short window. 🔑🏡❤️

06/01/2026

https://newconstructiondeal.com/107/blog-details/8632428

Florida’s housing market is entering a period where the next several months could help determine whether conditions stabilize or soften later in 2026, according to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor. Florida’s housing market is entering a stretch where the next few months could...

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/05/study-buying-may-outpace-renting-florida?utm_campaign=5-14-26+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email

A 10-year rent-vs.-buy analysis found projected homeowner equity topped renter investment returns in five Florida markets, led by Miami.

05/18/2026

Attention!!!

In Florida a new law was just signed that will remove permit requirements for certain residential work under a $7,500 threshold starting July 1, 2026. The law is HB 803 (“Building Permits and Inspections”).

Here’s the important part most headlines leave out:

* It applies to single-family residential properties
* The work must be valued at less than $7,500
* It does NOT apply to:
* electrical work
* plumbing
* structural work
* mechanical/HVAC
* gas work
* properties in flood hazard areas
* You cannot split one larger job into multiple smaller invoices to avoid permits.

Examples of work that may qualify:

* painting
* flooring
* cabinets
* drywall finishing
* cosmetic remodeling
* trim work
* non-structural repairs

Examples that still likely require permits:

* roof structure changes
* AC replacement
* water heater replacement
* moving walls
* electrical panel work
* plumbing alterations

The law was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 7, 2026, and takes effect July 1, 2026.

One thing to be careful about: even if a permit is no longer legally required, insurance companies, HOAs, lenders, or future buyers may still ask for documentation showing the work was done by a licensed contractor and complied with code. That will probably become a major practical issue with this new law.

05/18/2026

This is typical of socialism. A vicious loop, that won't end until all the people they are taxing have left. Yet, we still don't learn. Parents, educate your children because the schools won't on purpose.

New York state legislators are weighing a new tax on all-cash home purchases over $1 million – 1% of the purchase price.

The tax is expected to generate $160 million in revenue for NYC alone, which could make a significant dent in the city's budget deficit. Lawmakers are also considering expanding the tax statewide, including into other centers of luxury real estate like the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley.

Combined with the state’s second home tax proposal, the real estate industry is already expressing its disapproval.

Get all the details at the link in the comments.

05/18/2026

https://newconstructiondeal.com/107/blog-details/8580984

While most homeowners with low mortgage rates say they plan to stay put, surveys suggest lifestyle shifts and affordability concerns may eventually drive more listings. Most homeowners sitting on sub-6% mortgages aren't going anywhere soon — but the picture isn't entirely bleak for inventory-starv...

05/15/2026

Team lunch! 💪🏼

05/11/2026

What a result! This 4-bd, 3-ba property in Aventura is under contract! Contact me directly if you'd like to learn more about this listing or the Aventura property market.