Placido Rodriguez - Global Real Estate Advisor

09/21/2024

ERRA Law… Taking Real Estate Closings to another level…my clients deserve the best !

06/28/2024

“ OPEN HOUSE “

Saturday 6/29 1:00 - 3:00

11020 SW 42nd Ct, Davie FL

11020 SW 42nd Ct, Davie, FL 33328 is for sale. View 21 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2440 sqft. single family home with a list price of $1275000.

01/13/2024

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐭𝐜 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐬, 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 !

Placido Rodriguez
Global Real Estate Advisor
Florida Keys Specialist

𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝟏𝟎% 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬
Venturing into a waterfront construction project in the Florida Keys? Before you set sail, there's a crucial rule you must familiarize yourself with – the 10% rule. While the 25% rule often takes the spotlight, this local regulation is a game-changer that can significantly impact the success of your endeavor.

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟎% 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞:
The commonly known 25% rule restricts occupying more than a quarter of the navigable width of any Waterway. However, the lesser-known 10% rule is equally vital. It dictates that your dock cannot extend more tan 10% of the total width of the water, as measured from mean low water on one shoreline to mean low water on the opposing shoreline.

𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬:
Let's break it down. Picture a 100-foot-wide canal. According to the 10% rule, your dock can't reach beyond 10 feet from the mean low water line. This rule was established to prevent excessive encroachment into waterways, ensuring fair use and navigation for all waterfront property owners.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
However, this rule becomes particularly intricate in areas with mangrove fringes. The measurement, from mean low water on one side to the mean low water line on the other, may bring your dock uncomfortably close to the mangroves. It's crucial to distinguish between navigable width and mean low water when planning your project in these scenarios.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐬. 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Here's the twist – the 10% rule is a local regulation, not a federal one. Agencies like the Army Corps and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) follow the 25% rule, not the 10% rule. This incongruity can catch developers off guard, leading to potential setbacks if local approvals are not secured.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
As local authorities become more stringent in enforcing the 10% rule, it's paramount to incorporate this regulation into your project planning from the outset. Failing to do so might result in significant delays and potential project restarts, especially when seeking local permits after federal approvals.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
When dreaming of your ideal waterfront project, understanding the nuances of the 10% rule is crucial. Stay informed, plan diligently, and ensure compliance with local regulations to steer clear of unexpected hurdles along your construction journey.

08/11/2023

Florida Keys - Marathon "Sold"

Would like to take this opportunity to thank and welcome my dear friends to their new oasis in the beautiful Marathon Florida Keys. Thank you for trusting me with the process and wishing your family many years of unforgettable memories !

Placido Rodriguez
Global Real Estate Advisor
Sotheby's International Realty

08/11/2023

On my way back from Marathon had to stop by and check out the latest updates that my good friends just did to their beautiful Islamorada home… talk about a masterpiece of a residence !! These views never get old…

Placido Rodriguez
Global Real Estate Advisor
Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

01/30/2023

To my Florida Keys friends..

“Traffic Advisory”

Placido Rodriguez
Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Global Real Estate Advisor

Beginning on Monday, February 6, contractors for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will shift travel lanes at various locations along SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway between the Jewfish Creek Bridge (MM 108.4) and the Miami-Dade County Line (MM 112.😎 while workers take soil samples along both travel lanes and the outside shoulders.

Lane shifts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday night, for about one month. Work will be performed in the northbound and southbound direction and the speed limit will be reduced through the work zone. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

01/26/2023

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Market Report

Placido Rodríguez
Global Real Estate Advisor
305.979.3044

01/14/2023

Sotheby’s Trends & Markets
Plácido Rodríguez
Global Real Estate Advisor

With the new year and many people moving to Florida’s east coast, home design tops our mind. Home showrooms and interior design firms and stores are popping up to accommodate demand. Here’s a guide for recently opened options to feather your nest, as well as services to de-clutter it and a buzzy...

01/13/2023

Sothebys Int’l Realty
2023 Luxury Market Outlook

Placido Rodriguez
Global Real Estate Advisor

Welcome to the Sotheby’s International Realty 2023 Luxury Outlook. We hope this report helps you navigate this fast-moving and ever-changing real estate market.

12/31/2022

Wishing you and your families a wonderful 2023 !