This episode explains what a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter is and how important it is to the home buying process. Episode also reviews issues which might affect the letter and the amounts of the loan.

Episode 16 - What is a MasterMind Group?

Dec 5th, 2020 9m 22s

This episode discusses the idea of the MasterMind Group concept which Napoleon Hill introduced in his books "The Laws of Success" and "Think and Grow Rich". The episode discusses ways a MasterMind group can help you in life and in Real Estate.

Episode 15 - What is a Zestimate?

Dec 5th, 2020 15m 9s

This episode talk about Zillow's Zestimate home valuation. It discusses how property valuations are made and the various information from County Assessor database to sales information from Mutual Listing Services that is used in the process. It

Episode 13 - What is a Transact in Zoning?

Dec 2nd, 2020 8m 50s

This episode talks about the transact component of Urbanism. Transact speaks the form and heights of buildings being grouped into clusters. Transact follow the idea of natural science where coastal areas give way to hills then hills to forest a

Episode 12 - Modern Planing Trends - What is New Urbanism?

Dec 2nd, 2020 18m 25s

In this episode we discuss the principles of New Urbanism and explore three successful examples, Seaside, Mizner Park and Midtown Miami. We also talk brief about "The Truman Show" which was filmed in Seaside.

Episode 14 - Is buying a Home Near a Good School Important?

Dec 1st, 2020 12m 58s

This episode reviews want to look for when reviewing neighborhood schools. When comparing the best school what trends to look for and where to find school grade information.

Episode 10 - What are the steps for a Zoning or Land Use Change?

Nov 30th, 2020 25m 17s

Episode 10 explores the process of managing the Land Use and Zoning for a property. Described what is a Right, Waiver, Warrant, Exception, Variance and change in Use or Zoning. It describes the roles and responsibilities of City Officials and t

Episode 9 - Can I change my property's Zoning and Land Use

Nov 29th, 2020 25m 2s

This episode concludes the story of Florida East Coast Railroad through approximately 2002. The episode centers around the Buena Vista Railyard and the steps of the 56 acre property becoming Midtown Miami.

Episode 8 - How Henry Flagler changed Florida Forever?

Nov 29th, 2020 22m 1s

This is part 1 of 3 episodes on changing your property land use and zone. This episode is about How Henry Flagler and his Florida East Coast Railroad changed Florida forever.

Episode 7 - What is the Starbucks Effect?

Nov 26th, 2020 11m 18s

This episode reviews the impact of having a Starbucks near your home. Reviews the Harvard Yelp study and Zillow Talks book

Episode 6 - What is Gentrification?

Nov 26th, 2020 13m 35s

Gentrification is the process where the character of a poor urban area is charged by wealthier people moving in , improving housing and Attracting new businesses. This Podcast looks at the Wynwood Art district in Miami.