My Blog: South Florida Real Estate
November 2020
Getting COVID Testing in Broward County
If you need to get tested for coronavirus for a job or because you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, there are many places to get it done. I’m going to share my experience getting tested at CB Smith park off Flamingo road. Although you can [...]
10 Affordable Places to Live in Florida
Florida is a wonderful place to live! But it can be a little pricey depending to which part of Florida you head. Here’s a list of some places in Florida that give you all the luxury of living where people vacation without breaking the bank! Fort Meade Median home price: [...]
October 2020
South Florida Local Gift Buying Guide
This holiday season, we challenge you to shop with local businesses! Small shops have unique items you won’t find in malls and help bring the community together. You can directly impact your community by shopping small and you’re helping the people around you! Be My Clementine Handmade skirts, aprons, and [...]
Pros and Cons to a Fixer Upper
Have you been thinking about purchasing a house and considered a fixer upper? As with anything, there are pros and cons to purchasing one. So, we made this list of some things you should consider when buying a fixer upper. PROS You can design, build, and renovate the house to [...]
Can a Down Payment Be a Gift?
Down payments can be gifted but there are a few requirements om doing so, or the gift giver and recipient will face trouble later. Not just anyone can gift a down payment. Cash can come with strings attached, which could affect the borrower’s ability to repay the mortgage, so lenders [...]
September 2020
Things You May Want For Distance Learning
Every person learns differently so what you need will differ from child to child. Not everything on this list will apply, so take some time to really think about your child’s habits and their approach to learning and what would best suit them! A Designated Learning Spot It is important [...]
Como Elegir un Vecindario
Encontrar un buen vecindario para vivir es casi tan importante como gustarle la casa. A veces saber que buscar puede ser difícil porque todos tienen necesidades diferente. Aquí hay algunas cosas que deben mirar en un vecindario que podrían influir su decisión: Escuelas Hasta si no tienes hijos, es [...]
How to choose a neighborhood
Finding a good neighborhood to live in is almost as important as liking the house itself. Sometimes knowing what to look for can be difficult because everyone has different needs. Here are some things to look for in a neighborhood that might influence your decision: Schools Whether or not [...]
August 2020
Tipos de Hipotecas
Obtener una hipoteca puede ser abrumador, pero conocer la diferencia en los tipos de préstamos que podría obtener facilita la decisión. A continuación, se ofrece una guía sencilla de los tipos de hipotecas más comunes: Comercial -Los préstamos comerciales son para propiedades generadoras de ingresos que se utilizan con [...]
¡Mejore su crédito!
Si estás buscando una casa, el primer lugar que podrías comenzar seria con un banco. El banco te va a chequear el crédito. ¡Lo mejor que tienes el crédito, el mejor chance tienes en obtener una taza más baja! Lo bueno del crédito, es que no es permanente y lo [...]
July 2020
Tips to Save for a Down Payment!
There are many things to consider before buying a house and the down payment can be one of the big ones. Obviously, the greater the down payment, the less you will have to continue paying monthly in a mortgage and you may even get a better rate because of it. [...]
June 2020
Reasons to Refinance
There are a few reasons one might like to refinance. It can be a concept that sounds complicated or daunting but can be extremely beneficial depending on why you would need to get one! Refinancing is basically getting a new mortgage to replace the original. It can become difficult [...]
Moving Tips
Whether it’s your first time moving into a new house or your seventh, there are a few things you should keep in mind and consider doing before settling in and calling it your new home. Handle the basics -Get your mail forwarded with USPS, make sure to contact all your [...]
March 2020
Improve Your Credit!
If you’re looking to buy a house, the first place you might start is with a lender. The lender is then going to check your credit. The better your credit is, the better chance you have of getting lower interest rates! The good thing about credit, is that it isn’t [...]
Homebuying Checklist
The idea of buying a house can be really daunting, especially in this day and age. Taking the first step is incredibly difficult, but you’ll find yourself excited about your new home in no time! Here’s a check list of things to do and figure out before beginning your search! [...]
February 2020
Types of Mortgages
Getting a mortgage can be overwhelming, but knowing the difference in the types of loans you could get makes it easier to make a decision. Here’s a simple guide to the most common types of mortgages: Alternative Documentation -Loans that don’t coincide with regular qualified mortgage documentation. Options include, bank [...]
October 2019
Condo for Sale – Satori Hotel Residences, Miami
Satori Hotel Residences 434-36 NE 35 Terrace Miami Satori is an exclusive Hotel-Residence condominium located in the Edgewater section of Miami Midtown at the intersection where fashion and art come together, offering the best of Miami, the Design and Wynwood Districts - only a few [...]
Condo for Sale – 1900 Biscayne, Miami
1900 Biscayne 1900 Biscayne Blvd. Miami The 429 units include 27 studio apartments (just above 500 square feet), 248 1-bedroom units (ranging from 720 to 1,091 square feet), 149 2-bedroom units (997 to 1,366 square feet) and 5 penthouse units (2,167 to 3,312 square feet). At the [...]
Condo for Sale – BuenaVista Villas, Miami
BuenaVista Villas 4510 NE 2nd Ave Miami Every inch of the Villas is covered with the perfect synergy between classic and modern. Elegance throughout the green balconies and lush coral stone facade. Units: 12 Stories: 4 [...]
Condo for Sale – 250 Wynwood, Miami
250 Wynwood 250 NW 24th Street Miami Your first chance in a decade to own a new condominium in Miami’s world-famous Wynwood Arts District. This boutique live/work building has only eleven units, is covered in site-specific works of art, and is located steps away from the [...]
Jose F. Chapman
A Plus International Realty INC
Sure South Florida weather is amazing!
Yes we have beaches, beauty, culture, style, shopping, yachting, great hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, marinas, golf courses and yes, the country’s most sought after real estate!
South Beach, Miami, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour and Ft. Lauderdale Beach are some of the world’s most well-recognized brands, synonymous with ultra-luxury, golden white beaches, fine dining and some of the most beautiful architectural landscapes in the country.
Buying, selling condos and homes, leasing retail space, looking for a great commercial space, a large multifamily, an apartment complex, strip center or office condo? Are you a foreigner and first time home buyer in search of a professional to help educate and guide you through the buying process here in the states? Interested in a South Beach Condo or a deep water Miami Beach estate, a home on the Ocean or a great deal on a condo-hotel, preconstruction condos or a sensible real estate investment for a second home or investment property, I’m here to assist. Looking to buy a house or condo, a luxury home, estate or flat on the waterfront with an ocean view, I’ll find you that ideal condo or elusive dream home and make it possible for you to create that perfect South Beach, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach, or Golden Beach lifestyle you’ve always been yearning for. Real estate is moving again and with great values there are great deals! Of course, you’ll need a great realtor you can trust. Someone to act as your South Florida eyes and ears, to make sense of all the inventory out there and come up with a true gem of a deal! Need a knowledgeable, experienced and ethical realtor with vision? Someone that gets it and gets it done! Someone that works with common sense and that actually listens to what you want and matches your vision, your lifestyle and your budget with just the right property for YOU?
Let’s talk today!
Jose F. Chapman
A Plus International Realty INC
(786) 210-1499