Lawrence Advisory, PLLC

07/04/2023

Land of the free because of the brave! Happy Independence Day from Lawrence Advisory🇺🇸💙💥

03/01/2023

Need some advice on purchasing a home? Read our recent blog post on Home Buying Tips from our Attorneys🏡🤝🏼📚

02/23/2023

Check out our recent blog post on Defining Words in Real Estate Closings🔍🏠

02/20/2023

Forget New York. Florida Is Now Home to Some of the Most Expensive Neighborhoods in the US.

No surprise here.

Wealthy homebuyers are flocking to the Sunshine State, where real estate values have reached record highs.

02/20/2023

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02/17/2023

FL Residents, set your alarms now!⏰ March 1st is the last day to submit your Homestead Exemption application. If you have any questions, simple shoot us a DM & we are happy to help🏡

02/16/2023

Hey! It’s the hosts of our Vodcast here👋🏼 We want to hear from our followers on topics or discussions you’d like to see in future episodes. Drop a comment below and tell us what’s on your mind!⬇️

02/14/2023

In this episode (Episode 3) of the LegalClose Vodcast - Simply Real Estate we discuss why we partnered with LegalClose and the benefits to consumers and real estate professionals by using the LegalClose.com platform.

02/02/2023

Episode 2 of the LegalClose Vodcast - Simply Real Estate. In this episode we answer the question of Why Do I Need A Real Estate Agent?

01/30/2023

Learn the differences between a Closing, Title & Escrow Agent on new blog post🔑

01/27/2023

We are excited to announce the continued growth in our partnership with with the launch of our LegalClose Vodcast - Simply Real Estate. In these vodcasts, we will explore real estate law and closing topics for consumers and real estate professionals. If you have a topic that you want us to explore or discuss in detail, please send along the information and we will consider the topic for discussion on a future vodcast episode.

Please follow us Instagram and Spotify, as we will launch episodes frequently. This will keep you up to date on the latest episodes.

We hope you enjoy our first introduction episode as we start the launch, but stay tuned as more episodes go live.

01/23/2023

As housing market shifts, sellers are more willing to offer concessions

Market dynamics have shifted and become more balanced.

As the housing market continues to deal with lower demand than seen during the pandemic boom, sellers could be more open to further negotiation in the future.

12/06/2022

News Release - Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against MV Realty for Swindling Florida Homeowners

For those following the Homeowner Benefit Agreements, the Florida Attorney General now finds them to be in violation of Florida law and a way to take advantage of Florida homeowners. At this time, Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against MV Realty, asking for injunctive and monetary relief based on deceptive, unfair and unconscionable business practices. Here's a link to the Attorney General's News Alert.

Florida Attorney General News Release

11/21/2022

Amazon Effect: Huge Boost in Tax Revenue

These Amazon facilities are all over Florida.

Few homeowners like the idea of a new Amazon warehouse nearby, but in Daytona Beach, one parcel’s taxable value of $49K will likely soar to $100M.

10/31/2022

The complicated history of Florida’s population growth—despite a wildly inhospitable climate

Florida has relied heavily on its population growth to drive the economy. Now we need infrastructure growth to match the recent higher population growth in our state.

Since the Civil War, developers have been drawing people to Florida, despite the fact that it’s swampland. Climate change is only making things worse.

10/24/2022

Homeowners facing harsh realities of FEMA's 50% rule

Homeowners facing harsh realities of FEMA's 50% rule

Scores of Floridians are getting a crash course on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 50% rule governing rebuilding homes after a disaster.

10/03/2022

Ian inflicts staggering losses on Florida's growth machine

The impact from hurricane Ian along the gulf coast will be felt for years and will likely have a negative effect on Florida’s population growth going forward. Our thoughts and support are with all those impacted by the hurricane.

A weekly alert that contains in-depth news, information, insight and analysis on the most critical real estate related issues and topics facing Florida.

10/03/2022

10/03/2022

We are growing again, and as part of this growth, we are changing our law firm name to better align with our private family advisory work. We appreciate all the support.

09/16/2022

Property Values Are Up. So What About Taxes?

County governments in Fla. should see record jumps in the taxes they’ll collect after the hot–market months of 2021 – those property sales will set 2022 value.

09/13/2022

Housing market shifting toward affordability, Northeast Florida Realtors say

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors says the housing market is shifting toward affordability.

The real estate market is showing signs of stabilizing, giving home buyers a bit of a break.

09/02/2022

US housing markets are slowing. Is Florida the exception?

“Experts predict that Florida’s real estate market will remain strong compared to other parts of the country.”

Tampa was ranked the ninth-most-overpriced housing market in the country.

08/30/2022

The Most Expensive Homes in Sarasota, Florida

“What the listed homes share may be obvious: a prime waterfront location, privacy and loads of square footage.”

What all 10 homes share are prime waterfront locations and lots of square footage.

08/22/2022

Median price of Sarasota-Manatee homes remains at record high, other stats indicate slowing

Median price of Sarasota-Manatee homes remains at record high, other stats indicate slowing

The median home price in July for a house in Sarasota-Manatee matched the record set in June at $525,000.

08/17/2022

Top residential real estate sales in Lakewood Ranch sales for Aug. 1-5 | East County | Your Observer

A Country Club home topped all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $3 million.

A Country Club home on Palmers Creek Terrace tops the week's sales at $3 million.

08/11/2022

More Listings Gives RE Market Time to Breathe

“Right now, there are more must-sellers than there are must-buyers but we’re not in a buyers’ market yet,” said Jeff Lichtenstein, president of Echo Fine Properties.

Buyers, sellers and Realtors feel less pressure as bidding wars decline, listings remain on the market more than a week, and open houses no longer generate waiting lines.

08/04/2022

Lawrence Advisory, PLLC updated their information in their About section.

Lawrence Advisory, PLLC updated their information in their About section.

08/04/2022

Lawrence Advisory, PLLC updated their website address.

Lawrence Advisory, PLLC updated their website address.

07/27/2022

At $17.5 Million, a Harbor Acres Home Sale Sets a Record for the Tri-County Region

“The previous record for the area’s highest sale was held by Serenissima, a grand Venetian-inspired estate at 845 Longboat Club Road in the Longboat Key Club’s Regent Court neighborhood. It sold in 2020 for $16.5 million.”

The double-lot estate on Hillview Drive sold this week to a buyer from Belleview, Washington.

07/26/2022

How Do Rich Buyers Choose a Luxury Home?

“Most people buy the largest home they can reasonably afford, but upscale buyers have a “sweet spot” for size, future costs and the overall hassle of maintenance.”

Most people buy the largest home they can reasonably afford, but upscale buyers have a “sweet spot” for size, future costs and the overall hassle of maintenance.

07/19/2022

Lakewood Ranch holds position as No. 2 selling master-planned community in mid-year rankings

“A total of 1,026 sales were made in Lakewood Ranch over the first six months this year.”

Lakewood Ranch maintained its position as the No. 2 master-planned community in the country and the No.1 multi-generational master-planned community.

07/18/2022

Florida ranks among top 10 states of America's most stable housing markets

Some positive news for the Florida housing market. Stability is good.

Location remains the most important factor in real estate, despite the nation market sailing strange tides.

07/12/2022

Inside Sarasota's Affordable Housing Crisis

“In Sarasota, rent increases are exceeding wage increases—and local agencies have seen a 25 percent increase in the number of people seeking homelessness services.”

In Sarasota, rent increases are exceeding wage increases—and local agencies have seen a 25 percent increase in the number of people seeking homelessness services.

07/11/2022

Florida real estate prices grew this spring but housing market is getting a wakeup call

Florida real estate prices grew this spring but housing market is getting a wakeup call

A weekly alert that contains in-depth news, information, insight and analysis on the most critical real estate related issues and topics facing Florida.

06/22/2022

Larry Ellison Buyer of $173M South Florida Compound

“Larry Ellison, the billionaire co-founder of Oracle, paid $173 million for a Manalapan estate, setting a record for home sales in Florida…”

Larry Ellison, the billionaire founder of Oracle, paid $173 million for a Manalapan estate, setting a record for home sales in Florida.

06/20/2022

Has your house or apartment flooded before? In Florida, good luck finding out

Interesting read.

As an unnamed storm drenched Miami-Dade earlier this month, some people were shocked to find themselves suddenly sloshing through floodwaters creeping into homes or apartments.

06/17/2022

How rate hike is impacting South Florida real estate market

“Even as rates have gone up, people are still flocking to Florida.”

To combat record inflation, the fed is raising interest rates for the second time this year. It’s having a direct impact on the mortgage industry, including here in South Florida. During the peak days of the pandemic, as fast as a house would go on the market, offers would come pouring in. &ld...