Rafael Amador, LLC

Mortgage Rates

After what seemed to be a never ending climb, mortgage rates are now expected to fall as soon as September. In last week’s report, economic data showed better than expected...
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Low HOA Fees

Low HOA fees When looking for a new home, whether it’s a single family home or a condo, a major factor to consider is the HOA or Condo fees. Finding...
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House Bill 7031 Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Leases

HB7031 Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Leases Effective October 1, 2025, business leasing commercial property will be exempt from sales tax on the leases. The bill applies to state tax...
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Prevent a Summer Burglary

For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. As the summer vacations begin, Florida commences seeing a rise in home burglaries. According to the FBI, a home burglary happens...
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Hurricane Season 2025

Hurricane Season 2025 Floridians are gearing up for a very  active Hurricane season. With the gulf region taking so much damage from hurricanes, a survey conducted by AAA found that...
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Seller Concessions

As real estate inventory continues to rise, buyers are beginning to have the upper hand. The competition between sellers has led to more seller concessions in order to compete with...
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2025 is the year to buy

If you’ve been on the fence about buying a home or investing in real estate, the time has come to take your first step toward buying that property. Home prices...
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BOI Filings Due December 31st

If you own a corporation or an LLC, you must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI or BOIR) no later than December 31, 2024. This new government requirement is...
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Hurricane Preparedness

Florida is best known for its warm weather and sandy beaches. Paradise is one word commonly used to describe Florida by visitors and residents alike. But Florida also has a...
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Americasa Joins Our Team Bringing New Financing Options

We are proud to announce we have teamed up with Americasa to offer our clients more options for financing. With the addition of Yisel Alvarez to the team, we are...
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