Paid Real Estate Job: Department of Business and Professional Regulation

 The point of the real estate class that I teach is to link you with practical information and empower you to obtain real estate related jobs.  See the paid job below offered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Regulation.  If you are interested, follow the instructions on how to apply.  This is an important job and a good way to get your foot in the door.  One of our most interesting Guest Lecturers,  Brian Piper, the Investigative Manager for South Florida for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is offering the position. https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com OPS...

Get a Job! Check out the Job Opportunities at City National Bank in South Florida

Jobs are the  focus of the President's economic recovery plan.  Let me help match you with a real estate job! Based on my relationships in the real estate community, I match many students, alumni and friends-of-our-real-estate-class with real estate employers and mentors. I will write you a recommendation.  Guest Lecturer, Mirielle Enlow, Mortgage Loan Officer at City National Bank Miami offers bank jobs listed below.  Mirielle provided us with frank insight on the process to obtain a loan today.  If you are interested in the opportunities to work in her bank, email your resume...

Miami 21: New Zoning Code Impacts Owners & Miami's Downtown Urban Core

Stay tuned if you own property in the City of Miami. Miami’s new zoning code, Miami 21,  impacts the value, use, density (# of units) and form of property in the City of Miami including Miami’s Downtown Core and the Miami River.  Subject to the new code, I help owners understand the highest value of their property, the best matches for qualified buyers and the potential to upgrade zoning designations.Understanding the new code is essential and for that reason I invited the Director of the City of Miami Planning Commission, Mr. Francisco Garcia, and the Director of the Miami River Commission,...

MIAMI RIVER: MIAMI's NEW ZONING CODE IMAPCTS PROPERTY VALUES

Property owners on the Miami River should know the impact of the City of Miami’s new zoning code to understand the value of their property. The new code, Miami 21, took effect 8 months ago and completely overhauls the previous zoning regulations of the past 20 years. I help the owners understand the highest value of their property and who to target as a potential purchasers subject to the new code.  Properties on the Miami River are centrally located on Miami’s “Main Street” on the water.  The Miami River links the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades.  It also links the Miami of  today – a thriving central business district...

Homestead Exemption: Hurry to Save on Property Taxes!

No one wants to pay more taxes… so hurry and file your Homestead Exemption today!  The Homestead Exemption reduces the amount of property taxes that you pay on your primary residence.  Applications are due to the Miami Dade Property Appraiser’s Office by March 1, 2011.   The Homestead Exemption is an important benefit for Florida residents because it saves property owners money by reducing property taxes in many cases by up to $50,000 off the assessed value!  I visited the Property Appraiser’s office today and the place is swamped with people filing for the exemption…you may also file on line or mail your application.Properties...

Get a Job! Real Estate Jobs Available Now!

Get a Job!  Real Estate Jobs Available Now!  Jobs are important and they are now a focus of the President's economic recovery plan.  Let me help match you with a real estate job that is best for you! Based on my relationships in the real estate community, I match many students, alumni and friends-of-our-real-estate-class with real estate employers and mentors. Please see below for the jobs currently available.  If you are intereseted in one or more of these jobs please send your resume and cover letter to me at info@therealestateprofessor.com and I will send it employer. **INTERNSHIP AT THE MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION** (posted 2/23/2011) The Director of the Miami River Commission is seeking an intern to assist with various substantive projects relating to real estate,...

SHOW ME THE MONEY: THE FEDERAL RESERVE BRANCH MIAMI

On Friday January 28, 2011 – I arranged for a private tour and program for my graduate students, undergraduate students and alumni to see the money…at The Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.  It is important for anyone involved in real estate to understand the role of the Federal Reserve in the regulation of monetary policy in the United States of America (the “U.S”.)  Monetary policy plays a central role in real estate, especially in the availability credit which drives the market for real estate sales and development. All 35 of us walked out of the Federal Reserve with bags of money + an unforgettable learning...

MIAMI'S NEW ZONING CODE UPDATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS

 For the first time in 20 years, The City of Miami’s zoning changed. This change is BIG DEAL for property owners and developers.  It impacts the $$$ that they may expect to make on the development and sale of property.   I’ve  helped the owners that I work with as a Realtor to understand the implications of the new code, Miami 21, to their property and sale price, save their entitlements and learn about the potential of up-zoning.  Miami 21 is essential to understand if you own or are purchasing property in the City of Miami.   It regulates the density (number of units), size (height and building size),...

Federal Reserve Private Tour for Professor Real Estate Students

Professor Real Estate, Suzanne Hollander, and the Federal Reserve Bank Branch in Miami organized a private Federal Reserve Tour for student and alumni of Suzanne's class.  Learn about how the Federal Reserve regulates banki...