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Hey everyone, I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately, and honestly, it’s probably on a lot of your minds if you’re living in Florida. So there’s this new study out of Florida Atlantic University that’s been making waves, and the numbers are pretty eye-opening. Turns out, almost half of Floridians are seriously thinking about packing up and leaving because of how expensive everything’s gotten. Yeah, you read that right—nearly 50% of Floridians are at least considering it. FAU’s researchers surveyed about 1,000 people across the state, asking them about their finances, their budgets, and whether the whole “American dream” thing still feels possible here. And what they found? Well, they’re calling it the “sunshine squeeze,” which is a clever name but represents a not-so-fun reality. The Cost of Living Is Really Hitting Home Here’s what really stood out to me: 80% of people are worried about housing costs. Not just “a little concerned”—nearly half said they’re ‘very’ con...

Finding the Right Site • Securing Zoning Approvals • Controlling Construction Costs by Daniel Kaufman, Real Estate Developer & Investor Building Smarter, Not Harder If you’re a developer, you know how fast momentum can fall apart. The site looks perfect until you realize the zoning isn’t there. The pro forma works until you see the real bids. The city “loves the vision” until you’re six hearings deep with no vote. I’ve lived that cycle — from rewiring historic houses, while getting my architecture degree, to walking ski-in/ski-out sites in mountain towns, to working through approvals on coastal infill projects. The lesson is always the same: Most projects don’t fail because the idea is bad. They fail because one part of the process is misaligned. That’s where I step in. I help at the three points where developers usually bleed time, money, and sanity. 1️⃣ Finding the Right Site The right site is not “whatever’s for sale in a hot market.” The right site is the one that supports: wha...