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The Dog Days Of Summer “It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine... It’s summertime!”

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he term “Dog Days” was coined by the ancient Romans, who called these hot and humid days “Caniculares Dies” or “Days of the Dogs” after the star Sirius.

Sirius resides in the constellation of Canis Major, the “Big Dog”, which is one of the hunting dogs of Orion, the Hunter in the constellation that bears his name.

During the Dog Days of Summer Sirius rises and sets with the sun, and the two stars are in conjunction.

The Dog Days are officially the 20 days before the conjunction and continuing to 20 days afterwards, spanning July 3rd to August 11th, the hottest and muggiest part of the season. During this time Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and the ancients believed that the heat from Sirius added to the heat of the sun during this period of conjunction creating a stretch of especially hot and sultry weather. Hence, the Dog Days of Summer.

Although the Dog Days are certainly the hottest period of the summer, the Earth is actually furthest away from the sun in summer. But, because of the tilt of the Earth’s axis in relation to the sun, here we are blasted by a direct hit of fiery heat.

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CONTENT This Issue’s Features

26 | COVER Rick Lamb, The Other Waterfront Guy, By Lalanena Gonzalez-Figueroa

10, 11 | GREEN Saving Nature At The VUE, By Ed Bertha

12 | STYLE Summer Style Trends – Style With A Cause, By Rebecca Smith

14, 16 | NEWS Dr. Herbert Silverstein’s EarKARE Debra Garrett Joins Premier Sotheby’s International Realty iStage Homes Debuts “My Staging” Artist Pavel Kapic Launches New Web Site Salt & Light Productions Wins Six Telly Awards Nick Figlow Named GM And Managing Broker

18 | DELICACIES Beet and Goat Cheese Stack, By Chef Paul Mattison

20 | HEALTH Discovering Health: What’s In Your Tool Box?, By Kimberly Burns OTR/L, CLT

22 | BEAUTY Homemade Masks For Dry And Damaged Hair, By Sheila Venancia

24 | LUXURY Hand Rolled Cigars With Ybor City’s Ernesto

The Other Waterfront Guy Rick Lamb page 26

32, 36 | PERSPECTIVES Why Should I Have a Formal Home Inspection?, By Patricia Tan Does Title Insurance Really Protect a Property Owner from Zoning Issues?, By William Henry, PhD

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Saving Nature At The VUE Photography/Story by Ed Bertha

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s the VUE continues to rise skyward we look back on the day a lone Reclinata Palm Tree, the only living thing on the job site except for the scurrying of craftsman and machines, was saved from obliteration by a move to the end of the Ritz Carlton driveway near 41.

The tree was rumored to be planted in the early 1900’s, maybe predating the construction of John Ringling’s hotel. Where will this “tree on wheels” end up next?

What was involved?

• 90 days of prep time • 200 ton crane • 68,000 lbs of palm tree • Estimated cost to move: $20-$30 thousand dollars • 200 gallons of water a day for a month • The skill of Turner Tree & Landscape • A job well done!

REAL | style

SUMMER STYLE TRENDS: Style With A Cause

By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits

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tyle With A Cause is about empowering and inspiring women through fashion and beauty. This is my passion. Which is why I will be dedicating my upcoming REAL Style columns to “Style With A Cause” – Summer Style Trends. I will cover a bevy of fun style & beauty trends for fashionistas at all levels, and will be honoring amazing women who help raise funds to give back.

When I think of amazing, successful, strong beautiful women who make a difference the Women’s Council of Realtors of Sarasota (WCR) comes to mind. Their Mission Statement: a network of successful REALTORS, advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities they serve. This is an organization that exemplifies “Style Maryellen Paterson

With A Cause.” Through their annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, the Women’s Council of Realtors, come together and celebrate one common denominator that every woman has in common; that they are unique and beautiful at every turn of their journey. It is also a day to raise funds for a local Charity. I am proud to be Co-Chairing this year’s Fashion Show with Rebecca Dalton, Realtor Liaison LWR Communities. The Fashion show scheduled for September 16th at Polo Grill’s Fete Ballroom will feature both Men & Women fashions from Jackie Z Style Co, and benefits Family Promise, a local non-profit Organization that enables the community to work together to address the needs of homeless families in Sarasota.

Women’s Council’s 2015 Chapter President, Kristin Triolo, your Florida GREEN Realtor advocating green locally and globally chose “Balance, Harmony & Growth” and “Living Green” for this year’s Fashion Show & Luncheon theme.

Did you know the color green is the color of balance, harmony and growth? It is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. This falls in line with Kristin’s love for giving back and living a GREEN Lifestyle. “If given the choice, why wouldn’t you choose to be a Green Consumer and enjoy the benefits of a green lifestyle? Being Green is not hard or labor intensive. It’s a worthwhile adventure that will save you energy costs

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Art Paterson

and lessen your carbon footprint. And, it is the right thing to do if you have the opportunity and the choice. We should all do what we can to save energy and the environment, she states.”

Ladies, let’s talk Summer Style! Yes, it’s time to start thinking of updating our wardrobes with all the latest summer fashion trends. I know summer throws up plenty of obstacles to keep us from looking our best: heat humidity, blazing

and feel COOL this summer. Take note, summer is all regarding relaxing suits, cool textiles and vivid colours. Still, it might be rough for some males to figure out what works and what needs to be left behind. Keeping that in mind, Jackie Z. Style Co has all the summer looks to make it easy: tees to pair with shorts and loafers for an off-duty, summer-ready look, slim denim trousers in a multitude of colors, blazers in floral prints, tailored shirts and much more; like shown here

by Art Paterson, Broker/Owner Paterson Properties. Art shows off a COOL summer look from Jackie Z Style Co in a floral print blazer by Moods of Norway, a Trempt tailored shirt, and Howe pants.

sun and … plenty of chlorine and saltwater. Not to worry –Jackie Z Style Co. has all the latest fashions to keep us looking COOL this summer. When it comes to dressing for the hot season, Jackie Z Style Co like’s to keep it bright and sunny! From halter maxi dresses to bright and sunny colours and prints, Jackie Z can’t wait to add the season’s top styles into our closets. What are you waiting for? Check out the summer fashions I’m most excited about at Jackie Z Style Co; like this bright multi-colored SKY print halter maxi, these Minnie Rose Sunglasses and this Trina Turk bright orange clutch modeled here by Maryellen Paterson, Managing Broker for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Lakewood Ranch.

This September Maryellen will be “styling with a cause” at the WCR Fashion Show in more fabulous fashions from Jackie Z. Style Co; owner & stylist, Jackie Zumba, another amazing, strong beautiful woman who knows the importance of giving back to the community in which she lives and works.

And, let’s not forget that Jackie Z Style Co also has styles for the Men to look

I just love it when Philanthropists and Fashionistas get together to benefit non-profit organizations who serve our community. I am proud to support non- profit organizations that advocate to people in need. ”STYLE WITH A CAUSE is the perfect harmony between Fashion and Goodwill. It promotes female empowerment and rewards women for their talents, achievements, and dedication to giving back to their communities. I guess you could say I’m very blessed to have such strong, beautiful and successful women in my life: women who choose to empower and inspire others; women who make a difference in the lives of others; like the amazing Jolanta Bremer, photographer and owner of JOLA Portraits. Creating comfortable environments behind the camera so you can shine in front of the camera; like she has done here with Maryellen & Art Paterson.

I look forward to bringing Part II of “Style with a Cause” to all of you Philanthropists and Fashionistas. Until then keep Styling with a Cause!

Becca Smith Fashion Stylist/Image Consultant

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REAL | news Dr. Herbert Silverstein’s EarKARE “For 50 years I’ve tried to get people to quit using Q-tips, but to no avail.”

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Three Fulbright Grants For New College Students Three students at New College of Florida were awarded prestigious Fulbright grants for 2015 and will study/work in Colombia, Germany and Morocco. This year’s Fulbright recipients are Kyna Patel (Lakeland, FL), Peter Raab (Bellingham, WA) and August Tupper (Portland, OR).

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The College previously announced that students Shana Bergman and Madeleine Yount were awarded Gilman Scholarships from the U.S. State Department for study abroad, and that Sarah Oldham and Hilary Ramirez received Critical Language

iStage Homes Debuts “My Staging” iStage Homes is a full service staging company that integrates technology throughout the home staging process. Our newly launched website www.istagefloridahomes. com includes a “My Staging” feature that allows clients to filter, create and directly send unique groupings from our rental inventory through an electronic quote list. Upon receipt, we schedule onsite home consultations to design furniture layouts with 2d AutoCAD Floor Plan Drawings. When properties are ready for market iStage Homes also offers Drone Photography, Plug-nPlay Smart Home Applications and Open House Event Services.

Our timeless staging designs especially complement architectural and design elements of contemporary, mid-century, atomic ranch and modern Florida homes.

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REAL | news Artist Pavel Kapic Launches New Web Site Artist Pavel Kapic announced a recent redesign of his web site www. pavelkapic.com which is viewable on all platforms. Kapic’s latest work is part of the Confluence Series with his photographer wife Alyssia Lazin. Lazin and Kapic work from their studios based between Lucca, Italy and Sarasota, Florida.

management and applied science at the Czech Polytechnic University in Prague. In 1968, after a brief teaching career at the university and the short-lived Prague Spring, Kapic fled his homeland. After months of uncertainty, he was among the first Czechs to board a Pan Am flight bound for New York and a new life. Thus began Kapic’s Kapic was born and raised in journey of reinvention. Photo: Pavel Czechoslovakia. He initially studied Kapic & Alyssia Lazin.

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Salt & Light Productions Wins Six Telly Awards Salt & Light Productions announced they received six Telly Awards for three videos they created: Angela’s Story, Don’t Text & Drive, and Hope Family Services. Telly Awards are issued annually to honor the very best film and video productions, groundbreaking online video content, and outstanding local, regional and cable television commercials and programs. With these six new arrivals, Salt & Light Productions has won a total of 43 Telly Awards.

Salt & Light Productions is the award-winning project of the

Center for Faith and Freedom, Inc., a non-profit organization that has been serving communities across the nation since 1989 with its multimedia and production capabilities.

In addition to being widely recognized as the premier video resource serving the non-profit community, Salt & Light also produces Salt & Light Radio with Stuart J. Roth, a weekly radio program featuring honest conversations about the important social, economic and spiritual issues of our community.

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Nick Figlow Named GM And Managing Broker RE/MAX Platinum Realty announced that Nick Figlow was named General Manager and Managing Broker of the firm. He will oversee all of the RE/MAX Platinum Realty offices. “Nick brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to our growing company,” said Bryan Guentner, Broker of Record and Owner of RE/MAX Platinum Realty. “He will be helping our agents succeed on a day-to-day basis by mentoring, training and coaching. With his assistance, RE/ MAX Platinum Realty will grow to the next level.”

Figlow has almost four decades of real estate experience, serving in similar capacities for some of the area’s major real estate firms. He has also held executive sales positions for many of the area’s largest developments, including The Meadows, Bent Tree and Pinehurst Village. He was the 2004 President of the Sarasota Association of Realtors. Figlow owned his own real estate firms in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as his own title company for 25 years. He went on to become President and General Manager Nick Figlow for RE/MAX Gulfstream offices (941) 376.1375 in Sarasota and Manatee counties, nick@platinumrealtyflorida.com where he served from 1999 to 2007.

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This and other tantalizing recipes are available in the cookbook Chef!

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CHEF PAUL MATTISON’S Beet and Goat Cheese Stack Serves four

Candied Walnuts

Walnut Vinaigrette

4 medium beets 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 12 goat cheese slices, ¼ inch 2 cups baby arugula Candied Walnuts

1 cup unsalted walnuts 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt

1 egg yolk 1 tsp chopped shallots ½ chopped garlic clove 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup walnut oil ½ cup vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste

Remove the tops and bottoms of the beets. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Cover and roast at 350ºF for 1¼ to 1½ hours. Peel and cool then cut into 16 slices, ¼ inch each.

Starting with a beet slice, alternate with goat cheese slices, ending with a beet slice on top. Garnish with baby arugula, orange segments, grapes, Walnut Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Rough chop the walnuts. Melt the butter in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.

Add the walnuts and stir to coat. Add the sugar, cinnamon and salt, then stir again until thoroughly coated. Spread out evenly on a sheet tray and bake for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful, the nuts can burn easily. Cool before serving.

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Combine the egg yolk, shallots, garlic, mustard and vinegar in a blender and purée on high until smooth. Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in the walnut and vegetable oil. Season to taste.

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DISCOVERING HEALTH: What’s In Your Tool Box?

By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT

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ost everyone has a toolbox of some sort. A tool box is generally thought of as a physical area that we keep special tools that you use around your home to maintain and repair household items. It contains different unique tools that you use alone or in conjunction with other tools. A therapist’s tool box may consist of different tests, a variety of therapeutic interventions such as different exercises, knowledge and other tools that we call modalities that we will use to help with a patient’s injury or disease. Parents with children that have special needs may have their own sensory tool box with activities to stimulate all of a child’s senses to improve the ability to develop. If you want to live in good health and fight injury and disease, being your own health advocate and gaining knowledge of what is available will assist you in developing your own wellness toolbox.

Your wellness toolbox should contain physical and cognitive strategies for what your body needs related to diet, self-care, exercise and movement, relaxation, pain management, cognitive functioning.

Just like a repair tool box, your wellness toolbox should contain a unique set of tools that you can choose from to address the specific need your body may be having.

As you begin your practice of developing your wellness tool box there are a few words that should describe you, or how you could be, if you are going to succeed in becoming your own health advocate and learn to manage your health daily and successfully.

Consistent: Regular practice is necessary to learn and experiment with all the tools there are to help you manage your health in a way that meets your body’s sensory and physical needs. If you use

the tools/interventions regularly and in the appropriate manner, good results will naturally occur.

Adaptable: You need to be able to adjust to the changes that may need to occur as the result of trying something. You may need to put up with a difficult process or provide more attention to completing an activity in order to see results. Sometimes what you feel works for a particular ailment will not always work due to what you may need to do that day or it may be unavailable for use.

Open Minded: This is a hard one for some as they have predispositions to what will work or what they want to try. There are also a lot of therapies that you wouldn’t even give the time of day to, but you can always learn something from them even if it’s the extent someone will go to find comfort or make sense of the world. And if it works for them and they are happy, who is to say how farfetched they really are.

Positive: Don’t let the negative thoughts creep into your head. “I’ve had this for years and nothing helps.” “The doctors say there is nothing more they can do.”

Have the spirit of “I am still going looking for the thing that will work to help me manage this disease from spiraling out of control.” They are out there. You just haven’t discovered them yet. Keep searching and believing there’s an answer.

Be determined. You will find what works for you. Change how you think and you will find new doors opening up.

Proactive: In managing your health, what is most important is being proactive vs reactive. Proactiveness will keep your body well before you have symptoms to treat. If you already have a disease like spondyloarthropathy, which is a type of arthritis which has its own set of

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rules to play by, you know that it is an inflammatory disease. Being proactive would be to look at lifestyle changes needed specific to the cause and effect of the nature of this disease. Being reactive would to treat the symptoms of the disease such as the swelling and pain that have already occurred. All the while the condition itself goes on, continuing to cause these symptoms and multiplying.

And my favorite word “Particular” when you know what works for your body and gives the relief you may not have had in weeks, months or years, be particular with the items you use. All things are not the same. Generic is cheaper for a reason.

While it may work well for one person, your particular condition and body make up is different, and responds differently, and may not have the same result as using the brand name item. The same is true for medication, food, clothing and even the toothpaste and shampoo you use.

Being your own health advocate means taking the time to understand what’s going on within your body and following your intuition on how you feel. Develop your senses and attention to detail. Don’t accept that the only route to go is medication or live with it. Get second options. Learn about all the interesting research that is out there on new techniques through verified medical websites and journals.

Dedicate time to learning about how they affect the body and if it’s something that’s going to work for you.

Take it one day at a time and keep looking forward!

Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT (215) 499.0444 KimBurns@SensoryIntuition. com

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HOMEMADE MASKS For Dry And Damaged Hair

By Sheila Venancia

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ry and damaged hair is every women’s nightmare... it frizzes... it tangles... it breaks! However, there are some homemade tricks that can make all the difference and make your hair beautiful, hydrated and silky.

In this article I want to give you some suggestions for homemade masks and tricks that can improve the appearance of your hair.

Coconut and Avocado Mask • Two tablespoons of coconut oil • A tablespoon nut oil of Argan • One tablespoon of honey • A dessert spoon of soy extract • An egg yolk • Two tablespoons of avocado Mix all the ingredients well until you have a paste. Then, apply it on your hair and massage in thoroughly.

Leave it in your hair for about an hour. After an hour, wash your hair using a mild shampoo. For best results, repeat this procedure twice a week until you are happy with the results.

Olive Oil and Egg Yolk Mask • Olive oil • An egg yolk

to your hair, massaging from roots to the ends. Let this mixture rest in your hair for about 10 minutes. It is recommended to do this procedure once a week. The results should be very visible.

hair. Rubbing your hair with this product once a week will help you have hair that is more shiny and pretty, as well as help it grow faster.

• Rosemary oil: Rosemary is a great home remedy for the health of your hair. In a bowl, mix two Avocado and Egg Mask tablespoons of dried Rosemary • An avocado and half a cup of olive oil. Place • An egg yolk contents in a microwave for two minutes. Let it cool down and rest Place in a bowl the contents (meat) for few minutes. Strain and pour of an avocado and mash it with the product into a container and a fork until it forms a paste. Then set aside. After washing your hair, add the egg yolk and mix very well. massage the scalp with the infused Once your are done, you can put oil that you have made. the mask on your hair. Leave it on your hair for at least 15 minutes. It • Olive oil: Olive oil is a very is important to brush your hair for important ingredient for 5 minutes at the beginning of this nourishing the scalp and to help process. Then, rinse and wash your your hair grow faster. Mix one egg, hair with your usual shampoo. some olive oil and two tablespoons of honey. Apply this mixture to the Other Suggestions for Home scalp and massage. Cover your hair Remedies to Help Your Hair Grow with a towel and leave covered for • The Moon: Cut the ends of the 30 minutes. Then, wash your hair hair on the days when the Moon is normally. a Crescent Moon. This helps your hair to grow faster than usual.

• Grape seed oil: Rub your scalp with grape seed oil. This oil has Olive oil and egg yolk, these two properties that help to stimulate ingredients are very good for hair growth. helping your hair. First, massage your hair with olive oil. Then, • Coconut oil: Coconut oil has whisk the yolk of an egg and apply many beneficial properties for your 22 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com

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Rick Lamb THE OTHER WATERFRONT GUY

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ick Lamb has been involved in the growth of Sarasota’s housing market, famous for exceptional growth, over the last three decades. He specializes in marketing and advertising waterfront properties located in tropical areas of Sarasota that attract global attention and appreciate in value as market demand increases. One of the benefits of living in the Sarasota area is the amazing accessibility to the Gulf waters but there is a demand for waterfront property other than the Gulf.

The ‘Other Waterfront’ represents an exclusive percentage of properties situated on qualified bodies of water, other than Gulf Shoreline, that are often outshined by dramatic shoreline views. He is experienced in land acquisition, development commercial real estate along with multi-family units but his favorite niche is waterfront property. The Sarasota lifestyle revolves around the water and captures a global audience which is drawn by the incredible white sandy beaches that surround the area.

“I am ‘The Other Waterfront Guy’ because I see the waterfront beyond the Gulf,” says Rick, with a stern look and a sparkle in his eye.

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Most buyers are looking to realize their dream of living the Florida lifestyle and some are looking for a secure investment to take them into a healthy retirement. Rick advises strategically based on short term and long term aspects of securing his client’s investments. He cares that their personal and financial goals are satisfied. Real estate is a financial investment as well as a lifestyle decision, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.

“I understand the real estate market from the inside-out which enables me to better assist my clients,” he explains.

A longtime Sarasota resident, Rick offers his clients the benefit of unparalleled local knowledge of our beautiful city. He is dedicated to his business and values his clientele as if they are family. Having an extensive knowledge of the local neighborhoods he provides an inside view on Sarasota’s booming market. Rick is committed to meeting each client’s unique needs and regularly uncovers hard to find gems.

He specializes in finding quiet homes with relaxing views.

No matter what your preferences are, Sarasota offers many beautiful features that attract many affluent buyers. The waterfront investment holds value while demanding a wider audience than most properties. Rick’s comprehensive local knowledge allows him to maximize offers and to assist in negotiating key terms to benefit the sale. His tenacity and resilience are almost infectious as he explains the ups and downs of the recent market. Rick is filled with excitement at the ongoing market madness among Sarasotans today and ensures satisfaction by clearly defining key terms right away.

“The key is establishing open communication up front, and ensuring clients identify expectations that are attainable and realistic within the desired time frame. This doesn’t exactly translate to ‘easy,’” he explains, “It’s critical that an agent understands what his or her clients are working toward and to achieve that goal.”

Rick strives to clarify the client’s specific goals, doing everything necessary to achieve them especially when it comes to closing deals. He relies on

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the power of relationships and applies a consultative approach to selling.

Whether it’s a specific neighborhood or a well-defined price point that a seller wants to achieve, he is an exceptional negotiator, Rick maintains solid collegial relationships with his peers.

Diverse real estate experience allows him not only to assist residential sellers and buyers, but also to meet the needs of a varied clientele including investors and individuals seeking vacation or second homes.

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Why Should I Have a Formal Home Inspection?

“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay Falsehood by haste and uncertainty” Tacitus, A.D. 56 to 117

By Patricia Tan

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he Roman historian Tacitus was certainly not commenting about a modern day home inspection, but nevertheless home buyers should heed his advice.

Nowhere is the Latin phrase Caveat Emptor, (Buyer Beware) more feared than in the real estate market. It really is the responsibility of the home buyer to ascertain exactly what he is buying in terms of the condition of the property.

In most cases, detailed inspections will be performed after a contract for sale of a home has been agreed. Why spend money on professional inspections if you don’t know whether buyer and seller can agree on terms of the sale? There are occasions, however, when a seller may conduct presale inspections of a home in order to give buyers a sense of security in moving forward with a purchase. In this situation, the buyer should still make their own inspections.

It is important to consider inspections at the time you make an offer to purchase a property. Any offer should be contingent upon the buyer being satisfied with the result of any inspections and/or the seller agreeing to make repairs to address issues that arise during the inspections, or giving the buyer the right to cancel the contract.

Home inspections should be carried out by qualified, licensed professionals.

Can a buyer make their own inspections?

Yes they can, but a word of caution. Just how much does the buyer really know about construction and buildings? They may be purchasing a property in another country or state where the standards of construction and the systems used are not familiar. Consider the buyer from Alaska purchasing a home in Florida, and how

different insulation requirements would be, or the Alaskan’s unfamiliarity with outdoor pool equipment.

Should you inspect a brand new house?

Many buyers of newly constructed homes do not make a formal home inspection. They choose to skip this step as they believe the builder will remedy any issues under the builder warranty.

This is usually the case, but some absentee owners/investors do perform professional inspections, especially if the new home is to be rented immediately. The tenant may not appreciate the importance of reporting problems promptly if those problems do not interfere with their enjoyment of the house. For instance, if an electrical outlet is not working, the tenant may simply use another outlet and neglect to inform the owner, builder or property manager about the issue.

What should be inspected?

The objective of a home inspection is to ascertain the condition of the building. The number and type of components included in the inspection will vary depending upon the particular property, but the inspection should address such things as: • Type and standard of construction • Foundation • Roof • Windows • Doors • Plumbing • Electrical systems • Heating and cooling systems • Appliances • Pool The inspection report will indicate the age and condition of the home and whether things are functioning in the correct manner.

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A home inspector should be licensed and belong to one of the professional home inspection organizations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or the National Society of Home Inspectors (NAHI).

It is important that the buyer personally select the inspector who will carry out the work.

Buyers may receive recommendations from their real estate agent, but a professional agent will be careful not to steer customers to a particular inspector, rather they will encourage the customer to call several inspectors and select the one they feel most comfortable with.

How do I choose a home inspector?

Call the inspector directly or look at their websites. Always check that they are licensed and belong to a professional association. Ask to see an example of the kind of report they produce. Some reports will be made up of a list with check boxes, while others will have more narrative. Ask how many photographs are usually included in the report – especially important if you will not be present during the inspection.

Taking care to choose the right home inspector to carry out an extensive inspection on behalf of a home buyer will most certainly pay dividends and help the buyer avoid what could be a costly mistake. As our Roman friends may have said: Amat victoria curam – Victory favors care.

Patricia Tan Coldwell Banker Residential, Real Estate (941) 504.9232 Pat@PatriciaTan.com

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Does Title Insurance Really Protect a Property Owner from Zoning Issues? By William Henry, PhD Title Insurance is a policy to protect and/ or indemnify against loss or damage resulting from defects in the title and deed to the property.

What does Title insurance cover? The basic title insurance policy that is not “overly endorsed” includes the following: 1) Representation as to the actual owners of the property, 2) Representation that the property is free of encumbrances, i.e. other mortgage liens, mechanics liens, and potential claims that have not been recorded, and 3) Representation that there is access to the property that will allow the current use to continue in operation.

Potential purchasers of property in Florida are often mistakenly led to believe that the title insurance purchased warrants that the zoning and land use entitlements in place conform to the existing or intended use. For instance, unbeknownst to the seller and/or his agent, a property zoned multi-family residential may be in the process of undergoing a government initiated land use change. Local planning officials could be planning a change which would affect the entitlements to build additional improvements or to rebuild after a catastrophic fire or storm. These land use ‘updates’ to an approved area comprehensive land use plan are routinely undertaken by local government land planning agencies to change the approved comprehensive long range plan. This was enacted by the State legislature some years ago to prevent urban sprawl and corrupt local officials from giving in to special real estate investment interests. More specifically it was enacted to discourage development beyond the ‘urban service area’. In other words government is loathing paying for sewer and roads into the hinterlands if redevelopment can be given incentives closer to the urban core.

States without the sensitive ecology of Florida with extensive coasts and wetlands are less likely to experience this kind of government intervention.

Therefore they pose less risk that the zoning code can be modified and limit some types of building development.

According to some title insurance representatives, there isn’t a week that goes by that a financial institution or potential real estate purchaser doesn’t request that a title insurance policy be underwritten in Florida to provide coverage for zoning conformance.

When they are told that the title insurance provider cannot, they often request that an attorney provide an opinion letter as a substitute that the bank and/or investors can look to. Attorneys specializing in providing these letters of conformance are reluctant to do so without charging large fees to offset potential liabilities and charges for professional liability insurance.

Thus ‘overly endorsed’ title insurance policies in Florida may include coverage for other potential encumbrances such as, mezzanine loan securitization. This extra endorsement insures that the proceeds from a sale (equity) inure to the benefit of a mezzanine lender. This is tantamount to a second mortgage whose lien is never recovered on the property— but again they will not include zoning conformance insurance.

We as planners and land use specialists have been asked on many occasions to write informed professional opinions concerning land use and zoning conformance. These opinions are based upon a number of factors which include not only the current designated land use and designated zoning categories in question, but also covenants and restrictions and the potential for waivers from the approved land use. In short,

government staff now has inordinate authority to recommend that waivers be granted to an applicant in order to facilitate desired projects.

Desired development in today’s government oriented mass transit environment could include density bonuses, setback waivers, parking allowances, and other measures to grant ‘relief ’ to potential developers.

Opposed to this are often neighborhood interests and other stakeholders who believe that these waivers constitute a threat to neighborhood “cohesiveness”.

The zoning battles that ensue in front of elected official governing municipal and county boards are often costly drawn out affairs where both parties really lose.

RGA has specialized in conducting research into specific properties that are being transferred. Opinion letters include the above and also some projections of the likelihood of political and neighborhood opposition. As a former unelected public official for over 20 years in Hillsborough County as well as the former Chairman of the Hillsborough County/ City of Tampa Planning Commission, I have been asked to opine on matters that include much of the above. Here at RGA, we specialize in zoning and land use due diligence.

Please contact us at www.rga-design.com or 813-226-2220 if you are interested in consulting what your property zoning and land use designation is and/or could become in the not too distant future.

William “Bill” Henry RGA-Design LLC DreamScapes LLC (813) 226.2220 ext. 204 whenry@rga-design.com

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