Portfolio July/August 2016

Volume 9 • Issue 3

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UNPARALLELED STREET OF DREAMS AWARD WINNING ESTATE. OFFERED FULLY FURNISHED. *DETAILS ON PAGE 12

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OFFERED AT $3,599,900

Architectural beauty and the elegance of an old world estate highlight this stunning Isleworth golfront residence 5 bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths | 6,965 Square feet | One acre parcel | Pool, spa, summer kitchen | 4 Car garage

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NEW PRICE $3,995,900

Stunning lakefront estate ideally sited on Lake Tbet Butler in Keenes Pointe Country Club 8 Bedrooms, 8 Full and 2 Half Baths | 8,362 Square feet | 1.5 Acre parcel | Pool, spa, summer kitchen and boat dock

NEW PRICE $1,694,000

European inspired custom estate in Windermere's renowned Lake Butler Sound 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths | 6,295 Square feet | Two story grand entry | Pool, spa and summer kitchen

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NEW PRICE $1,590,000

OFFERED AT $2,259,000

This elegant Spanish revival lakefront custom home is beautifully sited on the renowned Butler Chain of Lakes 4 bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 half Bath | 4,394 square feet | 3 Car garage | Pool, spa, summer kitchen and boat dock

Beautifully sited on one acre and located in prestigious guard gated Lake Butler Sound 5 bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths | 6,537 square feet | Media room | Pool, spa and summer kitchen

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OFFERED AT $1,995,000

1.2 Acre lakefront peninsula lot on the butler chain of lakes Over 550 feet of frontage on lake Tibet butler | Amazing sunset views | located in a gated bay hill enclave

NEW PRICE $1,995,000

Captivating contemporary lakefront home ideally situated on the pristine Butler Chain of Lakes 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths | 5,750 square feet | One acre parcel | Pool, spa, summer kitchen and boat dock

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NEW PRICE $1,875,000

Stunning custom estate sited along the shores of Lake Burden in renowned Keenes Pointe Country Club 5 bedrooms, 6 Full and 1 half Baths | 6,149 square feet | Media room, Game room | Pool, spa, summer kitchen and dock

OFFERED AT $785,000

Beautifully redone and located in convenient Vizcaya, in the heart of Dr. Phillips 4 Bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths | 3,889 Square feet | Pool | Game room

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OFFERED AT $1,475,000

This elegant European architectural style custom home is beautifully sited in Lake Butler Sound 4 Bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bath | 5,784 Square feet | Theater and study | Pool and spa

NEW PRICE $1,399,000

California contemporary estate with tee to green views of the renowned Bay Hill golf course 5 Bedrooms, 6 full and 1 half bath | 6,405 Squarer feet | Pool | Dual master bedrooms

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OFFERED AT $1,349,900

Brand new custom home located in a private gated enclave in Windermere 5 bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths | 4,750 square feet | Gameroom | Pool, spa and summer kitchen

OFFERED AT $1,295,000

Beautiful and built in 2011 in acclaimed Bay Hill Country Club with sophisticated finishes 4 Bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath | 3,925 Squar e feet | Pool, spa and summer kitchen

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Spectacular Lakefront Just Reduced • Offered at $2,795,000

• 107 feet of crystal clear Lake Butler Frontage • Step down to beachfront with clean sandy beach area • NO HOA • Newly renovated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and new white quartz extended countertops • Over-sized 4 car garage with overhead build out options

Living on Lake Butler

12256 PARK AVE WINDERMERE, FL 34786 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 full , 1 partial MLS #: S4827713 Year Built: 1998 Square Feet: 5905 Sq Ft

Presented by: Jacquelin Munns Preferred Real Estate jacquelinm@gmail.com 407-443-7755

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UNPARALLELED STREET OF DREAMS AWARD WINNING ESTATE. OFFERED FULLY FURNISHED

IMAGINE OWNING 550 FEET OF PRISTINE SHORELINE ON THE BUTLER CHAIN

EXCLUSIVE ISLE OF OSPREY RESIDENCE WITH 230 FT ON THE BUTLER CHAIN

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 5/2 BA | 11,025 SQ.FT | longwood

$4,900,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 6/1 BA | 8,051 SQ.FT | windermere

$4,995,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

OFFERED AT

6 BD | 6/1 BA | 7,923 SQ.FT | orlando

$4,880,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

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STUNING VIZCAYA LAKE FRONT PENTHOUSE CONDO

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 3 BA | 3,000 SQ.FT | ORLANDO

$1,050,000

MARIE HELEN LEDBETTER | 407.286.4363

UNPARALLELED ISLEWORTH ESTATE WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF LAKE BUTLER

OFFERED AT

6 BD | 7/3 BA | 11,100 SQ.FT | WinDERMERE

$5,995,000

MARIE HELEN LEDBETTER | 407.286.4363

GRAND 2.4 ACRES IN GUARD GATED ISLE OF OSPREY BUTLER CHAIN ESTATE

OFFERED AT

7 BD | 10/3 BA | 14,477 SQ.FT | ORLANDO

$6,900,000

BRUCE ELLIOTT | 407.497.1684

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

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BEAUTIFUL KEENE’S POINTE POND FRONT ESTATE

STUNNING DR. PHILLIPS LAKE FRONT HOME WALKING DISTANCE TO RESTAURANTS ROW

LOCATED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD ISLEWORTH

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 4/1 BA | 5,021 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$1,396,000

CATHERINE MATTHEWS | 407.497.8100

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 4/1 BA | 4,721 SQ.FT | ORLANDO

$1,695,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,600 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$1,595,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

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BEAUTTIFUL RENOVATED HOME IN CELEBRATION EAST VILLAGE

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 4/1 BA | 4,266 SQ.FT | CELEBRATION

$1,280,000

KIM HAWK | 407.808.9845

SIX PRIVATE LUXURY TOWNH0USES LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WINTER PARK

OFFERED AT

2 BD | 3/2 BA | 3,244 SQ.FT | Winter Park

$2,044,000

MICHAEL GONICK | 407.383.2563

WALK TO ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB FROM THIS STUNNING BUTLER CHAIN HOME

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 5/2 BA | 6,605 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$2,999,000

THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

French Country Estate on Lake Tibet-Butler I 5 Bedrooms I 7 Baths I $2,795,000

Low Country Architecture on Lake Tibet-Butler I 6 Bedrooms I 8 Baths I $2,350,000

We’ve Been Here From the Beginning .

407.876.8879 I www.The KeenesPointeRealty.com

Lake Down, Windermere

Fun & eclectic describe this slice of heaven on the Butler Chain of Lakes.

Detached Mother-in-law Suite.

4 Bedrooms I 5 Baths I $1,647,000 TheKeenesPointeRealty.com/Featured.php

Keene’s Pointe,Windermere

French-inspired, highly upgraded home on the beautiful 17th fairway of the famous Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

4 Bedrooms I 5 Baths I $1,325,000 TheKeenesPointeRealty.com/Featured.php

Keene’s Pointe, Windermere

Situated on a pond/corner lot nearly 1/2 acre in size. Vast outdoor living space with Summer Kitchen and Pool.

4 Bedrooms I 4 Baths I $915,000 TheKeenesPointeRealty.com/Featured.php

We’ve Been Here From the Beginning .

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Isle of Osprey

Butler Chain Lakefront Estate I 5 Bedrooms I 5.5 Baths I $3,950,000

Isleworth

Transitional Home with Picturesque Lakefront Views I 5 Bedrooms I 5 Full Baths I $3,949,000

A History of Real Estate Excellence 407.876.3688 I www.SuziKarrRealty.com

2nd Avenue,Olde Windermere

Desired location between Wauseon Bay & Lake Butler of the famed and pristine Butler Chain of Lakes.

4 Bedrooms I 4 Baths I $2,250,000 SuziKarrRealty.com/Featured.php

Waterford Pointe,Windermere

Custom built lakefront home in gated community with heated pool & spa. Two Master BRs, Game Room & Home Theater.

5 Bedrooms I 8 Baths I $1,549,000 SuziKarrRealty.com/Featured.php

Deer Island, Winter Garden This beautiful home sits on a 1+ acre lakefront lot w/ unobstructed views of John’s Lake.

4 Bedrooms I 3 Baths I $1,099,000 SuziKarrRealty.com/Featured.php

A History of Real Estate Excellence 407.876.3688 I www.SuziKarrRealty.com

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BREATHTAKING GATED WATERFRONT ESTATE ON LAKE SHEEN IN DR. PHILLIPS

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 3/1 BA | 3,697 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS

$1,995,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING FORMER BRENTWOOD CUSTOM HOMES MODEL

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 4/1 BA | 4,557 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$1,394,900

CATHERINE MATTHEWS | 407.497.8100

HISTORIC LAKE FRONT BED AND BREAKFAST WITH AMAZING INCOME

OFFERED AT

6 BD | 6/1 BA | 7,401 SQ.FT | AUBURNDALE

$1,980,000

KELLY STAM | 404.307.5615

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

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OFFERED AT

6 BD | 4/1 BA | 4,302 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS

$999,900

ASH SHARMA | 407.970.2294

BEAUTIFUL, MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING HOME IN LAKE BUTLER SOUND

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,388 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$1,890,000

MAGGIE WALAS | 407.701.0144

CUSTOM BUILD MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HOME IN CELEBRATIONS DESIRED ARTISAN PARK

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 6/0 BA | 5,958 SQ.FT | CELEBRATION

$1,649,000

NADIA EGGERS | 407.247.0906

LAKE FRONT NEW BUILD IN DR. PHILLIPS

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN YOUR VERY OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 5/1 BA | 3,922 SQ.FT | REUNION

$1,099,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

PRIVATE GATED ESTATE ON MILLIONAIRES ROW IN DR. PHILLIPS

OFFERED AT

6 BD | 5 BA | 6,857 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS

$1,890,000

ROBIN BOCUSE | 407.924.2466

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WINTER PARK AND WALKING DISTANCE TO PARK AVE.

OFFERED AT

5 BD | 5/2 BA | 6,113 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK

$4,199,000

MAGGIE WALAS | 407.701.0144

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

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ELEGANT GATED ESTATE ON LAKE JEM IN MOUNT DORA

OFFERED AT

4 BD | 3/2 BA | 5,723 SQ.FT | MOUNT DORA

$1,395,000

KATHERINE BORDELON | 407.620.9405

MILLIONARES ROW PRIVATE GATED LAKEFRONT ESTATE

OFFERED AT

7 BD | 8/2 BA | 8,088 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS

$2,799,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

STUNNING LAKEFRONT MASTERPIECE IN GATED TILDEN’S GROVE

OFFERED AT

7 BD | 8/1 BA | 7,428 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE

$1,795,000

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

WORLDWIDE

SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAW Special Promotional Feature

constitute over 85% of forfeitures by the Federal Government and well over 50% of forfeitures in most states. Critics complain that police agencies use civil forfeiture to generate money to fund items not otherwise in their budget. This has been called “policing for profit” which many critics contend take police priorities away from traditional law enforcement goals.

The Florida Legislature in its last session reacted to the many complaints concerning civil forfeitures and amended the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. The new law has significant protections for citizens and will become effective on July 1, 2016. Some of the changes are: 1) the State must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt in order to forfeit property; 2) there must be an arrest of an individual that forms the basis for seizure of property (there are significant exceptions to this requirement); 3) every Florida law enforcement agency is required to submit an annual report concerning seized or forfeited property to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that includes the receipts and expenditures of all funds from forfeited property; 4) law enforcement officers’ employment, salary, promotion or other compensation may not be dependent on officers meeting a quota for seizures.

There are several exceptions to the requirement of an arrest for a seizure to occur. The most important of these exceptions is that if the item to be seized is money or its equivalent, no arrest need occur. This exception will leave open a major area for abuse. Many police seizures are undertaken with the knowledge that the costs of fighting the seizure and forfeiture will prohibit many from trying to recover their property.

In one case, a person at the Orlando International Airport traveling to another city in the U.S. was stopped and $150,000 in cash was seized. No arrest was ever made and no one was ever convicted of any crime related to the $150,000. The forfeiture was contested and after 18 months the funds were returned. In another case the contents of a bank account belonging to a local business was seized thereby crippling the business. No arrests or convictions were ever made. After several months most of the funds were returned, however, state authorities were able to get a portion of the money as part of the settlement.

NEW FLORIDA LAW Takes an Important Step to Curb Abusive Civil Forfeitures

By Mark L. Horwitz | Criminal Defense Attorney For several years the press has reported stories of innocent people being deprived of their money, vehicles and property including real estate through law enforcement’s use of civil forfeiture laws. Most Americans are surprised to learn that the state can forfeit a person’s property even though the person was never convicted or even arrested for a crime.

While the changes to Florida’s forfeiture laws are a step in the right direction they do not go far enough to protect citizens from abusive civil forfeitures. The way to stop the abuse of civil forfeitures is to do away with all civil forfeitures and instead rely upon criminal forfeitures.

A criminal forfeiture, on the other hand, provides significant safeguards to an individual. Before a person’s property can be forfeited, the defendant must be charged and convicted by proof beyond a reasonable doubt and then the prosecution must prove that the property should be forfeited. This basic concept of American justice does not, however, apply to civil forfeitures. Studies have revealed that civil forfeitures

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by Rolex in 2015, which ensures singular performance on the wrist. price available upon request / Available at Mayors Jewelers HUBLOT BIG BANG FERRARI TITANIUM CARBON 45 MM The watch is finely wrought in terms of shape, featuring a complex shaped sapphire crystal clearly reminiscent of the car’s outline, as well as an open case-back, and is made from black PVD titanium. It is topped by a titanium and carbon insert in its centre, revealing the winding crown.

The time-setting crown is positioned under the case. Both are completely integrated into the design, and therefore practically invisible. price available upon request / Available at Hublot

DAVID YURMAN LIMITED EDITION CLASSIC 43.5MM WATCH Swiss automatic chronograph with DuboisDepraz movement. Beautiful black PVD case with integrated cable. Integrated black matte finish and alligator strap with blue stitching and black pvd deployant clasp. $8,900 / Available at David Yurman

MONTBLANC TIMEWALKER EXTREME CHRONOGRAPH DLC The TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC embodies all the iconic characteristics of the TimeWalker watch line: architectonic lines, narrow bezel and elegantly skeletonized horns, a large, planar dial with Arabic numerals in a distinctive, clearly contoured typographical style and characteristic lance-shaped hands. $6,400/ Available at Montblanc

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DROP EARRINGS From the Birks Rock & Pearl™ Collection, these sterling silver drop earrings have 14kt white gold posts. $325 /Available at Mayors Jewelers

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LARGE PENDANT NECKLACE From the Birks Rock & Pearl™ Collection, this sterling silver large necklace pendant is on an 18’’ chain with shortening rings at 17’’ and 16”. $495 /Available at Mayors Jewelers

DROP PENDANT From the Birks Rock & Pearl™ collection, this 11mm freshwater pearl pendant is on a 28” silver chain. $695 / Available at Mayors Jewelers

WIDE BRACELET From the Birks Rock & Pearl™ Collection, this wide sterling silver bracelet features a bold and modern design. $1,295 / Available at Mayors Jewelers CUFF BRACELET From the Birks Rock & Pearl™ collection, this silver cuff bracelet is embellished with 9mm round freshwater pearls. $575 / Available at Mayors Jewelers

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REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT Special Promotional Feature

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DENISE

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Denise is a seasoned professional catering to the financial needs of her clients. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), and National Social Security AdvisorSM (NSSA®). She has been helping people with their financial health for nearly 20 years.

Her comprehensive financial planning services include retirement planning, investment planning, social security planning, distribution planning, insurance planning and survivor planning. “I strive to help my clients feel that the investment world is not a scary place, nor is planning for the future. It is simply building a road map to get where you want to be. I am grateful for the relationships I have built with my clients over the years that have allowed me to see them through their different life stages.”

A key component to her success is ongoing twoway communication with her clients through written correspondence, reports and newsletters, telephone calls, emails, and most important, faceto-face meetings.

“My commitment to my clients’ success and doing everything necessary to make it happen is the cornerstone of my practice.”

A native of Clearwater, Florida, Denise earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from University of South Florida. She is past President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association of Central Florida and remains a member of its national chapter. In addition to being a co-host for the financial radio program “On the Money” on News 96.5 FM, her financial advice has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel, Women’s Journal, WESH Channel 2 News, and Money Talks on “The Daily Buzz.”

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, especially riding her Harley Davidson through the mountains out west, and spending time with her husband,

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family (including the 4-legged ones!), and friends.

Because she feels it is important to give back, she tries to make a difference with her contributions to several charitable organizations furthering the research of ALS and cancer, and aiding animals, to name a few.

For more information or to set up your complimentary consultation, you can contact Denise at 407.869.9800 or Denise@FinancialGroup.com.

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REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT Special Promotional Feature

“A HIGH POWERED MORTGAGE COMPANY WITH A HOMETOWN FEEL” Susie Carlton has worked as a Mortgage Banker in the Central Florida area for more than 23 years. She and her team have helped fulfill the dream of homeownership for thousands of customers. Her dedication to her customers and professional peers, knowledge of finance, and commitment to qualify service make the home buying process as smooth and hassle free as possible for her clients. Superior knowledge of a large variety of loan products place her among the most respected mortgage professionals.

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Element Funding is NOT a mortgage broker. They are mortgage bankers who utilize a correspondent lender platform. With the processing, underwriting, closing, and funding loans in their own name, this makes for a more streamline process. The loan is handled internally from start to finish.

ELEMENT FUNDING SUSIE CARLTON 5401 S. Kirkman Rd, Ste. 490 Orlando, FL 32819 | P: 407-367-5574 | F: 407-9827182 scarlton@elementfunding.com | www.elementfunding.com/scarlton | NMLS# 344354

Element Funding’s motto is that they are “a high powered mortgage company with a hometown feel”. You can feel this when you walk in to their office, as they want you to feel right at home. Element Funding has branches throughout the Southeast.

Element Funding is a division of Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. which is licensed in 49 states.Through PRMI, Susie is able to provide a wide array of product options working with multiple investors, while keeping the loan process in-house.

Originally from Ohio, Susie graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She has resided in the Orlando area for more than 30 years, and is very active in the community. Throughout her professional career, Susie has been the recipient of numerous mortgage banking awards for top sales performance and leadership. Susie also is a graduate of Leadership Orlando, and Lifework’s Leadership, and is a current member of Florida Executive Women, where she’s served in various positions and was President in 2013. She was the 2015 Co-chair of the Shepherd’s Hope Famous Faces Ball, a large fundraising event in October that raises money to provide healthcare to the underinsured and uninsured in our community. She’s also assisted with fundraising/charitable events for Christian Help, The Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Quest Group Homes, and The American Heart Association.

Element Funding provides financing for residential home purchases and refinances. Among their products, they offer Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Jumbo home financing.

PRMI NMLS 3094. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender. Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice and are subject to borrower qualification.

Florida Office of Financial Regulation MLD646

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