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Bob Massi provides critical tips on avoiding scam artists with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. We take a look at HOA foreclosures when Bob Massi meets Marshall, whose HOA is not trying to decide what to do about an abandoned home in their community. In the final segment, we meet Army Corporal Jesse Murphree, a real American hero who has been gifted a new mortgage-free home from the amazing folks at Building Homes For Heroes. The Massi Memo covers how to deal with scammers.
When we last met Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel and his wife Jackie, they were building the largest home in America. Then personal tragedy struck-- their daughter Victoria died suddenly, completely changing the focus of their lives. We find out what their new mission is, and then Jackie returns to “The Queen of Versailles” house for the first time to show me around the still-unfinished mansion.
If you've heard of "Safe Rooms" you probably think they are a luxury you can't afford or something you'd never use. Bob Massi has some surprising information on how you can keep your family protected from just about any hazard... for much less than you think. Beyond that, the end result will blend right into your home. Kristin Beall Young and Carl Ludeke of Charlie Johnson Builder Inc show us the construction of a Safe Room and the finished product.
Sinkholes can be catastrophic and fatal. Real estate attorney Tara Tedrow explains how to protect yourself, your property and your pocketbook from this hidden danger. Next, it was not just primary residences that got squeezed when the housing bubble popped. Many people lost their investment properties, and that includes rentals with tenants living inside. We meet a couple who learned the hard way what mortgage lenders care about, and Bob Massi tells us what we can do when the place we’re renting goes into foreclosure. In the final segment, Bob Massi goes behind the gates of the exclusive Isleworth Country Club community where Mark Hayes, President of Isleworth Realty and Stockworth Realty Group, gives a tour inside a breathtaking home now on the market with a unique history and loads of character.
Fires:
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz faced tragedy when his home was struck by lightning and burned to the ground last summer. Coach Holtz shares his amazing outlook on what happened what he has learned from it. We’ll walk through his destroyed home with a public insurance claims adjustor to discuss how you can protect property and your family in the event of a horrible tragedy like this.
Wellington Aero Club:
Ever wanted to live closer to an airport? What if your home WAS your airport? We’ll take you inside a home that is truly unique-- Wellington Aero Club is a private airpark community with custom built luxury homes for those who love to fly. The homes have their own taxi-ways, their private hangars, and the center of the community is a paved, lighted runway for use by the residents. We’ll go inside this one-of-a-kind community and aboard these private planes, helicopters… even a former military jet that one resident keeps in his garage.
The Massi Memo:
Tips on fire protection including taking a good look at your insurance policy and everything you need to do before disaster strikes.
Loan Modification / Mortgage Problems:
Bob Massi meets a couple who were forced to file for bankruptcy after a medical issue in order to stop foreclosure on their home. Through a court ordered mediation, they were then able to get a loan modification and save their home. Massi takes us through the different types of bankruptcy and how they can help if done right.
Transit Oriented Development:
This new concept is changing how and where people live and is having a major impact across America, including Orlando, Florida. Massi visits Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the editors of FORWARD Florida Magazine other experts to discuss Transit Oriented Development like SunRail in Orlando, Florida.
Luxury Living:
Bob Massi goes back inside the gates of prestigious Isleworth Country Club with Isleworth Realty President Mark Hayes to take a look at a sprawling Tuscan-inspired estate named La Bellezza Dorata, Italian for “The Golden Beauty.”
The Massi Memo:
Bob Massi explains the different types of bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13) plus how to get a loan modification.
Al Capone’s Mansion:
-If these walls could talk... The former home of notorious gangster Al Capone, located on Palm Island in Miami Beach, Florida has been renovated and turned into an upscale venue for shooting films and videos. Bob Massi takes you inside 93 Palm to explore the unique and colorful history of the home.
How to find your “Forever Home”:
- Bob Massi introduces you to a couple who is moving up from their “starter home” to their “forever home”, and run down the tips for picking the right realtor, researching the area, checking your finances and most importantly... making sure you purchase your home the smart way.
The 1 Billion Dollar Father/ Daughter Project:
- Doral, Florida is a historically industrial area of Miami that has never been known for its trendy lifestyle or restaurants. But now a father and daughter team of developers (Codina Partners), are implementing a private $1 billion dollar plan to transform the area into a vibrant suburb by building an entire downtown for the city.
The Massi Memo:
-Tips for prospective home buyers searching for a “forever home”– how to work with a good broker and understand your finances.
Downtown Orlando:
There is an Orlando, Florida that most people don't know about, and it's changing fast. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer explains how while people often think of Orlando related to tourism and theme parks, its dynamic downtown is undergoing a major transformation. We’ll take you inside the new vision for the downtown Orlando: the Church Street Station - Entertainment District and Creative Village.
Citrus Bowl:
When Florida Citrus Sports tore down and re-built 90% of the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium, they knew that they couldn't ignore the surrounding community, which was mired in poverty. With the help of a group called LIFT Orlando, they are now overhauling the entire neighborhood to improve people's lives.
“Camelia”:
Stockworth Realty Group President Mark Hayes takes us on a tour through "Camelia," a unique and stunning estate with breathtaking views of Lake Bessie and the Isleworth Golf & Country Club's 7th hole in the distance. It sits on banks of Lake Bessie, a private lake in Windermere, Florida.
The Massi Memo:
Bob Massi digs into the #PropertyMan mailbag to answer viewer questions.
"Disaster Resisting”:
Storms cause billions in damage and kill hundreds of people each year. There are very simple and cheap things that you can do to your home now that could mean the difference between minor damage and total destruction when a storm hits. Learn how to make your property “disaster resistant” and with the help of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, watch what can happen when you don't. Bob shares some potentially life-saving yet economical tips on how to ensure that your home does not become a statistic.
Downtown Tampa Project:
Jeff Vinik is owner of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning and a man with a vision. Vinik wasn’t satisfied just renovating his team’s Amelia Arena,so now he is spending $2 billion to completely transform the city around it. We’ll take you behind the scenes of their various projects and introduce you to the man who truly bought into Tampa, Florida.
Veteran hoping for a Loan Modification:
The Property Man received a letter from a veteran who returned from Afghanistan only to have trouble finding work. He’s fighting to get his bank to reduce his interest rate so he can keep save his home. Bob examines his situation to see if there is anything he can do to help.
The Massi Memo:
More tips on how to make your home disaster resistant. Plus, Bob will help viewers understand what lenders look for when evaluating their unique situation and determining who is eligible for refinancing.
Lake Nona:
- Tavistock Group, a private company, is building an entire 11 square mile “city of the future” within the borders of Orlando, Florida. Tavistock is transforming 4,000 acres of previously untouched land in Lake Nona into homes, office and retail space, plus new schools, new hospitals, university campuses and public parks. Lake Nona will also be home to the newest Veterans Administration Hospital and United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) National Headquarters. I’ll introduce you to the instrumental people behind the vision for Lake Nona and how it could end up impacting your neighborhood as well.
HARP Loans:
- In the Property Man Personal Story, Bob Massi meest a woman who thought her only options were to let her beautiful property go into foreclosure or do a short sale. But then she heard of the HARP Loan Program, which allowed her to successfully refinance and keep her home.
Unloading Timeshares:
Many people have found that selling their timeshare is not easy, and there are a lot of scam artists out there. Bob Massi gives us tips on what to do with your timeshare once you no longer want to use it.
Flippers & Crowdfunding:
Bob introduces us to some house “flippers” and explains how the concept of crowdfunding is changing the game for people who fix and flip properties.
Luxury Living, Italian style:
Bob Massi takes us back to Florida’s exclusive Isleworth community from a peek inside a luxury mansion that makes you feel like you’re taking a trip to Italy.
The Massi Memo:
The question Bob gets the most via email is about how to get rid of unwanted timeshares. He gives additional tips on how to unload your timeshare without getting ripped off.
New Home Construction:
- Nearly 700,000 new homes were built in America last year. Over the last 5 years, 3 million! New construction allows you to build the exact house you want-- but it can be daunting. With the help of Deanna Armel of Armel Real Estate, Bob Massi gives us tips on how to build a home from the ground up. He’ll take us step by step through the process and we’ll meet a real couple who built their ideal home.
Divorce:
- It's an issue thousands of people have to deal with and things can get very complicated when it comes to real estate, properties, and marriages that end. Bob received a letter from a man who went through a divorce; he refinanced using only his own info, but he cannot get his ex-wife’s name removed from the mortgage. Bob sits down with him and discuss his various options. Plus, several experts including divorce and real estate attorneys walk us through how couples can protect themselves and their property in the event of a divorce.
Massi Memo:
- Bob Massi shares additional information about navigating divorce when it comes to properties, mortgages, and assets.
The Secret History of Walt Disney World and Impact of Theme Parks on the Economy and the Housing Market:
- Bob Massi explores the little-known story of Walt Disney’s secret land acquisition and growth of the Disney empire. Former Disney executives and historians show us how Orlando, Florida was hand-picked to be the home to Walt Disney World and the dramatic effect it is still having to this day on foreclosures and unemployment in central Florida.
Building Homes For Heroes:
- Building Homes For Heroes is an amazing charity that builds and gifts mortgage-free homes to severely injured soldiers. Bob got to tag along as they took a formerly foreclosed home that was donated by Chase, completely gutted it, and rebuilt it as a specially designed home for Army specialist Hugo Gonzales.
Hugo suffered serious injuries from an ambush in Iraq and along with traumatic brain injury has been left blinded. Bob Massi was there about a month before construction was complete when Hugo, his wife and 3 beautiful daughters stepped inside the home for the first time. We're also there when the completed home is unveiled to the family for the first time. Hugo is a true #American hero whose spirit is contagious.
PalmBeach, Luxury:
- Bob takes us inside a $34 multi-million dollar mansion listed by The Corcoran Group in Palm Beach, Florida. Brokers Paulette Koch and Dana Koch, Corcoran Group Palm Beach Real Estate will show us how they are marketing this property... is unlike anything we’ve seen before.
The Massi Memo:
- Every week the Property Man receives many emails from viewers with their questions and property stories. This week on the Massi Memo, Bob answers viewer questions from the mailbag.
Squatters!:
- The Property Man received an email from a woman named Mary about squatters occupying an abandoned home in her neighborhood. Bob Massi sits down with Mary to discuss her rights as resident in the neighborhood and what she can do moving forward. Squatters can be ruining your home's value without you even knowing about it.
New Lending & Mortgage Rules:
- This year there were major changes made to the lending laws in our country. Bob Massi interviews top mortgage lenders to discuss these changes and how they are impacting homeowners, and explains things like the difference between Fannie May vs Freddie Mac.
Palm Beach Luxury to the Extreme:
- With a price tag of $47 million dollars, this Palm Beach estate is the most expensive property we have seen to date. We’ll take you on a tour through this castle-like home located right on the Atlantic ocean.
Plus, in The Massi Memo:
- Many people do not understand the terms and rules of their mortgages. Bob goes further in-depth to explain the new rules and the changes to the lending laws that were implemented this year, and how it can affect your property.
Scams: How to Protect Yourself:
-When the housing bubble burst and millions lost their homes, they were often taken advantage of, sometimes by the banks themselves. Sadly, many people still find themselves to be victims of scammers. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi helps educate us on avoiding fraud and scams.
Personal Story - HOA's and Foreclosure:
-In Marshall’s neighborhood, there is a home that has been abandoned since 2010-- but the bank has yet to foreclose. The home is deteriorating and neighbors are concerned about its dangerous condition. Bob Massi tells Marshall and his neighbors how to deal with this problem property, and give the homeowner's association some options.
Building Homes For Heroes:
-A wounded American hero who has sacrificed so much for this country gets the welcome home he truly deserves. Bob Massi travels to Tampa, Florida to meet U.S. Army Corporal Jesse Murphree and attend the reveal of the new mortgage-free home gifted to Jesse by Building Homes For Heroes.
The Massi Memo:
-Critical tips and info about how not to get scammed, plus the HOA checklist you must have before signing anything.
