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Property Taxes, Exemptions and Deed Fraud--Oh, My!You don't have to be a first-time homebuyer to learn how to save money on property taxes. Susan Kung, from the Office of Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser will share how to save money on your property tax bill, as well as review different exemptions the State of Florida offers, how to apply and what is required. Find out how to protect your property against deed fraud. |
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Susan Kung, CFE |
Susan Kung, CFE, is the Mobile Exemption Education Team Specialist & Military Liaison from the Office of Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser. | |
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Broward County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Omar Osbourne, will present on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is a multifaceted approach to crime prevention that uses environmental design principles to reduce the likelihood and impact of crime. Learn how to protect you and your home. |
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Sergeant Omar Osbourne |
Sergeant Omar Osbourne has served as a criminal justice professional for the past 12 years. He is currently a member of the Broward Sheriff's Office Social Justice Task Force. He has several certifications and earned a master's degree in law and policy from Nova Southeastern University. | |
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Ask the Experts--Homebuying/Selling/Renting/Insurance This panel of experts--attorney Steve Katz, lender Angelino Marino, and insurance agent Hector Medina, guided by moderator and Realtor Jill Sivert--will get answers to your questions on buying or selling a home, renting, insurance and other related topics |
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Jill Sivert |
Jill has been a licensed Realtor since 2003 with Berkshire Hathaway EWM Realty. She is a member of the Davie Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Alvin Sherman Library's Circle of Friends. Jill has helped many NSU faculty, staff and friends find homes in the area. | |
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Ask the Experts--Homebuying/Selling/Renting/Insurance This panel of experts--attorney Steve Katz, lender Angelino Marino, and insurance agent Hector Medina, guided by moderator and Realtor Jill Sivert--will get answers to your questions on buying or selling a home, renting, insurance and other related topics
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| Hector Medina | Hector Medina has over 50 years of experience as an Insurance Professional. Hector is a Senior Account Manager at The Loomis Company with insurance accounts that include condominium associations, homeowners associations, hotels, restaurants, businesses, construction companies, homeowners, and more. | |
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Ask the Experts--Homebuying/Selling/Renting/Insurance This panel of experts--attorney Steve Katz, lender Angelino Marino, and insurance agent Hector Medina, guided by moderator and Realtor Jill Sivert--will get answers to your questions on buying or selling a home, renting, insurance and other related topics |
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| Steven B. Katz | Steven B. Katz, Esq., a business attorney, works with community associations, such as cooperatives (co-ops), condominium associations, and homeowner associations. He also represents clients in corporate transactions, commercial, and residential real estate matters. | |
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Ask the Experts--Homebuying/Selling/Renting/Insurance This panel of experts--attorney Steve Katz, lender Angelino Marino, and insurance agent Hector Medina, guided by moderator and Realtor Jill Sivert--will get answers to your questions on buying or selling a home, renting, insurance and other related topics |
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| Angelo Marino | Angelo has been in the mortgage business for over 22 years. He specializes in conventional loans with MI, VA, and FHA, as well as Jumbo and condo loan programs. He turns future homebuyers into bona fide homeowners. | |
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5 Easy Steps to Home Ownership & Home Rehab Programs
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| Suzanne Weiss |
Suzanne Weiss has managed Broward County Housing Finance Division’s HomeOwnership and Home Repair Sections since 2017, helping her team provide purchase assistance and home repair services. Focused on affordable housing, sustainable homeownership opportunities, and stable communities, Ms. Weiss contributes to the design and helps guides the various County’s programs that serve Broward communities. | |
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Building Affordability: Leveraging Zoning Policy and Trust Funds to Expand Housing Access
Explore practical strategies for addressing the affordable housing crisis through local policy innovation. Learn how one municipality updated its inclusionary zoning ordinance to incentivize private development of affordable units. The session will also share how the jurisdiction plans to leverage SHIP funds and trust fund contributions to launch a Community Land Trust aimed at preserving long-term housing affordability. Participants will gain insights into combining policy reform with forward-looking housing strategies. |
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| Glenda Martinez | Glenda is the Housing & Community Affairs Manager for the Town of Davie, where she has dedicated nearly 20 years to advancing equitable housing solutions. Glenda is deeply committed to engaging residents in shaping housing priorities and using public funds to improve both housing access and enhance community spaces. |
