Buying a home in Florida? This step-by-step home buyer checklist covers everything from who to contact first (hint: it’s not who you think) to the most common obstacles — and exactly how to overcome them. Plus: a free interactive readiness calculator only available here.
If you’re self-employed or investing in real estate, your tax strategy may be silently blocking your mortgage approval. Florida Mortgage Broker Stacy Ann Stephens breaks down the Smart Tax Paradox — and the Non-QM loan programs that fix it.
Self-employed and writing off everything? Owning rentals that show paper losses? Learn exactly how underwriters calculate your income — Schedule C add-backs, Schedule E holdbacks, the 25% vacancy rule — and which loan programs (FHA, conventional, bank statement, Non-QM) actually work in your favor when you’re buying a home in 2026.
Yes — you can buy a home in Florida with an ITIN number, no Social Security
Number required. This complete 2026 guide explains ITIN mortgage loans, down
payment requirements, qualifying tips, and how to get pre-approved fast with
Jhenesis Mortgage in Winter Park, FL.