Short answerI’m David Donovan, a Florida-licensed REALTOR® (License SL3652688) with Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC. I came to Florida from New England, and I work with people moving from the Northeast to Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Why this is personal
I came to Florida from New England, so relocating here isn’t abstract to me.
The questions Northeast buyers ask me
- Which area fits how I actually live?
- What do property taxes and insurance look like?
- What do HOA and CDD fees mean?
- How does the process work when I’m not in Florida yet?
How I help
I answer these questions in the guides below rather than quoting numbers that change, and I say so when something varies by property. For relocating buyers I offer virtual tours and remote planning, side-by-side area comparisons, and plain-language explanations of HOA, CDD, flood-zone and insurance costs.
Facts about me
- Florida real estate sales associate, License SL3652688.
- Real estate services provided through Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC, Florida Broker License CQ1051487.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy before I move to Florida?
- Yes. I offer virtual tours and remote planning for relocating buyers.
- What should I read first?
- Start with the relocation guide, then flood zones and insurance and HOA and CDD fees.
- Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch?
- See Lakewood Ranch vs Sarasota.
- Are you a licensed Florida real estate agent?
- Yes. I’m a Florida real estate sales associate, License SL3652688, and I work with Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC (Florida Broker License CQ1051487).
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