Rick Ojeda: Real Estate in Central Florida

06/01/2026

💦 SUMMER FUN 💦

Check out Waterfront Park in Clermont! It's a fun spot with a playground, beach area to play, trails around the lake, and the Champions Splash Pad is right next to it. The Splash Pad is FREE and is open daily during the Summer!

05/30/2026

The biggest mistake in real estate is trying to attract everyone. The goal is to attract the right people and serve them so well they bring others with them.

Referrals are still the most powerful form of marketing.

🏡 Grateful for every client who trusts me with their friends and family.

Just like this little driver, when people know you’re looking out for their best interests, they’ll gladly come along for the journey.

05/28/2026

Cutting Red Tape 🏡✂️

What Florida HB 803 Actually Does — In Plain English

Starting July 1, 2026
Florida’s new HB 803 focuses on building permits, inspections, and reducing delays for homeowners, contractors, and real estate transactions. The law is intended to speed up projects and cut unnecessary red tape.

Here are the biggest changes:

🔹 Small Home Projects Under $7,500 May No Longer Need a Permit

For many single-family home projects valued at $7,500 or less, local governments cannot require permits — as long as the work is NOT electrical, plumbing, structural, gas, or major mechanical work.

Examples could include:
✔️ Flooring
✔️ Cabinets
✔️ Paint
✔️ Minor cosmetic repairs
✔️ Some landscaping improvements
✔️ Exterior painting
✔️ Fences or mailboxes
✔️ Minor non-structural decks/patios
✔️ Siding replacement (non-structural)
✔️ Window screens or minor landscaping
✔️ Similar low-impact cosmetic or maintenance items

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🔹 Faster Permit Responses
Cities and counties must respond faster for smaller projects under $15,000. The bill requires action on permit applications within 5 business days in many cases.

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🔹 HOAs Cannot Demand a Permit Before Reviewing Your Project
HOAs can no longer force homeowners to first obtain a building permit before the HOA reviews exterior changes or improvements.

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🔹 Temporary Hurricane Protection Easier to Install
Florida homeowners can install qualifying temporary hurricane or flood protection barriers without going through permit requirements in many areas.



The full bill:
https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=83444

05/27/2026

Moving Soon? PODS is running a 30% off deal.

Here's the fine print. **Offer available for new orders only. Customer receives 30% off local delivery and redelivery/final pick-up fees and the first month’s rental. Must mention promotional code at the time of order. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Available for a limited time at participating locations only.

PODS is much more than a traditional moving company. We offer portable moving and storage containers for local and long-distance moving and storage needs.

05/26/2026

Even though a REALTOR may never truly have a “day off”, (a call can come in at any moment) yesterday I had a nice day with family and some grilled favorites. (Melinda laid out a spread of food). Today it’s back to business… face to face, Open Houses and handshakes.

Hope you had a nice weekend and an even better week - and remember Im only a phone call away. ☎️ Ph: 407-285-1609

05/25/2026

Boil Alert!
A contractor damaged a water main line earlier today. Service has now been restored, and crews have completed the repair. As a safety precaution, residents in the affected areas are advised to boil water intended for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or ice making until further notice.

Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.
City staff will continue monitoring the system and will provide updates as available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Updates: https://www.ClermontFl.gov

05/25/2026

Before the BBQs and pool days… remember why we have this holiday. 🇺🇸

Honoring the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom this Memorial Day and everyday! 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

That’s the sound of your future backyard oasis calling your name.

Imagine your own private pool, where weekends feel like a vacation and every evening ends with a sunset swim. ☀️💦

This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and outdoor living — the kind of place friends and family never want to leave.

✨ Relax outside
✨ Entertain with ease
✨ Enjoy Florida living the way it was meant to be

The hardest part may be deciding whether to spend more time in the pool or inside this delightful home 👀

📲 Message me for details or a private showing before this one goes under contract!

RICK OJEDA
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Ph: 321-624-3133

🏠 📍 3790 Liberty Hill Dr, Clermont, FL 34711

05/24/2026

When a customer has family visiting this Memorial Weekend and suddenly says…“While they’re here, we want to look at homes!” 🇺🇸🏡

You clear the schedule, grab the keys, load up the listings, and go.

Because sometimes the best buyers aren’t the ones planning for months… they’re the ones who fall in love with an area over one weekend. ☀️

In real estate, timing matters — and being available matters even more.

05/23/2026

Restaurant opportunity in Clermont, FL