Jonathan Howard is a native Floridian with a lifelong interest in real estate which he turned into a successful career years ago. “I have a passion for the creative elements of real estate,” says Jonathan. "Whether it's short or long term investment strategies, new developments that provide live/work/play environment or innovative marketing of luxury properties, I immerse myself in my client's goal and find tremendous joy in bringing them exactly what they want, and deserve." An entrepreneur by nature, Jonathan has found professional success in sales & marketing before embarking on his real estate career. Together with his wife, Melanie Kimpton, Jonathan purchased five luxury properties, transformed them into profitable vacation rentals and sold them when the timing was right. Specializing in Luxury New Development in Fort Lauderdale, Jonathan has become a tremendous asset for many of South Florida's most prominent developers with the recent achievement of $125,000,000 in sales at RIVA Residences alone. While attending Florida State University Jonathan studied throughout Europe in a Sports and Business Management program. Since then, he has traveled extensively throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Australia and Europe, bringing back inspiration and ideas that fuel his professional and personal achievements.

Successfully Closed more than $125,000,000 - 75+ Transaction including Developer Close Out & Resales. Riva is a sleek, Italian designed 15-story waterfront condominium centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, just minutes from the Galleria Mall, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, picturesque parks and South Florida's white sand beaches. Riva offers a total of 100 beautifully finished residences and offers 40,000 sq. ft. of amazing amenities and a 5-Star Lifestyle. BUILDING & RESIDENCE FEATURES • Kitchens feature Wolf and Sub- Zero appliances and Italian cabinetry• Spacious master bathrooms with stone & glass enclosed shower & tub• Summer kitchens• Centrally located with close proximity to all that South Florida offersAMENITIES • Resort lifestyle with 40,000 sq. ft. of amenities• Lap pool and lounge overlooking scenic Middle River • Resident’s lounge with sunset deck and Jacuzzi • Grand cucina entertaining suite • 3 cabana guest suites are available for rental • 7,000-square-foot gym with fitness studio for yoga and Pilates • Resort Style Spa with steam room, sauna and treatment rooms • 24/7 concierge • Valet parking • Two dog runs • 400 feet of waterfront • Boat slips still available for purchase • Community paddle boards and kayaksJonathan@Riva-Residences.com | 772.321.3287

After seeing an enormous demand for Modern, Walkable, Affordable Condos with No Rental Restrictions, we teamed up with a reputable developer to bring it to the market. Pure Residence starts at $223,000 and every unit offers Ocean and/or Intracoastal Views along with Hotel Amenities: Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Valet, Concierge & more. Pure is located within the CRA where the city is spending $80M+ on upgrades to the Beach, Parks, Prier Village, Bridge, Atlantic Blvd & More. Multiple Restaurants on the Sand & Intracoastal, Cafe's, & Shopping are coming as well. Reach out Now to Learn More about this Incredible New Project coming to the heart of Pompano Beach.

Jonathan promotes the brand of 5 beautiful vacation properties, informs potential vacationers of availability and pricing, prepares rental agreements, sends/receives payments, balances the budget, & effectively communicates with the maintenance crew, pool service, gardener and cleaning crew to ensure each client's stay exceeds their expectations, setting up a long list of repeat clientele. In order to profitably fulfill the companies evolution, Jonathan constantly researches potential properties in Fort Lauderdale as We Rent Paradise continues to expand. Real Estate is an ever evolving art-form, especially in South Florida and Jonathan aims to maximize short-term profits by ensuring that the properties are rented as much as possible while still focusing on the long-term profits once he feels it is in the companies best interest to sell a property/properties.

All-inclusive work to purchase residential properties with potential, create a full revision which can include extensive structural changes, remodel/renovate all the way down to the interior design. Knowing what buyers want and need, Jonathan works diligently with his team to ensure the highest return on investment for his clients.