Iamjclarington (@iamjclarington)

I agree with Governor DeSantis on getting rid of property tax, but let’s do it smart. As a homeowner and real estate specialist, I know property tax impacts affordability and debt-to-income ratios for buyers. But here’s the compromise that could work: ✅ One-time property tax at purchase for primary residences 💸 Ongoing annual taxes for investment, vacation, and commercial properties That way, we protect funding for public services without overburdening residents trying to build generational wealth. 🎯 Could this get us the 60% vote for a constitutional amendment? Let’s have a real convo👇 📩 Drop your thoughts in the comments. #FloridaRealEstate #PropertyTaxReform #Desantis #HousingAffordability #MortgageTips #RealEstateTalk #UltimateFreedomGuide #fyp

Back on my scuba adventures! This dive took place in Pompano Beach! It was a fantastic dive! A lot has happened since my last dive, but this was the therapy that I needed! If you’re in the area, let’s go diving! #scubajay #scuba #pompanobeach #miami #fyp #aquatic #diving #stream2sea

People my age ask why I still train so hard. Because I’m not training for my age. I’m training for the years I still plan to live. Side note: I remember when 315 lbs was my squat warm-up 😂. Now it’s my last set. Slowly getting back, though.

Sometimes changing your zip code changes what’s possible. 👀 Took my clients who currently live in Miami from Loxahatchee ➡️ Clewiston today to see what else Florida has to offer. More land, newer homes, more privacy, and prices that’ll have you questioning how close to the city you really need to be. 😂🏡 Sometimes you just have to expand the map. #FloridaRealEstate #ClewistonFL #LoxahatcheeFL #FloridaHomes

My 15-year-old is working on creating a nonprofit focused on teaching people how we can help conserve native plants and wildlife right in our own backyards. 🌱🦋 Here she is getting one of the monarchs she raised from milkweed ready for release. It’s been pretty cool watching an idea turn into something she can actually see, touch and learn from. #NativePlants #MonarchButterfly #Conservation #Homeschooling

One of my favorite parts of homeschooling is watching a lesson turn into real life. My daughter planted milkweed because of her interest in native plants and wildlife. Then the caterpillars came. Then the chrysalises. And yesterday, she released 5 monarch butterflies she raised herself. 🦋🌱 Today, more are ready to go. Sometimes the classroom is a book. Sometimes it’s your own backyard. #Homeschooling #MonarchButterfly #NativePlants #HandsOnLearning

I’ve realized I have a few places where this applies. 😂 Whether I’m at the range, underwater, or out metal detecting, sometimes you just need something that lets you disconnect for a while. What hobby puts you in your happy place? #Hobbies #Archery #FindYourThing #GoodTimes #happyplace

Being a dad to a homeschooler means realizing the classroom can be anywhere. 🌎🔬 Took my youngest daughter out to collect water samples to look at under the microscope. She’s currently working on a nonprofit centered around native plants and animals, so whenever I can connect what she’s learning to something she genuinely cares about, I try to make it happen. For me, homeschooling isn’t about recreating school at home. It’s about creating opportunities to explore, ask questions, and learn from the world around us. Parents: what’s something you taught your kids outside of a classroom that you hope sticks with them for life? #HomeschoolDad #Homeschooling #HandsOnLearning #Fatherhood #LearningEverywhere

No breaks. Just reps. 🎯 This was a few weeks ago. As I plan my next day at the range, I want to be more intentional about what I’m actually working on instead of just sending arrows downrange. Still learning, so I’ve got a couple questions for the experienced archers. Drop some knowledge in the comments. #Archery #CompoundBow #LearningCurve #SkillBuilding #RangeDay

Most people think credit only matters when they’re ready to borrow money. The reality is that poor credit can quietly increase the cost of everyday life. Higher interest rates, fewer housing options, and in Florida, many insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores as one factor when determining premiums. That’s money leaving your pocket every month that could’ve been invested, saved, or used to grow a business. Credit isn’t just about qualifying for debt. It’s about reducing financial friction and keeping more of the money you earn. Have you ever discovered a way your credit was costing you money that you didn’t expect?

If financial information is everywhere, why do so many people still struggle with money? I don’t think we’re facing an information shortage. I think we’re facing an implementation shortage. Knowledge matters. Consistent action changes outcomes. What’s your perspective?

I was reflecting on a book I read many years ago, How to Win Friends and Influence People. One of its central ideas is that people are largely motivated by self-interest. It made me wonder… Is self-interest human nature, or the product of the system we’ve inherited? What do you think?

First day with the compound bow. Six arrows. One broken. One lost in the bushes. One broken insert. I have a long way to go if I want to be hunting before December. Back at it later this week. #CompoundBow #Archery #BowhuntingJourney #LearningNewSkills #OutdoorLife

Sovereign Circle Some conversations aren’t meant to happen in crowded rooms. An evening built around exceptional food, fine cigars, and meaningful conversation—where quality always comes before quantity. If this experience speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Request access through the link in our bio. Quality Over Everything. #SovereignCircle #ClaringtonBrothers #PrivateGathering #LuxuryLifestyle #CigarCulture WhiskeyAndCigars MeaningfulConversation WestonFL SouthFlorida QualityOverEverything

A 700 credit score to rent a basic apartment is crazy. You can buy a home with less than a 700. You can finance a luxury car with less than a 700. In some cases, you can even buy a home under 580 depending on the loan, the lender, the down payment, and the full situation. But to rent a basic-ass apartment, some HOAs are like, “Nah, we need a 700.” That’s why I tell people all the time: build your credit and understand how the credit system works. Not because the system always makes sense. But because the better your credit is, the more options you keep open. Book coming soon. #CreditEducation #RealEstateTalk #Renters #FinancialLiteracy #UltimateFreedomGuide

225 x 20. Still nowhere near the final form. Didn’t want to workout today. But my goals are bigger than how I feel. #FitnessJourney #GymMotivation #FinalForm #StrengthTraining #DisciplineDaily

Realtor life 😂🏡 It’s all part of the game. #RealtorLife #RealEstateHumor #HomeBuying #RealEstateAgent #UltimateFreedomGuide

Not everything deserves your energy. #Mindset #PeaceOverEverything #ProtectYourEnergy #SelfRespect #Growth

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 ⸻ “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” — African Proverb (West Africa) ⸻ “Fear not the slow progress; fear only standing still.” — Chinese Proverb (China) ⸻ “Why do you fear? You are not the body… the soul is eternal.” — Bhagavad Gita (India) ⸻ #Fearless #CourageOverFear #KeepGoing #StayFocused #GrowthMindset

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Smoked Tomahawk 🤤#pitboss

Growth costs. Discomfort isn’t punishment… it’s the requirement. Most people aren’t stuck— they’re just unwilling to pay the price. #growthmindset #selfdevelopment #mindsetshift #discipline #personalgrowth

A dream is just a thought. A goal gives it direction. A plan gives it structure. But only action makes it real. If you want to buy a home or fix your credit, let me help you create the plan… so your goals stop being dreams. Don’t disqualify yourself. Mortgage Specialist | Realtor #UltimateFreedomGuide #HomeBuyingJourney #FixYourCredit #WealthMindset #DontDisqualifyYourself

Day 9| The Credit Choice 💊 Most people don’t have bad credit because they’re unlucky… They have it because no one showed them the system. One path leads to understanding, discipline, and access. The other keeps you stuck in the same cycle. The choice isn’t complicated… It’s just uncomfortable. — @iamjclarington Realtor. Loan Officer. Legend. If you’re ready to take control of your credit — DM me “CHOICE”

Imagine wasting your time reacting to negativity… when you could be out finding treasure 😎 Unbothered. Focused. Moving different. #metaldetecting #beach

I thought it was 20. Ran it back… it was 19. And I’m good with that. I don’t round up. Not in the gym. Not in life. Not in business. 44 years old. Still building. #UltimateFreedomGuide #fitness #225special #NoShortcuts #Integrity

At some point, you realize… your emotions aren’t designed to lead you. They fluctuate. They hesitate. They avoid discomfort. So I stopped negotiating with mine. My health is non-negotiable. That’s the marathon I’ve committed to. Everything else can be built from there. #SelfMastery #DisciplineOverEmotion #MarathonMentality #Focus

When they say their credit is “mid 600s” and the tri-merge says 423 / 417 / 402. This happens more than people realize. Most consumers are looking at: • Credit Karma • Vantage scores • Old scores • Or what it used to be Mortgage scores are calculated differently. The good news? Low scores aren’t permanent — they’re structural. Fix the structure → change the score. What you don’t know can hurt you. What you learn from here might set you free. 📩 If you’re not sure what your real mortgage score looks like, let’s talk before you start house shopping. — Jamare Mortgage Specialist

“I don’t know how it’s gonna go…” But in the last 5 years I’ve added scuba diving, metal detecting, and mastering the grill and smoker. Now it’s time to add hunting to the skill set — starting with the Diamond Alter. Was at the scuba shop today too — more of that coming. Ultimate freedom. #UltimateFreedom #SkillStacking #LifelongLearner #OutsideLife #NewHobbies