A starter home, in its traditional sense, is the smallest increment of development, designed to be affordable, flexible, and expandable over time. These homes were once common and offered a path to gradual investment and growth.

By working with the city to reduce minimum lot sizes, we were able to build 28 homes on a parcel that would have otherwise only accommodated seven. Each home sold quickly, with attainable total prices.

“The Economics of Development in Florida” lays out the premise that tighter-knit communities produce much more value per acre. Why? They pack more people into less space.

Although no condos have received the available matching grants of up to $175,000, the state has approved qualifying inspections for 165, according to a Jan. 30 report from the Florida Department of Financial Services.

The Apopka CRA Board discussed the idea of turning a city-owned property on South 8th Street and Highland Avenue into either six new homes, five new homes, four bigger homes, or four homes and a pocket park.

The current grand bargain is simple: No neighborhood needs to change; they can all stay in their current form, but in exchange, one or two neighborhoods will experience radical transformation.

OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students.

With Apopka’s population growing by 30% over the last decade, the demand for affordable housing has never been greater. Park model homes present a practical, innovative way to rethink living in this vibrant community.

Take a look at a map of your city. Do the borders make sense? Do major roads or county lines serve as delineators? Or does it look like a child's LEGO construction?

As Orange County celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant, it wants to shine a light on the program’s far-reaching impact.

When asked why Accessory Dwelling Units have been so readily embraced in a city some may associate with resistance to change, Davis points to Ukiah’s beloved older neighborhoods that set the precedent for “gentle density” with their cottage courts and townhomes.

The best way to reduce recovery time is to eliminate the need to recover at all. That begins with building homes that are able to withstand extreme storms.

“Ready Set Orange” customers can choose from eight pre-designed floorplan models and receive step-by-step instructions on applying for the program and obtaining final construction permits.