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Legacy Landings in Davenport, FL is an example of a Landsea Homes property.
Landsea Homes closes on 113 homesites for a new community in Apopka
Landsea Homes' collection of single-family homes in the new Oak View master-planned community is expected to range from 1,600 to 3,500 square feet on 55-foot lots. more
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Study: Gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes
Study co-author and Resources for the Future fellow Yanjun "Penny" Liao said they found home prices in hurricane-ravaged areas are 5% higher on average than in unaffected ones more
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What is the new normal for buying and selling homes?
Yes, the year-to-year percentage increase and home sales have also slowed. The inventory of houses on the market has increased, and depending on location and price range, you can find very nice listings. more
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5 Ways Florida Landowners can Make Money on their Property this Year
It's not uncommon for people to think they need to sell their land again for a profit to make money from it. But there are many ways you can use your land to generate income without selling it. more
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Motorists contending with standing water in North Port, Florida. Sept. 30, 2022.
Florida homeowners flooded by Ian don’t have to tell new buyers about the disaster’s damage
Florida is one of 21 states that does not require home sellers to notify their buyers that the house has flooded before. more
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AAA providing insurance advice for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
AAA is mobilizing hundreds of insurance claims professionals from around the country to begin processing claims throughout Florida as soon as it's safe to do so. more
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Demings calls for Congress to protect Florida families from storm-related evictions
The bill would provide stability for renters and homeowners during future federally declared natural disasters by implementing an eviction/foreclosure moratorium. more
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What will housing prices be a year from now?
If we agree that 2000 to 2008 was a bubble, one where prices peaked in 2006 at 84% above the baseline, then where are we now? Prices are 208% of the baseline.   more
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Although in the early stages, Evans Properties wants to bring 2,931 multifamily residential units, 1.1 million square feet of office and retail space, and 1.8 million square feet of industrial uses for its 257-acre development to a property near Kelly Park Road and State Road 429.
New massive mixed use/residential development on Kelly Park Road brings mixed opinions on local social media
How big is too big? How much housing is too much housing? How should growth in Apopka be managed? Those are all big questions in this community, and news of a massive new mixed-use/housing project … more
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Once a retiree’s paradise, Florida’s getting pricey
In 2020, the median price for a house in The Villages was $283k. Today, you’re looking at $402k. Today, roughly one-fifth of the state is 65 and older. more
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Why is rent skyrocketing?
In the past year, nearly every essential good or service has escalated in price. But hikes in rent, typically the biggest monthly expense, have hit especially hard. more
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How does the foreclosure rate in Florida compare to other states?
Demand for single-family homes surged in the past two years as the coronavirus pandemic prompted people to look for more living space. more
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Lease-to-own agreements are blowing up
Lease-to-Own is a model that allows customers to make a monthly lease payment, with a portion of it going toward owning the property. more
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Wendover sues City of Apopka for blocking its proposed affordable housing project on City Center parcel
Wendover Housing Partners is suing the City of Apopka for declining a permit to build affordable housing on land that is part of the Apopka City Center project. more
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New program promotes Black homeownership as a means to financial freedom
There's been little change in the homeownership rate for Black families in 50 years, so some lenders are rethinking their practices to make buying a home more a reality than a dream. more
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Timber! Lumber prices are falling hard
A shifting macroeconomic environment has left many dealers stumped, with lumber futures dropping 52% since early March after significant increases in 2021. more
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AAA cautions homeowners about post-disaster contractor fraud
Experiencing a disaster may be impossible to avoid. Yet as homeowners deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe, if they aren’t careful, they could be victimized by dishonest contractors. more
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The 7 Best Ways to Boost Your Real Estate Sales
This article will discuss seven of the best ways to increase your sales as a real estate agent! more
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Florida's Housing Market: Median Prices Up, Supply Tight in first quarter 2022
Florida’s housing market in March and 1Q 2022 showed the impact of rising mortgage rates, increased home prices and a shortfall of for-sale supply, with fewer closed sales compared to a year ago. more
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How much does it cost to house a family of four in Florida?
In Florida, a family of four will spend an average of $15,232 on housing per year, the 13th highest amount among states, according to the EPI's Family Budget Calculator. more
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Navy conservation specialist Vanessa Shoblock works with Jackson Kuran and Tyler Russell to build a bat box.
Don't go batty! UF/IFAS is ready to help you turn over a 'new leaf' this spring with April classes
Take a UF/IFAS class and learn to build a bat house, make the most of your rental (and rental assistance), raise chickens in your backyard and more! more
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‘Sitting on a time bomb’: Mobile home residents at risk in red-hot housing market
Mobile home parks provide affordable housing for millions of low-income residents — including seniors on fixed incomes — to own homes while renting the land underneath. more
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Free Orange County forum: Understanding the Foreclosure Purchasing Process
There has been a growing interest in purchasing foreclosed properties as traditional housing market inventories have become limited. This forum will help you navigate the process. more
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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day Apopka - now hit the road
The swap includes the 51-acre parcel on Kelly Park Road called the Gopher Tortoise Conservation Area. Except, unlike a proclamation for Gopher Tortoise Day, the 51-acres is under a conservation easement with the FWC FOREVER. more
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More Than $1 billion in rental and utility assistance distributed through DCF to nearly 185,000 households
The program was launched May 10, 2021, with nearly $800 million available to provide relief to families and property owners for those behind on rent and utility payments. more
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