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According to a recent report from ATTOM, the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area in Florida has one of the highest foreclosure rates of any region in the country.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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9/1/23
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Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing our region's inventory of affordable starter homes. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home.
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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8/24/23
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"The municipalities we serve, who are wonderful partners, can help our shared constituents even more by waiving impact fees for affordable housing."
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By Penny Seater, CEO/Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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7/26/23
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Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.”
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/17/23
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Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a balcony?” According to Merriam-Webster it is “a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or …
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In April 2023, as incredible as it may sound for some – the median listing home price in Apopka soared to $442K − trending up 9.1%, whereas the median listing home price in Jacksonville plummeted to $310K − trending down an alarming 4.6%.
It might be astonishing for many to know that Apopka houses only a population of around 56,000+ individuals, making it the 52nd largest county in …
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By Cindy Cummings
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6/8/23
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The feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families took place in the Appalachian Mountains between 1863 and 1891. But they have nothing on the range war going on in Apopka.
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Typically used for funding public services such as schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure improvements, property taxes are the lifeblood of local communities across the United States.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St through the Center Square
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5/12/23
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Southwick Commons, a 192-unit apartment complex sitting on land earmarked for the Apopka City Center, has become a black eye that never seems to heal.
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For some developers, the problem is an opportunity to shop for discount real estate in the center of North America’s most expensive cities.
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By Alex Mays, The Hustle
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4/28/23
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The national median rent is now $1,937 — the exact same price posted in February when rounded to the nearest dollar.
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From rent.com
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4/26/23
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Florida has some of the most overpriced real estate in the U.S., and new research shows that out of the top 10 most overvalued metropolitan areas, five of them are in the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell/The Center Square
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4/21/23
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The FINFROCK team, 15 members strong, graciously dedicated their time, skill and muscle to help local families build stability and self-reliance through homeownership.
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From FINFROCK
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4/19/23
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According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median list price for a home in Florida was about $275 per square foot as of March 2023.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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4/17/23
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Florida has some of the most overpriced real estate in the U.S., and new research shows that out of the top 10 most overvalued metropolitan areas, five of them are in the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell/The Center Square
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4/5/23
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Packing ahead of time is essential for a stress-free relocation. There are additional things you can do while the movers are shifting boxes to make the transition go as smoothly as possible.
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By Sofia Mendiola
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3/15/23
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I hope you use this special meeting to change directions in your pursuit of the RSR golf course lands that don't involve swapping the gopher tortoise conservation area.
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Saying that it’s time to address the housing crisis in Florida, the state Senate unanimously passed a more than $700 million affordable housing package.
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The market has certainly slowed over the last several months, and depending our where you live, you could be seeing larger corrections in pricing than in other parts of the country.
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By Eric Mock, You Have Realty
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3/8/23
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Many experts are providing predictions of where they believe the housing market will be yearly and within the next five years, and YES, real estate is still a great investment.
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By Eric Mock, You Have Realty
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1/25/23
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U.S. News and World Report surveyed 2,000 adults who either had to move back in with their family or got a roommate or housemate because of the higher cost of living.
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By Casey Harper, The Center Square
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1/22/23
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Development within the City of Apopka has seen all-time highs within the last few years. Between the new multi-family projects throughout the City and the creation of the Kelly Park Interchange.
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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.
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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
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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1/5/23
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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.
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By Eric Mock, Realtor/You Have Realty
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12/21/22
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