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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.
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By Maddie Peterson
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11/28/22
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Florida is one of 21 states that does not require home sellers to notify their buyers that the house has flooded before.
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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.
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From AAA
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9/29/22
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The bill would provide stability for renters and homeowners during future federally declared natural disasters by implementing an eviction/foreclosure moratorium.
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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.
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By Charles Marohn, Strong Towns
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9/27/22
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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 …
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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.
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By Jacob Cohen, The Hustle
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9/15/22
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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.
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By Zachary Crockett, The Hustle
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8/18/22
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Demand for single-family homes surged in the past two years as the coronavirus pandemic prompted people to look for more living space.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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8/14/22
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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.
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By Mia Sullivan, The Hustle
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7/4/22
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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.
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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.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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6/20/22
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A shifting macroeconomic environment has left many dealers stumped, with lumber futures dropping 52% since early March after significant increases in 2021.
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From The Hustle
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6/7/22
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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.
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From AAA
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5/24/22
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This article will discuss seven of the best ways to increase your sales as a real estate agent!
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By George Hyland
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5/11/22
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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.
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From Florida Realtors
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4/24/22
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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.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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4/17/22
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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!
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From UF/IFAS
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4/11/22
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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.
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By Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix
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4/10/22
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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.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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4/7/22
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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.
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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.
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From the Department of Children and Families
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2/23/22
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Disney is developing a master-planned residential community concept called Storyliving, designed by the company’s famous Imagineers.
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By Rob Litterst, The Hustle
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2/23/22
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From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rent growth across major markets was 3.5% — but in 2021 it was 13%, and in some Florida cities it was as high as 30% or more.
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From Axios and The Hustle
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2/15/22
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At the January 31st Apopka Mayoral debate, Mayor Bryan Nelson was asked about the progress made on the defunct golf courses at Errol Estate and Rock Springs Ridge, and what the city's role should be.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/7/22
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