Covering All Things Florida
Florida’s allure has always been its promise — warm weather, opportunity, and a better life under the sun. But a growing number of residents now say that promise is slipping away, as the cost of living climbs faster than paychecks and patience.
“Don’t build here”. That’s the message from the Village of Palmetto Bay, a small enclave on Miami-Dade’s Biscayne Bay, when talking about a flood prone stretch of coastal property. In fact, regulators say the property has a one-in-four-chance of serious flooding. For most builders, this stretch of Florida real estate is the place NOT to be. But that hasn’t deterred Manny Varas.
We were browsing Facebook ads recently, and well, we just couldn’t pass this “flash sale” story up! It’s a truly a unique Florida real estate opportunity, to say the least.
If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching your suit and tie for, well, just your birthday suit, now might be your chance! A unique slice of paradise—the Florida Naturist Park aka the Sunshine Beach Club, a thriving nudist community—is officially up for sale, and it’s causing quite the stir in sunny Pasco County, Florida.
When the Florida legislature convenes in an extended regular session the week of May 12th, there will be a lot of hot-button budgetary issues on the table. Probably the closest watched will be the battle over tax relief for Floridians.
Thinking about moving to Florida? A new study shows this may…or may not be the right time, depending on where you want to live.
For the large contingent of retirees in Florida, manufactured homes have often been one of the few remaining choices of affordable living options. But now, even affordable trailer parks are fading fast as Florida housing costs rise.
If you are looking to buy a house in Florida, homebuilders want to talk to you! Amid a rapidly softening market, one builder is offering some of the best incentives yet for prospective buyers. The current Florida market conditions and incentives may make it easier for first-time homebuyers, who are traditionally required to come up with large down payments and closing costs.
You’ve probably never heard of “Orlampa,” Florida, because it doesn’t exactly exist…yet. And if it sounds like a Dr. Suess character, no, not even close. But Orlampa is coming, and its downtown will be in the once-sleepy orange groves of Polk County.
Few would argue that housing prices in Florida rose to insane levels in the last few years. It got so bad in fact that Florida’s rapid growth population slowed to a comparative trickle as people began leaving the state in search of more affordable living.
So, you’re thinking about retiring in Florida? You’re not alone! Thousands of retirees make the move every year, drawn by the sunshine, tax benefits, and a vibrant active lifestyle. Whether you dream of beachfront living, an active social scene, or a quiet countryside escape, Florida has a little something for everyone. The Sunshine State has a lot of advantages besides the great weather most of the year.
In Florida, mention the letters HOA and you are likely to hear tales of loathing and disgust. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were established here with the idea of maintaining community standards and manage shared amenities, aiming to preserve property values and ensure a cohesive living environment. The problem is, there have been numerous instances where HOAs overstep their boundaries, make capricious enforcement decisions and are downright petty.
Around 45% of homes in Florida are part of an HOA.
