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Can’t find a home to buy? More people are building instead
By Amber Randall | South Florida Sun Sentinel| May 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM More people are choosing to build their own homes in South Florida as bidding wars push prices out of sight and existing homes remain scarce. Sales for newly constructed homes have surged 113% compared with last year, according to Zonda Home,…
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Palm Beach County home prices surge past Broward County. Hottest condo market? Look north
By Wendy Rhodes, Palm Beach Post If you’ve been waiting to buy a home in Southeast Florida until prices drop a bit, the April reports from Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors might not be the news you were hoping for. But if you are thinking of selling, it will be music to your…
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Leaders hail luxury apartment complex
Wayne Washington | Palm Beach Post USA TODAY NETWORK Local government leaders are hailing a new luxury apartment complex in West Palm Beach’s Warehouse District as an important part of the area’s transformation from a neglected stretch of dilapidated buildings to a hip place to work and play. City officials said the 178-unit District Flats…
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As home prices soar, some South Floridians flee to cheaper places
By Amber Randall |South Florida Sun Sentinel May 17, 2021 The rising cost of homes in South Florida is chasing some people to other parts of the state. Some homeowners are cashing in at a profit and moving to more affordable spots like the Gulf coast or farther north on the eastern side, according to…
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Locked Out: Low pay, soaring rents, pro-landlord laws set up Florida renters for eviction once COVID hit
By Caroline Glenn | May 13, 2021 | A Three-Part Orlando Sentinel Special Report How COVID exposed Florida’s eviction crisis Jocelyn Bennett paints her daughters’ toenails, not bothered by the strong scent of nail polish filling the room at the HomeTown Studios in Orlando. The girls show off their pink toes, toddling around the small…
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Pandemic supply & demand problems slow home construction and renovations
Meagan Miller | abc7 News | Fri April 30, 2021 During the pandemic, the demand for construction and renovation materials has continued to grow while the supply chain has been disrupted. First it was cleaning supplies and toilet paper flying off the shelves, and now it’s more difficult to get things like granite and lumber. “A…
