Landeavor, LLC, and affiliates of Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. on Thursday announced the purchase of Oakland Park, a 258-acre, traditional neighborhood development master plan located on the border of Winter Garden, FL, and Oakland, FL. “Oakland Park is an exciting investment for us and our partners at Walton Street,” said Adam Lorry, managing principal of Landeavor. …
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 3.5% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 629,000 units after downwardly revised June and July reports, according to newly released data from HUD and the Census Bureau. These downward revisions suggest softness in new-home sales activity this summer. However, on a year-to-date basis, sales are …
New Home Sales Up 3.5% in August Even as Affordability Concerns Persist Read More »
Florida businesses could see another significant rate decrease in workers’ compensation rates next year if Florida regulators approve the latest filing from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). But the trend of lower rates may not last for long as two-year-old Florida Supreme Court decisions begin to catch up with insurer loss experience…read more
The oldest members of Generation Z are nearly matching Millennials in their enthusiasm to buy a home within the next five years, according to new survey data. By 2023, 87 percent of Millennials hope to buy a home, as do 83 percent of Gen Zers born between 1995 and 1999, according to Property Shark’s survey. …
The Future Builders of America (FBA) is holding a Texas Hold’em Tournament at the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 4, 2018, after the reception at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. Don’t be shy – sign up early to reserve your spot! Don’t play? We need dealers and volunteers to help at …
The NAHB Spike Wall of Fame is dedicated to the outstanding men and women whose vision and talents have grown the federation. Member-to-member recruitment and retention efforts are the largest source of growth for the federation. Spikes bring grassroots growth and stability. These efforts lend to the development of the general membership and our leadership …
Florida Members Make the NAHB Spike Wall of Fame Read More »
The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking sealed bids from qualified General Contractors to make site assessments and repairs that are needed for an Applicant that has met required criteria to receive CDBG-DR funds for the repairs. These services include, but are not limited to, the provisions of a General Contractor’s oversite and supervision, …
Department of Economic Opportunity Invitation to Bid Read More »
A Des Moines Register story late last year caught the eye of America, as staffer MacKenzie Elmer reported on people–Bhutanese refugees–who have to walk a 3-mile round-trip on the shoulder of a state highway to get from their home to the nearest grocery store…read more
With great sadness, the Florida Home Builders Association informs you of the passing of debi Peterson, Executive Officer of Flagler Home Builders Association. Deborah “debi” Peterson began her tenure at Flagler Home Builders Association in January 2001 and helped Flagler become one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. Her strength and leadership combined …
