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Englewood Local, William “Bill” Truex, Installed as 67th President of the Florida Home Builders Association

The Florida Home Builders Association installed William “Bill” Truex as its 67th President on Saturday, October 6, 2018, during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Truex is President of Truex Preferred Construction in Englewood, Florida. In 1998 as a licensed contractor, and now…

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Englewood Local, William “Bill” Truex, Installed as 67th President of the Florida Home Builders Association

The Florida Home Builders Association installed William “Bill” Truex as its 67th President on Saturday, October 6, 2018, during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Truex is President of Truex Preferred Construction in Englewood, Florida. In 1998 as a licensed contractor, and now

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The Bottom Line: FHBA Front and Center at Statewide Political Event

This past Saturday evening, FHBA leadership was honored to represent the industry at the Republican Party Victory Dinner. Representing the FHBA were President-Elect, Bill Truex, 3rd Vice President, Michael Bourré, Governmental Affairs Chairman, Frank Severino, Past President Ron Lieberman (who won the FHB PAC 1,000 Club Raffle), and CEO, Rusty Payton. Following a VIP Reception, where

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Developers Acquire Remaining Lots in Florida MP

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.

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New Home Sales Up 3.5% in August Even as Affordability Concerns Persist

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

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Florida Workers’ Comp Rates Going Down Again, But Future Challenges Remain

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

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Florida Members Make the NAHB Spike Wall of Fame

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

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Department of Economic Opportunity Invitation to Bid

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,

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