Changes to the Florida Building Code and new floodplain maps will mean buildings in the state will have to be built at higher elevations. Nonresidential buildings will have to be built at 9.5 feet, two feet higher than current requirements. Houses will have to be built at 8.5 feet, a foot higher than what is…
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Millennials are growing up, settling down and looking to buy a house — for the extra room and the investment opportunity. Millennials were the largest group of home buyers (34 percent) for the fourth consecutive year, according to NAR’s 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study. By comparison, baby boomers were 30 percent of
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Congratulations to CDBIA Associate Vice President, Mellisa Ginn (Presto Air) who recently graduated from Leadership North Port. Leadership North Port is a series of city-wide programs designed to enhance participants awareness of our community and its needs by examining how leadership in the historical, geographical, educational, economic, governmental and cultural segments work together to perpetuate
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The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) recently sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott asking that he veto HB 1021, FHBA’s priority bill which brings some sanity to Florida’s Building Code development process. We can no longer sit back and let out of state interests continue to dictate how Florida develops its code. As
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Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces their sponsorship of a new Certified Rating Program; offering single family home builders access to secure independent energy ratings based on Florida’s Energy Code. “But we don’t stop with energy ratings,” says Rusty Payton, CEO/Chief Lobbyist of FHBA. “We’ve also partnered with Florida Water Star to combine Energy Rating
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For Immediate Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 5, 2017 — Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces their sponsorship of a new Certified Rating Program; offering single family home builders access to secure independent energy ratings based on Florida’s Energy Code. “But we don’t stop with energy ratings,” says Rusty Payton, CEO/Chief Lobbyist of FHBA. “We’ve also
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June 1st was officially the start of the 2017 hurricane season. Check out the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s page on how to avoid unlicensed contractors after a storm. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods, have a great impact on Florida’s businesses. Without creating a business disaster plan and taking the
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The Naples Area Board of Realtors held its annual Night of Honors celebration in early April. The highest honor — Realtor of the Year — was presented to Mike Hughes. Mr. Hughes has served on more committees at the local, state and national level than can be counted. Notable positions include: former director of the
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The Florida fund that helps private insurers pay out claims after a hurricane continues to be in strong shape ahead of storm season. Estimates prepared by Raymond James show the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund will have $17.6 billion available this year. This marks the second year in a row that fund has more money than
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As you have probably heard by now, the FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2017 Legislative Session. More details will follow on successes with Estoppel Fee Caps, repealing the automatic sunset of the Condo Bulk Buyer liability issue, Pollution Notification Legislation and others. Right now, we need your help to communicate with Governor Scott the importance
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