Florida Living

Through much of the past year, real estate agents and home builders have described existing and new housing markets in Volusia and Flagler counties as stabilizing and steadily improving. (more…)

A new, narrower style of house is emerging in Orlando's suburbs as builders think small. Not far from developments of estate homes with sprawling lawns in the Windermere area are several communities with houses that are just 24 feet wide and side yards of about 4 feet. (more…)

As 2013 draws to a close, it’s fairly clear that the real estate market has gained strength: home sales are up, prices have firmed, foreclosures are down and mortgage rates remain close to record lows. (more…)

Not everyone loves hitting the links. And, as relaxing as surf sounds can be, even they become commonplace after awhile. Active retirees and seniors, many blessed with longer life expectancies than their parents, want a combination of recreation, socialization and intellectual stimulation in their golden years. (more…)

Home sales in May jumped more than 19 percent in Volusia County compared with a year ago, while sales dipped 3 percent in Flagler County. Both, area Realtors say, are signs the local housing market has heated up. Carole Keller, sales manager for Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties in Palm Coast,…

Orlando-area home-resale prices have risen more in the past 12 months than they would typically increase during five years of steady appreciation. Existing-home prices in the core Orlando market during May hit a median of $148,000 — up 23 percent from a year ago and up 3.1 percent from just…

Many areas of Florida are showing signs of renewed housing demand. Builders are buying lots and land in order to position themselves for future growth. In our most recent Residential Land Survey, 78% of Florida builders noted that finished lot prices were increasing. (more…)

Orlando, Fla. — "It's a feeding frenzy." (more…)

Volusia County's building boom shows no sign of wilting. Barring an unforeseen construction slowdown in the second half of the year, residential and commercial permit values again will crack the $1 billion mark for the third year in a row. (more…)