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Proposed development in Okeechobee County met with uncertainty from residents who call it 'nerve-racking'
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — Okeechobee County is known for its agriculture and rural landscape, but a new development is being planned on a parcel of land that includes the construction of 4,300 homes and much more. The project, called Davina Springs, is proposed for a 60-acre plot of land....
Treasure Coast leaders agree, but will they put dent in costly housing crisis? Opinion
I didn’t know exactly what to expect Wednesday when I stood in a room full of commissioners, legislators and other key personnel from the Treasure Coast’s four counties. In the first 90 minutes, though, I was impressed with potential solutions presented for an array of common challenges faced by residents of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties. ...
Homebuyers moving to Port St. Lucie in search of affordable prices
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — As home prices keep soaring, a record number of buyers are now seeking out more affordable markets, according to a new study from real estate firm Redfin. Redfin said Wednesday that 32.3% of homebuyers in the first quarter looked to move to different areas,...
Treasure Coast rental rates skyrocketed in 2021, with some areas seeing a 42% increase
The Treasure Coast's booming residential real estate market not only has catapulted home prices this year, but increased rental rates — nearly as much as single-family homes, data shows. The skyrocketing prices were fueled by rising demand throughout the tri-county region that diminished an already low supply of multi-family...
Wylder residential development joins Amazon, Wavegarden, Willow Lakes at I-95, Midway
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Three major residential and commercial projects planned at the intersection of Midway Road and Interstate 95 are a telltale sign that widespread development in this area won't stop any time soon. A new, 1,970-acre, 4,000-home residential community at the intersection's southwest corner broke ground Jan. 11. Wylder will include 3,400 single-family homes, 600 multifamily...
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 11, 2021
Most condominium boards are competent to hire pros as needed. In response to your Dec. 5 editorial “Ensure Florida condominiums receive regular inspections,” I take personal exception to broad-brush statements implying boards are incompetent. Boards consist of residents with vested interests in protecting their homes/investments and have the education and competence to hire professionals as needed. Some may not always make the best decisions but by and large, boards make the best decisions they can for their communities.
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