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FL Mobile Home Residents in 55+ Community Allegedly Fear Eviction Over Assessment For Thousands
For some Floridians, living in a mobile home park offers a reasonably-priced retirement since many residents own their mobile homes but pay lot rent - which is sometimes less than renting an apartment.
Central Florida's home supply sees highest level since 2019!
There are more homes coming onto the market in Central Florida, according to the latest report from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. November's data shows that for the first time since January 2019, there is more than a four-month supply of homes.
Most recent median home sales in Lake County down at $353,000
Newly released data for September shows that potential buyers and sellers in Lake County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sale price of $361,250. The median home sold for $353,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means September, the most recent month for which figures are available, was down 2.3% from August.
Leesburg zoning commission considers expansion plan from The Villages
The Villages has purchased 3,700 vacant acres on the Lake County side of the Sumter border, with plans to build about 6,800 homes on 1,400 acres. On Thursday, it will be asking Leesburg’s Planning and Zoning Commission to amend its large-scale comprehensive land use plan to accommodate the project, according to the city’s planning director, Dan Miller.
9 Investigates: New condo legislation meant to prevent another 'Surfside' leading to higher fees
New Florida legislation requiring structural inspections of aging condominiums is leading to skyrocketing HOA fees, forcing some residents to consider selling their homes. The law, aimed at preventing another Surfside tragedy, is causing financial strain across Central Florida, with some fees increasing by hundreds of dollars per month.
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