Ask U.S. retirees what worries them most — as a recent survey by the American Institute of CPAs just did — and “running out of money” is the answer that will most likely top their lists. But homeowners over 62 who have substantial equity in their properties have an extra tool at their disposal that […]
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For some residents, one home at Naples Reserve isn’t enough
Naples Reserve residents have realized that something special has been created in their South Naples community, developed by iStar and consisting of 688 acres that feature Southern Coastal-inspired attached villa, single-family and custom estate homes. A dozen couples have fallen in love with Naples Reserve so much that they’ve purchased not one but two homes […]
Owner of Bartow’s famed Wonder House pins hopes on zoning change
During its heyday, the Wonder House attracted curiosity seekers willing to pay a small admission to view up close a true one-of-a-kind residence considered an architectural marvel. A Bartow treasure, it featured inventive, modern conveniences such as hollow columns that collected rainwater from the roof. The water was piped through walls, feeding plants that were […]
Retirees Are Fleeing Florida Due to Fears of Climate Change
Florida, with its plentiful beaches, warm weather, and lack of a state-income tax, is the most popular destination for older adults in the U.S. But some who have lived in the Sunshine State for years are moving in the opposite direction.As damaging storms and other effects of climate change have hit Florida particularly hard in […]
Wall Street and single-family rental homes
Jennifer Paul St. Denis thought she had found the perfect landlord. A mother of two from Marietta, Georgia, St. Denis had been looking for a new home last summer after separating from her husband. Her search didn’t take her far. After spotting an ad from a company called Waypoint, she discovered they had a “super-cute” […]
South Florida Condo Developers Open Door to Lower Deposits
South Florida condominium developers are decreasing the deposit requirements for buyers, but why is up for debate. Buyers who want to buy at Canvas, a 513-unit building rising at 1630 NE First Ave. in Miami; Aria on the Bay, a 648-unit tower rising at 1770 N. Bayshore Drive in Miami; and Riva, a 100-unit building […]