When Hurricane Dorian brushed by Volusia and Flagler counties last week without causing major property damage, residents felt a sense of relief. But the storm’s effect has been quietly brutal for hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses tied to the area’s tourism economy. While no one has an exact figure, area experts believe the loss […]
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Rent prices keep rising, but here’s how some renters may finally get a break
South Florida’s ever-rising rents can be a pain, but a wave of new apartments may help keep rent prices from skyrocketing, according to a national survey.In a favorable sign for millennials and new arrivals seeking housing, South Florida ranks fourth nationally in 2019 apartment construction, with more than 13,000 new units coming online by year’s […]
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 […]
The new boomtowns: Why more people are relocating to ‘secondary’ cities
As they began planning their future together, Ashley Brown and her fiance, Aaron Shuman, concluded that they could no longer remain in Los Angeles because it was getting much too expensive. “Our rent in L.A. was $1,500 for a tiny, 650-square-foot apartment with no amenities,” says Brown, 29, a native New Yorker, actress and New […]
Renting vs. buying a home in Tampa. Here’s the lowdown on when you break even.
Buying versus renting a home is a conundrum many of us have faced. Do you want to spend your weekends fixing stuff and sweating about whether the insurance is paid up or would you rather leave that to a landlord? On the flip side, owning means not getting booted when the lease runs out. The […]