Florida has been a national leader when it comes to its state-wide building code. The code, which was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1998, following the destruction of Hurricane Andrew, became effective on March 1, 2002. Since then, over a quarter of the state’s homes have been built or remodeled to code satisfaction. This …

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Private rail provider, Brightline, is currently over halfway done with the construction of its new high-speed railway extension from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport. With an expected completion date of late 2022, the rail line will connect South and Central Florida over a 235-mile span! Over 10,000 jobs and over $6.4 billion …

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On top of all the seasonal snowbirds that migrate to Florida for warmer climes, and the tourists that come to take pictures with overgrown rodents, there’s a steady stream of people that are actually looking to put their roots down here in the Sunshine State. How’s the housing market keeping up? This flood of new …

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Every year, the U.S. Green Building Council releases a “Top Ten States for Green Building” list. This list is based on the number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified square footage in each state. Last year, in 2020, Florida did not make the Top 10 list for certified square footage. However, the …

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Florida Home Builder Association NEWS… Entries are currently being accepted for the 2021 Aurora Awards! Featuring 61 categories, the Aurora Awards cover all aspects of the residential, commercial and remodeling industries. From overall design to sustainability, the Aurora Awards recognize construction industry professionals as well as the industry sales and marketing professionals. To Learn More …

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New property purchases by Central Florida home builders in the outer Orlando area may be an early sign of economic upturn. New construction equals new jobs.

Central Florida Builders don't forget to check out the 2020 Parade of Homes Orlando tour! This year on Saturday, July 18, 2020 through Sunday, July 26, 2020 you can check out some of the best custom homes in the greater Orlando area in a FREE, Self-Guided tour! Discover innovations in custom homebuilding, architectural design, energy efficiency, outdoor living and interior design.

The global pandemic, COVID-19, has and continues to impact society in a variety of ways that we may not have seen coming. This means we really have to keep a finger on the pulse of our industry to anticipate and adapt to changes. For all you Central Florida Home Builders out there, here is a list of 7 possible (highly likely) requests that home owners will make going forward.

Attention Central Florida Builders! Here is some very relevant data to those in the custom home building field in the Central Florida area. This data shows the average closing sales amount on new homes in Central Florida versus the average price per square foot over the past 3 years.