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Winter Haven and Lakeland Homes Prime Location for Job Seekers
Posted by on January 9, 2012 | Comments
The New Year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, and it seems that we’ll be seeing both here in Florida. Those shopping for new homes and new jobs will be happy to hear that Winter Haven and Lakeland homes will be in the center of an economic expansion, according to the recent Forbes.com article “Where the Jobs Will (and Won’t) Be in 2012.”
Both cities plan to increase their workforces at an accelerated rate this year as compared to other metropolitan areas in the country, and several key factors are contributing to this growth. In Winter Haven, the highly anticipated theme park, Legoland Florida, opened and brought with it approximately 1,100 jobs, and the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce reports upcoming employment opportunities with CSX and planned retail developments.
In addition to the development in Winter Haven, Lakeland is home to many corporate headquarters including Publix, Geico and WellDyne RX, all of which have been in a hiring mode, and Coca-Cola recently announced expansion of their Auburndale facility. Read More→
Buying Tampa New Homes after a Short Sale Not Always a Challenge
Posted by on January 4, 2012 | Comments
With today’s economic climate, there has been a lot of news in the media about short sales. A lot. I mean, a lot, a lot. I am sure everyone reading this and shopping for Tampa new homes is familiar with what a short sale is. For those of you who are in the process of doing a short sale or had to short sale a prior home, we want to let you know that your reality for a future home purchase is not as bleak as you may believe. In fact, we are working with a lender who can provide financing to those who have been through a short sale, even as soon as one day after the short sale is final!
Of course, everyone’s situation is unique and the lender will need to look at a variety of factors, including your credit history and score. But if you are a Central Florida resident looking to purchase a new home after a short sale, then you definitely want to call us to see if you are able to qualify. Read More→
Breaking News Stories to End 2011 about Florida Real Estate Are All Positive
Posted by on December 31, 2011 | Comments
More new homes being built on prime Florida real estate! Builders broke ground on a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 homes last month, the Commerce Department said Thursday, but building permits rose nearly 11 percent. This increase helps gauge future growth and has reached its highest level in 3 years. Single-family homes, which make up about 70 percent of residential home construction, rose nearly 4 percent last month.
This is good news for the national economy as new homes represent 20 percent of the overall home market. Each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in taxes, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Read More→
See Inside the Walls of Your Tampa New Home – Without X-Ray Vision
Posted by on December 26, 2011 | Comments
If you have ever wondered what is inside the walls of a Tampa new home, then you don’t need superpowers to find out – we will show you!
Inside of the walls is a variety of components essential to your home – electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling – and at Highland Homes, we want you to see what is in your walls and understand how your new home is put together.
During the building process of your Tampa new home, you will be in continual contact with your salesperson and your personal builder, and will meet with your builder several times. One of those contact points is at the pre-drywall stage, which is about the mid-point of your home construction. This gives you the opportunity to see inside your walls, as well as check the locations of TV and phone jacks and any electrical options you added. Read More→
Central Florida Home Builder Remains Optimistic Despite Harsh Economy
Posted by on December 19, 2011 | Comments
Although America may still have some tough times ahead, here at Highland Homes we’re proud to say that we’re one Central Florida home builder that IS NOT going anywhere, and Builder Magazine is taking notice. Recently, our president Bob Adams was interviewed by the magazine in its article “One Step Ahead” where he remarked that Highland Homes still sees a profit. The article also noted that at Highland Homes, we’re optimistic and proving to be recession proof despite a harsh economy.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to share our story with Builder Magazine,” says Bob Adams, owner and president of Highland Homes. “For more than a decade, we have strived to be a leading homebuilder in Florida by constructing quality homes in the best locations throughout Central Florida, always putting buyers first with our focus on customer service and offering customer-friendly mortgage programs.” Read More→
Lakeland Home Market Rated “Best Bang for Your Buck”
Posted by on December 14, 2011 | Comments
Lakeland home shoppers take heed – According to CNBC and Zillow, the Lakeland home market is No.2 in the nation, as ranked on the “Best Bang for Your Buck Real Estate Markets” list.
Many factors go into the purchase of a home, but one factor that remains a top consideration for most buyers is the price. CNBC compiled its list by looking at average price per square foot data from real estate website Zillow.com.
For Lakeland home buyers this is another piece of news that proves this is a great time, and one of the best locations, to purchase a new home. When you are shopping for your home though, remember that price per square foot shouldn’t be your primary consideration. What’s inside that square footage goes a lot farther towards proving a home’s value and fulfilling your needs. You want to make sure your abode is not just an empty box, but a home built with quality materials that include the features and products that are important to you, fulfills your needs and will provide you with years of enjoyment. Read More→
Give Back this Holiday Season Near Tampa New Homes
Posted by on December 7, 2011 | Comments
Owners of Tampa new homes have much to be thankful for this holiday season – a sturdy roof, a kitchen full of laughter, the perfect room to display your holiday decorations and a warm home to share with family and friends this holiday season. Life is good! Share your good fortune with the community by donating to one of the many Pasco County organizations that are collecting donations for the less fortunate this holiday season. There are several non-profits that need your assistance with spreading holiday cheer in your community and are looking to the community to give back this holiday season
Toys for Tots West Pasco County: Every year, Toys for Tots West Pasco County collects new, unwrapped toys and books for children throughout the area. Managed by the Marine Corps League, Holiday Florida Detachment 567, there are several drop boxes in West Pasco County. Read More→
