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Two dolphins leaping through boat wake Pres. OK’s reservoir to fight green algae, funding iffy

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Oct. 24, 2018 – Construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee that state lawmakers envision as a way to help a region beset by toxic algae blooms was part of a wide-ranging water bill signed Tuesday by President Donald Trump.
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A building with a clock on the front of it. ULI: Midsized markets poised for 2019 investment boom

NEW YORK – Oct. 12, 2018 – Underdeveloped midsized markets are poised to be investment hot spots next year, offering more affordable housing and attracting a younger workforce, according to the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2019 report.
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A map of sw florida with the location of the area. Some Fla. cities top U.S. growth charts – Fort Myers No. 1

ORLANDO, Fla. – Oct. 3, 2018 – In a WalletHub study of growth in U.S. cities, Fort Myers ranked at the top both overall and in the small-city category – but the state overall showed strong growth. In the ranking of large metro areas, Miami ranked second after Austin, Texas. In the ranking of midsize cities, Lehigh Acres ranked sixth. …continue →

A for sale sign with palm trees and a beach. Fla. housing market: Positive trends continue in Aug. 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sept. 20, 2018 – Florida’s housing market reported more sales, more new listings and higher median prices in August compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 26,273 last month, up 4.2 percent compared to August 2017. …continue →

A large white house with palm trees in the front yard. Most vacation buyers want income – not family getaways

AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 17, 2018 – The international market for second homes changed significantly over the past ten years. Buyers now prioritize rental income over purchasing exclusively for their own use, according to a new international survey – Spotlight: Second Homes – Global Trends in Ownership and Renting – from real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway. …continue →