Building Up Sarasota Florida

Building Up Sarasota Florida

Welcome to The Florida Real Estate Guide! My name is Noah Ward and I am a licensed real estate agent that specializes in new construction and real estate development I have grown a social following of over 65,000 followers across all social platforms specifically discussing everything about Southwest Florida and real estate. This podcast is going to include a wide variety of topics such as: - Real estate development - Spec house investing - The custom home building process - How to evaluate land opportunities - And much more! Each week we will be releasing a podcast episode on a different topic with some weeks featuring special guests such as home builders, successful real estate investors, lenders to talk about creative financing, and also other real estate professionals across the amazing state of Florida. Our goal with this podcast is to be your one stop shop for everything Florida real estate. If you would like to hear more about a specific topic reach out to us on Instagram with what you would like to hear more about and we will make sure we create more podcast episodes around that.

Episodes

March 8, 2023 14 mins

Building a House in Florida can be a difficult process, especially if you have not gone through the process before. There are 3 types of builders, Tract Home Builders (Taylor Morrison, Neal Communities, M/I Homes, Lennar, etc), Production Builders, and finally Custom/Private Builders.

All these builders have their own pros and cons. In this episode we are going to be talking about Tract Home Builders and what to look out for when y...

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Moving to a new city can be both an exciting feeling and scary at the same time. I know when I was first looking to move to Sarasota I had many questions but was hard to find answers, which is why when I got into real estate my main goal was to make sure I put out as much information on topics of question by people like us who are moving from out of state.

There are many great things about Sarasota Florida, such as the beaches and t...

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Building new construction in Florida has both its PROS and CONS. With a brand new house, you will mostly likely go through the 1st year working with the builder to fix some cosmetic details. Also, within the 1st year that is when your house will settle and you may see some minor cracks in walls, tills, etc, but all that is common and can be repaired. What many people love about new construction is that for the first 3-5 years it is...

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Building a House in North Port Florida- What You Must Know

North Port introduced a new rule when it comes to clearing your lot before building that many people do not know. If you don't know this it may cost you $10,000+ dollars more than you needed to spend when building. Many real estate agents are not familiar with this rule, so when a client comes to us to build a house they are caught off guard by the additional costs.


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February 8, 2023 10 mins

Moving to Sarasota Florida- What to Expect

In this episode, we are going to be discussing the Top 5 Reasons Why Most People Move to Sarasota. I, myself, moved from the Midwest to Sarasota a few years ago and will be sharing my experience along with some things that I did not expect when I first moved. Sarasota Florida has a lot to offer to people of all ages, whether you enjoy the outdoors, going to the beach, or checking out the am...

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How much are closing costs for vacant land in Florida? It may be cheaper than you think! Here in Southwest Florida we have seen an influx of people looking to buy vacant land and then build a new construction house on that vacant lot. Not only are future homeowners looking to build a custom house, but we are working with both domestic and international investors to help build their real estate portfolio in Southwest Florida.

One of ...

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AirBnB Investing in Manatee County Florida- Is it worth it?

Unlike last weeks episode about AirBnB Rules in Sarasota, which are restricted, Manatee County allows AirBnB in most areas, it will just depend on the specific city. Many people are turning to buying property in Manatee County vs Sarasota County as there is more flexibility and more relaxed rules. However, even though Manatee County allows Short Term Rentals, it is going to...

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Renting Your Property on AirBnB in Sarasota Florida- Is it really worth it?

AirBnB is continuing to be a very hot topic in Southwest Florida, specifically in Sarasota County as we continue to have a high influx of people moving to the area. AirBnB in Sarasota County is a very regulated industry and not following the rules you will end up getting fines or even worse...SHUT DOWN!


The rules and regulations about AirBnB investing in ...

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Looking to move to either Sarasota Florida or North Port Florida? Which is a better city to live in? Just like any city there are pros and cons about moving to both Sarasota and North Port Florida. However, both are very similar in a lot of aspects.

North Port has been voted in the Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the entire United States and Sarasota Florida has been Voted One of the Best Cities to Live in the United States.


Bo...

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January 4, 2023 5 mins

What is a Community Development District in Florida? Why are CDD's necessary? CDD's are a common occurrence in Southwest Florida and many people are caught off guard by the extra cost that is associated with living within a community/development that has a CDD Fee.

CDD's are responsible for bringing in the infrastructure into local housing developments. CDD's are a 20-30 year bond that gets paid through your taxes annually.


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What are Florida Homeowners Associations Like? What should you be aware of before buying/building a house in an HOA community?

Homeowners Associations are a hotly debating topic in Florida because some people have great experiences while others do not. What it comes down to is who is on the HOA board for that community that will make the difference.


HOA's are meant to keep the uniformity of a community/development. This can be b...

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Looking to Build New Construction in Florida? You are going to want to know the differences being building with a Tract Home Builder Vs. a Private/Custom Home Builder because there is a MAJOR difference.

Depending where you plan on building your next home in Florida you will either be building on a lot within an HOA, a lot without an HOA or choosing to build within a community/development with a Tract Home Builder, such as Neal Comm...

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Are you looking to move to Sarasota Florida? Maybe you are simply looking to vacation in Sarasota...here are the Top 10 Attractions you will NOT want to miss out on!

Sarasota is known as a Small City with Big City Amenities and there is much to explore whether you enjoy the Outdoors, Museums, or a Foodie. Sarasota is home to over 1,400 different restaurants and places to eat, so when you are in Sarasota you have endless selections.

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Have you been exploring the option of buying land in Florida to either eventually build a home on or hold it for a few years? Buying land in Florida, especially in North Port Florida, can be a difficult process if you are looking to minimize risks, such as environmental threats and any other risks that could cost you $$$.

Helping people weekly with buying land and now also helping other build house we have come to deal with many si...

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North Port Florida is predicted to be the next Real Estate boom in the United States as we have already begun to see tremendous growth in the area with both real estate investors and future homeowners looking to build their dream homes!

The current population of North Port is 80,000, which is a 223% increase from the year 2000. This has led North Port to be voted in the Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the entire United States and t...

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Thinking about Moving to Sarasota Florida? Is it Really Worth It? Like most things in life, there is usually an upside (pro) and downside (con) when it comes to different aspects of a city.

Sarasota Florida is located about 1 hour South of Tampa Florida along the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. Sarasota has been voted One of the Best Cities to Live In for the past few years with the World Renowned Siesta Key Beach, Active Outdoor Lif...

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Welcome to The Florida Real Estate Guide! My name is Noah Ward and I am a licensed real estate agent that specializes in new construction and real estate development.

I have grown a social following of over 45,000 followers across all social platforms specifically discussing everything about Southwest Florida and real estate.

This podcast is going to include a wide variety of topics such as:

  • Real estate development
  • Spec house inves...
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