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Development & Entitlements
Central Florida Development Due Diligence: What to Review Before Committing Capital
Before committing capital to a Central Florida development project, owners and investors need to review zoning, future land use, utilities, environmental conditions, title, and existing approvals.
Development & Entitlements
What Is an Entitlement Strategy in Florida?
An entitlement strategy is the plan for obtaining the regulatory approvals a development project requires. This article explains what entitlements are, why a strategy matters, and how the process works.
Development & Entitlements
Zoning, Future Land Use, and Existing Approvals: Why They Are Not the Same Thing
Zoning, future land use, and existing development approvals are three distinct regulatory layers. Understanding the difference is essential before any development decision.
Development & Entitlements
Why Utility Capacity Can Make or Break a Development Project
Utility availability and capacity are among the most consequential factors in Central Florida development. This article explains what to confirm before committing to a project.
Manufactured Housing & RV
Manufactured-Housing and RV-Community Redevelopment: What Owners Should Review First
Redeveloping or repositioning a manufactured-housing or RV community involves regulatory, operational, and financial considerations that differ significantly from conventional real estate.
Manufactured Housing & RV
Existing Mobile Home Parks: Historical Approvals, Density, and Nonconforming Conditions
Many Florida mobile home parks operate under approvals and conditions that predate current zoning codes. This article explains what owners and investors need to understand.
Owner Representation
Owner Representation: Who Keeps the Entire Project Moving?
On complex property and development projects, the owner is often the only party responsible for the whole. This article explains what owner representation is and why it matters.
Project Coordination
How Property Owners Should Compare Contractor Proposals
Comparing contractor proposals is not simply a matter of choosing the lowest price. This article explains what to look for and how to ask the right questions.
Project Coordination
Storm Recovery Project Coordination: Organizing the Response
Storm recovery involves multiple contractors, adjusters, agencies, and decisions happening simultaneously. This article explains how to organize the response.
Property & Due Diligence
When a Property Is in the County but Uses City Utilities
In Central Florida, many properties in unincorporated county areas receive utility service from a municipality. This creates a regulatory split that affects development and permitting.
Property & Due Diligence
Why Deeds, Plats, Surveys, and GIS Maps Can Show Different Pieces of the Same Property
Deeds, plats, surveys, and GIS maps each describe a property differently and serve different purposes. Understanding the differences is essential for property owners and developers.
Development & Entitlements
Development Budgeting: Hard Costs, Soft Costs, Fees, Utilities, and Contingencies
A realistic development budget accounts for far more than construction costs. This article explains the full cost structure and the most common sources of budget shortfalls.