Florida Home Builders Report – January 2018

Last month, there were nearly 4,750 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida.  Out of the five major regions (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Southeast and Southwest), Orlando had the most housing starts on file with 1,071 new … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Up 14% in 2017

HBW report on Florida housing starts in 2017 Since 2014, Florida has been experiencing a steady and healthy climb in new residential construction.  Last year, the Sunshine State had a 14% year-over-year increase in housing starts, resulting in nearly 73,000 … Continue reading

Top Florida Residential Builders – December 2017

From Jacksonville to Miami, the Sunshine State had more than 5,400 housing starts during the month of December.  Orlando proved to be the hot spot for new residential construction, having nearly 1,375 new permits on file with HBW for the … Continue reading

HBW Report: Florida Swimming Pool Construction – October 2017

From top builders to total permits, here is the latest on new pool construction in Florida In October, there were more than 1,900 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State.  From the five major regions … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Update – October 2017

In Florida, permit data for more than 5,800 housing starts were added to HBW’s database last month.  Out of the five major regions (Orlando, Tampa, SW, SE and Jacksonville) reviewed, Orlando ranked #1 and highest for total housing starts (1,470 … Continue reading

Florida New Home Construction Increased 12% Through Q3

Quarterly Report: In comparison to 2016, new residential construction in Florida is on the rise and already showing a year-over-year increase of 12% through the third quarter of 2017. An average of approximately 1,000 people move to Florida every day … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Review – August 2017

Out of the 5,400 Florida housing starts in August, Orlando was a leading area for new construction. Over 5,400 housing starts with a total value in excess of $1.5B were added to the HBW database for Florida last month.  While … Continue reading

Florida Top Home Builders – July 2017

HBW residential construction report and builder spotlight for July 2017 Since June, residential construction is looking up across Florida.  During the month of July, there were more than 6,200 housing starts reflecting a 24% month-over-month increase.  Out of the five … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Q2 Review

Through the second quarter of this year, Florida has experienced a 13% year-over-year increase in housing starts. We are just halfway through the year, and Florida is already on target for having the best year for total housing starts in … Continue reading

HBW Report: Florida New Residential Construction – June 2017

Out of the nearly 5,000 housing starts in Florida last month, Orlando jumped one spot since May to lead the state for total new permits on file with HBW.  Out of the hundreds of active builders last month, D.R. Horton … Continue reading