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Yes, all lakefront homesites too!

Hi cnitf, Inventory that the builder has added to the MLS is included in the inventory numbers given to us by the MLS. And even then the builders don't always include the move-in-ready homes. That is why it is good to have a Realtor gathering that information for you when you start looking . Let me know if you are in the market for a home in our area.

Sounds like this is the one for you Jazzy! Yes, pool baths if you have a pool are great. And if not, then you just have access to a guest bath when entertaining outside. Thanks for watching!

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving we are not of age just yet..: 🤣🤣 but soon will be

Me too!! Makes all the difference Mishelle. Thanks for watching. Are you in the market for a new home in a 55+ community. Del Webb does it best!

Mishelle, it’s a great design! We plan to return when’s it’s completed. Interested?

Yeah Jazzy, I get it. I live in an older neighborhood that was mapped out with all lots to equal 1/3 - 1/2 acre. And there are new home communities that are built on larger lots and do cost up to $3M or more depending on the size of the house and the builder, of course. The custom home lots in places like Everly and Wild Blue are larger but the larger the more it costs. It's all about the cost of the land and in our area it is pretty pricey. Buyers in this realm are not so concerned about distance between houses or having large lots as they don't want to maintain them. And the homes are positioned so that maximum privacy is attainable. Thanks so much for watching Jazzy! Have a great week!

Thanks for watching Mark. Are you comparing to other builders? They all have negative reviews. It seems like the complainers always get more press than happy customers.

That does sound ideal Jazzyflorida. We just aren't seeing those larger lots in new communities unless it is a bit unique or custom. Thanks for watching.

Yes, slower this time of year but still a desirable area. I don't know of any of the new communities that had issues.

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving wild blue had flooding on streets, lots and some water came very close to the model structures!

It did jazzyflorida but Artistry was not flooded. Unfortunately the homes around that development did flood.

THanks for watching coralpetals!

There is change just about everywhere. We adjust, don't we? Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much. I just wish it hadn't impacted so many in such a devastating way. And yes, the officials will have to respond.

@@williamjames8924 There is the saying that Florida is a flood zone. This is not new news. But with new codes and requirements for replacing a home especially near water, building on or near the coastline if you choose to do that then you take your chances. It’s ale been that way in Florida. And maintaining infrastructure is paramount.

It’s just part of the wet weather we get in Florida, Patrick. People should be prepared and our infrastructure needs to be improved and maintained to avoid events like this. You have other issues like earthquakes and tornadoes in other parts of the US. People shouldn’t be surprised to encounter hurricanes and storms in Florida.

I don't know Polk County that well but I feel for you jesus

Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comment, George. I agree with your assessment and suggestions. Yesterday I was in the Lorraine Rd & Palmer Blvd. area where the flooding was so awful. The county team was there with a News crew filming, I guess. They were simulating the water flow it seemed and trying to determine factors or causes as to why the water was flooding in that area perhaps. They really do need to come up with some answers and plans to avoid this in the future.

"Less and less" Linda. That is the key. I'm not going anywhere. Hang in there. Things always change, no thing is more certain. Thanks for watching.

Thank you Gayle! That's the goal of this channel. To educate and get information out there. Thanks for watching.

I hope your move took you to an equally nice place. It must have been hard to leave after 28 years. I don’t know St John’s county but people are moving to all parts of Florida and there’s a lot of

@@karenlacaille5608 geez Karen. So, yes overbuilding is a factor. We need to plan better. And vote better. I’m sorry your area was impacted.

I did not flood I live off Between Whitfield by Publix on University most of these homes been here long time since the 80s I was just saying that when they put that complex in and they took away that land water went to build houses houses apartment buildings condos suddenly we had a problem I had a problem getting around my community different ways because of that flood they need to make better attention ponds and take away one house it’s all about money they want to give $5 million away to a ponds Distant age is all about money. I’m sorry it is my mother used to say money talks bullshit walks and my mother is born 1940 and my family has lived in this community for over 100 years can go back where there was a farm where On Prospect Road and Tuttle my grandmother was a schoolteacher where the fire station is now on Prospect Rd., One room schoolhouse. It was the only one out this way. Parkway was a dirt road at that time my grandparents my father went camping in Lakewood Ranch and went for my grandfather he was born on Manatee River, where they owned the farm on one side of the family I have a picture of him as a new baby 1800 I’m very proud of my heritages. There is not a place for water to go even for a storm. We need to start thinking of the land and not money. Houses are close together. I can put a camper on one side of my neighbor and a camper on the other side and still have a huge backyard and I owned attention on pond behind me I did not have that problem at all. I’m sorry this is too long but I feel that it needs to be said to the public water has to go somewhere. Thank you.

Thanks for watching. We have to use the rivers wisely and prepare the infrastructure. Maybe use some of those surtax dollars that are going to infrastructure for new communities.

Hi Nikki, I'm glad you were not impacted severely like the people you met at the garage sale. I can't imagine going through that. Thank you for watching.

THanks Jenni! I don't think your area was impacted too much. I hope not.

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving . My road was totally flooded. Close to knee high. It was crazy!!!

Thanks Barbara! It's not a full explanation of all the areas that were affected but it does address the problems that added to the impact. Our local leaders need to pay attention And make some plans

🥰That was an excellent, well planned explanation of what actually happened ….thank you so much. You are a very good speaker and caring about others was shown and appreciated.

Gosh Carolyn, thank you so much. I do try to provide good information to viewers and you are right...I do care about my community and what happens here.

@@PattiVirgin thanks for watching Patti. Yes I can’t imagine what they’re going through. For all of the years I’ve lived in Florida, which is all but three of my long life I’ve never had to go through that.

You are not alone in your thinking Lori. I'm sure it was a factor and will continue to be. Our infrastructure needs some updating to handle all the people moving here. You can't blame them for wanting a healthier Florida lifestyle. Most everyone I meet came from somewhere else. There are few native Floridians such as myself! Thanks for watching and please subscribe.

HaHa, you're probably right. I'm not a fast talker. But thanks for watching.

OOOH, anything is possible. I'm betting you are wrong. Some say it's the geography of the coastline that has protected our area from a full on attack from a hurricane. We do have to get climate change under control I will say.

Vincent, you are not alone and your sentiments. We’ve got a lot of work to do. Thanks for watching. I hope you subscribed.

It is hard to believe. My job is to inform people looking for real estate. And much of that is in new home communities which offer people a lot of what they’re looking for in a Florida lifestyle. But overdevelopment has its downside for sure. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving Yep. I was a realtor in Tampa for 30 years. When you keep building, the concrete footprint gets larger and larger. The water has to go somewhere. It can't go where it did before.

Thank you for watching kvl! We really appreciate it if you would subscribe also.

@@AmandaPanda-nq1do I hope it was a good move for you. Like I said I love Florida and I have no intentions of leaving. Things change, including the climate and how the impacts are managed and the politics. Thanks for watching. I hope you subscribed.

Lol 😂 Houston got flooded from Beryl!!

I totally agree Donnie that climate change is happening all over the globe. Wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes...every part of our country is feeling the impact. Thanks for watching. And if you haven't subscribed please do!

That’s a great question. After any water intrusion repairs have to be made to avoid the growth of mold, especially in Florida. This is where hiring certified people is really important because you need those receipts to show that you’ve made the repairs. The sellers disclosure for a property that’s listed with a realtor Will allow the seller to speak to any repairs that were necessary after water intrusion. And certainly a buyer is going to have an inspection and if it’s a good inspector that will reveal any water damage that wasn’t repaired. There are certainly very good companies that deal with only Water extraction. It’s important to keep photographs and receipts. Thanks for watching. I hope you subscribed.

OMG Keith! What a nightmare! I'm glad you and your family eventually got the care you needed. Sorry you had to leave the state to get it. I agree the pandemic could have been handled differently in Florida and elsewhere. Thanks for watching this video and commenting. Please subscribe!

@@FloridaGulfCoastLivingI hope Pelican Cove survives the new structure inspections. Part of me hated leaving. The Wilbanks plantation became Pelican Cove in 1984-ish The units are 2 stories on slab. 270 units on 74 acres, 2.5mi mangrove walk. Marina, 7 pools, hot tub pickle ball tennis. Stunning. And PC is a state arboretum and bird sanctuary. If you like living in groomed forest and waterfront, there is no place like Pelican Cove.

No fake news here solargod! Saw it, experienced it and plenty I know were in the middle of it.

Thank you for your comment, Brian. I would have to agree with you. And it’s happening all over the US with extreme weather events that will change the way. Homes are built and how disasters are handled. I’ve been researching products that can be used to control flooding. It’s amazing what’s out there from sealant tape and inflatable barriers to lightweight structures that can divert water flow on streets and properties. Thanks for watching and I hope you’ve subscribed.

Sealant tape+ inflatable barriers??? Y'all are hilarious 😂 Ya live in a swamp 😃🐊🐊🐟🐟🌊🐍🐍

And I don’t mean to be negative or discouraging people just need to be aware. So far people keep coming 😊. 1,000 a day because the positives outweigh the negatives.

@@coralpetals we are fine! Thanks for your concern. Judy is good too.

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving Wonderful!

Thanks for watching Angel. No CDD in this community. The HOA is $2,020 a year for the Willows single family section and $2,900 for the Laurels for villas. Interested? Give us a call! 941-451-6612

Hi Jazzy. We had mentioned the current prices on specific homes. We are fortunate to have a video editor assist us who added those numbers from some data sheets we sent for the base prices. We apologize for that. Is there a specific home that interests you? I will confirm the price and verify it for you.

@@judyathari6524 I like the first house with the pool. The 3/3?

Pinkleather, I am so sorry to hear that. I believe this is the only video we did of this builder a year ago. we haven't sold in this community and this is the only feedback we've received. They were selling at that time in a lower range than other builders that filled a gap for buyers that could buy in that price range. Sorry for your bad experience.

Hi Tara, The leaseback options are only on the model homes. After this phase of Wild Blue is sold, Wetherington will have another model in the next phase and then the models in phase 1 are released from the lease period and ready for the owner in the leaseback to occupy. There might be a spec home built which will be further along in the building process. Otherwise it is a custom build from the ground up. The build process is usually 18 months depending on the size of the home. Would you like more info about any spec homes built in Wild Blue?

@@FloridaGulfCoastLiving Oh ok thank you. I live in Indiana and would love to move to Florida but not quite yet. Wild Blue is gorgeous it’s a dream for me. 🌴

@@JFreeUNC yes I think that is safe to say. We weren’t so focused on the summer months being affected by an election cycle. The data we were showing focuses on the two months running up to the election and in general the following year.