Pensacola Magazine Annual Parade of Homes Guide: April, 2023

HOME PROGRAM FOR PURCHASES AND REFINANCES

FUNDING YOUR DREAMS

Our 5-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage program for primary residences is truly a 5/5. You’ll receive an initial fixed rate for 5 years then the rate can adjust by no more than 2% up or down at the end of that 5 years. Don’t let higher interest rates put a damper on your dreams! Let us help you purchase your dream home or refinance your existing home to lower your payment and improve your cash-flow by lowering your interest rate, consolidating high-interest rate debt and/or eliminating mortgage insurance

Lower Closing Costs:

No Points

No Origination Fees (borrower pays only a $285 00 Document Preparation Fee) No Intangible Tax No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) No Escrow Required

Other Benefits:

Pre-approvals

Fast In-House Processing, Underwriting, and Decisions

Local Loan Servicing

Competitive Rates and Terms

Bi-weekly Mortgage Payments

First Time Home Buyer Program

DOWN PAYMENT AS LOW AS 3% FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS

The right lender for building in the Florida panhandle.

Renee’ D. Wilhoit

NMLS 640470

850-436-2982

reneewilhoit@synovus.com

Lisa Hudson NMLS 664126

850-436-7842

lisahudson@synovus.com

Tracey McClurd

NMLS 664145

850-436-6538

traceymcclurd@synovus.com

Charles Thomas NMLS 938537

850-436-7831

charlesdthomas@synovus.com

Karen S. Welch NMLS 594834

850-994-2503

karenwelch@synovus.com

Rhonda Holl NMLS 437030

850-837-6525

rhondaholl@synovus.com

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Jess S.

If you’re looking for experience and exceptional service when buying or selling your home, choose Tabitha!

This Pensacola Energy Natural Gas Advantage

Elite home features the latest natural gas appliances, providing energy efficient comfort.

The 2023 American Dream Home is constructed by Signature Homes, LLC.

to the 2023 Parade of Homes

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association (HBA), it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Parade of Homes. We are pleased to have the Parade of Homes back to the original time frame. Holding the event in the spring offers people who are courting the idea of moving over the summer an opportunity to view firsthand some of the product that will be available. With the hot housing market, inventory has impacted the number of entries we have for this year’s Parade of Homes. However, we are very pleased that this community event is taking place, especially since this is our 64th year.

In terms of cutting-edge technology and features, make sure you see the HBA’s American Dream Home, built by Signature Homes, LLC, in the gated community of Iron Rock, in Escambia County. Iron Rock is a 290-lot gated community offering architectural details and warm rustic hues that tie into local elements native to the landscape.

The beautiful Iron Rock community is in one of the fastest growing Pensacola suburbs. Cantonment, Florida is a mere 20 minutes from downtown Pensacola and 30 minutes from both NAS Whiting Field and NAS Pensacola. Cantonment is located in Escambia County, Florida’s westernmost county at the tip of the “Panhandle” and is home to an International Paper Mill operation. The private Iron Rock neighborhood will feature a host of amenities with room for future amenity additions as the community grows to its full potential. Enjoy an atmosphere that embodies nature and yet feels like a resort.

The Dream Home is a very spacious 2,252 square-feet, four bedrooms and three bathrooms including a two-car garage with an impressive list of features and upgrades. “Pensacola Energy Natural Gas Advantage Elite Home features are designed to save money and reduce energy consumption,” said Marketing Manager Jill Grove, of Pensacola Energy. “This has been an exciting project for our team of professionals who were involved in the planning before construction began. We made significant recommendations to develop a customized energy-feature package that will benefit the homeowner for years to come.”

2023 Parade of Homes Sponsors

Amir Fooladi Encore Homes, President

15-20 ACRE PARCELS FOR SALE - AVAILABLE

NOW

COUNTRY LIVING In the Heart of Beautiful Santa Rosa County, Florida.

15-20 acre homesites now available. Denali Estates was sculpted in concert with the natural landscape, offering country nestled amidst pine tree forests and lush greenery.

Carla Hinote (850) 529 0022

Woodlands and Homes, LLC

Milan Korec (850) 602 1284

Keller Williams Realty AGC

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF WEST FLORIDA 2023 Board of Directors

SENIOR OFFICERS

Amir Fooladi Encore Homes, President

Lindy Hurd First International Title, 2nd Vice President, SMC Chair

Dax Campbell Campbell Construction & Company, First Vice President

Paul Stanley The First Bank, 3rd Vice President

Jennifer Reese Reese Construction Services, Treasurer

Marty Rich University Lending Group, Past 2nd Vice President

Austin Tenpenny aDoor Properties, Secretary

Chad Edgar Lister Builders, Joe-Brad Construction, Immediate Past President

Josh Peden Hudson, Peden & Associates, Financial Officer/ Treasurer

Stephen Moorhead Moorhead Real Estate Law Group , Legal Counsel

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Bill Batting, REW Materials

Rick Byars, Florida Power & Light

Bruce Carpenter, Home Mortgage of America

Mickey Clinard, Hancock Whitney Bank

Laura Gilmore, Fairway Ind. Mortgage, Affordable Housing Liaison

Chris Graye, Graye’s Granite

Jill Grove, Pensacola Energy

John Hattaway, Hattaway Home Design, Cost and Codes Chair

Chris Thomas, Acentria Insurance

Shellie Isakson-Smith, Supreme Lending

Daniel Monie, KJM Land Surveying

Alex Niedermayer, Underwood Anderson & Associates

Ric Nickelsen, SmartBank

Zach Noel, Clear Title of NW FL

Charlie Sherrill, SouthState Bank

Pam Smith, Real Estate Counselors, Pensacola Assn. of Realtors Liaison (proposed by PAR)

Janson Thomas, Swift Supply

Wilma Shortall, Trustmark Mortgage

Kevin Sluder, Gene’s Floor Covering

BUILDER/DEVELOPER MEMBERS

Fred Gunther, Gunther Properties

Drew Hardgraves, Landshark Homes

Ronnie Johnson, J. Taylor Homes

Heath Kelly, Heath Kelly Construction

Lowell Larson III, Venture Real Estate

Alton Lister, Lister Builders, Governmental Affairs Chair

Kyle McGee, Sunchase Construction

Shon Owens, Owens Custom Homes & Construction

Douglas Russell, R-Squared Construction

Eric Shaffer, Shaffer Construction

Casey Smith, DR Horton

Monte Williams, Signature Homes

Anton Zaynakov, Grand Builders

COUNCIL CHAIRS

Mary Jordan, Gulf Coast Insurance, Tradesman Education Council Chair

Suzanne Pollard-Spann, Legacy Insurance Brokers, Ambassadors Chair

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Blaine Flynn, Flynn Built

Shelby Johnson, Johnson Construction

Russ Parris, Parris Construction Company

Newman Rodgers, Newman Rodgers Construction

Thomas Westerheim, Westerheim Properties

Doug Whitfield, Doug Whitfield Residential Designer

Curtis Wiggins, Wiggins Plumbing

Signature Homes, LLC Builds a Magnificent American Dream Home for 2023 Parade of Homes™

THE 62ND ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES™ , hosted by the Home Builders Association of West Florida, is an exciting event for thousands of attendees who look forward to touring new homes throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The Parade of Homes is scheduled for May 6 – 14, 2023, and has 33 homes to showcase in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

“The people of Northwest Florida look forward to the Parade of Homes every year, said HBA President Amir Fooladi, Encore Homes. “It has certainly been a challenging time for everyone, but I am proud of our home building professionals who are meeting the demands of consumers who need new homes.”

The ever-popular American Dream Home, which is a Pensacola Energy Natural Gas Advantage Elite Home, located in the new community of Iron Rock in Cantonment. Dream Home Builder Monte Williams, of Signature Homes LLC, is pleased with the overall design and functionality of the floor plan. “This home has certainly been an exciting project for me,” said Williams. “Iron Rock” offers the feeling of family retreat and serenity in a tucked away enclave nestled amongst tall pine and shade trees with a gated experience to welcome you home. I believe the Dream Home captures the essence of being with family and friends and living comfortably whether you’re entertaining inside or outside on the patio area. I’m thankful for all the people who played key roles in making this home a reality.”

This Dream Home is designed to impress with collaboration between Williams and Mark Toler, Certified General Contractor. The expansive layout features a two story, 3,352 square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the living spaces are generous, light-filled and inviting. Equally impressive is the one-of-a-kind Floating Staircase to the second level, which is one of the home’s main focal points.

Designed for family needs and gracious entertainment, this home features an open floor plan design with 22-foot ceilings in the Great Room. Adding to the warm atmosphere of the home is a luxury natural gas fireplace in the Great Room. Designer lighting package with LED flush lighting in

multiple areas and under counter lighting in kitchen, all provided by Alston Electric. This lighting accentuates multiple areas showcasing its beautiful, engineered flooring in all common areas provided by Floors 2000.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream come true, featuring 42-inch upper cabinets with dovetail drawers with soft close provided by Hamby’s Kitchen Center. Accentuated with elegant quartz countertops by Superior Granite, this adds the perfect polished look of the home. Added to the overall elegance are the luxury appliances, built-in oven and gas cooktop. Complimented with a large kitchen island and prep sink, a walk-in pantry, nearby mud room, and laundry room with cabinets and sink add convenience to the livable space. Sit back and relax, this home has a spacious rear covered porch with gas drops to the grill area, and a warm and inviting fireplace provided by Fireplace Concepts. Setting the atmosphere on a warm Florida evening with a complete home sound system to all rooms and the back porch. Take in the sounds of silence behind your completely fenced and landscaped backyard by Blue Island Landscape.

Experience an oasis of tranquility with an inviting freestanding soaking tub with an open tile shower. Feel of cascading hot water from the Rinnai Natural Gas tankless water heater. The master bath has spacious, his and her walk-in closets with all she could dream of.

“Pensacola Energy Natural Gas Advantage Elite Home features are designed to save money and reduce energy consumption, said Marketing Manager Jill Grove, of Pensacola Energy. “This has been an exciting project for our team of professionals who were involved in the planning before construction began. We made significant recommendations to develop a customized energy-feature package that will benefit the homeowner for years to come.”

The Parade of Homes™ has been a popular attraction since its start in 1958 and is brought to you by the Home Builders Association of West Florida, Signature Homes LLC, Pensacola Energy, Ballinger Publishing, Pensacola Magazine, WEAR TV 3, COX and Cat Country 98.7 FM.

Dates: May 6 - 14. 2023, with weekend hours from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and weekdays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Visit ParadeofHomesPensacola.com for more information, maps, homes, floor plans and amenities.

Home Builders Association of West Florida

American Dream Home, Built by Monte Williams, Signature Homes, LLC

Gated Community of Iron Rock

2959 Ridge Trail Blvd., Cantonment, FL 32533

AMENITIES

• Floor plan designed with open living area amenities that includes spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining

• 3,352 square-foot home with a spacious multi-purpose great room with four bedrooms and three baths; including an oversized master bath.

• Open floor plan design with 22-foot ceilings in great room

• Gourmet kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and 42-inch upper cabinets with soft-close dovetail drawers

• Spacious walk-in pantry in kitchen with attached mud room and laundry space

• Granite countertops throughout and Atlas Quartz kitchen island

• Kitchen equipped with GE Profile appliances, including dishwasher, microwave, natural gas cooktop, single convection wall oven and french door refrigerator.

• Free-standing soaking tub with tiled walk-in shower and large vanity cabinet

• Large double-vanity and walk-in closet with custom shelving in master

• Designer lighting package featuring LED flush lighting

• Structured wiring with interior surround sound and outdoor audio

• Indoor natural gas fireplace

• Outdoor entertainment area

• Crown molding with craftsman baseboards and trim

• Fully-sodded yard with deluxe landscaping package, including pre-installed sprinkler system and fencing all around

*Amenities are subject to change due to availability during construction

2023 American Dream Home Donors

HBA Truly Appreciates its Donors

The Home Builders Association of West Florida and Signature Homes, LLC would like to thank the business who contributed to the overall success of the American Dream Home. If you see something you like, just find the item on the below list, and contact the donating company. Tell them you saw their product or service at Dream Home, and you want the same for your home.

PLATINUM

Signature Homes, LLC

Monte Williams / Milton Rogers

4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 49-A

Pensacola, FL 32503

850.332.6282

Donation: American Dream Home Builder

SNS Realty, Inc.

Neal Nash

120 E Main Street

Pensacola, FL 32402

850.912.4460

Donation: American Dream Home Lot

Pensacola Energy

Jill Grove

222 W. Main Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

850.435.1800

Donation: Tankless Rinnai, USA-Mike Peacock, Media and Advertising Services

GOLD

Alpha Closets

Leslie Halsall

6084 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Unit C

Gulf Breeze, FL 32526

850.934.9130

Donation: Closets, Pantry Shelving

American Concrete

Billy Campbell / Donnie Shear

2866 Hwy 95A North Cantonment, FL 32533

850.477.0222

Donation: Concrete, Foundation, Footings, Driveway, Sidewalks

Builders First Source

Chris Creary

1500 W. Main Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

850.432.1421.

Donation: Trusses, Windows, Exterior and Interior Doors, Trim Materials

Haus of Hue

Nina Campbell / Peyton McGee

1320 N 9th Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32503

850-912-4744

Donation: Whole Home Staging

Mobile Lumber / Coast Design Kitchen & Bath

Bill Daniel

9860 Waring Road

Pensacola, FL 32534

850.494.2534

Donation: Frame Materials and Appliances

Professional Roofing Co. of N.W. Florida, INC

Eric Howell

7850 Kipling Street

Pensacola, FL 32514

850.478.7887

Donation: Roofing Materials

SILVER

Alston Electric

Daniel Drew

4320 N. Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32505

850.433.4631

Donation: Lighting Fixture Package

Brownsville Welding

3520 Mobile Highway

Pensacola, FL 32505

850.433.0521

Donation: Custom Floating Staircase

Coastal Insulation

Bill Morrell

8006 Pittman Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32534

850.476.7778

Donation: Insulation

D7 Metals

6003 N Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32503

850-806-9733

www.D7Metals.com

Donation: Metal Roofing/labor

Floors 2000

Sarah Robinson

3890 Pasco Street

Pensacola, FL 32505

850.434.0821

Donation: Engineered Flooring

Hual Electric

Rick Hual

2613 S. HWY 95A

Cantonment, FL 32533

850.941.8827

Donation: Electrical Material, Labor

McCombs Electric

Jack McCombs

5217 US Hwy. 90

Milton, FL 32571

850-994-2930

Donation: HVAC System

REW Materials

Bill Batting

8040 N. Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32534

850.471.6291

Donation: Drywall & Finishing Materials

BRONZE

31-W Insulation

Tim Hood

3951-C Meldum Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32507

850.912.4953

Donation: Hurricane Fabric Shields

Architectural Concrete Design

Neil Brown

1700 South Hwy 97

Cantonment, FL 32533

850-572-4687

Donation: Custom Concrete Design

Blue Island Landscape

John Adams

654 Fairhope Ave.

Fairhope, AL 36532

251.402.9985

Donation: Landscaping

Fireplace Concepts

Roger Commander / Chris Hamric

251 W Nine Mile Rd.

Pensacola, FL 32534

Donation: Fireplaces

Hamby’s Kitchen Center

Charles Hamby

P.O. Box 658

Lillian, AL 36549-0658

251.962.7260

Donation: Cabinets

Performance Mobile Installs

Tim York

3515 Chief Mate Drive

Pensacola, FL 32506

850.393.6619

Donation: Surround Sound, Security System

Pinckard Garage Doors

Kevin Pinckard

5489 Woodbine Rd.

Pace, FL 32571

850-994-7201

Donation: Garage Doors

Sevenfold Construction, LLC

Lee Stewart

4104 Highland Blvd.

Pace, FL 32571

850.208.2498

Donation: Lot Clearing, Grading

Sherwin Williams

Michelle Alexander

3117 N. Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

850.316.7246

Donation: Paint Materials

Superior Granite

Wally Kader

7011 Pine Forest Rd.

Pensacola, Florida 32526

850-941-0270

Donation: Quartz Installation

WR Taylor

Dwayne Watson

17 Manresa Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

850.432.6163

Donation: Masonry Supplies

FRIENDS

Boutwell Drywall

Dennis Boutwell

7537 Pine Meadows Loop

Pace, FL 32571

Donation: Sheetrock Install

Florida Jack Construction LLC

Jack Green

9863 Charlois Rd.

Milton, FL 32583

850-232-4354

Donation: Trim and Custom Carpentry

Howard Young Flooring

Howard Young and Mary Young

433 Avalon Blvd.

Milton, FL 32583

850.921.8434

Donation: Flooring Installation

Hurley Enterprises

Jonathan Hurley

1729 David Street

Pensacola, FL 32514

850.380.4507

Donation: Privacy Fence

KJM Land Surveying

Kenneth Monie

1616 W. Avery Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

850.438.0202

Donation: Surveys

Larry’s Vinyl Siding

Larry Mallette

8583 Cove Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32534

850.497.4020

Donation: Siding Installation

Mark Toler

1841 Kings Way

Cantonment, FL 32533

850.968.5526

Donation: House Plans

Massey Glass

Terry Massey

6848 HWY 87 N

Milton, FL 32570

850.982.3983

Donation: Shower Doors

Moorhead Real Estate Law Group

Stephen Moorhead

127 Palafox Place, Suite 200

Pensacola, FL 32505

850.202.8522

Donation: Legal and Closing Services

Panhandle Inspection Services

Dean Williams

9389 Hamman Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32514

850.478.7328

Donation: Home Inspection

Resolute Painting

Terry Smith

6442 Myrtle Hill Circle

Pensacola, FL 32506

Donation: Painting

Rocky’s Pest Control

5971 Muldoon Rd.

Pensacola, FL 32526

Donation: Senticon Termite Protection

Southern Brass LLC

Lisa Denham

330 Park Ave. South Mobile, AL 36695

251.370.8221

Donation: Locks-Hardware

1. aDoor Properties, 13722 Osprey Dr.

2. Classic Homes, 6033 Huntington Creek Blvd.

3. D.R. Horton, 10600 Davenport Loop

4. D.R. Horton, 8689 Pathstone Blvd.

5. DSLD Homes, 2508 Juniper Berry Cir.

6. Encore Homes by ParsCo, 161 North “C” St.

7. Encore Homes by ParsCo, 909 West Gregory St.

8. Flynn Built, 701 N. “A” St.

9. Holiday Builders, 7829 Maxton Rd.

10. Lennar, Mobile HWY & T-Jar Rd.

11. Lennar, 6270 Dry Creek Rd.

12. Lennar, 1284 Meadow Trail

13. Mitchell Residential, 1637 Slate Dr.

14. Signature Homes LLC, 2887 Drake Elm Cir.

15. Westerheim Properties Inc., 906 E. Hatton St.

16. Westerheim Properties Inc., 514 W. Desoto St.

6, 7, 8, 15, 16

ADOOR PROPERTIES

Redfish Harbor

13722 Osprey Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507

2450 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Water Front, Access to Amenities Including Pool and Dock, Exaggerated Roof Decks, Outdoor Decks / Living, Large Spacious Living / Dining, Oversized Garage, First-floor bonus room / Office - Study, Elevator Capabilities, Modern / Upgraded Finishes, Comes with Boat Slip

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head West at the intersection of Sorrento Rd. and Innerarity Rd. for 0.4 miles and then, turn Right onto Pelican Place. In 400 feet, turn Left onto Osprey Drive.

Huntington Creek

6033 Huntington Creek Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32526

CLASSIC HOMES OF PENSACOLA LLC

3500 Square ft.

5 Bedrooms

4 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Cypress Model / 3500 SF w/ 675 Lanai w/ 549 SF Bonus Room / 3 Car Garage, Free Design Service, 5 BR/4 Bath or 4 BR/Study, Covered Lanai With Gas Summer Kitchen & Brick Gas Fireplace, Ceiling Heights 9’/10’/11’/12’, Bosch Appliances

Stainless Steel w/36” Bosch Gas Cooktop, Dry Stack Stone / Board & Batten / Brick Exterior, Master Bath w/ Enclosed Tile Shower & Seat, Tank less Gas Water Heater and 2 Gas Fireplaces, Heat Pump SEER 16 Rating, Deluxe Crown Molding / 5.25 Baseboards, Deluxe Landscaping/ Sprinkler System

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

West on Mobile Highway after the Equestrian Center - Huntington Creek Entrance will be on your right. From I-10 West Exit 5, turn left off the Exit, go past Navy Federal to light at Beulah Road, turn left, go to Mobile Highway, turn left and Huntington Creek is on the left 1/2 mile.

D.R. HORTON

Kaheeley Ridge

2273 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

3 Car Garage, Smart Home, Open Floor Plan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-10, take Exit 5 to Highway 90 West. Pass Navy Federal Credit Union and then, turn Right onto Beulah Road and continue for approximately one mile. Turn Right into the Kaheeley Ridge Community.

Fallschase at Pathstone

8689 Pathstone Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32526

1787 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Smart Home, Open Floor Plan, Stainless Steel Appliances

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head West on 9 Mile Rd. past Pine Forest Rd. Under the Interstate, just before Navy Federal Credit Union, turn Left onto Pathstone Blvd. and into the Fallchase at Pathstone Community.

DSLD HOMES

Iron Rock

2508 Juniper Berry Cir. Cantonment, FL 32533

3022 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Gated Community, Pool, Playground, Clubhouse, Stainless Appliances, Granite Countertops, LED Lighting, Tankless Water Heater

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Take I-10 to the Pine Forest Road Exit. Go 1.4 miles and take a Right onto Hwy. 297-A. Continue for 1.5 miles and then, take a Left at Iron Rock.

Garden District Cottages

161 North “C” St. Pensacola, FL 32501

1665 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Hardie Plank Siding, 10’ Ceilings on Main, Stainless Appliance Package, High Efficiency HVAC, Gas Tankless Water Heater, LVT Flooring

First Floor, Master Suite Walk-In Shower, Tiled Bathrooms, Custom Cabinetry, 30 Year Roofing Shingles

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head West on W. Main Street towards S. Baylen Street. Turn Right onto “A” Street. Turn Left onto West Gregory Street. Turn Left at “C” Street.

Garden District Cottages

909 West Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32501

2349 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Hardie Plank Siding, 10’ Ceilings on Main, Stainless Appliance Package, High Efficiency HVAC, Gas Tankless Water Heater, LVT Flooring First Floor, Master Suite Walk-In Shower, Tiled Bathrooms, Custom Cabinetry, 30 Year Roofing Shingles

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head West on W. Main Street towards S. Baylen Street. Turn Right onto “A” Street. Turn Left onto West Gregory Street.

1980 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Tile Kitchen Backsplash, Quartz Countertops, Coretec Pro Plus flooring, Large Walk-In Closets, Custom Tile Shower, Double Bathroom Vanity, Gas Tankless Water heater, Taexx Pest Control, Rear Side Entry Garage, 8-foot Doors

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Cervantes, turn Left onto North “A” Street. Home is located on the corner of W. Gadsden and “A” streets.

Feature Builder

HOLIDAY BUILDERS

Sabal Place

1516 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Large Great Room, Oversized Owner’s Suite, Split Floorplan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the intersection of N. Davis Hwy. and E. Olive Rd., turn onto E. Olive Rd. and then, take a Left onto Whitmire Drive. Turn right onto Erwin Drive, which curves into Sabra Drive and Maxton Road will be on your right, about halfway down. The home is located directly across from the stop sign.

Saddle Ridge: Sierra

Mobile HWY & T-Jar Road

Pensacola FL 32526

2295 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Living Room open to Dining Room, Kitchen and Covered Lanai. Quartz Countertops, Kitchen Tile Backsplash and Under-cabinet lighting. Stainless Steel Appliance Package. Nine Foot Ceilings Throughout with Tray Ceiling in Living Room and Owner’s Bedroom. Owner’s Bath includes Separate Shower, Separate Vanities and Large Walk-in Closet. Termite Bait System. Smart Thermostat. Ring Doorbell. Lennar 1-2-10 Warranty Program

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Take US Hwy. 90 to Steeplechase Blvd.

COMING SOON

6270 Dry Creek Rd. Molino, FL 32577

3004 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Homesites up to one acre, Next Gen ® Suite with a Private Entrance, Living Room, Kitchen Cabinets, Bedroom and Bath. Study. Covered Lanai. Nine Foot Ceilings Throughout. Termite Bait System. Smart Thermostat. Ring Doorbell. Lennar 1-2-10 Warranty Program

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-10, take Exit 10 to US-29 North. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for US Hwy. 29 North. Continue 15 miles, then turn East onto Molino Rd. The Community will be on your Right.

McKenzie Ridge

1284 Meadow Trail Cantonment, FL 32533

2117 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Living Room open to Dining Room, Kitchen and Covered Lanai. Quartz Countertops. Stainless Steel Appliance Package. Nine Foot Ceilings Throughout with Tray Ceiling in Living Room and Owner’s Bedroom. Owner’s Bath includes Separate Shower, Separate Vanities & Large Walk-in Closet. Termite Bait System. Smart Thermostat. Ring Doorbell. Lennar 1-2-10 Warranty Program.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From 1-10, take Exit 5 to US Hwy. 90 Alt East. Keep Right at the fork and follow signs to Hwy. 90 Alt East. Turn Left on Pine Cone Drive, and then turn Left on County Road 297A. Turn Left onto South Hwy. 97, then turn Right onto Meadow Trail and McKenzie Ridge will be on the Left.

MITCHELL RESIDENTIAL

Bently Oaks

1637 Slate Dr. Cantonment, FL 32533

© 2023 Mitchell Residential, no reproduction of this plan allowed, LIC# CGC062771

1904 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Trey Ceilings with Crown Molding, Stainless Appliances, 5 Foot Walk-in Shower Master Bath, Marble Countertops in Kitchen, Pull Down Stairs in Garage, 4 Sides brick, Garden Tub Master Bath, Covered Front and Back Porch, 9 Foot Ceilings Throughout, Shaw Luxury Vinyl Plank Main Areas of Home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From 1-10, take the Pine Forest Road Exit and head North. Turn Left on Hwy. 297 and then, Turn Left onto Bently Oaks Drive. Continue around the park and onto Avalon Street. Take a Right on Slate Drive and the home is on the Left.

Iron Rock

2887 Drake Elm Cir. Cantonment, FL 32533

4044 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

4 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Modern Contempory Design, 22 Foot High Ceilings, 2 Detached Garages, Floating Stair System, His & Hers Walk-In Closets, Courtyard, 2 Tankless Water Heaters, Free-standing Tub

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Take Hwy. 90 West to Pine Forest Road. Head North on Pine Forest Road and then, turn Left at Hwy. 297-A. Take Left on Hwy. 97 and then another Left on Ridge Trail Blvd. At the traffic circle, take Trestle Way and then, turn Left Drake Elm Circle.

East Hill

1708 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Downstairs bedroom, custom cabinetry/ SS appliances, large 50ft lot, crown molding, custom flooring and tile, single car garage, large walk-in closet, custom shower with separate soaking tub and fully-fenced yard.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head North on 9th Avenue. Take a Right onto East Hatton Street, and it’s the second house on the Left.

North Hill

514 W. Desoto St. Pensacola, FL 32501

2400 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Large master suite with a private balcony, extra high ceilings, high ed appliances including a natural gas stove, dry bar with wine fridge, soft close custom cabinetry, quartz countertops throughout, Hardie Board siding & soffits, underground utilities and irrigation system.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

At the intersection of Cervantes and Palafox streets, head West on Cervantes Street. Turn Right onto North Reus Street and then, take a Left onto West DeSoto Street. The house is located two blocks down on the Right.

North Santa Rosa Co.

1. D.R. Horton, 7664 Saddlebrook Ave.

2. DSLD Homes, 4791 Sago Palm Cir.

3. Flynn Built, 8975 Eureka St.

4. Flynn Built, 5633 Micanopy Dr.

5. Flynn Built, 5624 Porpoise Rd.

6. Flynn Built, 4167 Upper Walk Ln.

7. Holiday Builders, 7604 Piper Cir.

8. Holiday Builders, 6240 Carson Dr.

9. Holiday Builders, 4582 Sago Palm Cir.

10. Holiday Builders, 4412 Jitterbug St.

11. Holiday Builders, 4172 Lazy Breeze Ln.

12. Owens Custom Homes, 10723 Yorktown Ct.

13. Signature Homes, 5626 Dunridge Dr.

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Saddlebrook

1787 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms 2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

One-acre lot, Smart Home, Open Floor Plan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head East on US Hwy. 90, turn left onto Woodbine Road, and continue to Chumuckla Hwy. In 5.8 miles, turn Left onto Ten Mile Rd., and Saddlebrook Estates will be located on the Left.

Southern Palms

4791 Sago Palm Cir.

Pace, FL 32571

1787 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Stainless Appliances, Full Brick, Granite Countertops, Maple Cabinets, Fully Sodded Yard

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Go West on US Hwy. 90 and then, turn Left onto W Spencer Field Road. Turn Right onto White Road, and the community will be located on the Right.

Feature Builder

FLYNN BUILT

Yellow River Ranch

8975 Eureka St. Milton, FL 32583

2765 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

LVP Flooring in Common Areas, Granite Countertops, Tile Kitchen Backsplash, Shaker Style Cabinets, Master Tile Shower, Shower Rain Head, Large Walk-In Closet, Taexx Pest Control, Nest Thermostate, Irrigation System

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Turn Right at the intersection of SR Hwy. 87 and Hickory Hammock Road. Drive for 0.5 miles, and turn Left onto Shiloh Road. In 0.5 miles, turn Left onto Lazy Breeze Lane, and the home will be the second on the Left.

Feature Builder

3515 Square ft.

5 Bedrooms

3.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

LVP Flooring in Common Areas, Granite Countertops, Master Tile Shower, Walk In Closet, Kitchen Tiled Backsplash, Taexx Pest Control, Nest Thermostat, Irrigation System, GE Appliance Package

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Head North on Willard Norris Road ad turn Right onto Pine Blossom Road. Continue on Pine Blossom Road to Magnolia Glenn Drive and then, turn Left and follow the road around.

Magnolia

FLYNN BUILT

5624 Porpoise Rd. Milton, FL 32583

2600 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Breakfast Nook, Island With Bartop, Double Vanity Bathroom, Garden Tub, 2 Car garage, Walk-In Closet, GE Appliance Package, Granite Countertops, Linoleum Vinyl Plank Common Area Flooring, Taexx Pest Control

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-10 South, take Exit 22 to Avalon Blvd., Turn Right onto Porpoise Road. Drive for .25 miles, and the house will be located on the Right.

Yellow River Ranch

4167 Upper Walk Lane Milton, FL 32583

2545 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Granite Countertops, Large Island, LVP Flooring in Common Areas, Double Bathroom Vanity, Master Tile Shower, Rain Shower Head, Large covered Patio, Taexx Pest Control, Nest Thermostat, Irrigation System

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

At the intersection of SR 87 and Hickory Hammock Road, turn Right. Drive for 0.5 miles and then, turn Left onto Shiloh Road. In 0.5 miles, turn Left onto Lazy Breeze Lane, and the home will be the second on the Left.

HOLIDAY BUILDERS

Airway Oaks

7604 Piper Cir. Milton, FL 32583

2614 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Three-car garage, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Open to Great Room, Split Floor plan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

At the intersection of SR 87 and US Hwy. 90, turn onto Hwy. 90 towards Milton. Take a Right onto N. Airport Road, and drive for 0.5 miles. Turn Left onto Piper Circle, and home will be the first on your Left.

Candence Place

6240

2482 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

3 Car Garage, Open Kitchen / Breakfast Nook / Dining/Living Room, Split Floorplan, Office / Formal Living Room, Oversized Owner’s Suite

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

At the intersection of US Hwy. 90 and CR 87, turn onto CR 87. Continue driving and then, turn Left onto Oakland Drive. Drive for 0.5 miles to Cadence Place. Turn onto Carson Drive, and the home will be located at just ahead of the first stop sign.

HOLIDAY BUILDERS

Southern Palms

4582

1999 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Oversized Back Patio, Bay Windows in Owners Suite, Open Kitchen, Split Floorplan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

At the intersection of US Hwy. 90 and W. Spencer Field Rd., turn onto W. Spencer Field. Drive until you come to White Road and then, take a Right. Turn right onto Sago Palm Circle. Home will be at the corner second stop sign.

Feature Builder

Ventura Manor

4412 Jitterbug St. Milton, FL 32583

2062 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Formal Dining, Formal Living, Oversized Owner’s Suite

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the Interstate exit Garcon Point Road and take a left, go for 1.7 mile to the the intersection of Ventura Blvd. Drive for one mile and Jitterbug Street will be on your Left. The home will be the first on your left.

2481 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

3 Car Garage, Formal Living/Office, Gourmet Kitchen, Large Open Kitchen / Breakfast Nook / Dining Room, Double Vanity, Split Floorplan

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From intersection of SR 87 and Hickory Hammock Road, turn Right. Drive for 0.5 miles and then, turn Left onto Shiloh Road. In 0.5 miles, turn Left into Lazy Breeze Lane. Home will be the second on the Left.

OWENS CUSTOM HOMES & CONSTRUCTION INC

COMING SOON

Yorktown 10723 Yorktown Ct. Jay, FL 32565

3300+ Square ft.

5 Bedrooms 4 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Custom iron front doors / High-end appliances & plumbing fixtures / Oversized back porch with a fireplace & kitchenette / Camera system & surround sound / Wet bar & dig shower / Expansive built-ins / Oversized galley pantry / High-end quartz & marble throughout / 5 bedrooms & a dedicated office.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Go north on Chumuckla Hwy. for 14 miles, past Five Points in Pace. Yorktown will be on your left.

SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC

Stonechase

5626 Dunridge Dr. Pace, FL 32571

1797 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Extended Front Porch, Large Rear Porch, Open Floor Plan, Farm House Sink, Free Standing Tub, Craftsman Doors / Trim, LVP / Tile Flooring

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Take US Hwy. 90 to Woodbine Road. Head North on Woodbine Road to Five Points in Pace and turn Left on Quintette Road. In 1.6 miles, turn Left into Stonechase.

Eventide Estates

1977 Square ft.

4 Bedrooms

3 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Granite Counters Throughout, LVP Floors (no carpet), French Doors to Large Back Patio, Floor to Ceining Tile in Master Bath, 4th Bedroom with en-Suite Bath and Walk-In Closet, Jack and Jill Bathroom Between Guest Rooms, Finished 2 Car Garage, Sodded Lot and Sprinkler System, Lighted Cathedral Ceilings in Living Room, Barn Door Accents

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-10, drive south on Avalon Blvd. and then, turn onto Bay Meadows Drive. Turn Left onto Bay Point Road and then, turn Right onto Demaria Blvd. and the home will be located directly in front of you on Trevor Circle.

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY

South Santa Rosa Co.

1. Acorn Fine Homes, 6416 East Bay Blvd.

2. Acorn Fine Homes, 7511 White Sands Blvd.

3. DSLD Homes, 3079 Auburn Pkwy.

4. Flynn Built, 3179 Wells Beach Rd.

ACORN FINE HOMES

2150 Square ft.

3 Bedrooms

3.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Bay view living space and porches, Elevator

Storm-Tuff construction, Impact glass windows

2x6 walls, Fiber cement siding, Foam insulation

Solatube top lighting, Metal roof and Stainless steel wire rope railing

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

East on East Bay Blvd., (HWY399) From HWY 98 Go five miles. Home is on the Bay Side.

7511

ACORN FINE HOMES

2133 Square

4 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

Living space on top floor, Elevator, Storm-Tuff construction, impact glass windows 2x6 walls, fiber cement siding, foam insulation, solatube top lighting, metal roof and stainless steel wire rope railing

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

On Navarre Beach, head West from the Bridge. Drive three miles on Gulf Blvd. and take a Right onto Ohio Street. The home is on the corner of Ohio Street and White Sands Blvd.

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White Sands Blvd. Navarre, FL 32563

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

AMENITIES OF HOME

11 Foot Trey Ceiling, Granite Countertops, GE Appliance Package, Large Kitchen Island, Linoleum vinyl plank Common Area Flooring, Large Walk in Closet, Taexx Pest Control, Nest Thermostat

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-10 East, take Exit 31. Turn Right onto FL87 South and then, turn Left onto Wells Beach Road. Drive for 0.3 miles and the house will be on the Left.

3179 Square ft.

3179 Wells Beach Rd. Navarre, FL 32566

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What’s New Developments P.74 Around the Region P.83

Numerous residential developments have broken ground or are slated to break ground in the coming year. Here’s an update on what’s new in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.

Find out what is happening in business, government and cultural news across Greater Pensacola and Northwest Florida.

What’s New in Developments

by Morgan Cole

It’s no secret that the Pensacola-area Is growIng, and it’s growing fast. As new luxury condos, infill housing and large-scale subdivisions are being developed across the city, median home and rental prices continue to rise. With construction underway on the final phases of the new Palmilla apartments in downtown Pensacola and plans recently announced for a new six-story, 242-unit residential complex in the East Garden District, there’s no sign of things slowing down. Throughout areas of North Pensacola, homebuilders are developing new large-scale subdivisions at every turn. As development continues along the State Road 87 corridor in Central Santa Rosa County, it is quickly changing the face of this once laid back, rural area. Within the past year and half alone, Santa Rosa County has approved at least 17 new subdivisions, bringing an estimated 900 new homes to the area. This number doesn’t include some of the other major projects currently on the table that have yet to receive final approval, such as the 2,700-acre Jubilee project being pursued in Pace. As the population throughout our Northwest Florida communities only continues to increase, inevitably comes more developments and long-term infrastructure projects to support this growth. Although impossible to cover them all, we have brought you details on some of the latest projects to be developed or currently under development throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Cosa counties.

New Luxury Apartments in Downtown Pensacola Now Available for Rent

Construction is nearly complete on the new set of luxury apartments at 605 W. Garden Street in downtown Pensacola. The 240-unit complex called Palmilla consists of four residential buildings with a two-story parking deck. Each building is four stories with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each of the available floor plans feature open layouts with trendy accents, 9-foot ceilings and hardwood-style flooring. All units come equipped with a chef-inspired kitchen, custom cabinets and high-end quartz countertops. Units also include a full-size washer and dryer along with expansive walk-in closets. Palmilla will offer a variety of upscale amenities including a 24hour fitness center and yoga studio, a resort-style saltwater pool with tanning deck, valet trash service and a putting green on the property. The property is currently accepting rental applications for completed units and conducting onsite tours for prospective renters. Rental prices range from $1,703 to $3,358 per month depending on floor plan selection and optional upgrades. Visit palmillaliving.com for complete property details.

New Townhomes Offer Rooftop Terraces & Downtown Living

Construction is complete on a new townhome development in downtown Pensacola. One Spring, located at the corner of Spring and Intendencia streets, consists of 14 three-story townhomes, each with its own private rooftop terrace and garage. The development consists of six three-bedroom units

and eight 2-bedroom units, with ten of the units having streetfacing balconies. Ron Ladner and business partner Rimmer Covington are heading up the development project. Ladner and Covington are joint owners of Shaggy’s Restaurants, which has six locations including Pensacola Beach. A majority of the townhomes are complete and the property is now conducting private showings. Developers said that they worked hard to keep the price point of the townhomes as competitive as possible, with units now on the market with prices ranging from mid-$500K to $600K.

Hello DeSoto Brings Modern Living to Heart of North Hill

Hello Desoto, a new single-family home development in downtown Pensacola by local real estate developer Lauren Gund of Helm & Forge is located in the heart of historic North Hill on the 500 block of West DeSoto Street. These four singlefamily residences bring a new look to contemporary housing in the downtown Pensacola area. These custom-designed homes deliver a sophisticated style and timeless modernism in a way that also boasts comfort, convenience and quality. Each of the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes features a spacious 2,400-square-foot floor plan with high ceilings and covered parking areas with storage space. Homes also feature highefficiency tankless water heaters, natural gas, smart home controls, wood tile, custom wood cabinetry with granite countertops, a luxurious upstairs master suite with private balcony and reading nook and covered patios at the front and rear of the property. For complete property details, visit hellodesoto.com.

Bruce Beach Park on Track to be Complete Next Year

The construction of Bruce Beach Park is now heading toward the second phase of development with the park on track to open in 2024. Construction is underway on the $6.3 million first phase of the park. The first phase includes building a central plaza with a walkway, shade structures, two public lawn areas with seat walls, a learning garden with plants and play structures for children and a pedestrian bridge over Washerwoman Creek, connecting the park to Community Maritime Park.

The Pensacola City Council received updated plans for the second phase of Bruce Beach Park that include updated walking paths and a kayak launch location. Designers from firms SCAPE and HDR told the council that they planned on opening a temporary restroom trailer at the park that will serve as the public restroom facilities until the construction of the planned education and historic center is complete. However, the education and historic center are currently a part of the unfunded phase three of the park project.

Engineering plans for phase two are currently 60 percent complete, and the plans are expected to be finished later this year with bids for construction being advertised this summer as phase one construction is set to wrap up. The council has budgeted $674K for phase two of the project. In February, the City Council approved a contract for street improvements on Clubbs Street that will allow for the construction of a small parking area at Bruce Beach. For updates and complete project details, visit cityofpensacola.com.

14 New-Construction Homes Available on West Jackson Street

Kirksey Court is one of Downtown Pensacola’s newest subdivisions. Built by aDoor Properties, the development consists of 14 single-family detached homes located on the 900 block of West Jackson Street near downtown Pensacola. Each two-story Craftsman-style home features a spacious open floor plan, duel covered porches and 8-foot exterior doors. Each home sits at more than 1,700-square-foot and is equipped with modern stainless-steel appliances and black hardware to create a timeless yet modern look. Floorplans feature a spacious first-floor master suite with large walk-in closets and a full bath with double-sink vanity. Upstairs are two additional large bedrooms, a full bathroom, coat closet and large storage closet, as well as a second story covered balcony. Construction is complete and Kirksey Court homes are now listed at $420K and under. For complete property details, visit kirkseycourtinfo.com.

The Retreat at A Street

These new-construction Flynn Built homes located off North A Street in the heart of downtown Pensacola, feature custom two-story 1,600-square-foot (or more) floor plans. Each of the seven homes contains three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms with 8-foot doors, oversized shaker-style door trims, cased windows and 9-foot ceilings. Kitchen and dining areas are equipped with stainless-steel appliance packages, a custom tile backsplash, quartz countertops, a pantry and large center island. There is also a guest suite and bathroom located on the main floor. Coretec Pro Plus vinyl plank floors have been installed throughout the

common areas and bathrooms, with carpeted bedrooms. Each upstairs master suite features a large walk-in closet and luxurious master bathroom with a custom tile shower and freestanding tub, a double vanity sink with quartz countertops and private water closet. On the upper level are two additional bedrooms with large closets. There is also an indoor laundry room located on the second floor of each home. Exterior features include a fully sodded yard, low-E double pane vinyl windows, fabric shield hurricane protected windows, a Taexx pest control system, full irrigation system, tankless gas water heater, wooden privacy fence and storage shed. Some homes are still under construction but are currently for sale starting at around $370,000 and up.

32-Unit Townhome Development Planned for Tanyard Neighborhood

A new 32-unit townhome development is being planned for the Tanyard neighborhood in downtown Pensacola. Pensacola-based aDoor Properties submitted to the Pensacola Planning Board a proposal for a 32-lot development called Main Street Crossing. The project is located at 555 South G Street and is slightly more than 1 1/2 acres. The southern edge of the property fronts Main Street just across the road from the Builders First Source lumber yard. The proposal asks the city to approve the new lot lines for the planned development. Although much of the project is still in the design phase, the company plans to build 32 high-end rental townhomes, which are anticipated to be rented out for around $2.5K per month. aDoor Properties purchased the property in February for $1 million, according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s website. For several months, aDoor has had a notice of demolition posted on the 1952 warehouse that currently occupies the site.

Plans Submitted for Six-Story Residential Building in East Garden District

A new six-story, 242-unit residential building could be coming to downtown Pensacola. According to development documents submitted to the city of Pensacola, STOA Group, a Louisiana-based development group, is proposing to build a new mixed-use development at 110 E. Garden Street called The Heights At East Garden District. The proposed development would sit adjacent to the new East Garden District, which will also host the new location of the Union Public House restaurant and a new, 150-room Tapestry Collection hotel by Hilton. The building plans feature a twostory parking deck with four stories of residential units. Plans also include 12 thousand square feet of street-level retail space as well as other amenities on the second level. STOA Group is working in collaboration with Catalyst HRE to match the project to the planned East Garden District. The project lies in the footprint of four buildings that will have to be demolished. One of the buildings is owned by Catalyst HRE, and under the original East Garden District plan, the building was slated to be new retail, restaurant or bar space. Last November, developers sought the approval of the Pensacola Architectural Review Board (ARB) for demolition of the four buildings and conceptual approval of the project. The ARB approved the demolition request but denied the initial conceptual approval, noting the board was supportive of the project but wanted to see changes to the way the building interacts with the street and the way the parking deck is hidden from view. The developers will still need to win final approval of the project from the ARB before demolition can begin.

Rendering showing early conceptual image of what a new, 242-unit residential development on E Garden Street could look like. Courtesy of Fifth Dimension Architecture and Interiors

Waverly Developers Request $1.5 Million Contribution From City of Pensacola

In February, developers from 200 West Garden Inc. asked the City of Pensacola to contribute nearly $1.5 million in infrastructure improvements for their downtown development project, The Waverly. The project is planned to include 328 residential rental units, 54 for-purchase condominium units, 37,000 square feet of grocery retail space with a seven-level parking structure in the center. John Buzzell, representing 200 West Garden, told CRA members they are hoping to enter a public-private partnership with the city to facilitate streetscape improvements along Spring Street from Garden to Romana streets. The city would be asked to contribute $1.48 million for right of way improvements, and would be responsible for maintaining the public streets, sidewalks, streetlights, utilities and stormwater drainage around the project site. 200 West Garden LLC would cover the remaining $889K in streetscape improvements, including maintaining the public right of way, landscaping and an access road for grocery store delivery trucks. The landscaping would include reducing the amount of impervious surface on the lot from 59,029 square feet to around 42,140 square feet. The amount of pervious surface would increase from 4,531 square feet to 21,420 square feet, and the number of trees on the property would climb from 14 to 60. Buzzell said the proposed cost split, which would see the city covering about 62.5 percent of the streetscaping construction costs, was comparable to other public-private partnerships the city has entered. Along with questions about its share of the funding, several CRA members asked for an analysis of how much tax revenue the city is expected to recoup on the project. CRA members questioned how the development would impact parking and traffic. Although the number of on-street parking spaces will be reduced from 42 to 35 under the current plan, the on-site parking structure will include 746 total spaces, with 172 “open” parking spaces on the first two levels for grocery store customers and general public use.

Baptist Hospital Affordable Housing Project

Two proposed affordable housing developments planned for the old Baptist Hospital campus failed to win approval for federal affordable housing tax credits. Earlier this year, Baptist Hospital announced it had selected The Paces Foundation and Soho Housing Partners to redevelop 10 acres of the 51-acre campus into affordable housing projects. The projects were contingent on receiving federal affordable housing tax credits through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. However, a selection committee met in February, and the two Paces Foundation projects were not among those selected for the tax program. The Paces Foundation was initially seeking to build two developments on the 10 acres, which included a 112 affordable multi-family units called Avery Place that was seeking a 4 percent lowincome housing tax credit and a 102-unit affordable senior housing development called Kupfrian Manor that was seeking a 9 percent low-income housing tax credit. Pensacola had backed both projects with the financial support of $37,500 for the Avery Place project and a much higher $460K for the Kupfrian Manor project, which required a vote of the City Council. The funds would only be spent if the developments were awarded the tax credit. Pensacola Mayor, D.C. Reeves

said the city is assessing what the next step will be and if the funding has to be reallocated for future affordable housing applications.

New Baptist Hospital Campus on Track to Open in Fall

The new 57-acre Baptist Health Care Campus located at the corner of Interstate 110 and Brent Lane in Pensacola is on track to open this fall, and progress continues at a fast pace. With most of the work well underway in the main hospital, construction crews are now working to complete the new Bear Family Foundation Health Center with interior finishes such as painting, flooring, door and cabinet hardware and wall graphics to serve as wayfinders. The framing, sheathing and waterproofing of the exterior walls of the Behavioral Health Unit are nearly complete, and the interior buildout has begun. Campus-wide, final work on sidewalks, curbs and pavers is nearly complete. The irrigation system has been installed in The Town Square and landscape planting has also begun. The $650 million hospital project has generated significant opportunities for local vendors, contractors and their supporting economy, creating 4,261 construction jobs and nearly $201 million in direct construction labor. Each day, there are more than 600 individuals onsite working to have the health care campus completed for its official opening this fall. For complete project details and to follow the construction progress, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org/ transforming-baptist.

Hawkshaw Developers Back in Negotiations with Pensacola CRA

The Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency and the Hawkshaw Development Group are back in negotiations to reduce the project to a 54-unit condo development with no retail or commercial space. The City Council, sitting as the CRA, voted 4-2 to reopen negotiations on a deed covenant that serves as the development agreement for the property. It will be the sixth time the agreement has been changed since CRA agreed to sell the property to developer Robert Montgomery in 2018 for $1.6 million. Developers missed a deadline to file construction permits under the agreement in May and had to pay the CRA a $100K penalty fee. Earlier this year, Brian Spencer, a former City Council member who joined the development group in 2019, said developers were looking to go back to a mixed-use concept with approximately 80 condo units and possibly a retail space. The new proposal calls for a 54-unit condominium development with three buildings covering 172,651 square feet. Although there is no retail option, there is 9 thousand square feet of space dedicated to residential amenities like a gym, rooftop terrace and bike, kayak or paddleboard storage. Councilwoman Sherri Myers said she felt the new design goes back to the original concept the CRA had in mind when it first approved the project in 2017. However, the 2017 proposal only included 39 condo units at 102,417 square feet. Spencer also said the new development will generate more than $170K a year in tax revenue which will go directly to the CRA. In April 2022, City staff began negotiations with the development group and brought back a revised agreement to the Pensacola CRA for approval. The agreement has been approved pending monthly updates from the developer.

Pensacola’s First Boutique Lodging House Celebrates Grand Opening

From a Baptist Church to an underground punk venue and finally onto Pensacola’s Seven to Save list—revitalized and reborn as Lily Hall. After more than a year of transforming the former Mount Olive Baptist Church from the ground up into a chic, boutique lodging house, Lily Hall celebrated its ribbon cutting February 15 at 415 Alcaniz Street in downtown Pensacola. Breathing new life into the structure that once housed the historic Old Mount Olive Baptist Church, the property is independently owned and operated by Nashvillebased Stahlman Hospitality Group. Lily Hall offers guests 15 boutique suites to choose from, a grassy garden sitting area, library parlor, signature restaurant, main bar and an intimate, prohibition-era speakeasy among several other unique hangout areas. “We hope that people will notice the little things when they come here,” Nathan Weinburg, founding partner said. “We even have a signature scent at Lily Hall. The little touches like specialty coffees or little treats down in the restaurant, they all make this place pretty unique for Pensacola. We’re really proud of it,” he explained. The property features a speakeasy-style bar called Sister Hen as well as a spanish-inspired restaurant with head chef and recent Chopped TV show champion, Darian Hernandez. For rates and complete property details, visit lilyhall.com.

Escambia County to Consider OLF-8 Proposals in April

Escambia County is set to consider offers for OLF-8 at an April 6 public meeting. There are currently two offers on the table for the 540-acre county-owned property located on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. Breland Companies of Huntsville, Alabama had previously made a $53 million cash offer for the property. Breland is a nearly 50-year old real estate development firm that has developed more than 500 residential communities with more than 30 thousand units, in addition to multi-family, office and numerous retail developments. These developments have been anchored by companies that include BJ’s Wholesale, Starbucks, Chipotle, Outback Steakhouse?, Duluth Trading and others. Homebuilder D.R. Horton also made a $33 million proposal, but then upped it to $38 million after Breland’s aggressive offer. A third company has expressed interest in submitting a proposal; however, the last report had not indicated that

an official offer had been submitted. The commission has set and approved a master design plan for the property, which includes a combination of commerce, residentials and amenities. Breland said in their proposal that they would follow the master plan, while D.R. Horton said they would write a master plan of their own. The commission has formally acknowledged receipt of the offers and directed the county administrator and attorney to have non-exclusive negotiations with both parties and any other company that makes an offer.

Pensacola Bay Bridge Project Nears Completion

All six lanes on the Pensacola Bay Bridge are now officially open to traffic, following the opening of the third travel lane on the eastbound structure last month. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, each bridge structure consists of three, 12-foot travel lanes flanked by 10-foot shoulders. While all six travel lanes on the bridge are now open, additional work remains to complete the project. Tasks will include painting, work on the bridge’s aesthetic lighting system, completion of the wayside park area in Gulf Breeze and completion of the shared-use path on the westbound bridge. These activities will, at times, require intermittent nighttime lane closures. Completion of the project is currently estimated for later this spring.

With a construction cost of approximately $440 million, the Pensacola Bay Bridge replacement project serves as the largest transportation initiative in Northwest Florida history. More than 55 thousand drivers travel the bridge daily between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. The modern, six-lane structure replaces a four-lane bridge that opened in 1960. The original bridge across the bay was a two-lane drawbridge that opened back in 1931. Construction of the new structure began in 2017 and was delayed by eight months in 2020 when Skanska-owned construction barges became unmoored during Hurricane Sally, which severely damaged the bridge as well as other public and private structures. Skanska has been the target of numerous lawsuits related to the damage and financial losses stemming from the bridge outage.

Photo courtesy of Lily Hall

Mayor D.C. Reeves Open to Proposals for Community Maritime Park Development

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said this week that he is open to other proposals from developers for Community Maritime Park. In November, Inspired Communities of Florida sent the city a letter that said its proposed project for parcels 4 and 5 at Community Maritime Park had become “financially infeasible” and asked the city to consider extending its lease option until the market conditions improve. The developer, along with its partner EJ Smith Enterprises, owned by famed NFL running back and Pensacola native Emmitt Smith, had proposed to build up to 600 apartment units, a 900-space parking garage and up to 50 thousand square feet of retail space on the two key Maritime Park lots.

The company owns a lease option on the two lots that expire in February 2024, giving it the exclusive right to develop the properties. When asked about the project during his press conference in March, Reeves said the city had communicated with Inspired Communities, who were “amicable” to the idea of another developer putting forward a proposal for the properties.

According to Reeves, there are others interested in the property, but also said that the lease options limit the city to informal conversations about what it can do to market the properties at this point. Reeves also said that he remains optimistic about seeing the Community Maritime Park developed under the West Main Master Plan, but said there are economic factors outside the city’s, or any developer’s, control that could delay the project.

Pensacola’s First Skatepark Set to Open May 2

It’s been eight years in the making and now, the Blake Doyle Skatepark is nearly complete. The new amenity will occupy one city block at the end of the new Hollice T. Williams Park beneath the Interstate 110 overpass. Bear General Contractors LLC, who are building the skate park, are still in the process of completing landscaping, sidewalks, artificial turf and a few other tasks — about three weeks’ worth of work before they hand the space over to the city. The nearly $2.2 million skate park broke ground on Aug. 2 of last year between Jackson and La Rua streets next to From The Ground Up Community Garden. It will be part of the first phase of the $25 million Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park, connecting the neighborhood around the I-110 overpass with downtown.

The skate park will be modeled similarly to the iconic West L.A. Courthouse Skate Plaza in Los Angeles that became a popular spot for skaters because its ledges were perfect for skateboarders to grind and slide on. It will also include a beginner area for those new to skateboarding, a multi-level skate plaza, two skate bowls and sidewalks going around the skate area. It will be a walkable, bikeable and skateable corridor for the entire community to connect and enjoy activities while leading into the downtown and waterfront areas. The skate park is scheduled to have its grand opening on May 2 at 3 pm. For more information about Upward Intuition and future events, visit upwardintuition.org

PACE

Work Continues on $8.8 Million Pea Ridge Connecter

Work continues on the Pea Ridge Connector, and Santa Rosa commissioners are trying to decide on an official name before it’s completed. Crews broke ground for the 1.7 mile road in 2020. The goal is to alleviate traffic on Highway 90 between Milton and Pace. The road is scheduled to be finished in the spring of 2024.

Plans Updated for Widening of Woodbine Road in Pace

In late 2022, officials announced updated plans regarding the future of widening Woodbine Road in Pace. At a meeting of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, a representative from engineering firm Mott MacDonald presented the company’s plans to improve two locations along Woodbine Road: one at the intersection with U.S. Highway 90 and another at the Five Points intersection.

The improvement plan at the intersection of Woodbine Road and U.S. Highway 90 includes a dedicated right-turn lane, a four-lane section with median and sidewalks. The Five Points intersection improvements include four lanes from Vinewood Lane to the Pace Athletic and Recreation Association Sports Plex, mast arm traffic signals and sidewalks. These plans are schematic designs, with the expectation that the final designs would be finished in April 2023 for the U.S. 90 intersection and December 2023 for Five Points, with construction to begin on the U.S. 90 intersection next summer.

Santa Rosa County’s Newest K-8 School Plans to Open by Fall

Santa Rosa County’s second kindergarten through eighthgrade school, Wallace Lake, is preparing to open up in Pace for the 2023-24 school year. The school broke ground in October 2021 and is estimated to be completed by August, just in time for teachers to move in. Wallace Lake K-8, located on a 33-acre site at 3354 Wallace Lake Road in Pace, will serve 1,182 students at full capacity. It is intended to relieve

overcrowding at S.S. Dixon Primary, S.S. Dixon Intermediate and Sims Middle schools, all of which are currently over 89 percent capacity.

According to the district’s approved rezoning plan, 800 students will be pulled from Dixon Intermediate, Dixon Primary and Sims Middle School, with a small number of students pulled from surrounding schools, such as Central School and Chumuckla Elementary School. The transfer period for students within the county interested in Wallace Lake K-8 opens up April 3, then administrators will open the school up to outside applicants in mid-May. The school will be modeled after the district’s East Bay K-8 in Navarre, which follows a similar kid-friendly design including a school library as a central hub, an atrium, learning stage and an upper balcony.

The two-story school building will include 45 classrooms — 25 primary classrooms and 20 intermediate classrooms — and a covered physical education building. The cost for the new school is about $39.4 million, with a little less than $26.4 million of that coming from LOST revenue.

Jubilee Project

The preliminary plat of the first phase on the Jubilee project in Pace has been approved by county engineering. This segment includes 260 homes on 318 acres. The Jubilee development is a roughly 2,700-acre project planned to include housing, schools, a medical campus, commercial areas and more. It will sit north of Pace, mainly between Willard Norris and Luther Fowler roads.

Developers say the project draws inspiration from the picturesque town of Seaside in Walton County and from Celebration, a master-planned community south of Orlando founded by the Walt Disney Company. County officials and staff have said this phase earned this early approval because it meets standard county code. The next steps will involve the county reviewing a final plat and construction plans. In early 2022, the first phase’s preliminary plat made its way to the county’s hands. A phased development plan indicates the Jubilee project will take about a decade to fully build out.

Architect rendering of the new K-8 school expected to open in Pace this fall. Courtesy of the Santa Rosa County School District.

In all, the developer’s estimated infrastructure construction cost for the project sits just under $177 million. The plan for Jubilee includes a large number of green spaces and walking paths and a large emphasis has been placed on making the community well connected and pedestrian friendly. Previous discussions also included turning the project into a community development district (CDD) however, in late September 2022, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted unanimously to deny Jubilee’s Community Development District. As of now, Jubilee can still develop one house per acre on the property and commissioners have reported that just over 1,500 acres are zoned for homes at this time. For updates and complete project details, visit jubileefl.com.

Camelot

Plans were submitted for a new 190lot subdivision south of Avalon Middle School and Bennett Russell Elementary School in Pace. According to documents from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the project, called Camelot subdivision, will sit on 47.5 acres between Mulat Road and Avalon Boulevard and back up to the CSX railroad tracks. Thus far, the development group has not requested any zoning changes and are working within what is already permissible through the parcel’s zoning status, which allows for up to four lots per acre.

MILTON

New Mixed-Use Community Planned for Moors Golf Course Land

A master-planned community development is slated to be built on 360 acres of the old Moors Golf Club located on Avalon Boulevard in Milton called Lakes of Avalon. Developers received the green flag for the development back in 2022 under the condition it adds additional setbacks and landscaping to create a barrier to its neighbors. Plains for the mixed-use community include single-family homes for sale and apartments for rent, along with the convenience of onsite retail, office space and healthcare.

Santa Rosa County commissioners approved the East Avalon LLC development’s conditional use request at a special zoning meeting held in January of 2022, despite opposition from residents who wanted the development’s 350-unit apartment buildings to be constructed on the parcel’s northwest side farther away from the Moors subdivision. Developer representative Rodney Sutton said the overall plan is to develop apartments and single-family homes at the front of the property, with a mix of retail and commerce space being built in the back section. Development plans now include a traffic light, which would be installed along Avalon Boulevard,

GULF BREEZE & MIDWAY

Water Leaf

Water Leaf is a 10-acre, 18-lot subdivision located in Midway between Overdown Drive and Gulf Breeze Lane, south of Gulf Breeze Parkway.

Water’s Edge (15 lots in Midway)

Water’s Edge is a 15-acre, 15-lot subdivision bounded on the north by Cedar Street, on the east by East Bay Boulevard and on the south by Maverick Lane.

though the state often requires an existing overwhelming capacity to permit new lights, which won’t come until there are increased residents coming to and from the area. Many of the local residents who spoke at the zoning meeting weren’t necessarily opposed to the concept, but didn’t want the three- or four-story building overlooking their private homes, an issue Sutton said would be negated by the additional setbacks and landscaping. Ultimately the commission approved the development moving ahead under the conditions the developer design with the buffers and additional tree plantings the neighbors had agreed to.

The developer will now need to submit an engineered commercial site plan to begin “horizontal improvements” like parking, landscaping and stormwater work and then, once they receive a development order, final building plans will be reviewed. For updates and project details, visit lakesofavalon.com.

Sea Grove (21 lots in Midway)

Sea Grove is a 9-acre, 21-lot subdivision bordered by Gulf Breeze Parkway on the north, Country Club Road on the west and Tibet Drive on the south.

Forest Bay Estate Phase IV (34 lots in Midway)

Forest Bay Estates IV is a 10-acre, 34-lot subdivision off Redberry Drive.

Forest Bay Estates Phase V

Forest Bay Estates Phase Five is a 94-lot subdivision located south of Redberry Drive and west of Winfield Drive.

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the City of Pensacola and ensuring that all procurements for grant-funded projects are performed in accordance with the requirements of the grant.

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City Announces New Grant Coordinator and Senior Grant Writer Positions

The City of Pensacola is pleased to announce the addition of two new positions that will help secure grant funding for city projects and initiatives, ensuring that the City of Pensacola is competitive in its pursuit for available state and federal grant funding.

Kevin Boyer has been selected as the Grants and Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Pensacola, and Joel Hollon has been selected as the Senior Grant Writer, both bringing a wealth of knowledge to the city’s team.

“It is imperative that we actively pursue grant funding to ensure the City of Pensacola is receiving our share of the millions of dollars in funding available, both at the state and federal level,” Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “Grants can open new opportunities for city projects that we may not be able to complete otherwise, while also allowing us to leverage taxpayer dollars to create the greatest impact. I look forward to seeing what we are able to accomplish with Joel and Kevin’s expertise on our team.”

Kevin Boyer

Kevin Boyer has been selected as the new Grants and Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Pensacola, bringing more than 15 years of experience in grant management, public information and media, project management and more to the position. In his role as Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, Boyer will be responsible for managing the

city’s grants and grants processes, including researching potential grant funding sources for the city.

Boyer most recently served as the Executive Grants Assistant for the City of Milton, responsible for grants funding research and management. He previously worked for Gannett in a variety of reporting, editorial and management positions.

Boyer earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida and his Associate of Arts in English from Pensacola State College.

As the Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, Boyer’s responsibilities will include researching available grant opportunities, monitoring existing grants, making timely reports to granting agencies, requesting reimbursement from awarded grants and ensuring the proper accounting and receipt of grant funds. Boyer will also manage the city’s post-disaster grant management with FEMA and the Florida State Division of Emergency Management.

Boyer will work under the direction of Finance Director Amy Lovoy and Senior Accounting Manager Lakia McNeal to assist in the preparation of grant budgets, manage the completion of grant documents and maintain records of grant activities, along with other grant-related duties. His responsibilities will also include managing sub-grantees of

Joel Hollon has been selected as the new Senior Grant Writer for the City of Pensacola, bringing nearly 10 years of experience in grant procurement to the position. During his career, Hollon has procured and administered over $15 million in grants. As the Senior Grant Writer, Hollon is responsible for grant application research, grant writing, and monitoring and tracking grant funds under the scope of grant management for the City of Pensacola.

Hollon most recently worked as the Grants Management Coordinator for Escambia County Public Schools, responsible for researching, procuring and administering multimillion-dollar governmental grants. He previously served as a Continuous Improvement Specialist for Escambia County Public Schools, where he managed, supervised and reported on military grant activities, along with securing large-scale grants for schools, including grants upwards of $1 million.

Hollon earned his Bachelor of Arts in middle/junior high education, Master of Education in curriculum and instruction, and Education Specialist degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida.

As the Senior Grant Writer, Hollon will direct the procurement and administration of grants for the City of Pensacola, along with evaluating grant funding opportunities that have the potential to further the city’s goals and objectives. Additionally, Hollon will provide strategic direction to senior administration and coordinate grant management training for directors and city staff.

Hollon will work under the direction of Finance Director Amy Lovoy. His responsibilities will also include managing the completion of grant contracts and directing the development and implementation of special projects for the City of Pensacola.

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Lewis Bear,

Our community has lost a champion. Lewis Bear, Jr. was a longtime advocate and philanthropist for the Pensacola area. His accomplishments were myriad and significant. Our condolences go out to his wife, Belle, and the entire Bear family. He will be dearly missed.

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A Look at February's Market Highlights

Market Highlights

February sales improved 23% compared to January’s totals but slid 29% from last February.

56 DAYS ON MARKET

At $320k, the median sale price moved back above $300k in February.

For Sale

342

The average DOM for residential and condos combined was eight weeks, up an additional week over January. The average was five weeks last February.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

800

320k PENDING SALES NEW RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS

Most sales activity occurred above the $300k price point.

There were 342 pending sales at the end of February, 17 units fewer than in January and 53 fewer than last February.

Data courtesy of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS ®

How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit

Running a household can get expensive. Between regular maintenance and utility costs, things can add up quickly over the course of a month.

One of the most costly parts of owning a house is typically heating and cooling. If your house isn’t sealed or energy efficient, your heating and cooling costs may climb every season.

However, an energy audit is one way to find air leaks and other inefficiencies around your house. Consider these tips from the experts at Best Pick Reports to perform a home energy audit and take steps to address any issues.

What to Look for During the Home Energy Audit

Attic

• Check to see if the holes for your wiring, plumbing and piping are properly sealed and insulated.

• Check the hatch leading into the attic for air leaks. Test for air leaks by closing all the windows and doors then turning on the air conditioner or furnace. Hold a lit stick of incense near the hatch. If the smoke rises between the hatch and the frame, there might be a leak.

Ductwork

• Test for air leaks by turning on the heat or air conditioning in your home and feeling the ducts for any leaks. If you aren’t sure, shine a flashlight on the ducts and see if any dust is blowing.

Furnace and Water Heater

• Check the manufacture date on the furnace and water heater. These appliances lose efficiency over time. Furnaces should be replaced after 25 years, on average. Water heaters should be replaced after 10 years.

• Check your water heater’s insulation. If the water heater is hot to the touch, it isn’t retaining heat properly.

• Check the furnace filter. If it’s dirty or hasn’t been replaced within the last three months, your HVAC system may be working too hard.

Windows and Doors

• Check for drafty windows or doors by closing all the windows and doors then turning off the air conditioner, furnace and fans. Hold a lit stick of incense near all sides of the window or door frame and underneath the door. The direction the smoke wafts will tell you if there’s a draft.

What to Do After Your Home Energy Audit

Now it’s time to address any issues you found. Some of these fixes are straightforward enough you can likely handle them on your own. For others, you might need to bring in a professional.

Attic

• Seal holes around wires or pipes with high-temperature, flexible caulk or spray foam.

• Insulate your attic hatch by attaching foam insulation to the back of the hatch. If the hatch door doesn’t have weather stripping, add some.

Ductwork

• Repair leaky ductwork with duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape.

• Insulate ducts as needed with duct insulation material rated at least R-6.

Furnace and Water Heater

• Replace furnace filters at least every three months.

• Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket (R-8 or higher).

• Insulate the pipes attached to your water heater with foam pipe insulation or insulating tape.

Windows and Doors

• Replace failed caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors.

• Add a door sweep to exterior doors to eliminate the gap between the floor and the bottom of the door.

These home energy audit fixes are often just the beginning of making your house more efficient. To maximize your home’s efficiency, hire a professional home energy auditor to do a full inspection, both inside and outside. Visit bestpickreports. com and fivestarrated.com to find experts in your neighborhood.

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U pgrading Y o U r o asis

Picture this: You’ve purchased your home. You’re on the land you’ve dreamt about and you’ve got great ideas to turn your property into the personal oasis you’ve always wanted.

As you consider developing your land, building with environmentally sensitive choices becomes more important than ever. According to LightStream’s 9th Annual Home Improvement Trends Survey, more than 93% of homeowners see the benefits of undertaking renovations that have positive environmental impacts. Yet, one of the top barriers to making ecofriendly upgrades is that people don’t know what to do (27%) nor where to begin (24%).*

As a first step, homeowners can take on renovations to make their existing home or building greener. Among the many smaller-scale eco-projects are new insulation, HVAC systems, lighting or appliances.

“One popular upgrade is installing custom windows and doors that are thermally broken, meaning they’re designed to keep out cold or hot temperatures,” said Sean Cain, president of Morton Buildings, a specialized construction company with decades of experience in eco-conscious construction. “It’s a big improvement that is not only energy-efficient, but it will immediately impact the overall comfort of your building and save money on energy expenses.”

Reflecting larger visions, the survey also found that many homeowners are thinking outside the home itself, enhancing their properties by adding a separate garage, hobby shop, barn, office or accessory dwelling unit.

“Today’s homeowners are looking for a solid property improvement investment as well as construction specialists with the unique knowledge and know-how to deliver eco-friendly best practices and sustainable products,” said Todd Nelson, senior vice president at LightStream, an online lending division of Truist Bank. In addition to return on investment and environmentally sustainable upgrades, homeowners are also increasingly interested in the longevity of their improvement projects.

“People today are keenly interested in the long-term sustainability of their building decisions including construction of ancillary buildings on their property,” Cain said. “Post-frame buildings with steel exteriors have advantages both for longevity and recyclability whereas shingle roofs or vinyl siding may need replacement more frequently, which often results in additional waste that cannot be recycled. Moreover, they have protective benefits as well, helping to mitigate inclement weather and extreme climate events. Most of all, their design flexibility makes them modern and stylish.”

FROM START TO FINANCE

Sustainability begins with material selection and production.

“There are many ways to make the manufacturing processes more sustainable, such as recycling or repurposing unused or misdirected materials and even capturing and reusing water,” Cain said.

Managing the Costs

Sustainable building options can also be more affordable, particularly if you’re looking at cost savings over time.

“Reducing energy costs is important to many building owners,” Cain said. “Make sure your building or home is wellinsulated because this can save you a considerable amount of money.”

Consider the Options

As consumers seek sustainability in their residential structures, more are considering their long-term financial impacts, too.

“We’re in era of rising interest rates,” Nelson said. “A fixed rate loan can save money and be the right choice for many reasons.”

Visit LightStream.com to see how unsecured, affordable home improvement loans can help finance your renovation.

*The 9th Annual LightStream Home Improvement Survey was distributed by Ipsos among 1,301 U.S. homeowners, between January 4, 2022 and January 13, 2022.

Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. Photos courtesy of Morton Buildings, Inc. #16457 Source: Morton Buildings and LightStream

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