Site Construction of High-End DeBary Community’s Last Phase Is Complete and Ready for Buyers

DEBARY – Now in its ninth and final phase, Riviera Bella – The Henin Group’s upscale, single-family home development along the St. Johns River – is preparing to welcome its last group of new families.

According to The Henin Group’s president and CEO Jerome Henin, site construction just off Fort Florida Road near Lake Konomac, was completed by Jon M. Hall Construction of Sanford and the 153 homesites were sold to Dallas-based D.R. Horton.

“The builder has closed on their first 36 homesites and construction is now underway,” Henin said, adding that all of the remaining sites should close by the end of next year.

D.R. Horton is offering three-, four- and five-bedroom homes ranging in size from 1,672 to 2,807 square feet and priced starting in the mid-$300,000s.

With an anticipated sell-out by 2022, Henin said the development – which started in 2004 – is more than two years ahead of projection.

“The opening of phase nine marks the completion of the entire 710-homesite community.”

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About the developer: France native Jerome Henin, the founder and owner of several companies involved in real estate development and sales, has more than 30 years of experience in property development in Europe, Florida and Virginia. His largest Central Florida development – the award-winning Riviera Bella – is divided into villages with production homes’ pricing from the mid $300,000s and custom homes that are priced up to $2 million.

Dream Finders Homes to Open New St. Cloud Community in December

ST. CLOUD – Dream Finders Homes plans to open Prairie Oaks, its newest central Florida single-family home community, in December.

Located in St. Cloud just off Narcoossee Road and east of Lake Tohopekaliga, the development will feature some the company’s most-popular plans, as well as two new ones specific to the community, according to Gerry Boeneman, president of Dream Finders Homes’ Central Florida division.

“Buyers at Prairie Oaks can choose from a handful of floor plans on 50-foot lots,” he said, adding that three to six-bedroom homes there will range in size from 1,856 to nearly 3,000 square feet of living area.

Boeneman said because of its location near major roadways like State Roads 417 and 528, U.S. Highway 192 and the Florida Turnpike, Prairie Oaks is a quick commute to Lake Nona and its many conveniences as well as other Central Florida areas and attractions.

Paired with the community’s fantastic location, the homes’ designer series of floorplans offer open spaces with a natural flow. Modern interior finishes include nine-foot ceilings throughout, 42-inch upper cabinets with crown molding, while partial stone exteriors lend a classic look.

For more information about homes at Prairie Oaks please call 888-354-9924 or visit dreamfindershomes.com for community updates.

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Photo Caption: Dream Finders Homes’ Coastal Marbella -- one of two models designed specifically for Prairie Oaks -- offers from 4 to 6 bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 baths, and a 2 or 3-car garage.

About Dream Finders Homes

Dream Finders Homes, founded by Patrick Zalupski in 2008, is routinely honored as one of the nation’s fastest growing companies. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the company has homebuilding operations in Orlando, FL, Savannah, GA, Bluffton, SC, Fayetteville, NC, Austin, TX, Denver, CO and the Washington, DC Metro area. Dream Finders closed over 3,000 homes in 2020 and is currently the 35th largest homebuilder in the nation according to 2020 Professional Builder magazine.

Developer Wants to Grow Brooksville’s Southern Pines Condominium Plan into a Single-Family Home Community

The Company Wants To Rezone the Development and Decrease the Original Number of Condos Planned

BROOKSVILLE – DIX Developments is seeking rezoning of property at Southern Pines to single-family, and has requested an amendment to Hernando County’s master plan that would add 169 single-family homes to the existing 32 condominiums.

The gated 37-acre Southern Pines community currently has 32 completed condominium units in two buildings, and a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, according to James Dicks, president of DIX Development LLC. He said the rezoning would decrease the original plan by 55 dwelling units.

“We’ve spent the past four months reviewing the feasibility of the existing project,” Dicks said. “Brooksville is a great market right now with interest that’s growing every day. We believe that creating a single-family community will generate value for all businesses and residents in the area.”

Dicks, who named CPH as the civil engineering firm in charge of the plan, said the project will create many jobs and subcontractor opportunities while boosting the local economy.

“Now that we own the property, we will ask for an amendment to the existing planned development. We’re excited and look forward to delivering a value-added project to this area.”

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About DIX Developments LLC

DIX Developments – an award-winning firm that focuses on land acquisition, real estate development and investment – has been developing Central Florida real estate for seven generations with creative vision, acquisition strategy, expert due diligence, and superior results.

Developer Receives Zoning Approval for 71 Homesites on 28 Acres at Wekiva Reserve

APOPKA, FL – The Henin Group has received final zoning approval from Orange County to create Wekiva Reserve, a 71-site, single-family home community on 28-acres of land at 1401 and 1433 Votaw Rd. in Apopka  

The plan – according to Jerome Henin, CEO of the Winter Park-based firm is – for 50 and 65-foot-wide homesites that will contain houses from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Prices are expected to start in the mid $400,000s.

“We’re excited about the creation of this community and want to keep it consistent with the local, low-density neighborhoods already developed,” he said.

This is how Henin said he would like to see the community developed if his company is the builder. But, things could change slightly as he also is entertaining offers from numerous national homebuilders.

“If we receive an acceptable offer with a similar vision, the final size and price range could change a little,” he said, adding that the company has prepared a conceptual site plan for presentation to Orange County early next year.

Photo Caption:    Wekiva Reserve Conceptual Site Plan prepared by Steve Young of Civil Design Solutions in Maitland.

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About the Developer: France native Jerome Henin, the founder and owner of several companies involved in real estate development and sales, has more than 30 years of experience in property development in Europe, Florida and Virginia. His largest Central Florida development – the award-winning Riviera Bella – is divided into villages with production homes’ pricing from the mid $200,000s and custom homes that are priced up to $2 million.  

M/I Homes has Plans for 400+ Homes in Master-Planned Winter Garden Community near Disney World

WINTER GARDEN – M/I Homes has purchased the 277-acre lakeside subdivision of Gem Groves and plans to market the proposed 437-home development as Lake Star at Ovation, according to David Byrnes, the company’s Orlando-area president.

The property, at 17606 Flemings Road, is across from M/I’s Encore at Ovation community. Byrnes said the community will consist of 364-single family lots and 73 lots that will accommodate two-car garage townhomes. Lot widths will range from 32 to 70 feet.

“We’re moving through the engineering approvals now and land development should begin in April of 2022,” Byrnes said. He added that sales – for 1,500 to 1,830 square foot townhomes and 1,800 to 4,500 square foot single-family homes – are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. Sales will be handled from the Encore at Ovation community and prices have yet to be determined.

“The site’s access to roadways like State Road 417, U.S. Highway 292, Interstate 4 and World Drive were a big draw for M/I Homes, and it also offers quick connectivity via the new Western Way Expansion to hotspots like employment corridors, airports, shopping, dining and Orlando’s attractions,” he said.

Newport model – The 5 bedroom, 4 bath Newport_C can be toured at M/I Homes’ nearby Encore at Ovation Community 12025 Encore At Ovation Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

Wekiva model - The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Wekiva_C features a rear alley-loaded 2-car garage. Take a virtual tour

Dream Finders Homes Now Building Luxurious Single-Family Homes and Villas – Some Waterfront -- at Beachwalk

ST. JOHNS – In the market for a new home, and want to feel like you’re always on vacation? Then look no further, as Dream Finders Homes can build the house of your dreams in the amazing resort-like community that is Beachwalk.

Located at 57 Topside Drive between Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 in St. Johns Fla., Beachwalk is a sprawling, desirable master-planned development just north of St. Augustine, according to Brad Muston, Dream Finders’ Jacksonville division president.

“We’re excited to be part of this beautiful, healthy-lifestyle community,” he said referring to Beachwalk’s 14-acre lagoon that offers beach-like access for swimming, sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Dream Finders Homes acquired a number of single-family homesites -- with several bordering on nature preserve -- and now they’re also introducing a new product on over 75 newly acquired villa lots at Beachwalk with some of those fronting right on the lagoon.

The homebuilder is offering a total of nine new floor plans for the villas in the community. Several new homes have already been sold during the first week of sales, he added.

Dream Finders Homes’ prices start at $585,990 at Beachwalk for single-family homes ranging from 3,028 to 4,396 square feet of living area with four to six bedrooms and three to four-and-a-half bathrooms.

New villas, priced starting from $419,990, range from 1,912 square feet to 2,515 square feet of living area with three and four bedrooms and two-and-a-half to five bathrooms. The Dream Finders Homes’ villas sales office is located at 117 Rum Runner Way at Beachwalk.

In addition to the popular lagoon with water slides and a swim-up restaurant and bar, the golf-cart friendly community also has a dog splash park, sand volleyball, six HarTru tennis courts, a Tournament Players Club 18-hole putting green, plus a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse that has a 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, and a children’s activity room.

For more information, please visit www.dreamfindershomes.com or contact a sales consultant at 888-208-7736.

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About Dream Finders Homes

Dream Finders Homes, founded by Patrick Zalupski in 2008, is routinely honored as one of the nation’s fastest growing companies. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the company has homebuilding operations in Orlando, FL, Savannah, GA, Bluffton, SC, Fayetteville, NC, Austin, TX, Denver, CO and the Washington, DC Metro area. Dream Finders closed over 3,000 homes in 2020 and is currently the 35th largest homebuilder in the nation according to 2020 Professional Builder magazine.

Dream Finders Homes’ Model Townhomes to Open in Mid-October at Seminole Crossing in Winter Springs

WINTER SPRINGS – Dream Finders Homes is nearing completion of construction on two luxury townhome models that will open in mid-October at its new Seminole Crossing community near Lake Jesup in Winter Springs.

The two-story Aloma and the three-story Seminole offer generous living areas in 1,757 and 2,353 square feet of space, respectively, according to Gerry Boeneman, president of the company’s Central Florida division.

“We’re excited to offer four very different floor plans at the Seminole Crossing community,” Boeneman said. “Our spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath townhomes are designed with either a den or an optional fourth bedroom.”

Located along Lake Jesup and the 23-mile Cross Seminole Trail, the tranquil community is only 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and mere steps from dining and shopping at the Winter Springs Town Center.  Attractions and major entertainment are a short drive away.

The stylish townhomes at Seminole Crossing offer an open layout, high ceilings and upgraded designer fixtures, as well as a no-maintenance exterior with an inviting porch, front columns and Hardie Board siding. Amenities include a swimming pool, cabanas and numerous dog stations. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s. 

“I think this community is perfect for anyone – from first-time homebuyers to growing families to retirees – looking for a carefree, luxury lifestyle,” Boeneman said. For more information about homes at Seminole Crossing, please call 888-354-9924 or visit dreamfindershomes.com to join the VIP list for community updates.

Hold-Thyssen Brokers $1.35 Million Sale of Two Acres in Altamonte’s Cranes Roost Development

ORLANDO --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full service commercial real estate firm based in Winter Park, recently arranged the $1,350,000 sale of 1.96 acres at 291 E. Altamonte Drive within the Crane’s Roost planned development in Altamonte Springs.

Hold-Thyssen’s Martin Forster, CCIM, brokered the transaction representing the Los Angeles-based seller, RP Altamonte III, LLC and the buyer, Cranes Roost, LLC of Orlando. 

The property, described as Lot 2 of the Altamonte East Unit One Replat, PB 74 P 38,  is contiguous to a parcel the buyer already owned, according to Forster.   “This was an excellent opportunity for the owner of Lot 5 of Crane’s Roost to acquire the adjoining Lot 2, resulting in an assemblage that provides a broader range of development opportunities and a higher value for the conjoined properties.”  

Hold-Thyssen provides commercial property brokerage and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide.  The 40-year old firm’s current management portfolio includes more than 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

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Osceola County Sheriff Foundation Names James Dicks President and Founding Member

KISSIMMEE -- James Dicks, Founder and CEO of DIX Developments, LLC who joined the 16-member board of directors of the Osceola County Sheriff Foundation, was recently nominated and approved as the Board’s President and Founding Member.

Dicks said the Osceola County Sheriff Foundation was established this year to bring together community leaders, donors, and nonprofits in support the county’s deputies, employees and their families in case of injury, or to further their law enforcement careers.

“The foundation acts as a 911 financial solution for those Osceola County deputies and their families in need. We can act quickly to help,” he said.

Additionally, the foundation supports efforts by deputies to acquire new and advanced innovations in local crime fighting technology to help keep the community safe, he explained.

Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez, who acts as an Advisory Board Member, said he welcomes Dicks to the board. “We are excited to have James’ leadership on our Board. As an advisory board member, I provide insight for the needs of our hardworking deputies and their families as they’re brought to my attention. Our board is made up of some amazing local civic leaders and business owners from around the county and James, with his Marine Corps leadership skills, will be a driving force and instrumental in guiding the board’s mission success,” Lopez said.

Founding Member and Chairman Paul Owen, former Osceola County Commissioner (2000-2008) said, “I am eager to have James take on the position of President. He has already shown to be a strong leader with a passion for helping those on the Blue line and their families.”

Dicks currently sits on the boards of the Seminole County and Orange County Sheriff Foundations and his firm DIX Developments is the master developer of St. Cloud’s Roan Bridge mixed-use community with more than 1,000 residential homes and over 70,000 square feet of office/retail space.

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