Dream Finders Homes Now Selling at New Cypress Park Estates Community

HAINES CITY – Without even turning the first shovel of dirt, Dream Finders Homes already sold seven homes at its newest single-family home community of Cypress Park Estates.

Located just south of Davenport near many Central Florida attractions, Cypress Park Estates offers a small-town feel right in the center of Hanes City – Polk County’s third largest city, according to Gerry Boeneman, president of Dream Finders Homes’ Central Florida division.

“We’ll be building five beautiful floor plans with multiple elevations from our Dream Series collection on 75 homesites at Cypress Park Estates,” Boeneman said, adding that sales currently are being handled from Dream Finders Homes’ North Ridge Reserve sales center in Davenport.

With prices from $272,990 to $307,990 for three- and four-bedroom homes ranging from 1,407 to more than 2,100 square feet, Boeneman said the community should appeal to first-time buyers, growing families and empty nesters.

“This location has much to offer including convenience to shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as lakes, trails and golf courses, and world-class attractions,” he said.

Ground-breaking at the community is expected to commence in September.

When completed, Cypress Park Estates will offer a swimming pool, a dog park and other amenities.

For more information about homes at Cypress Park Estates, please call or visit Dream Finders Homes’ North Ridge Reserve sales center at 763 Jefferson St., Davenport, 888-214-1164

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Hold-Thyssen Completes Long-Term Lease of 18,200 SF Former DMV‒ Fireworks Outlet and Showroom Now Open in Orlando after Million Dollar Build-Out

ORLANDO --- Hold Thyssen, Inc., a full-service commercial property firm based in Winter Park, has completed an 11-year lease agreement for the 18,200 square foot former Orlando DMV Tag Office. Consummation of the deal followed an extended due diligence period, protracted permit approvals, followed by $1 million+ build-out, all of which was completed in time for the retail comeback and 4th of July.

Martin Forster CCIM, senior director of Hold-Thyssen, negotiated the transaction representing the building’s landlord, Daikim of Western Way Center, LLC. “The tenant was seeking premises to meet their need of a high-profile, central location in the Orlando market,” Forster said. “The terms of the lease were agreed to in 2019, but a long due diligence and a slow permitting process, thanks to the 2020 shutdown, pushed the actual closing to December of last year,” he said, adding, “That’s when transformation of the large vacant office building into a retail outlet and storage area got into high gear.” Phantom Fireworks’ Showroom finally opened on June 18, at 2110 W. Colonial Drive.

Greg Kainz of Winter Park-based Commercial Equity Partners represented the tenant, Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC.

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

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Hold-Thyssen Negotiates $7 Million Sale of High-Profile Winter Springs Office Building

WINTER SPRINGS --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full service commercial property firm based in Winter Park, recently closed on the sale of Vistawilla Office Center at 1511 E. SR 434 at the intersection of State Road 417.

Hold-Thyssen’s Transaction Specialist Nicholas B. O’Shea negotiated the sale representing the seller Vistawilla Office Center, LLC.

The buyer, an Orlando-based investor, paid $7,000,000 for the 39,877 square foot, fully-leased building on a five-acre site. Noteworthy long-term tenants include The Seminole County-University of Central Florida Business Incubator, leasing 10,000 square feet, Alpha EMC, leasing 9,428 square feet and Snap-On Tools Company, with 3,140 square feet.

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

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M/I Homes to Build 55 Homes in Winter Garden’s Tilden Place

WINTER GARDEN – M/I Homes started developing 55 homesites in Tilden Place at Winter Garden, a gated community situated between Winter Garden Vineland Road and County Road 429.

As one of the last home-buying opportunities on Tilden Road, sales of new construction homes on sites with pond views and those backing to private conservation area will begin in June, according to David Byrnes, M/I Homes’ Area President. 

“We’re building two distinct product lines in Tilden Place at Winter Garden, with prices from the mid $400,000s to high $700,000s,” Byrnes said. “We offer spacious, flexible floorplans, as well as numerous decor options and exterior features. And, we provide peace of mind in the form of a 15-year transferable structural warranty.”

M/I Homes’ Grand Series – built on 80-foot wide homesites – will allow homebuyers to choose from seven floor plans that range from 2,818 to more 4,500 square feet and boast from three to six bedrooms, three to five baths and either three- or four-car garages. The Eco Series will feature six different floor plans – which start at 1,857 square feet – that are comprised of three to five bedrooms, two to four baths and both two- and three-car tandem garages constructed on 50-foot-wide lots.

Many of M/I Homes’ single-level floor plans offer optional bonus rooms, and homebuyers can choose to have the owner’s suite either up or downstairs in some two-story plans, Byrnes said. “Or, you can build your dream home with two full owners’ suites.”

“The architectural style here is a combination of craftsman and traditional Florida design,” Byrnes said, adding that multiple elevations offer front porches, and spacious lanais and balconies. 

Homeowners at Tilden Place at Winter Garden can make use of an open park area with play field, a picnic pavilion, a playground and a dog park or take a six-mile ride into downtown Winter Garden to visit boutiques, museums, an indoor artisan farmers’ market or an open-air center with more than 80 shops and restaurants.

Tilden Place at Winter Garden also is convenient for work and play in the Orlando area as it is near major roadways leading to employment hubs, Orlando International Airport, and area theme parks, Byrnes said.

For more information, visit www.mihomes.com.

Dream Finders Homes Offers New Floorplans for Exclusive Bella Collina Community

Anna Maria with Bonus model is scheduled to open later this month

MONTVERDE – After entering the Tuscan-inspired, master-planned community of Bella Collina less than six months ago, Dream Finders Homes is readying the Anna Maria with Bonus, its first model for debut, and has added three new floorplans to its design menu.

The beautifully-appointed two-story Anna Maria with Bonus model – one of seven floorplans Dream Finders Homes is building in the upscale, gated community – has 3,076 square feet of living space comprised of five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a bonus room, plus a two-car garage.

The model is set to open to prospective homebuyers in mid-May, according to Gerry Boeneman, president of the company’s Central Florida division.

“Along with the premiere of our new model, we’ve just released three new plans to be built on our 40-foot lots,” he said. “We’re now offering the five-bedroom Verona, and the four-bedroom Capri and Milan models which start at $515,990 and range in size from 2,529 to more than 3,000 square feet.”

Boeneman said the company plans to build 149 new homes ranging from 2,500 to 3,412 square feet of living area in Bella Collina, a luxury Lake County community on nearly 2,000 acres just west of Orlando.   “We’ve already sold several of our lots which offer rolling hill and golf course views,”

In addition to the Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course, oversized resort-style pool, Har-Tru tennis courts and stunning conservation views, Bella Collina boasts a 75,000 square foot clubhouse that includes six buildings, a 500-person ballroom, three dining facilities, a wine cellar, and a full-service spa and fitness center.

For details about Dream Finder Homes’ new designs at Bella Collina, please call 888-214-1164.

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Birmingham-based OG Capital Acquires Multifamily Real Estate Community in Gulf Shores, AL

BIRMINGHAM, AL – OG Capital, a Birmingham-based multifamily real estate investment firm, has acquired Marbella Luxury Apartments, a 96-unit luxury apartment community situated on 4.77 acres at 1910 E. First St. in Gulf Shores.

OG Marbella, LLC, an affiliate of OG Capital purchased the property from Marbella Gulf Shores, LLC for $15 Million. Troy Wilson and Frank Malone of Bellator Real Estate & Development brokered the transaction, which was financed by ServisFirst Bank.

Marbella features 99,600 square feet of rentable space comprised of 96 one- and two-bedroom residences. OG Capital will enhance the community’s clubhouse and pool areas and install washers and dryers in each unit. Additional changes aimed at increasing lifestyle value to the community, including grill stations and outdoor gathering spaces, are also planned. OG Capital hired The Mitchell Company of Mobile led by Chris Sylvester to manage the community.

“We are thrilled to acquire Marbella Luxury Apartments, the only multifamily property constructed in Gulf Shores south of the Intra-Coastal Waterway in over 20 years,” said Jordan Weaver of OG Capital. The acquisition marks the firm’s fourth property purchase in 2021.

The community is walkable to Gulf Shores Elementary School, a Rouse’s Market and is less than two miles to the beach.

“We look forward to serving our residents through high-quality service and first-class amenities,” said Weaver, adding “Gulf Shores is a strong market that will continue to become more desirable.”

OG Capital has previously made significant investment in the Gulf Shores market, including Fairhope Commons also in Baldwin County.

Since 2007 OG Capital has built a track record of successfully investing in communities throughout the southeast. In addition to its latest acquisition of Marbella, the firm has holdings in various markets spanning from Chattanooga, Tennessee to South Alabama.

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About OG Capital

OG Capital is a real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of multifamily residential communities. Our team of professionals invests responsibly and with a purpose, working tirelessly to support the development of living spaces that add value to our residents’ lives. We are trusted for our ability to consistently generate meaningful returns on our investments, and we’re proud of our reputation as a valuable, accessible and reliable partner. OG is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and was founded in 2007 by David Oakley.

Family-Owned Builder Supply Firm Already Expands New Leesburg Operation by another 10,000 Square Feet

LEESBURG -- Blackton, Inc., the family-owned homebuilding materials supplier that opened a 15,000 square foot Leesburg location just one year ago, has already added another 10,000 square feet to the facility at 105 Park Center St. 

Michael “Micky” Blackton, chairman and CEO of the Orlando-based firm that is one of Florida’s largest and most active suppliers of roofing and flooring to homebuilders, said he established the third location in the heart of Leesburg to better serve new and longtime clients, who build in Alachua, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties, with a better turnaround time.

Supply chain issues, prompting more inventory and need for more spacious warehouse and staging area were the principal reasons for the expansion of the relatively new facility. Upon opening last year, Blackton moved roofing and flooring supply operations for The Villages and other loyal customers to Leesburg.

The location alone, which is supported by a staff of 20, has allowed for Blackton’s reach into the Gainesville area as well as west into Citrus County.  “It not only has led to more contracts on new construction with strong, long-time clients like D.R. Horton and Maronda, but also opened doors to new relationships with re-roofing firms in and around the area,” Blackton said, adding “Our Leesburg team has done a phenomenal job,” Blackton said.

Headquartered just north of downtown Orlando with a retail location in southwest Orlando, the family-owned business has been supplying the home building industry from Jacksonville to Tampa since it was founded more than six decades ago.

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Dream Finders Homes Now Selling at Summerdale Park in Lake Nona

ORLANDO – Prospective homebuyers who want to live, work and play right in their own community will be delighted by what Dream Finders Homes’ Summerdale Park in Lake Nona has to offer.

Located off County Road 530 and North Narcoossee Road in the region’s fastest growing community, Lake Nona, the 65-acre single-family home community is just minutes away from Lake Nona Town Center, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Nona Adventure Park and Boxi Park, a one-of-a-kind open-air venue that features bars and restaurants, live entertainment, kids play area and beach volleyball.

“Summerdale Park is the definition of a live, work, play community,” said Gerry Boeneman, president of Dream Finders Homes’ Central Florida division. “A-rated elementary, middle and high schools in the Orange County school system are nearby along with SR 417 providing easy access to everything around Greater Orlando.”

Featuring some of Dream Finders’ most popular open floor plans with four or five bedrooms and from two-and-a-half to four baths, Summerdale Park will have several, new larger plans like the Ellington, as well as the popular Anna Maria with Bonus and the Tidewater with Bonus. While all designs have two-car garages, some also will offer tandem parking or a workspace area.

With prices starting in the low $­­­­400,000s, Boeneman said the spacious one- and two-story homes, which range in size from 2,235 to 3,628 square feet, can be built on 50- or 60-foot-wide lots.

“Several of our plans in this community include an airy upstairs loft area.  All have been designed for the way we live today with upscale finishes and fixtures.  Stone exteriors and numerous other upgrades are available as well as plenty of options to personalize the home,” Boeneman said.

For more information about homes at Summerdale Park, please call 888-214-1164 or visit www.dreamfindershomes.com

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Photo caption:   The Tidewater With Bonus _C is one of several plans at Summerdale Park with an airy upstairs loft area.

Dream Finders Homes Now Selling on Deer Island in Lake County

TAVARES – Did you ever dream of owning your own little slice of island paradise, but don’t want to break the bank or leave Central Florida?  You can now turn that dream into a reality with a new home built by Dream Finders Homes on secluded Deer Island in Tavares.

The national home builder is offering 28 estate- and 22 villa-sized lots on the lakefront peninsula near Mount Dora, according to Gerry Boeneman, President of Dream Finders Homes’ Central Florida division.

“We’re excited to offer several of our popular luxury and signature series floor plans in this unique community,” he said.

Priced from the high $200,000's, plans range from 1,850 to 3,628 square feet and offer three to five bedrooms and two to three-and-a-half baths. Several plans have side-entry or tandem garages.

In addition to new one- and two-story homes by Dream Finders Homes, the 400-acre peninsula, which is surrounded by Lake Dora and Lake Beauclair, is home to the Deer Island Country Club and privately-owned championship golf course designed by Joe Lee. Other amenities include a resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a boat dock.

Convenient to shopping and dining in historic Mount Dora, Deer Island offers beautiful lakefront properties with views of horse farms and citrus groves, as well as sailboats, pontoon boats and seaplanes, Boeneman said.

A new Dream Finders Homes’ model – The Lexington – is expected to open this summer, he said. During construction, sales are being conducted at the Deer Island clubhouse, 18000 Eagles Way, Tavares.

For more information about Dream Finders’ homes at Deer Island, please call 888-214-1164.

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Blackton Inc to Supply Flooring Products for D.R. Horton’s Latest Community in East Polk County

2020-2021 contracts from D.R. Horton alone worth over $4.3 Million  

 

ORLANDO --  Blackton, Inc., a leading Central Florida supplier of wholesale materials and supplies to the home building industry, was  awarded a contract from D.R. Horton to provide flooring for 112 townhomes including models planned at Atria at Ridgewood Lakes in Davenport.

 

Michael “Micky” Blackton, chief executive officer, said his firm will provide an estimated $500,000 worth of ceramic tile, hardwood and carpet in the construction of Atria at Ridgewood Lakes Townhomes that will range from 1,673 to 1,758 square feet of living area. 

 

Blackton has already been providing its timeless flooring in the nearby D.R. Horton East Polk communities of Meadowwalk in Davenport, and Haines City communities of Orchid Terrace, Grace Ranch and Feltrim Reserve.

 

Atria at Ridgewood Lakes Townhomes are located on Sand Hill Road, adjacent to D.R. Horton’s newest single-family “Express Community,” Atria at Ridgewood Lakes that feature energy saving homes in a convenient location at an affordable price. 

 

Since the first quarter of 2020 through March of 2021, D.R. Horton has awarded Blackton more than $4.3 million in contracts for flooring materials.

Blackton, Inc., a family owned business headquartered on Alden Street near Ivanhoe Row north of downtown Orlando, has been supplying the homebuilding industry from

Jacksonville to Tampa for six decades.   Last year Blackton opened a 15,000 square foot location in Leesburg.