I recently SOLD this home to some buyers I represented that relocated here to the Orlando area, more specifically Davenport Florida. Davenport is just 8 miles from Disneyworld here in the Orlando Metro area. This home was built in 1994. It had recently had the kitchen and bathrooms all remodeled along with a new roof and some other upgrades. Here is a a quick walk through video that shows what $375,000 could buy you. This home even has a swimming pool which, in this price range is hard to find.  Short Term Vacation Rentals are allowed in this neighborhood.With interest rates at 18 month lows this is a good time to consider buying a home. If you are looking to move to and buy a home in the Orlando metro area, I would love to be your Realtor of choice. I have 34 years of experience listin... 09/26/2024

In todays post I'm sharing with you my video tour of Reserve at Forest LakeBeing constructed completely by KB Homes, Reserve At Forest Lake offers Townhomes and Single Family homes. There will be over 200 single family homes for sale and 60 townhomes. The exciting part? NO CDD the HOA covers the community pool and playground, so your tax bill is not increased, making this one of the MOST AFFORDABLE Lake Wales New Construction homes for sale, maybe even in all of Central Florida!Located just off of 27 on Chalet Suzanne road, you are close to shopping, yet still away from huge traffic and congestion all the time. KB homes also offers the option for some customizations and even modifications to the floor plans on the single family homes, so give us a call at 863-333-5053 to go over your op... 08/29/2024

Come check out these brand new homes in Mabel Place in Lake Wales!Mabel Place is located just off of Highway 60 in Lake Wales and is very popular for people relocating to the area that prefer a quieter, more out in the county feel. Lake Wales is a smaller city that is home to Bok Tower, a beautiful bell tower perched on one of the highest points in Florida on the Lake Wales Ridge. Near Mabel place there is shopping at Walmart, Publix, and Winn Dixie. There is a historic downtown that is definitely worth checking out. If you are considering a move to Lake Wales reach out and we can help you put a plan together to make one of these beautiful homes your very own! If you enjoy fishing, there is Camp Mack nearby with access to world class freshwater fishing in multiple lakes, including the K... 08/26/2024

Check out these brand new homes by Taylor Morrison right here in Lake Alfred! With super easy access to I-4 This a a great community for the commuters traveling to Orlando, or the family that wants to be ~30 minutes to Disney, Sea World, and all the other Orlando area attractions! Check out these Eden Hills Homes For Sale.Eden Hills is a multi-builder community, with 5 different builders offering several different floor plans each, giving you plenty of options, but in this video I go over the Taylor Morrison models, which are some of my favorites lately! This area is exploding with new growth, with Silverlake being right down the road as well as Gum Lake Preserve. There are several other developments on the horizon as well.  08/19/2024

Lake Winterset is the most beautiful lake on the Winter Haven Chain Of Lakes, and offers access to over 20 lakes via boat. You can fish, ski, paddle board, kayak, raft up, visit 4 different restaurants, catch a Legoland Florida Ski Show, or just do your very own dinner cruises! Every weekend (with nice weather) the boat ramps are full and your neighbors are out on the water! It doesn't matter if you are skiing, tubing, or having a cold beverage with friends, it is easy to stay entertained on the chain!In this video I take you on a tour of a 4 bedroom 4 bath pool home on a canal leading to Lake Winterset. 08/05/2024

I cruised out to Lake Wales to pick up some animal feed at Rural King, and noticed this brand new community, Taylor Groves, going in by DR Horton. I stopped in for a quick tour and to get some more information for you!Check out this video:Taylor Groves homes for sale will be a smaller community with NO CDD! Prices start in the $290K, with the builder paying most, if not all of your closing cost, and buying your rate down! If you are considering new construction give us a call at 863-333-5053 to go over some of the deals we have been getting people just like you recently!  08/05/2024

Many of the families that are relocating to the Central Florida area want to be close to Disney and other Orlando area attractions, but do not want the $500,000+ price tag that comes with many of the Orlando area homes. These BRAND NEW homes in Hartford Terrace start at $338,000 and go up from there, and there are 3 different lot sizes with a total of 13 floor plans! You can even customize them to make them perfect for you! Hartford Terrace JUST opened for pre-sales, they are still waiting on all the utilities to be connected, so you can get in at opening prices if you call us quick! 863-333-5053. Hartford Terrace is going to be home to just under 600 families once construction is complete, likely in 2026 or 2027. There will be a combination of Single Family homes and Townhomes in this ... 07/15/2024

Thinking about making your big move to the Central Florida area? Have you heard about CDD's and decided they are not for you? Then check out this video! I get a lot of people just like you reaching out to me from my YouTube Videos asking for new homes that do not have a CDD, so I made that video and a few pages for you to browse new homes in Lakeland with No CDD!These homes are typically not in a certain neighborhood, and are scattered around town. There are a few new construction neighborhoods that do not have a CDD like Ross Creek Brand New Homes in Lakeland, but they are becoming more and more rare due to the demand for community amenities such as pools, playgrounds, fitness centers, and more. If you are considering a move to Central Florida and have questions and would like help on ... 07/15/2024

This review wont even fit in our review template! I helped Chris and his wife Lana find their Winter Haven pool home after he was allowed to work remotely! Chris called me from my TerraLargo community Tour Video that I posted a while back and said "as soon as I watched it I knew you were our agent!"Check out his review:"Honestly, I'm not sure where to start with the praise for Ben and how much he has helped us with the purchase of our new home. From our first contact when I reached out because I found his YouTube channel, he was very knowledgeable and factual about the Winter Haven area. It was clear he wasn't just trying to sell something...he truly wanted to educate and make sure we found the right fit for us.We are in NC and moving to FL, so we needed Ben's help to navigate this proc... 06/27/2024

In this video Ben talks about what a CDD is and why it may or may not be a bad thing!  If you aren't into watching my YouTube Videos, heres most of what I talk about in this one!Hey I’m Ben! I’m going over what a Community Development District or CDD is here in Florida. So stay tuned and let’s talk about if you want to live in a CDD neighborhood or NOT!If you are new here my name is Ben DeHaven and I’m a Central Florida Real Estate Agent that was born and raised right here in Polk County. Now we hadn’t had many CDD communities that I can remember before say 2016, but now it seems like every single one of them has a CDD! Check out this list of Lakeland Homes for sale with NO CDD!Wikipedia says: a CDD is a local, special-purpose government framework authorized by Chapter 190[1] of the Flo... 06/24/2024

Lake James is an active 55+ community build by Earnie White, a loved local builder here in Central Florida. Browse Lake James Homes For Sale. Watch this video of Ben giving you a tour! Call him at 863-333-5053 and he can take you out there too!Lake James has a community pool, clubhouse with gym and gathering room, and is gated for your security. Lake James HOA information:HOA: $290/MonthNo Fences allowedHoa Includes: Road maintenance, basic cable and internet, lawn maintenance, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and reserves. Lake James is less than 10 minutes from a brand new Publix store, a Walmart, Sams club, medical facilities, and is only 20 minutes from the award winning Lakeland Regional Hospital. Just 15 minutes away is all of the shopping of the Lakeland Square mall, Target, Best... 06/17/2024

If you are looking to retire to Central Florida, or are becoming a snowbird and want to spend time traveling with your coach or RV, you need to check out Mt Olive Shores North homes and lots, they offer the RV lifestyle and range from lots with a pad and hookups to luxury lakefront homes with RV Garages! Take a look at this video I made for YOU!Protect your investment while keeping it hooked up to power, water, and sewer at your home here in Polk City! With easy access to I-4 you can just unhook and take off on your next big adventure. The guard at the entry gate will keep the community secure so you don't have to worry about what you left behind! The community features two clubhouses, two pools, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and an active event calendar to keep you busy on your sl... 06/17/2024

Are you looking to live NEAR Orlando but not pay the huge price tags on Orlando area homes? Have A look at Gum Lake Preserve in Lake Alfred! These homes are a fraction of the cost and offer easy access to I-4, getting you to Orlando in 45 minutes or less, and Disney in 30 minutes! Gum Lake Preserve is a brand new community that just started selling both Single Family homes and Villas and does not have a CDD, saving you even more money.  There will be a total of 644 homes here, with walking paths, a playground, and access to Gum Lake for your boating and fishing time! There are two floor plans on the Villas, a 2/2 with a 1 car garage and a 3/2 with a 2 car garage.There are 6 floor plans on the single family home, on 40' and 50' lots. They range in size from 1540 square feet to almost 200... 06/17/2024

In my quest to document every community in my service area via YouTube Videos, I went to the smaller Vienna Square community in Winter Haven and toured a few homes for sale. Check out Whats For Sale In Vienna Square! Vienna Square is built on parts of the old Baytree Golf course on Overlook Drive in the popular 33884 area of Winter Haven. It's location is minutes to Legoland as well as Peppa Pig Park, two major area attractions that are huge drivers to the local economy. There is plenty of shopping, dining, and even health care options within a 10-15 minute drive from the gated community. Residents of Vienna Square enjoy the clubhouse with pool, billiards room, game room, library, and theatre room, as well as the active community calendar keeping something going for everyone! Vienna Squ... 06/17/2024

The Grove At Stuart Crossing is going to be nearly 700 Single Family Homes in Bartow, Just South Of Lakeland, offering a community pool, gazebo, playground, walking paths, and curving streets giving fewer back yard neighbors and more pond and wetlands views! Check out Whats For Sale in The Grove at Stuart Crossing.  Please remember the builder does not post all upcoming homes on the MLS so if you want to know what else may be coming up give Ben a call at 863-333-5053!Ben and Selena did a tour and checked out the models, one from each of their series. Check it out! The community is minutes from the Bartow Hospital, the Courthouse, polk county building and planning administration buildings, and the Polk County Sheriff training department.Located just North of the Intersection of Highway 6... 06/13/2024

Come on a tour with me of this BEAUTIFUL modern luxury home just south of Lakeland! This home has so much that I cannot cover it all in this video, but if you are interested in knowing more or having your own private tour, give me a call at 863-333-5053! Check out everything for sale in Canterwood.This home was built in 2021 and boasts 8,100 square feet of living area on its 1 acre lot. Upon entering the home you are greeted by 24' tall ceilings in the great room, and an impressive view of the private resort style swimming pool with slide, swim up bar, and zero entry area. The kitchen is equipped with GE Cafe appliances, including 3 ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, built in coffee maker, and so much more. The large island makes it easy to keep the chef company, or for entertaining guests... 04/29/2024

In my YouTube Journey I have been actively hunting out unique neighborhoods in my market area to highlight for folks considering a relocation here from out of town or out of state. Check to see if anything is for sale in Ridge Landing Airpark. There probably isn't, but call 863-333-5053 and we can find something for you!In this video I put the spotlight on a Central Florida Airpark! Ridge Landing is a smaller gated community of 99 lots (with 9 homes currently, and several more being built and in planning phases) along with the greatest amenity you could ask for as an aviator, a PRIVATE RUNWAY! 4FL5 is located in Central Florida at 144' of elevation and is a 3000'x60' paved runway with taxiways to each of the 99 lots in the community. Whats even more incredible is the HOA is Only $100/mo... 03/26/2024

If you are considering a relocation to Lakeland, Florida let me know! I help people moving to the area every week! In this video I posted to YouTube I go over the cost of living for housing related stuff, not including things like entertainment and dining out as those numbers can really vary from person to person. Check out my video!Let me know what you think!If you are looking to move to Lakeland I have many pages of homes for sale on my website like Lakeland Homes For Sale on a Golf Course, Lakeland Pool Homes, and even Lakeland Homes For Sale with NO HOA!I have also created many neighborhood pages, but the best way to find a great area for YOU is to give me a call at 863-333-5053 and let's talk about what you need in a home, what you like to be near, and your must haves! 02/28/2024

Many people think I'm crazy, I've been saying Lakeland is Tampa 2.0 for years. I am even working on a YouTube Video about it.U.S.News.com says Lakeland is the 4th fastest growing city in the US. Check out the homes for sale in Lakeland.It doesn't surprise me that they say  "Due to its placement between two of Florida's major cities, Orlando and Tampa, Lakeland is often overlooked. The relatively small metro area lends itself to a small-town feel, where neighbors know one another and people often run into friends while out shopping or dining."I've been running to Tampa or Orlando as needed for shopping, entertainment, or travel my entire life. I use to get there quicker, because now the secret is out and traffic is much worse. Tampa or Orlando are roughly 45 minutes to an hour away, depe... 02/27/2024

TerraLargo is a beautiful gated community with over 600 beautiful mediterranean style homes! The Location of TerraLargo gives its residents easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, I-4, and schools, but more on that later.TerraLargo was built by M/I homes and D.R. Horton and features beautiful single family homes ranging from 3 bed 2 bath to 6 bed 4 bath homes. All have at least a 2 car garage, some even have a 3 car garage. Browse all homes for sale in TerraLargo.TerraLargo HOA:TerraLargo's HOA is $341/Month and includes cable and internet, as well as community amenities such as the resort style pool, gym, clubhouse, tennis courts, playgound, and more! For more information visit our TerraLargo page.TerraLargo Lakeland LocationLocated just west of the Lakeland Square Mall on Slee... 02/14/2024