1,600 to 2,800 square feet in Coastal Woods.
Community amenities include a golf
course, restaurants, a clubhouse, a gym, a
pool and walking trails. Roy points out that
residents can choose to pay for what they
want to use, and the costs aren’t included in
homeowner dues.
Venetian Bay also offers monthly community
events, such as wine walks, food trucks,
movies in the park and special holiday gatherings.
Ray says relocators are attracted to the area
for several reasons. “There are homes for every
lifestyle, and we’re close to the beach,” he says.
“We offer easy access to Interstate 95 and Interstate
4 and are only an hour drive to Orlando.”
Relocators will find the welcome mat out in
communities all over the region.
“Central Florida has proven to be an excellent
place to relocate for people in all stages
of life,” says Bartholomew of David Weekley.
“With warm weather, theme parks, a booming
hospitality industry, continued job growth
and expansions, as well as proximity to beaches,
golf courses and more, there’s something
for everyone.”
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Relocation Tips
• Stay organized. Much of moving-related stress comes from managing all
the logistics, such as leaving your current home and finding a new one. Be
organized. Keep to-do lists for both your departure and arrival locations.
• Know what’s available to you. Many companies offer a variety of
relocation services and most are flexible in what they provide, such as
home-hunting trips and assistance in selling or buying your home. Also,
if your employer doesn’t typically offer relocation assistance, ask for it
and negotiate.
• Take time to get to know your new environment before you move.
Find the neighborhood that best suits your lifestyle. Talk to people who
live there and follow the local news.
• Know the cost of living in the new city. There are significant
differences in cost of living among U.S. cities. Do the research and plan
accordingly.
• Don’t make any long-term commitments. Consider renting at first
to avoid buying into a neighborhood you might end up not liking.
You might not like the job, either. Some companies offer temporary
corporate housing.
• Find out if any of your moving expenses are tax deductible. Even
if your new employer doesn’t offer any financial assistance for your
relocation, you might be eligible for partial reimbursement come tax time.
• Build a social support network. Use online services to find others in
the area who have similar interests or hobbies. Your new company may
also offer clubs and interest groups to meet new people.
Source: Forbes Magazine
The kitchen in K. Hovnanian’s Xavier is
especially impressive, with state-of-theart
appliances, plenty of counter space
and a large center island that seats four.
Just beyond is an expansive great room