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Planned Orlando district would bring apartments, shops to Rosemont; residents fighting it

Despite Central Florida’s booming population, a billion-dollar development proposed for an Orlando community is facing backlash.

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With new owners, ‘Florida Project’ motel dwellers must leave

Residents at a motel along a tourist strip not far from Walt Disney World that was used as the setting for the 2017 film “The Florida Project” were told that they must vacate on short-notice because the complex has been sold to another owner.

Rent control up for discussion at special Orange County commission meeting

After a few roadblocks and no solutions, Orange County commissioners are hoping for a different outcome during Thursday’s special work session on rent control.

House-hacking: How some Central Florida millennials are affording the American Dream

As home prices and mortgage rates climb, some folks wanting to buy their first home are having to get creative. News 6 investigator Merris Badcock spoke to Orlando homeowners who figured out how to buy their first homes making less than $50,000 dollars a year.

Study finds Florida has high home vacancy rates. Here’s why

Even with home prices skyrocketing and low inventory, a recent Lending Tree study found Florida is one of the top states with the highest vacancy rates. While realtors and economists said this may seem shocking, knowing that information can help homebuyers make better decisions.

Florida launching program to help first-time homeowners in over 50 professions

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of a program Monday that will assist Floridians in over 50 professions buy their first homes.

Florida developer hopes to transform Ambassador Hotel, create affordable housing

Mark Vangroff, managing partner of One Stop Housing, plans to address the housing crisis in Orlando.

By the numbers: Here’s what it costs to live in Central Florida

It found 39% of families in Central Florida made more than the federal poverty line, but not enough, or barely enough, to make ends meet in 2021.

Explaining Central Florida’s affordable housing crisis

Take a look at why Florida is now considered the least affordable place to live in the entire country.

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‘It’s heartbreaking:’ More pets surrendered in Orange County as home costs rise

Almeida said animal services is reporting double the number of animals being surrendered on a daily basis, up to 30 pets a day.

Welcome to Florida, the most expensive place to live in US

It's now more expensive to rent in Miami than in Los Angeles.

‘Our residents are suffering:’ Orange commissioner calls for rent stabilization at meeting

Commissioner Emily Bonilla presented the plan which calls for a rent hike cap of 5% -- or the rate of inflation, whichever is less.

Almost a quarter of Orlando homebuyers are female, report says

A new report from Inspection Service Network, which provides property inspection software services, puts Orlando in the top 20 most female homebuyers in the United States, along with Miami, Tampa.

Ex-wife of Amazon founder donates $9M to Central Florida Habitat for Humanity affiliates

The former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is getting results for Central Florida's housing market with a generous donation to two local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

‘The need is great:’ Orlando nonprofits struggle to help growing homeless population

According to the Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida, the organization has been able to assist a growing number of people experiencing homelessness with funds from the federal CARES act program.

The Weekly: As Florida rents, home prices soar, advocates ask: where will we live?

Nearly a thousand people move to the Sunshine State every day — a trend analysts believe will continue for at least the next five years. And that begs the question: where are those folks going to live?

Rent prices surge more than 60% in some Orlando neighborhoods

Economic analysts call it the perfect storm for renters in Orlando and across the nation.

Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across US with no end in sight

Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units.

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Orlando to open new rental assistance portal Feb. 1. Here’s how to apply

To qualify, you must live in the city limits of Orlando, you must have been impacted by COVID-19 financially. You also must be behind on rent or facing eviction because of late rent payments.

Orlando lands at No. 9 on Zillow’s top 10 hottest housing markets for 2022

Zillow released its 10 hottest housing markets of 2022 and Orlando is ranked No. 9 out of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.

Orlando panel OKs apartment complex for Parliament House property

Pinnacle Communities plans a 300-unit complex at the former night club and resort site.

‘We got to go to the street:’ Evictions rise after ban ends

Housing advocates say evictions are increasing around the country, several months after a federal moratorium was allowed to end.

Problems plaguing the future: How one network is actively looking for solutions

When we think about the world and the problems people encounter every day, a few of the biggest hurdles would be poverty and hunger, climate change and inequality, to name a few.

Hotels to housing: Osceola County sets new standards on hotel conversions

As more companies are investing in converting old hotels along 192 in Osceola County's tourism district for affordable, workforce housing, the county commission is setting new standards for living conditions Monday night.

WATCH | Episode 2: Solutionaries tackles affordable housing crisis

Episode 2 of “Solutionaries” tackles the lack of affordable housing across America and highlights the people and organizations who are working to solve the crisis.

Finding a solution for affordable housing in Florida

Affordable housing is a growing issue in Central Florida.

How the government is addressing housing issues

As part of an initiative to create more affordable housing and an increased inventory of homes, President Joe Biden recently announced his administration wants to make single-family homes less available to investors.

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This company can save Central Florida renters on move-in costs

Between application fees, first month’s rent, last month’s rent and a security deposit, the cost of moving to a new apartment in the Orlando area can quickly add up.

What is a community land trust?: A look at one solution to the affordable housing crisis

The affordable housing crisis is worsening by the day, with the housing supply at an all-time low and rents reaching sky high numbers, but there are people, projects and organizations out there dedicated to combating the crisis.

How community land trusts can help stem affordable housing crisis

No matter where you live in the U.S., it's likely your community struggles with the issue of affordable housing. The Solutionaries team spent the summer looking at some of the systemic ways in which the housing crisis might be stemmed. One fix we looked at both in Orlando and Detroit is a system known as a "community land trust."

Here’s who’s working to find solutions to Central Florida’s affordable housing crisis

There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution to the affordable housing crisis Central Florida is facing but there are some groups and individuals working to make housing more attainable.

Are you able to find affordable housing? That’s the question on our next episode of ‘Solutionaries’

When you hear the term “affordable housing,” what do you think of?

Orlando-area rent prices are up 20% since January, the highest increase in market history

The average rent in the market is up to $1,537 per month, according to Brian Alford, Director of Market Analytics in Florida.

Meet the young people fixing the affordable housing crisis one idea at a time

Ivory Innovations and its Director, Abby Ivory, are pushing businesses and students to solve the affordable housing crisis.

How did the housing market get so crazy? These 4 reasons help break it down

It’s been a strange time, living through a global pandemic. What first might have come as a surprise, is the housing boom that followed -- and the fact that things have stayed red hot.

What’s new lately with housing? Are we headed for a market crash?

Just in the past few weeks, the Biden administration announced it would take steps to address a severe housing shortage in the U.S.

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Ballot initiative to secure affordable housing funds in Florida tops 62,000 signatures

Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring money for affordable housing continue adding petition signatures as they try to get on the November 2022 ballot.

Deltona among top 15 hottest cities for homebuyers during the pandemic, report shows

The Deltona, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach real estate market was No. 9 in the nation for people moving to during this pandemic.

How Orlando Yes in My Backyard is fighting for more housing in Central Florida

There’s a new group in town ready to fight for more housing in Central Florida -- Orlando YIMBY: Yes in My Backyard.

Avalon Park couple gets ‘love letters,’ cruise invite before selling home over asking to cash buyer in 2 days

Within just two days, Avalon Park couple Jenny Berger and Richard Ortega sold their home, not knowing how far buyers would go to seal the deal.

Housing ‘superstar’ gets results for homeless. Here’s how

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia has a mission: to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and prevent homelessness.

Tell us your thoughts on affordable housing in Central Florida

News 6 is gathering viewer feedback on Central Florida's affordable housing situation to be used in an upcoming episode of Solutionaries.

Universal Orlando picks developer for new affordable housing development

Universal Parks and Resorts along with leaders in Orange County have now selected a developer to build and design a new 20-acre affordable housing community.

Construction underway on affordable apartments for seniors in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A new affordable housing neighborhood for seniors is coming to Pine Hills. Hawthorne Park Apartments is a $27 million construction project that will help low-income seniors who need an affordable home in Orange County. AdOfficials explained more than 100,000 people in Orange County spend a third of their income on housing payments, most of them seniors. More affordable housing coming to Pine Hills. Orange County Mayor Demings says the 27 million dollar project will help low-income seniors.

New affordable housing for seniors opens in Pine Hills

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly 100 new units at the Preserve at Emerald Villas in Pine Hills will now be the home to dozens of seniors in Orange County. The $19 million project was designed to help seniors who earn from 40% to 60% of the area median income. “This is an opportunity for us to have a public, private partnership to address the deficit of affordable housing here in our community,” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said. The property was bought back in 2011 and was in deep foreclosure then became the second phase of development at Emerald Villas affordable housing. Pozzo said less than 20 units are still available for seniors at the Preserve at Emerald Villas.

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Universal Resorts looking for developer to create affordable housing project

Universal Parks & Resorts is looking for a developer who can bring their vision of affordable housing to fruition. The affordable housing community will sit on a 20-acre site that the company has pledged for exclusive use in an effort to help one of the region’s most challenging problems: the lack of affordable housing. Officials said Universal will donate the land to a nonprofit entity and work with the developer to ensure the property is used for affordable housing in perpetuity. Universal said it will manage the developer selection process and will also work to create the development agreement with Orange County. And the benefits to our community will be real.”For more information on the new initiative, click or tap here.

Gov. DeSantis extends temporary ban on evictions hours before it was set to expire

Ron DeSantis issued the extension on the executive order hours before the current order was set to expire. PREVIOUS STORY:The temporary ban on evictions and foreclosures in Florida put in place by Gov. DeSantis issued an executive order in April placing a moratorium, or hold, on evictions due to nonpayment of monthly rent or mortgages. Last week, DeSantis announced $240 million in funding for rental assistance for affordable housing tenants, along with rent and mortgage assistance. Locally, several Central Florida counties are offering rent assistance or financial help through federal CARES Act grants and pandemic assistance.

Central Florida leaders discuss housing, evictions amid global pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Heart of Florida United Way CEO Jeff Hayword said the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have economic consequences for Central Floridians. On Wednesday, he held a meeting with local leaders to discuss what he calls a housing crisis in the community. From March 17, 2019, to June 17, 2019, there were over 2,300 residential eviction cases filed in Orange County. In the same period of 2020, there have been less than 300 residential eviction cases filed. Tiffany Moore Russell, with the Orange County Clerk of Courts, said July though October is typically when they see a high peak in evictions.

Osceola County buys $8.9 million land for affordable housing

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – This month, the Osceola’s Board of County commissioners approved investing $8.9 million to buy an 82-acre property right that is walking distance to the Poinciana SunRail station. “A lot of times people say, ‘We need affordable housing, you need to make them put in that affordable housing,’” Grieb said about development on land the county doesn’t own. According to a study by the Orlando Economic Partnership, Osceola County is the fastest-growing county in our region. Osceola County also created a fund that designated $1 million to pay impact mobility fees for eligible developers building affordable housing. “That’s a challenge because we don’t control the growth and put up a sign that says ‘Osceola County is full’.

Osceola County investing in affordable housing

Osceola County investing in affordable housingPublished: January 22, 2020, 6:42 pmLeaders in Osceola County say they want to make sure affordable housing is available to residents as the region continues to grow.

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