The Grove at Stuart Crossing has broken ground and infrastructure is being installed at this time!  While no homes are currently for sale here they are rapidly working on it! 

This new construction community in Bartow is going to span 700 acres and will be home to almost 300 homes. There will be two different builders in the community with multiple floor plan options for each one. Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date!

The Grove At Stuart Crossing is located just minutes from Downtown Bartow, The Polk County Court House, Bartow Regional Hospital, shopping, entertainment, and much more! There are plans for more commercial space to be built out including more retail options in the near future. 

These new homes will be the most energy efficient homes available! With higher than normal insulation values, you can save a lot of money on utilities every month! 

Until they start building here you can check out ALL homes for sale in Bartow! There are several other new construction communities in the area along with other resale homes! 

Thinking about making LAKELAND home? You are not alone! U.S. News & World Report named Lakeland the 4th fastest-growing place in the US for 2023-2024. Don't believe me? Check it out here!

USNEWS.com says "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."

Which is funny to me, because its prime location makes it easy to overlook? You are less than an hour to Orlando, the countries most visited tourist attraction city, period. It's airport, jobs, amusement parks, and entertainment are great reasons to consider Lakeland home, because you don't have to deal with the big city problems unless you want to drive over there.

Same goes for Tampa. The Tampa International Airport is probably my favorite airport, and you get to see the huge flamingo, Phoebe! 

Tampa or Orlando are roughly 45 minutes to an hour away, depending on where you are in Lakeland. Do you know what else is 45 minutes away from Tampa or Orlando? TAMPA AND ORLANDO!

If you've been following along on my Living In Lakeland Youtube Channel, you wont be surprised because I talk about how quickly the whole area is growing. 

Browse ALL Homes for sale in Lakeland here! If you need help narrowing your search down reach out! Lakeland covers 75 square miles and there is something for everyone here! 863-333-5053

Lakeland's location means that as Tampa and Orlando grow further from their centers, the Lakeland area will thrive. Many people are interested in Lakeland as it is much more affordable than neighboring cities, and significantly cheaper than some other states. 

Many of you that are reaching out (Call or text us! 863-333-5053!) are asking about the NEW HOMES in LAKELAND! Especially because the builders are offering great incentives, including buying your interest rate down for the life of your loan, saving you THOUSANDS every year! Plus you get warranties, cheaper insurance, and lower utility bills. 

Ben put together this video on the Cost Of Living in Lakeland for the 2024 year. 

In the video he goes over the basics, Housing costs, including mortgage breakdown with taxes AND insurance. Utilities, including water, power, internet, and phone. and things like car payments and insurance along with the cost of groceries and eating out. 

If you are considering making a move to the area give us a call at 863-333-5053, it doesn't matter if you are moving in 2 weeks or 2 years! Let's talk! 

Want to check out the Homes for sale in Lakeland? We have the list here. 

Lakeland has been getting a lot of attention recently, due to several reasons including its affordability, and location in the state that makes it safer in hurricanes and still quick to get to Tampa and Orlando. 

Nestled in the heart of Florida, the picturesque Lake Hollingsworth area has become an enticing haven for Chicago residents seeking refuge from the biting cold of their city's winters. This charming neighborhood, located in Lakeland, offers not only a respite from the frosty winds but also the opportunity to own homes with a pool that can be enjoyed year-round. Let's explore how the Lake Hollingsworth area has captured the hearts of Chicagoans and why it's considered a winter sanctuary.

Check out Peace Creek Preserve! This new community by Lennar homes is selling quickly! 

Peace Creek Reserve is a new community in Winter Havens 33884 and offers a community pool and playground, along with walking paths all throughout for your outdoor exercise! 

Peace Creek Reserve HOA and CDD Info

There is both an HOA and CDD at Peace Creek Reserve. The CDD is $2360/Year and is paid with your annual tax bill. The HOA dues are $78/Month. 

Check out the homes for sale in Peace Creek Preserve!

Peace Creek Reserve is located in the 33884 area of Winter Haven, Florida almost in Lake Wales. 

If you are looking for a trendy, historic district to call home, you need to check out Dixieland! If you want to live in a community where you can shop and support local, Dixieland is for you!

Dixieland in Lakeland is close to Downtown, and features homes from as early as the 1920's. 

Dixieland is part of Lakeland Historic District and features many of Lakelands most popular restaurants, shops, and entertainment establishments. It's proximity to Downtown as well as Lake Hollingsworth gives you plenty of options for outdoor entertainment and exercise. 

Check out this video of a recently built home in Dixieland!

Check out all of the homes for sale in Dixieland!

The historic district does have limitations on rebuilding and new construction that limits the looks of new construction homes like the one in the video. You must build or rebuild to match the community. Many of the homes in Dixieland and nearby Beacon Hill were build in a growth boom between the 1920's and 1940's.

Dixieland was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, and is one of the cities most traditional neighborhoods. The mature tree canopy, the grid pattern of streets and alleyways and the historic street lights all adding to the historic feel. 

Dixieland Location

Dixieland's prime Lakeland location between Harden Boulevard and South Florida Avenue gives you access to major roads for North and South travel, as well as shopping and entertainment at Lakeside Village and Downtown, as well as all along South Florida Avenue. You can walk to Lake Hunter as well as Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Morton from Dixieland.

Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association

If you are interested in purchasing a home here give us a call at 863-333-5053. You will also want to check out the Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association if you wish to have your 100+ year old home listed in its registry and recieve a marker to proudly display for all to see. 

This is not a HOA or CDD, as there are none of either for the residents living in these communities. 

Welcome Home! Hawthorne Ranch is a beautiful new construction project being built out by D.R. Horton and M/I Homes. 

D.R. Horton will be building inventory homes of their most popular models, and M/I Homes will be offering many options and upgrades, with 14 floor plans and hundreds of different options and upgrades over them all! 

M/I Homes was kind enough to let us do a model home tour BEFORE it was even ready! Check out the VERY FIRST walkthrough tour video!

HOMES FOR SALE IN HAWTHORNE RANCH

Hawthorne Ranch Homes For Sale

Hawthorne Ranch will have Single Family homes for sale, as well as a small Townhome community. There will be community amenities such as a Pool with splash pad, gym, dog park, tot lot, play lawn, covered patio, walking paths, and Yoga Yard! Plenty to keep the family entertained and active.

There will be Two builders: M/I Homes, and D.R. Horton.

D.R. Horton will be offering the Aria, Cali, Ensley, and Hayden Plans. 

M/I Homes will be there for your Semi-Custom options with 14 floor plans, and many options and upgrades over all of them. 

Both will be building on 40', 50', and 60' lots, giving you the option to have more space between neighbors, larger garages, and more outdoor room for pets and play time. 

Hawthorne Ranch Location

Hawthorne Ranch is located on West Pipkin road, giving quick access to County Line Road for your tips to I-4. 

It is right down the road from the Lakeland Linder Airport, Sun N Fun, Geico insurance, and much more. 

If you are considering a new construction home in Lakeland, Winter Haven, or the surrounding area, here is a video about 15 of the Pros and Cons of buying a new construction home. 

There are many things to consider when buying a new construction home. If you are thinking about it check out these pages of New Construction homes in Lakeland or New Homes in Winter Haven. 

Right now many of the builders in our area are offering generous rate buy-downs, which saves you big bucks in the long run, design center credits for FREE UPGRADES, and even large price reductions on some models! Give us a call at 863-333-5053 to go over what may be available that fits your family's needs. 

New Construction homes in the Lakeland area are great for many people, many citing the lack of needed maintenance so you can just enjoy life and not have to worry about things like roof replacement or your A/C going out, because it is all NEW.

If you are considering buying a new home, we can help get you even more money towards closing costs that the builders are telling you, but you have to call us BEFORE you go see the model homes! 863-333-5053 It doesn't cost you ANYTHING.

Lakeland's new construction communities are selling quickly with lots of families relocating here from out of state. We can get you the inside scoop on what's coming on the market before anyone else! 

According to Niche.com the BEST neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida is the Lake Hollingsworth area! 

In this YouTube Video Ben shares his thoughts on why the area is Niche.coms first choice for lakeland neighborhoods.

You can also check out the Homes For Sale Near Lake Hollingsworth on our website!

The area around Lake Hollingsworth has something for everyone! There are 5,000+ Square Foot mansions all the way down to small apartments for rent. This area is very popular with people walking the 2.9 mile perimeter of the lake. There are 5K's, Boat races, and much more going on around the Lake. It is also close to Downtown Lakeland and all the shopping, restaurants, bars, and entertainment there. 

Looking for some of the most affordable new homes in Winter Haven? In the video Ben takes you on a model home tour that you could buy starting under $300K! Call us at 863-333-5053 and ask about how we can get you up to $15K in builder credits towards closing costs and/or an interest rate buydown!

These homes have a 10 year limited warranty, and you can even do light floor plan modifications, and unlike some builders they even offer a design center where you can select paint colors, finishes, and UPGRADES!!

We've made a page with all of the brand new homes in Winter Haven for under $300K for you to check out! 

This search includes all builders and all communities. If you'd like to discuss with us your needs we can help set up a search to find your perfect dream home! Call 863.555.5053 today!