EVOLVE Business and Professional Magazine May 2020 | Page 12

Plantation Oaks Ormond Beach Why Rent When You Can Buy? Others prefer the privacy and security that comes with homeownership, along with the added ability to significantly customize their living space. Demand for single family homes is steadily on the rise, and Briley, a realtor for the past six years and team member with Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, is seeing evidence of the housing market’s rebound since 2016. “The bulk of the calls I have received over the past year, have been for single family properties,” said Briley. “I believe as several of the 55+ communities are built out, some of our existing residents will be attracted to the lifestyles offered by these communities, thus freeing up some of the inventory in our resale market.” Ronnie Bledsoe, co-owner and co-manager of the newly established Plantation Oaks in Ormond Beach agrees that Floridians and others moving to the Sunshine State are transitioning into a more relaxed lifestyle. Retiring from careers and ready to downsize, the Plantation Oaks 55+ community of upscale manufactured homes start at $149,000 and ensures like-minded residents have the chance to enjoy similar activities like game nights, trips to the theater or cruising along the Ormond Loop on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, while offering similar amenities as luxury apartment homes. A spacious clubhouse, fitness facility, swimming pool, game room, and commercial kitchen are part of the Plantation Oaks Ormond Beach active lifestyle