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In the next year, Lake and Sumter County could potentially have almost 500 students training to enter the construction industry.

Part of the “craziness” is the way people are buying homes. “Right now, we’re seeing a lot of cash offers,” said Carey Baker, the county’s property appraiser. Some of the movement comes from people who have sold their homes up north, so they are flush with cash. In May, 28% of closed sales were in cash, according to Florida Realtors in their Lake County statistics. Last May, 72 people paid cash for a home. This year, it was 184 — a 155.6% increase. “Cash is always king,” Hampton said, But it's putting the squeeze on some buyers. “I had one buyer who was interested in seve...

The first and probably most important item is cutting trees, bushes, and limbs away from your home, especially around the roof area. Most of the damage from hurricanes in Central Florida comes from dead limbs falling on homes or those limbs leaning on roofs.  A limb close to or setting on a roof during a hurricane can be like industrial sandpaper that scrapes shingles and felt off your roof. Plus, flying limbs can easily pierce roofing and decking, allowing water infiltration.  Next, inspect your gutters to ensure they are clean and functioning. If gutters are clogged, the water backup o...