Tag: Sarasota County

Housing inflation has remained relatively high even as overall U.S. inflation has significantly cooled from pandemic-era peaks. Economists point to this slow decline in housing costs as the main factor preventing the consumer price index (CPI) from reaching policymakers’ targets. Housing accounts for 36% of the CPI, the largest share compared to other categories like food and energy, as it is the biggest expense for the average household. Consequently, movements in shelter prices have a significant impact on inflation readings.

Florida is absolutely teeming with golf courses. It was one of the first things my family noticed when we moved here from up north. It seemed like our options were either living by the water or living on a golf course – and that was it. While there is much more variety, many neighborhoods are indeed designed around courses. I have experienced both options since moving to Florida, living by the water and on a golf course. Although we ultimately prefer the latter, it does have its downsides. Here are some pros and cons of living on a golf course based on my personal experience.