"Florida Unveils Hurricane-Resistant Homes"

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"Florida Unveils Hurricane-Resistant Homes"
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Hunters Point, a new community of net-zero homes in Cortez, Florida, has been designed to be nearly disaster-proof, withstanding two hurricanes since residents moved in 2022. Developed by Pearl Homes, these $1.4 million homes produce more energy than they consume and have features like ground-floor flood vents and full-home metal strappings. Amid rising insurance costs and major insurers pulling out of Florida, Hunters Point managed to secure coverage by showcasing its resilient construction.

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