We Bought A House In Florida's 'Hurricane-Proof' Town — Take A Look Inside
After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage. Produced by: Raffi Paul Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Camera: Andrea Desky Editor: Marisa Forziati Reporter: Celia Fernandez Additional Footage: Dave & Maria Blancett, Babcock Ranch, Getty Images Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Want to earn some extra money on the side? Take CNBC’s new online course How to Start a Side Hustle to learn tips to get started and strategies for success from top side hustle experts. Pre-register now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through April 1, 2025: https://cnb.cx/3QtWopy Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #Unlocked We Bought An $835K House In Florida's 'Hurricane-Proof' Town
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