Study: Lakeland area has highest rate of foreclosure activity in country

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Study: Lakeland area has highest rate of foreclosure activity in country

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Experts said growth could be playing a role in Lakeland having the most foreclosure activity in 2024 compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. "It's not surprising to be honest with you. Lakeland's the jewel of Polk County. Everyone wants to be in Lakeland and the state of Florida,” said Bob Miller, real estate broker at MillShire Realty. Miller said Florida’s homeowners insurance crisis is another reason why some…

Nielsen Cancels Ratings For Lakeland/Winter-Haven FL

With the start of the Spring ratings survey, Nielsen Audio will no longer measure the Lakeland/Winter Haven FL market. The most recent survey for Fall 2024 included just one remaining subscribing station with Walco Enterprises’ “Boss Hog Radio” 1360 WHNR registering a 0.2 share after Hall Communications ceased subscribing. Lakeland/Winter Haven was most recently ranked market #78. As part of its Spring 2025 market list revision, all markets belo…

Lakeland area has highest rate of foreclosure activity in country

Experts said growth could be playing a role in Lakeland having the most foreclosure activity in 2024 compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. “It’s not surprising to be honest with you. Lakeland’s the jewel of Polk County. Everyone wants to be in Lakeland and the state of Florida,” said Bob Miller,