EXHIBIT 23.3

Independent Auditors' Consent

We consent to the use of our report  dated  February 2,  2001 (except for Notes,
12, 16 and 17, as to which the date is  March 29,  2001),  with  respect  to the
consolidated   financial   statements  of  United  Investors  Realty  Trust  and
subsidiaries incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8
of Equity One,  Inc.  for the  registration  of  1,157,833  shares of its common
stock.

                                                           DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Dallas, Texas
February 17, 2003