The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the “Zoomers” born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality can feel like quite the challenge today with […] The post Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

Some Highlights: Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. But real estate agents know exactly where to look and what to do to make your dream a […] The post Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were just […] The post Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

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One of downtown Orlando’s most-prominent — and largest — retail properties has been listed for sale. The Cushman & Wakefield trio of Mark Gilbert, Adam Feinstein and Mitch Halpern are marketing The Plaza Retail Property, a 102,000-square-foot retail property spanning condominium spaces at 183-189 S. Orange Ave. The property — which is 90% leased — […] The post Big downtown Orlando trophy property hits the market appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

1431 E GORE STREET Unit #2, ORLANDO, Florida 32806 3 beds, 2½ 1,837 SqFt BRAND NEW ROOF!! Custom built townhome in Lake Davis Heights Downtown Orlando. This home features hard wood floors throughout, custom wrought iron railings, RH hardware and custom drapery on windows throughout. Enjoy two wood burning fireplaces, in both the living room […] The post Townhome for Sale in Downtown Orlando appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

  A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Alachua County, which includes Gainesville. Additionally, a Hurricane Watch remains in effect for the Gulf coast of Florida, from Englewood to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay. The Tropical Storm Watch issued for the Gulf coast of Florida, south of Englewood to Chokoloskee, remains in effect as well. […] The post Tropical Storm Idalia August 28 UPDATE No. 3 appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

The City of Orlando will officially break ground on a new pocket park on the northeastern corner of Central Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue this week. The 0.12-acre property was purchased through a partnership with the privately-led Orlando Land Trust, which raised $3.25 million – in addition to $1.625 million from the downtown CRA – in order to […] The post Orlando: City breaking ground on pocket Lake Eola Park appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

Many people summarize real estate as, “Location, location, location,” but preparation matters. That’s where Terri Rothwell Orlando, part of the Kupferberg Orlando team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, comes in. A certified member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, she specializes in preparing houses for sale. “I make sure when a prospective buyer comes […] The post When Selling Your Home, Staging Matters appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against […] The post Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home appeared first on Orlando FL Real Estate | Metro City Realty ..read more