Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, and Colonial Town: Neighborhood Tour Orlando, Florida, is known for its popular neighborhoods like Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and College Park. However, there are some hidden gems that are equally desirable and offer great long-term investment opportunities. In this neighborhood tour, we will explore two such neighborhoods: Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village. Situated just north of downtown Orlando, these areas have their unique charm and are becoming increasingly popular. Join us as we uncover the reasons behind their growing appeal. Location and Surroundings: Mil ..read more

Sunbrige – Weslyn Park and Del Webb Sunbridge is a planned community located in the Orlando Metro area, which offers a variety of amenities and a high-quality lifestyle to its residents. This community is designed to provide its residents with the best of both worlds- a serene, natural environment to live in, as well as proximity to the vibrant city of Orlando. Sunbridge Sunbridge is one of the largest planned communities of the greater Orlando Metro spanning 27,000 acres from the northern part of St Cloud in Osceola county to just north of State RD 528 in Orange county. Construction began i ..read more

Here is what is happening with Central Florida real estate.  You’ve likely heard or seen terms such as market slowdown, market shift, or possibly even recession referenced toward real estate in recent weeks on different news and media channels.    While I am a fan of exciting news, I remind myself often that big news outlets often dramatize or exaggerate their titles of articles to influence more readership or views. Unfortunately, the people start seeing enough of this they may start repeating and hearing people saying it in passing. This ultimately does have an effect on the ..read more

  Is the Orlando Real Estate Market Shifting? If you’re noticing yourself becoming confused about what’s happening in our real estate market or worse, going down a rabit hole of being sure the real estate market is going to fall apart anytime, then you’re not alone. It is easier than not to assume a big dip in prices may occur especially considering the recent rise in interest rates, the stock market decline, the Russia/Ukraine war, and in Orlando, the Disney/DeSantis debacle.    Unfortunately, much of the real estate news is filled with titles to attract our attention for us t ..read more

$1,000,000 homes in Orlando What to expect and where to find $1,000,000 homes around Central Florida in 2022. If you’re curious to see homes priced around $1,000,000 in Orlando and Central Florida, then this video and blog will be helpful for you.  The demand for housing in Orlando has increased dramatically over the last two years. This is especially true in the $900,00 to $1,100,000 price range. If you’re someone that has been searching for a home in this range or considering building a custom or semi-custom home, you will find insight as to where there be some inventory not listed on t ..read more

Best Schools in Central Florida A common question that I receive from people relocating to Orlando or Central Florida is What are the best schools or school zones in Orlando?  Schools are such a personal decision because what is important to people or parents varies from person to person or parent to parent. Orange County has the ninth-largest school district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. The district serves more than 206,000 students. This can make searching for the “best” school somewhat of an obscure objective. As a parent of two myself, schools and school zon ..read more

Orlando – Summer 2021 Real Estate Market Report Back to school, better weather and overbearing pumpkin spice marketing are all signs of the new season in Orlando. I was inspired to look deeper into Orlando’s real estate trends this season for a few reasons.  The end of this summer marks the first full season of real estate since the onset of the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic-influenced market. It seems there have been recent articles and general talk of a slow down or shift in real estate. A look below will show the real estate trends in Central Florida. Sale prices and equity have increased si ..read more

  Best Orlando Neighborhoods   Are you feeling overwhelmed on figuring out which area to move to in Orlando? This short blog and video will help you gain a really good understanding of some of the more popular places to live in greater Orlando. You will see and hear about the neighborhoods, the lifestyle, and the home prices for many of the most ideal places to live in Orlando.     If you look at the map of Orlando, you will notice it is quite expansive with about a 20-mile radius around downtown Orlando. This area is actually made up of a handful of different cities ..read more

Lake Nona is a newer planned community located in Southeast Orlando that has a lot to offer and a little something for everyone. Lake Nona has a mixture of single-family homes, townhomes, low-rise condos, and apartments. Lake Nona is home to the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Campus, the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, UCF College of Medicine, and much more. Lake Nona is located in Zip Codes are 32832 and 32827.   Lake Nona Homes Most of the homes and communities were built from 2005 and on. There are some homes that were constructed in the late 1980s to early 2000s ..read more

Buying a home can be an anxiety-ridden process, and that potential anxiety gets amplified for anyone who’s embarking on homeownership for the very first time. There’s so much to do and so much you don’t know that “being overwhelmed” hardly seems like an appropriate description of how it feels. And even though you don’t want to scare yourself away from the entire process, you still need to be wary of falling into a few common traps that first-time buyers generally don’t avoid. If you’re aware of these five potential mistakes — and able to keep yourself from making them — then you’ll be saving y ..read more