The Florida Home Insurance Reality Check: What Central Florida Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

The Florida Home Insurance Reality Check: What Central Florida Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

If you own a home in Central Florida—or you’re thinking about buying one—you’ve probably noticed that home insurance has become one of the biggest conversations in real estate. Over the past few years, many Florida homeowners have seen rising premiums, stricter inspection requirements, and increased attention on things like roof age and water heaters. For … Read more

Orange County Approves Additional Funding for Two Affordable Housing Developments

Two new affordable housing communities in Orange County will receive additional financial support following a vote by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on August 28, 2025. Commissioners approved impact fee exemptions for Barnett Villas, a 156-unit apartment community in Pine Hills nearing completion, and Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit development under construction … Read more

Expert Tips for Maximizing Your Space in a Downsizing Home

Display of the Hinsdale Sofa from Bandcock Furniture& more.

Whether downsizing as an empty nester or changing lifestyles, maximizing your space may be a challenge, but with a few decorating tips, you will feel right at home in no time. A smaller space likely means fewer rooms to clean and perhaps less yard work. But as with any life change, adjusting to a smaller … Read more

Housing Market Causes Surge in New Construction

Carlos Cedeno, Branch Manager Trustco Bank

Crowded Housing Market With more than 1,500 people moving to the Orlando area each week, it’s no surprise that it is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States. That is reflected in the scorching hot, record-breaking housing market, according to a report from the Orlando Regional Realtors Association. The group’s May 2022 … Read more

Despite Home Prices, It’s Always Sunny in Orlando – for Home Sellers

Like Central Florida itself, the housing market in the Orlando area remains hotter than almost anywhere else in the country. Between April 2020 and April 2021, the state grew by 300,000 new residents, and the influx contributed to a rise in Orlando area home prices that will likely benefit long-time homeowners who are ready to … Read more

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