There are convenient places in Orlando. There are places that are beautiful. There are places with great schools, great restaurants, and great access to the outdoors. And then there is Dr. Phillips — one of the very few places in Central Florida that manages to be all of those things at once. It’s not a coincidence. It’s by design. And … Read more
There’s a moment every new Baldwin Park resident describes. It happens on an ordinary evening — maybe you’re walking to dinner, or your kids are biking ahead of you on the trail, or you’ve stopped to chat with a neighbor you actually know by name. And it hits you: this is exactly what I was looking for. Baldwin … Read more
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
There are neighborhoods, and then there are ideas that become neighborhoods. Lake Nona is firmly the latter — a 17-square-mile vision of how modern life could and should be lived, tucked into the southeastern edge of Orlando and quietly rewriting what it means to call Central Florida home. If you haven’t been lately, prepare to be surprised. … Read more
If you’ve spent any time on I-4 or wandering around Winter Garden lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of blue and yellow license plates. It’s not just your imagination—the “Great Migration” from the North to Central Florida is in full swing, and in 2026, it shows no signs of slowing down. As someone who lives … Read more
For those who have been dreaming of owning a home in the Orlando area, the wait may be over. The real estate market in Central Florida, particularly in desirable communities like Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, and Windermere, has decidedly shifted in favor of buyers. The frenzied seller’s market of the past few years has given … Read more
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
Cost of living, job opportunities, education, safety, and overall quality of life all play a role when deciding which state to call home. Factors like weather, recreation, and cultural attractions also play a part in shaping where people ultimately settle. A new study from WalletHub compared all 50 U.S. states across 51 key indicators of … Read more
Florida has emerged as one of the top states for homeownership growth in the United States over the past ten years. According to new research conducted by Eden Emerald Mortgages, the Sunshine State tied for fifth in the nation for the largest increase in homeownership rates from 2014 to 2024. Florida’s rate rose from 64.9% … Read more
Joanne Ranucci, now a 60-year-old woman who says she came from a good, middle-class family in Long Island, NY, spent approximately 15 years homeless in Central Florida before finally getting the help she needed and a home. “It’s nothing I expected to happen to me. My ex-husband, who was also my best friend and roommate, … Read more
Congressman Maxwell Frost has an apartment in Washington, D.C. That’s an unusual opener for astory about a political figure. Still, Rep. Frost is not your run-of-the-mill congressman. Of the 435 representatives who took the oath on Jan. 3, Rep. Frost received more national news thanmost congressional freshmen. It was more than the fact that he … Read more
Unless you have lived under a rock, you probably noticed that Central Florida’s (Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties) real estate market shifted dramatically over the last few years. Median home prices skyrocketed, and interest rates climbed, making it difficult for many middle-income local families to find and afford the house of their dreams. What … Read more
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