Renting vs. Buying in Central Florida: A 2026 Cost Breakdown
Is renting actually cheaper than buying in Central Florida right now? Here's a realistic side-by-side look at the numbers — and what they don't tell you. "Wouldn't it just be cheaper to keep renting?" is a question I hear from almost every buyer at some point in their search — especially with rates
Mortgage Rates Hit a 3-Year High — What It Means for Orlando Buyers
This week's mortgage rates climbed to a 3-year high. Here's what the numbers mean for Orlando-area buyers and sellers. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey is out, and rates moved up again this week: 30-Year Fixed: 7.28% (up from 7.03% last week — the highest it's been in three years)
A Private Country Club for Exotic Cars Is Coming to Dr. Phillips
A new private country club for exotic cars is planned for Dr. Phillips. Here's what's been announced, who's behind it, and what it could mean for the neighborhood. If you follow Dr. Phillips news as closely as I do, you probably already saw it on Instagram: a private country club built entirely arou
FL Assist vs. FL HLP: Comparing Florida's Down Payment Assistance Programs
FL Assist and FL HLP are two of Florida's most common down payment assistance programs — but they work very differently. Here's how to tell which one might fit you. If you've started researching down payment assistance in Florida, you've probably come across two names that sound similar but work ver
Florida's Property Tax Ballot Measure: What Homeowners Should Know Before Nov. 3
A major property tax amendment is headed to Florida voters this November. Here's what it would actually change for homeowners, and what to watch for before you vote. If you own a home in Florida — or you're planning to buy one soon — there's a ballot measure coming this November that's worth underst
You're Closer to Homeownership Than You Think: 3 Encouraging Truths for First-Time Buyers
Feel like homeownership is out of reach? Here are 3 truths that might change your mind — and what to actually do next if you're a first-time buyer in Central Florida. If you've been putting off even looking into buying a home because you're convinced you're "not ready," you're not alone — and you're
Million Dollar Dream Home: Orlando's Most Expensive Home For Sale — 8506 Lake Nona Shore Drive
A look inside the most expensive home currently for sale in Orlando — a $9.5 million lakefront estate in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Every so often a listing comes along that's less about "could I buy this" and more about "what would it feel like to live here." 8506 Lake Nona Shore Drive is that
What Nobody Tells You About the Home Buying Process (Offer to Closing)
The home buying process has more nuance at every stage than the standard checklist tells you. Here's what most buyers don't know to ask — and why it matters. You can find the basic steps of buying a home anywhere online: offer, inspection, appraisal, underwriting, closing. What you won't find in mos
Mortgage Rates This Week: What the Latest Update Means for Buyers
Mortgage rates ticked up again this week. Here's what the numbers actually mean if you're planning to buy in Central Florida — and why waiting isn't always the safer move. Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey, released today, shows the 30-year fixed averaging 7.03%, with the 15-year fixed at 6.42% — bot