Amendment 3 raises Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Here’s what it means for homeowners, buyers and investors.
Invited passengers in Lake Nona are now riding autonomous Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicles through MOIA America and Beep. Here’s how the rides work and why it matters for Orlando.
Dreaming of trading New York winters for Florida sunshine? You are far from alone. Every week, countless families make the decision to head south, drawn by the promise of a warmer climate, no state income tax, and a more relaxed lifestyle. However, almost everyone who makes the leap arrives with the exact same questions about prices, taxes, and weather—and almost all of them learn something a bit too...
When life throws curveballs—a sudden job loss, an unexpected health issue, or family changes—feeling overwhelmed is completely normal. Here in Florida, financial bumps in the road happen to many hardworking families, and it is very tempting to ignore the problem or let unopened mail pile up on the kitchen counter. However, silence and avoidance only feed anxiety. Today, we want to look past the...
Cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles —ya sea por una emergencia médica, la pérdida de un empleo o un cambio familiar imprevisto—, el sobrecogimiento suele ser la primera reacción. Lo sabemos bien en Florida: los imprevistos ocurren, y mirar hacia otro lado o acumular cartas sin abrir en el escritorio es un mecanismo de defensa muy común. Sin embargo, el silencio y la parálisis son los mayores...
Cuando pensamos en vender nuestra casa en Avalon Park, lo primero que viene a la mente es el número mágico: ¿Cuánto vale en el mercado actual? Es natural obsesionarse con la cifra de venta. Sin embargo, en un mercado equilibrado como el que vivimos en el código postal 32828, fijar el precio correcto es solo el punto de partida. Muchos propietarios asumen que una vez establecido el precio, el...
When thinking about selling a home in Avalon Park, the mind naturally gravitates toward one big question: What is it worth in today's market? While getting the price right is fundamental—especially in our current balanced market within the 32828 ZIP code—it is only part of the equation. Many homeowners assume that once the price is set, the process will naturally take care of itself. However,...
The 20% myth may be costing you timeIf you are looking at a $350,000 home and believe you need $70,000 just for the down payment, you may be eliminating yourself before you understand your options.Yes, putting 20% down is one way to purchase a home.It is not the only way.Qualified buyers may have access to conventional financing with as little as 3% down, FHA financing with 3.5% down, and VA or USDA...
La respuesta no siempre es el 20% del valor de la casaMuchas personas descartan la posibilidad de comprar una casa antes de conocer sus números.Escuchan que necesitan un 20% de inicial, hacen una cuenta rápida y concluyen que comprar está fuera de su alcance.Pero aquí está la parte que pocas veces se explica con claridad:El 20% no es un requisito universal.Existen préstamos convencionales con...
Most people who want to buy a home already have a picture in their minds.They imagine the kitchen, the neighborhood, the extra bedroom, the backyard, or the feeling of finally having a place of their own.Visualization matters because it gives direction to your goal. But visualization without planning can become a beautifully decorated form of procrastination.A vision shows you where you want to go.A plan...