Should I Buy a Home in Orlando With 7% Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates are making a lot of would-be homebuyers pause. If you have been thinking about buying a home in Orlando, seeing rates around 7% can make it tempting to wait for a lower number before doing anything. That reaction is understandable. But the mortgage rate is only one part of the home-bu
Carbon Car Club Could Add a New Dimension to Luxury Living in Dr. Phillips
For some luxury buyers, the search for a home is about far more than the property itself. It is about how the surrounding area fits into the way they live, from exceptional dining and private clubs to golf, boating, wellness, entertainment and the places where they spend time with people who share t
Should I Sell My Orlando Home While Mortgage Rates Are High?
If you own a home in Orlando and have been thinking about selling, today's mortgage rates may have you wondering whether now is the right time. Higher mortgage rates affect buyers because they can increase monthly payments and reduce purchasing power. That matters to sellers because the person looki
How to Buy a Home in Orlando When Mortgage Rates Are High
Buying a home when mortgage rates are around 7% requires a little more planning than buying when borrowing costs are low. That doesn't mean buyers have any options. In fact, today's Orlando market may require buyers to look beyond the interest rate and consider the entire transaction: the purchase p
Hilliard Isle: Kissimmee’s New Master-Planned Community
Hilliard Isle is moving from a long-planned development into an active new construction community in Kissimmee, Florida. Located along East Lake Tohopekaliga near Simpson Road and Pebble Pointe Way, the nearly 900-acre master-planned community is now under development with Pulte Homes as the residen
RoseArts District Breaks Ground on $2.6 Billion Orlando Development
A major piece of Northwest Orlando is about to take shape. The RoseArts District, a planned 128-acre mixed-use development in the Rosemont area, officially broke ground on September 30th, marking a significant step forward for one of the city's largest residential and retail projects. Formerly home
Orlando Unplugged: October 2026 News & Updates
September was another busy month across Orlando and Central Florida, with new businesses opening, major projects moving forward, transportation changes, and plenty of events giving locals something new to see and experience. From autonomous vehicles being tested in Lake Nona and changes coming to do
Why Orlando Was Named the No. 1 Place to Retire in the U.S.
Retirement in Orlando can look very different from the stereotype of moving to Florida and spending every day at the pool. For some people, it means golf in the morning, dinner on Restaurant Row and having family visit on the weekends. For others, it means a newer low-maintenance home, nearby walkin
Why Fall 2026 Can Be a Smart Time to Buy a Home in Orlando
If you've been waiting for the right time to buy a home in Orlando, you may be watching mortgage rates closely. That makes sense, but rates are only one part of the equation. The time of year you buy can also affect what you see on the market, how much competition you face, and how much flexibility
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