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
Should You Buy a Pool Home in Florida? What Orlando Buyers Need to Know in 2026
A swimming pool can be one of the best features of a Florida home. It can transform a backyard into an extension of the living space, make entertaining easier and give you a place to enjoy Central Florida's long warm-weather season. But buying a home with a pool is not quite as simple as seeing a be
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
Discover Orlando: October 2026 Event Guide
There is a lot to look forward to around Orlando this month, whether you're planning a night out, looking for something to do with the family or simply want an excuse to get out and explore. The October calendar is packed with major concerts, live performances, fall festivals, food events, art and c
Your Guide to October 2026's Must-Watch & Read
Whether you're planning a movie night, looking for your next binge-worthy series, searching for a new book to read, or simply keeping up with what's new this fall, there is plenty of entertainment arriving throughout the month. From new TV shows and streaming premieres to movies coming to theaters a
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