Rich History and Small-Town Living in Windermere, FLIf you have been looking into Central Florida real estate, it's likely you have heard good things about the small town of Windermere. It's no surprise that the community has garnered such a high reputation when you look at the history and small town charm the area has to offer. Let's take a look at what has drawn so many to move and look for homes for sale in Windermere and what makes it such a sought after real estate destination.

Where It All Began

Before the “giant freezes” of the 1890s and 1980s Windermere was a heart of the Florida citrus region. Founded in 1889, the small town is one of the oldest communities in Orange County and by 1910, the Windermere Improvement Company built numerous homes all around the area. Many of these old homes and…

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Inventory is so low, it would take only three weeks to sell all the homes for sale in the Orlando area.

March 2021 Recap

State of the Market

  • The number of homes for sale in the Orlando area plunged 61% from March 2020 to March 2021. This continued decline from the prior month puts an even tighter squeeze on a market with just 2,878 homes for sale.
  • Inventory is so low, it would take only three weeks to sell all the homes for sale in the Orlando area. A balanced market is considered six months of inventory.
  • The median home price continues to rise, now at $285,000, a 12% increase from March 2020 to March 2021.
  • Interest rates continued to rise for a third straight month. The average interest rate in March 2021 was…

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Top 5 Reasons You'll Love Living in Winter Garden, FLWinter Garden has become a desirable place to live and a local gathering place for residents within Central Florida offering a diversity of housing options. The community is known for its warm charm, great schools, and one of the lowest millage rates in Orange County, all while enjoying a superior quality of life. While there are numerous reasons why this community is one of the most sought after in the region, let's take a look at five of the top reasons you’ll love living here. 

Location

Located not far from world-class theme parks such as Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando Resort™ and SeaWorld® Orlando, Winter Garden is the perfect place to be near where the fun is taking place. For anyone interested in enjoying the tourist attractions…

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Why You Should Invest in Kissimmee Real Estate in 2021Owning a home has always been a part of the American dream and investing in real estate is a goal for many once they have purchased their first home. While there are many factors that should be considered when looking to purchase an investment property, there are some that stand out among the rest. Let's take a look at some of those factors and why they point to Kissimmee Fl. as a prime investment market in 2021. 

Affordable Home Prices

With an average cost per SQFT of $155, homes for sale in Kissimmee are more affordable than the national average, and much more affordable than the average in Florida. A town median home price of $265,055 is also well below the state average median of $464,078 making the initial investment amount more manageable for…

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Top 5 Parks in Davenport, FLThe community of Davenport in Central Florida is becoming a highly sought after area for new homeowners and for those in search for homes for sale in Davenport, FL. One of the attractions of the area is the community’s outdoor space and highly touted parks. Take a look at the five best parks in Davenport and see what all the hype is about.

Jamestown - 101 Murphy Street

This small park offers recreation options with a basketball court and a beautiful playground area. For a more relaxed park experience, a pavilion and picnic tables allow for outdoor meals and socializing. Small parks can be filled with charm and life and Jamestown is the perfect embodiment of that feeling. 

Wilson Park - 5 State Street

This small community park features lovely…

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Why Lakeland, FL Is One of the Safest US CitiesEvery year, U.S. News & World Report publishes their list of the Top 25 Safest Places to Live in the US. Lakeland FL was recently named #6 on this list and was the highest ranked city in Florida. Let's take a deeper dive into what has gotten Lakeland to this point on the list and why this should be exciting for residents of the town and even for those looking for homes for sale in Lakeland, FL. 

What Goes Into The List

U.S. News & World Report takes several factors into consideration when naming their safest U.S. cities. Reported population, violent crime rate, and property crime rate are all measured from data provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This F.B.I. information is then synthesized into a “crime rate per 100,000 people” and is…

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