We're excited to announce that the team has been working hard to add new community pages to RealtyInOrlando.com this past month. Sixteen communities, in fact! Be sure to use these pages to help you stay in the know - find out more details about the community amenities, market stats, available homes, and more! Many of the communities added were new construction, to keep you in the loop of the upcoming neighborhoods in your Orlando home search. Let's take a closer look:

Tribute at Ovation | Winter Garden | Located at Avalon Road & Tribute Ovation Way or Bay Bridge Street, south of Hartzog Road, this M/I Homesd new construction townhome community of 99 homes features an amenity center with pool and cabana as well as trails.

Vintner Reserve |

The 2024 Orlando real estate market has been an interesting market to navigate. Potential home buyers often seek the ideal moment to make their next move, waiting for home prices to change, interest rates to drop, or housing inventory to improve. For those who find it challenging to find the right home for the right price and location, considering new construction homes in Central Florida, specifically in the Orlando region, summer 2024 presents a unique opportunity. 

Economic Stability and Growth
Orlando's economy has shown robust growth over the past few years. With the tourism sector rebounding and new businesses establishing themselves, the local economy provides a stable foundation for long-term investments. Economic stability often translates

When searching for a new home, learning about a community is as important as the home itself. However, most real estate sites focus on the listing with a few notes about the community in the home description. This can be frustrating for potential buyers, especially those who are unfamiliar with the area or planning a move from outside of the state. RealtyInOrlando.com has solved that challenge with a comprehensive list of more than 900 hyper-local community information pages in the central Florida region. The site features communities from 32 cities/areas within the greater Orlando area, including Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole counties. 

On each community page, find detailed information about that community, including a descriptive

End-Unit Townhome in Gated Community of Fiesta Key: Investment Opportunity Near Disney

Versatile Vacation Townhome

This end-unit Fiesta Key townhome offers flexibility as it is zoned for short-term rentals, long-term tenants, or permanent residents. With 1,642 square feet of living space, this home offers an open floor plan designed for comfort. A dual-primary suite is ideal for guests, especially with one of the bedrooms located on the ground floor. The upstairs primary features a private balcony, ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs and share a full bathroom. A private screened-in patio extends from the living area through a sliding glass door, and opens to the backyard space with mature trees

Discover Your Next Investment: A Fully Furnished, Themed Vacation Townhome near Disney

Themed and Functional Townhome

Stepping into this fully-furnished and themed decor home will bring imagination to life in this retreat. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers everything needed for a memorable stay. The kitchen features 42" shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar, making in-home meals a breeze. The open-plan living and dining areas provide a perfect atmosphere for relaxation and socializing. A loft space provides additional living space, perfect for hanging out and watching movies, reading a book, or playing games. 

Private Pool with Conservation Views

Not only will guests have the resort pool, but also a private pool

Over the years, virtual real estate brokerages have become increasingly popular and offer many amazing advantages bringing convenience and flexibility for both Realtors and customers alike. eXp Realty has been at the forefront of this digital landscape, offering unique virtual experiences, including their metaverse, exp.world, with interactive opportunities for agents and team members worldwide, bridging physical distance and bringing everyone together on one platform.

The Funk Collection team understands the power of the virtual experience but also values the need and desire of customers and agents alike to have a physical space to call home. In that spirit, in 2017, Jeff and Renee opened their doors to The Funk Collection bricks and mortar

Is now the right time to join a real estate team? Quite possibly one of the most important questions to gain clarity on when considering whether to join a team is: what does ‘Team’ mean to you?

Success leaves clues and aligning with the right Team provides you with an abundant opportunity to build not just a career, a LEGACY. The right Team provides you with the faster track to build the life in and outside of work, you are seeking to build. At The Funk Collection, Team Members are poised with the benefits to gain Work-Life Integration as a business owner, and a Shareholder. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, the team provides the tools, systems, and environment to achieve bold career goals. Come together to build

What is Homestead Exemption?

• Homeowners who reside in their home permanently and are Florida residents as of January 1 may qualify for Homestead Exemption.
  This exemption can reduce the assessed taxable value on their home as much as $50,000, which is an approximate annual savings of $750.
• In addition, the assessed value used to calculate property taxes cannot increase more than 3% annually after receiving the Homestead Exemption.

The deadline to file for Homestead Exemption is March 1, 2024 .

Who is Eligible to Apply? (may vary by county - please visit county of residence website for full details)

You must meet the following requirements as of January 1st:

• Have legal or beneficial title to the property, recorded in the

In a significant development for residents commuting between Lake and Orange Counties, the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has greenlit the first phase of construction on a new roadway, the Lake/Orange Expressway, also known as State Road 516. This approval, unanimously granted by CFX's governing board, marks the commencement of the first phase of a project that addresses the growing demand for improved transportation infrastructure in one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida.

The 4-lane expressway will include a 429 interchange and extend to US-27 near Lake Louisa State Park. The final project aims to alleviate congestion on existing routes, responding to the increasing demand for efficient transportation as rural farmland

The Funk Collection team is honored to be recognized as Team of the Year Award Finalists for the ORPY’s by Orlando Real Producers! Congratulations also to Team Leader Renee Funk, recognized for the Impact Leadership Award Finalist. Renee’s commitment to servant leadership shines bright through this recognition.

On the evening of September 14th, the Orlando Real Producers will host the Annual Awards Gala & Celebration, #TheORPYs, at the prestigious Orlando Science Center in downtown Orlando. As part of the festivities, they will reveal the winners of more than 20 distinct awards, each with a male and female recipient. Additionally, they will pay tribute to their remarkable 35 Under 35 Winners, extend recognition to the Orlando Real Producers' Top 50