
REPORT: These Florida cities have the highest HOA burdens in the nation
Read full article: REPORT: These Florida cities have the highest HOA burdens in the nationFlorida homeowners are paying some of the nationās highest HOA fees relative to what they pay on their homes, according to a new Realtor.com report.

Lake County approves massive Panther Run development near Clermont
Read full article: Lake County approves massive Panther Run development near ClermontThe 2,241-acre project could bring up to 2,624 homes, more than 1 million square feet of commercial and employment space, major road improvements and hundreds of acres of open space near Clermont.

Millennials are buying up homes in these 3 Central Florida metros, study finds
Read full article: Millennials are buying up homes in these 3 Central Florida metros, study findsMillennials arenāt just renting longer ā theyāre increasingly buying homes, andĀ Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

Leesburg residents voice concerns over proposed 23-home development near Silver Lake
Read full article: Leesburg residents voice concerns over proposed 23-home development near Silver LakeNeighbors in Leesburg's Silver Lake area are urging city leaders to reject a proposed 23-home development, citing concerns over traffic, flooding, and the impact of continued growth.

This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data shows
Read full article: This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data showsOne major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Frontline workers could get up to $35,000 to buy a home as Florida program relaunches
Read full article: Frontline workers could get up to $35,000 to buy a home as Florida program relaunchesA popular program to help first time homebuyers just re-launched in Florida. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program provides up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for certain frontline workers.

Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families buy, not rent
Read full article: Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families buy, not rentA new Orlando-area pilot project plans to construct homes for about $200,000āroughly half the regionās median priceātargeting households earning $16,000 to $65,000 a year.

Resident turnout forces Eustis to pause major housing plan near SR 44B
Read full article: Resident turnout forces Eustis to pause major housing plan near SR 44BCity leaders delayed a decision on a proposed housing project near State Road 44 and Eustis Airport Road after residents warned the areaās infrastructure canāt handle additional growth.

Winter Garden commission approves controversial 300-acre development proposal
Read full article: Winter Garden commission approves controversial 300-acre development proposalResidents in Winter Garden are voicing concerns ahead of a city commission vote Thursday night on a proposed development that would bring hundreds of homes and commercial space to the area near Williams Road and Marsh Road.

āHere we come!ā DeSantis reveals when Florida lawmakers may tackle property taxes
Read full article: āHere we come!ā DeSantis reveals when Florida lawmakers may tackle property taxesAfter over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.

Orlandoās new-builds in Parramore priced at $380,000 hitting the market Friday
Read full article: Orlandoās new-builds in Parramore priced at $380,000 hitting the market FridayThree newly built homes in Parramore are set to go on sale for $380,000, drawing debate over affordability as the city rolls out major buyer incentives and opens applications Friday.

Casselberry breaks ground on 55-plus Terracotta Terrace project
Read full article: Casselberry breaks ground on 55-plus Terracotta Terrace projectCasselberry city leaders and business officials have broken ground on Terracotta Terrace, a 55-plus community at 1398 S.R. 436, which will feature 152 units and amenities like a pool, fitness center, theater, dog park, and outdoor gathering spaces.

Habitat for Humanity partners with OCPS for staff homes
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity partners with OCPS for staff homesWinter Park city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would allow single-family homes to be built on school district property at 901 W. Webster Ave., previously occupied by Orange Technical College.

Could hidden mold in your home be making you sick? This Orlando K-9 is on the case
Read full article: Could hidden mold in your home be making you sick? This Orlando K-9 is on the caseSheās built like a police dog and trained like one, but Radarās mission is very different, and it could be impacting your health right now.

REPORT: Floridaās best city for rent is still among the worst in America
Read full article: REPORT: Floridaās best city for rent is still among the worst in AmericaA new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.

Lake Mary residents return to apartments county calls unsafe
Read full article: Lake Mary residents return to apartments county calls unsafeResidents at Pebble Creek in Lake Mary have returned to apartments that Seminole County still deems unsafe for occupancy, after reportedly being told by complex management they could go back despite no improvements being made.

Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House Road
Read full article: Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House RoadA developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.

āWe live here ā this is ours:ā Homeowners oppose possible plan to build hundreds of homes in Tomoka Oaks
Read full article: āWe live here ā this is ours:ā Homeowners oppose possible plan to build hundreds of homes in Tomoka OaksHomeowners in a Volusia County neighborhood are speaking out against a request to build hundreds of homes on a closed golf course in their community.

āFailed experiment:ā Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAs
Read full article: āFailed experiment:ā Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAsA new Florida bill would give residents the power to eliminate their HOAs. And that legislation just passed its final committee.

Orlando to vote on plan to convert 300 properties into single-family homes
Read full article: Orlando to vote on plan to convert 300 properties into single-family homesA new plan from the City of Orlando to turn more than 300 empty properties into single-family homes priced at $375,000 or less in downtown Orlando could be approved Monday.

Florida Senate approves bill to expand backyard housing
Read full article: Florida Senate approves bill to expand backyard housingThe Florida State Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would allow homeowners across the state to build small homes in their backyards, potentially expanding affordable housing options for residents struggling with rising costs.

Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to āmeet young female votersā
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to āmeet young female votersāAfter grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.

Floridaās the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereās a catch
Read full article: Floridaās the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereās a catchA new study released this week by moveBuddha has revealed the top destinations for movers across the country ā and it turns out that the Sunshine State is ranked No. 1.

šļø The Villagesā 2025 housing market year in review
Read full article: šļø The Villagesā 2025 housing market year in reviewIn 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty.

Orlandoās 2025 housing market year in review
Read full article: Orlandoās 2025 housing market year in reviewIn 2025, the U.S. housing marketĀ largely continuedĀ the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty.

Zombie homes spark concerns in Orange County community
Read full article: Zombie homes spark concerns in Orange County communityPeople living in West Lakes say they see dozens of homes in their community just like this one. A home thatās boarded up and left to sit for years, unattended. Thatās what neighbors call a zombie home.

Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?
Read full article: Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?About few weeks ago, President Donald Trump floated the idea on social media of 50-year mortgages, proposing loans that would stretch a homebuyerās payments to half a century.

āEliminate them:ā Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming real
Read full article: āEliminate them:ā Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming realThis week, four proposed constitutional amendments in Florida took another step closer toward becoming reality after getting approved by lawmakers.

Scaled-back housing project moves forward in Edgewater
Read full article: Scaled-back housing project moves forward in EdgewaterThe Edgewater City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with developer Lennar Monday night, greenlighting a scaled-back housing project that promises enhanced flood control measures.

Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town Center
Read full article: Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town CenterA community meeting Wednesday night will give the public a chance to see the plans for a proposed housing project in Winter Springsā Town Center District.

This Central Florida city is growing faster than anywhere else in the nation
Read full article: This Central Florida city is growing faster than anywhere else in the nationA recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States ā and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

Kissimmee set to accept $200K grant to create pilot program to help those experiencing homelessness
Read full article: Kissimmee set to accept $200K grant to create pilot program to help those experiencing homelessnessKissimmee is preparing to accept a $200,000 grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families to fund a pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness in the city.
Palm Bay councilman issues āfinal statementā after social media comment comes under attack
Read full article: Palm Bay councilman issues āfinal statementā after social media comment comes under attackAfter the Palm Bay City Council made a push last week to suspend Councilman Chandler Langevin over his social media comments, Langevin has now issued a "final statement" on the matter.

This is Floridaās most popular ZIP code, new study shows
Read full article: This is Floridaās most popular ZIP code, new study showsA recent study by MovingPlace has revealed which ZIP codes in the U.S. are the āhottestā nationwide. And it turns out one of the top picks is right here in Central Florida.

Blacklisted condos: Why thousands of Florida homeowners could be stuck
Read full article: Blacklisted condos: Why thousands of Florida homeowners could be stuckWhen Susan Boshers tried to sell her condo in the Hidden Village complex, she thought it would be simple. She had a buyer lined up, the paperwork ready ā but the deal collapsed. The reason? Her condo was on a federal āblacklistāĀ that blocks certain types of mortgage approvals.

Edgewater considers next steps after state law blocks building moratorium
Read full article: Edgewater considers next steps after state law blocks building moratoriumCity leaders in Edgewater say they are working to balance a new state law with ongoing concerns over flooding caused by new development.

This Florida city has the ācoolestā housing market in the nation, study says
Read full article: This Florida city has the ācoolestā housing market in the nation, study saysA new study has examined housing markets in the U.S. that are cooling off ā and it turns out that the "coolest" spot lies in Florida.

Do you live in Floridaās āSinkhole Alley?ā Hereās what to watch for
Read full article: Do you live in Floridaās āSinkhole Alley?ā Hereās what to watch forAny long-time residents of the Sunshine State are likely all too familiar with sinkholes. But this section of the state sees them more than anywhere else.

This Central Florida city is the fastest-growing place in the nation. Hereās why
Read full article: This Central Florida city is the fastest-growing place in the nation. Hereās whyA recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States ā and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.
Florida didnāt even crack top 50 for the best cities to live, study shows
Read full article: Florida didnāt even crack top 50 for the best cities to live, study showsThe study examines several factors ā including quality of life and job markets ā to determine how these different cities ranked.

Orange Countyās blueprint for affordable living takes shape. Hereās how Ready Set Orange works
Read full article: Orange Countyās blueprint for affordable living takes shape. Hereās how Ready Set Orange worksWe are seeing Orange Countyās initiative to streamline the construction of affordable housing take shape.
Why are so many Californians fleeing to Florida? This may be the answer
Read full article: Why are so many Californians fleeing to Florida? This may be the answerThere have been plenty of California residents flocking to Florida over the past few years, but the latest moving report by PODS may explain why.

Tangelo Park battles traffic, buyouts as Epic Universe expands nearby
Read full article: Tangelo Park battles traffic, buyouts as Epic Universe expands nearbyWhen Universal Orlando announced plans for its massive new theme park, Epic Universe, fans of Floridaās theme park scene were thrilled. But in the quiet neighborhood next door, the reaction was far more cautious.

These are the 9 best Florida cities to retire with a monthly budget of $2K, study shows
Read full article: These are the 9 best Florida cities to retire with a monthly budget of $2K, study showsThis month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.
































