What’s Coming to East Orlando in 2026: New Stores, Restaurants, Roads & Real Estate
I’ve lived in East Orlando, specifically Waterford Lakes, since 2001. That’s 25 years of watching this part of the city grow and change. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more active years East Orlando has seen in a while. New stores and restaurants are coming to Waterford Lakes Town Center. A major […]
Florida Just Passed 87 New Laws: Here’s What Orlando Homeowners and Residents Need to Know Before July 1.
July 1st is four weeks away. And in Florida, July 1st is when new legislative session laws flip on, all at once. This year there are 87 of them. Most of those 87 laws won’t affect your daily life. But a handful are genuinely meaningful for anyone who owns a home, lives in an HOA […]
Hurricane Season 2026 Starts Today
Today is June 1st. That means Atlantic hurricane season is officially open, and it runs all the way through November 30, 2026. Here’s the good news first: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal season this year. That’s genuinely reassuring. But here’s the part I always tell people: below-normal doesn’t mean zero, and the best time to […]
Should You Buy or Sell in Orlando Right Now?
Every month, the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association releases fresh data on what the market is actually doing. I go through it so you don’t have to, and then I tell you what it means in plain English. April 2026 is in. Here’s the full picture: The short version? Orlando’s market is steady. Prices are up […]
Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend in Central Florida
Memorial Day weekend is here, a three-day stretch from Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25, with Memorial Day itself falling on Monday this year. Before we get into the events, we want to take a moment. Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives in […]
The World’s Largest Tennis Facility Is in Lake Nona
Most people moving to Orlando know about Disney. A lot know about Universal. Some know about Medical City in Lake Nona. But one thing that surprises almost everybody? One of the largest and most advanced tennis facilities in the country is sitting right here in Orlando. The USTA National Campus has quietly helped turn Lake […]
Are Short-Term Rentals Still Worth It Near Disney?
For years, buying a short-term rental near Disney seemed like an easy win. Low interest rates. Strong tourism. High nightly rates. Constant demand from visitors traveling to Orlando. But in 2026, many buyers and investors are asking a much more important question: Are short-term rentals near Disney still actually worth it? […]
Why Some UCF Parents Are Buying Instead of Renting
If you have a student heading to UCF, or already there, there’s a good chance housing costs have been on your mind lately. And honestly, that makes a lot of sense. UCF housing just got significantly more expensive, and families are starting to ask: Is there a smarter way to handle this? I want to […]
How Florida’s New One-Cent Law Could Affect Everyday Spending
If you’ve been on the news or scrolling social media lately, you may have seen headlines about Florida’s new “one-cent law”. You may be wondering: What does this actually mean for me as a homeowner, buyer, or seller in Orlando? Good question. Let me break it down for you! So, What Did Florida Just Do? […]
The Olympic Q-Series Is Coming to Orlando in 2028
The Olympic Q-Series is coming to Orlando in 2028, and it’s a big deal for our city. The International Olympic Committee announced this week that Orlando has been selected as one of four global host cities for the expanded Olympic Q-Series, the premier qualifying event on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games in Los […]
