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 […]
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 […]
Living In Waterford Lakes & Avalon Park: East Orlando’s Local Guide (2026)
I’ve been showing homes in Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park for over 20 years and I’ve lived in East Orlando since 2003. When people ask me about East Orlando, these two communities almost always come up first. They’re neighbors, both master-planned, both in the 32828 zip code, both served by the same schools. But they […]
Everything You Need To Know About Selling Your Home In 2026
Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. In a market like Orlando in 2026, where things have shifted quite a bit from the frenzy of a few years ago, knowing what to expect before you list makes a huge difference. So, I want to walk you through […]
Orlando Real Estate Market Update – April 2026 (What’s Really Happening)
Every month I get the same question from people who follow us online: “Ray, is it really a good time to buy or sell? Or are agents just saying that?” Fair question! So here’s my promise to you with every one of these market updates: I’m going to give you the real numbers, tell you […]
First Time Home Buyer’s Guide to Orlando FL (2026 Edition)
Buying your first home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and in Orlando, FL, it’s also one of the smartest! If you’ve been saving for years or just recently decided it’s time to stop renting and start building equity, you’ve landed in the right place. At the Ray Lopez Team, we’ve helped […]
