The Orlando Real - Real Estate

Reunion Condo Sells for $550K

by Jessica LaVigne

Luxury condominium at the Reunion Grande sells after 75 days on the market for $550,000.

The Home

Located in the Reunion Resort & Golf Club, the eleven story Reunion Grande was built in 2007 overlooking 2,300 acres of property. This condo is one of 360 located at the resort, and offers 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, all fully furnished. At 1,646 square feet, this condo contains one of the most desired floor plans. As you enter, there is a large living space with a dining room, spacious kitchen, and two balconies overlooking the amenity filled resort. The master bedroom has a tub with walk in shower, walk in closet, and two separate sinks with cabinets. 

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This condo was originally listed for $575,000 at the…

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Stoneybrook South Home in Championsgate Sells for $489K

by Jessica LaVigne

Championsgate home in Stoneybrook South sells after 40 days on the market at $489,900.

The Home

This two-story townhome was built in 2016, and is fully furnished. Although it holds a Davenport address, it is located in the Stoneybrook South community near Championsgate. This townhome is one of the largest in this area, offering 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms at 2,178 square feet. There is a large living space, eat-in kitchen, and plenty of room for friends and family. The most unique aspect about this home is that it includes an enclosed lanai with a pool, whereas most townhomes don’t offer this extra feature.

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This home sold for $489,900, which was $10,000 less than the already reduced listing price. This…

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Celebrate the Season in Christmas, FL

by Marissa Potts

Nestled into the western part of Central Florida sits a town even Santa would be proud to call home - Christmas, Florida! Just like its namesake, here you can find Christmas decor all year long, historical sites, and streets named after the holiday season.

History

The history of the town dates back to, well, Christmas! Army soldiers arrived on December 25, 1837 and started construction on a fort which was used during the Second Seminole War. They named the fort Fort Christmas after the day on which they had arrived.

A post office was opened in 1892, and the rest was history! The town is mentioned in the book Paper Towns by John Green and sculptor James Hughlette “Tex” Wheeler was raised and buried here. 

What to Do

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Living in Orlando vs Tampa

by Jessica LaVigne

As two of the fastest growing cities in Florida, Tampa and Orlando offer so much to its residents. There are a lot of similarities between the two, but which one is the right place for you to call home? Let’s travel down I-4 to discuss food, jobs, real estate and more!

Sports

Tampa definitely has more sports recognition and appeal than Orlando, with Tampa being home to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Orlando’s teams include the Orlando Magic and Orlando City. These are both popular teams, but Orlando doesn’t come close to Tampa when it comes to recognition and fan base.

Downtown

Downtown Orlando has a lot of opportunity, with a lot of new buildings going up, and a new entertainment district in…

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Artisan Park Home Sells for $920K

by Jessica LaVigne

Celebration home in Artisan Park sells after 87 days on the market at $920,000.

The Home

This two story home is the Elwood model by the St Joe Company, built in 2005. It is located in Artisan Park within Celebration, offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The majority of this home is new or recently renovated, including the floors, roof, kitchen cabinets, and counters, which was an added bonus for the new owners. The master suite and two additional bedrooms with walk in closets are upstairs, with an additional room for an office downstairs. Off the back of the home is the 2 car detached garage, with an additional apartment located above for guests and visitors.

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Horizon West Home Sells for $900K

by Jessica LaVigne

Home in Horizon West sells after 50 days on the market at $900,000.

The Home

This two-story home was built just last year by Lennar Homes, located in the Storey Grove community in Horizon West. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms, with an open layout throughout that leads to the large enclosed patio with pool and spa. The home also includes a wide array of upgrades including pendant lighting and quartz counters in the kitchen. There is also a large three car garage, and fenced in yard with a nature preserve surrounding the home, which means no neighbors in the front or back!

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There is still currently a lot of demand as this area continues to grow! Due to its location and…

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Top Orlando Airbnb Neighborhoods

by Jessica LaVigne

So many individuals visit Orlando every day, from all over the world! But with Central Florida being as large as it is, where is the best place to rent or buy? Whether you’re just coming to town for vacation, or looking for locations to purchase a short term rental, these Airbnb neighborhoods are ones to check out.

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1. Reunion

Located in Kissimmee, Reunion is just South of Celebration near Championsgate. This neighborhood has a wide array of options for renters and buyers, from condominiums to mansions. This area also has some of the largest new construction homes, with some containing 15 and 16 bedrooms that are right off of the Reunion golf course. Reunion also offers some exceptional…

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New Home in Winding Bay Sells for $820K

by Jessica LaVigne

New construction home built in Winter Garden (Winding Bay) sells for $820,676.

The Home

This two-story Xavier model was built by K Hovnanian Homes, with construction completed this year. This gorgeous new home is located in phase two of the Winding Bay community, containing 5 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms. The home offers an open concept layout, with formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with double oven, and downstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Travel upstairs along the upgraded railing, and you’ll find an open loft with several oversized bedrooms and owner’s suite, with an oversized spa bathroom.

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With plenty of new construction still available in Winter Garden and its surrounding…

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Orlando vs the US - How does it compare?

by Jessica LaVigne

When it comes to real estate, how does Orlando compare to the rest of the United States? We recently attended a real estate conference for Real Broker, and spoke to some industry leaders around the country about current market trends and more in their areas. Let’s talk about the market in Orlando vs the US, and check out what they had to say:

*Interviews have been summarized

Katie Day – Houston, TX

Over the past few months, things have slowed down a bit with it being October and with many that have kids going back to school. Interest rates have also sky-rocketed, so that definitely puts a damper on the market. However, over the past two weeks we’ve seen things start to pick back up again, with a lot of people…

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Windermere Home Sells for $522K

by Jessica LaVigne

Windermere home sells after only 10 days on the market at $522,000.

The Home

Built in 2014, this two-story home is located in the Summerport Trail community in Windermere. It offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a rear attached garage. There is a spacious floor plan throughout the home, and special features include a loft converted movie room and built-in closet system in the master bedroom.

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At 2,128 square feet, this home is on the smaller end when it comes to homes sold in this neighborhood in the past few months, with the largest home at 2,882 square feet. However, it sold for more than the average price for a home of this size by over $10,000 at $522,000. 

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