The Orlando Real - Real Estate

Lake Nona Home Sells for $550K

By Holley Long

The Pozek Group team assisted a seller with a home in Lake Nona in the East Park community, closing at $550,000 earlier this month. 

The Home

Built in 2005, the two-story home has four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. From the outside, where you can see a double garage, large front porch, and long upstairs balcony, it’s easy to imagine the amount of space inside. 

The front door opens into a welcoming space that can be used as a formal living and dining room, while space for a more casual family room is located at the back of the first floor. Window and glass doors throughout the home let in Florida sunshine and offer views of the side courtyard and backyard, as well as the greenery the home backs into— with no rear…

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Community Spotlight: Windermere

By Yasmene Warren

Windermere is regarded as being one of the best places to live in Florida, according to Niche. It’s relatively small, but it has a lot to offer including quality schools, luxury homes, and proximity to theme parks and downtown. Let’s check out what it’s got going on!

About Windermere

Windermere is a lively town in Orange County and is one of the best suburbs near Orlando to live in, especially for those on the wealthier side.

According to the 2020 census, approximately 3,030 people live in the town of Windermere. The town is nestled right between Lake Butler and Lake Down, and the total area is made up of 2.69 square miles, 72% of which is water.

Windermere is in close proximity to the city of Winter Garden and is…

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South Orlando Home in Lake Preserve Sells for $600K

By Jessica LaVigne

The Pozek Group team assisted a seller with listing their home in the Lake Preserve Community, closing at $600,000 after less than a week on the market!

The Home

Built in 2018, this two-story home offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with a total heated square footage at 3,089. The brick-laid driveway leads you to the front door, where you’re welcomed by a spacious layout with modern design influences. As you pass the dining room on the right, the gourmet kitchen with a hooded stove and double oven sits beside an additional dining space, right across from the living room. 

Upstairs includes a large loft, laundry room, and all bedrooms. The expansive master bedroom includes an additional space for a…

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Orlando Projects (In Progress and Changed) this year

By Yasmene Warren

Once again, new and exciting projects are coming to the City Beautiful. Plans that were underway have been scrapped, but there are still a few things to get excited about. Let’s check it all out!

O-Town West

O-Town West is one of Orlando’s latest and greatest developments, and loads of new amenities are coming to this community.

Image by Unicorp (O-Town West Master Plan)

This 350-acre development is a healthy mix of residential apartment living and food options, including Jeff’s Bagel Run, which will be opening its third location in this community.

O-Town West will also have 1,600 Marriott World Vacations employees working in the buildings around the area.

If you’re interested in living in O-Town West, there are…

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Winter Garden Home Sells for $1.28M

By Holley Long

The Pozek Group team assisted a buyer with a beautiful home last month in Winter Garden, selling for $1,280,000 in the Hickory Hammock community.

The Home 

This two-story, 5 bedroom, and 4.5 bathroom home is stunning from top to bottom, and if there’s one thing to highlight it’s that there is a LOT of space. An open floor plan puts the spacious kitchen and living room in the same area, but off on either side of the home’s entry are two flexible rooms to be used for whatever purpose, like an office, a formal dining room, a private sitting room, or something else. 

Immediately upon reaching the second floor, you’ll enter a gigantic loft, complete with a bar (we know who we want hosting sports parties). The…

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New Projects Coming to Lake Nona This Year and Beyond

By Yasmene Warren

Changes are coming to Orlando’s Lake Nona region, and some of them are pretty big. Here are a few of the major changes addressed at the Spring 2023 Lake Nona community meeting that are coming to the area.

A New Library

After countless petitions and signatures, Lake Nona finally got approved by the Orange County Library System in the summer of 2022 to receive a library on Dowden Road.

Image: Official Approval for new Lake Nona Public Library - August 2022

This new library will be built next to the impending Southeast Government Center west of Narcoosee Road and east of the Orlando International Airport. It is expected to employ around 20 employees and will be complete with a shared stage and outdoor space.

The grand…

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West Kissimmee Home Sells for $550K

By Holley Long

The Pozek Group team assisted a buyer just this past week with a beautiful home in Kissimmee, closing at $550,000 in the Westside Calabria neighborhood after a few months on the market.

The Home

Built in 2013, the two-story home is a short-term vacation rental that has a lot going for it. The home's 6 bedrooms (two of which are master bedrooms) give family and friends plenty of room for their own space, and 4.5 bathrooms allow everyone to get ready quickly for a day or night out in Orlando. An upstairs loft can be used as a play area for children, and the Disney-themed bedrooms will help get the kids excited for a trip to the theme parks.

Outside, the home backs up to a wooded area, offering privacy and a peaceful view of…

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New Construction Home in Eagle Creek Sells for $2.8M

By Jessica LaVigne

The Pozek Group team assisted a buyer just last week with a brand new construction, two-story home in Lake Nona, closing at just over $2,800,000 in the Eagle Creek community.

The Home

Built in 2023 by Jones Homes USA, this Ponte Vedra model offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It's located in the back of the Eagle Creek community, just off of Lake Hart.

There are three optional elevations for this specific model, with option C being the one shown above. Features of the home include a three-car garage, primary bedroom on the first floor, covered lanai with an outdoor kitchen, and two balconies (with one on each floor). Optional upgrades include an elevator, home gym with sauna, and an extended balcony on either floor.…

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Lake Nona Home Sells for $1.3M

By Jessica LaVigne

The Pozek Group team assisted a buyer with a two-story home in Lake Nona, closing at $1,300,000 in the Laureate Park community this week.

The Home

This two-story Manville model was built in 2021 by David Weekley Homes, offering five bedrooms and four and a half baths. The long entryway as you walk through the front doors lead to an open layout where you’ll find the kitchen, dining, and living room, as well as a small sitting area. The curved staircase serves as a great showpiece for the layout, highlighting the 20-foot ceilings and leading up to the second floor loft and bedrooms. The large master bedroom includes a spa-like bathroom with separated sink cabinets, luxury tub, and walk in shower.

Off the back of the home,…

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New Projects Coming to The Packing District

By Holley Long

Orlando’s Packing District dates back almost a hundred years, originating with citrus producer Dr. Phillip Phillips' vision of sharing Florida oranges with the world. Now, the once-industrial area is coming back to life. 

Dr. Phillips Charities is behind the $700-million project, which began in 2018, making the 202-acre site new again with homes, workout facilities, eateries, and more. Below we’ve highlighted some of what’s to come for the revitalized area. 

The Brix

One of the biggest things under construction at the Packing District is the Brix by Toll Brothers. Located on Princeton Street and just east of John Young Parkway, the community includes 135 luxury townhomes, priced from the high $500’s to the low $800’s.

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