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An exclusive look at Jackie Siegel’s almost-completed Versailles
Notorious for its reality-show development saga, the 90,000 sq-ft home of the "Queen of Versailles" offers 32 bathrooms, a 4,000 sq-ft closet, and a showcase for her media and philanthropy work.
Check the $6M Windermere digs for Orlando’s newest soccer star
The $6 million mansion on Lake Tibet was fully renovated, fully furnished and move-in ready....
Merrywood gets demolition delay, but historic Winter Park house expected to become history
Of the more than 100 people shown the house, only about 25 could afford it...
Lake commissioners to vote on proposed data center moratorium
Lake County Commissioners, following in the footsteps of Citrus County and Nassau County, are considering...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, little changed from its range the past 6 weeks
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also ticked higher this week.
Ask a real estate pro: Should I let landscaper use my yard to access neighbor’s property?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Should I keep allowing my neighbor's landscaper...
Orlando Health to build full-service hospital at Tupperware campus
The Osceola County hospital expansion would include a new patient tower with 146 beds connected...
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Refusal could impact aspiring homeowners and renters at a time of high costs.
Sun Terra pulls application for Walmart within Minneola Marketplace
In the face of community opposition, Oviedo-based developer Sun Terra Communities is no longer seeking...
Orlando pushes through changes to historic district rules amid backlash
“Once a wrecking ball swings downtown, no future council can vote a building back,” a...
$75 million Florida mansion was the most expensive home sold in May
Five South Florida homes were among the 10 most expensive home sales in May 2026,...
Property tax cuts could end up squeezing some Florida renters
Some renters may face higher costs if Florida voters approve property tax cuts on the...
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down
U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as Treasury yields retreat following ceasefire news.
Winter Park trying to save more of its historic homes from wrecking ball
Commissioners task volunteer panel with recommending ways to improve city's preservation efforts
Orlando board OKs 37-story tower dwarfing neighboring church on Lake Eola
The proposed 420-foot skyscraper could bring a 5-star hotel and downtown Orlando's first luxury branded...
Smithsonian-backed space experience lands at The Florida Mall
The Smithsonian Institution is launching "Smithsonian Starstruck," a new immersive VR experience, at The Florida...
What are ‘pocket listings’ in real estate and why are they so controversial?
Some tout their benefits while others say they lack transparency and can skew market statistics.
Fragrance lab opens in Winter Park as perfume category booms
Riding a fragrance boom that is outpacing makeup and skincare, a new Winter Park business...
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
Borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative before Iran war began.
Ask a real estate pro: How can we still close home sale after low appraisal?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Our buyer's appraisal is less than the...
Time is running out to win HGTV Smart Home giveaway in Orlando
This nearly 3,000-square-foot home in Apopka's Eden Crest neighborhood will be the ninth Florida-built home...
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
Sales also rose 3.2% compared with May last year.
First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
Multi-generational living becomes a common strategy to navigate high home prices.
Locked out: 3 outdated myths about manufactured homes
Modern manufactured homes are built to federal quality standards.
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average rate remains below 6.85%, where it was a year ago.
Ask a real estate pro: How can I avoid ‘force-placed’ insurance from my mortgage company?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: My lender requires property insurance, but my...
Orlando seeks to loosen Downtown Historic District rules to juice development
Preservationists are wary about the proposed changes, which could make it easier to tear down...
CoreSite looks to add second Orlando data center building
CoreSite seeks Orange County expansion as data centers become a growing political flashpoint.
Orlando’s Arte Museum expected to break ground in August at ICON Park
South Korean company behind the immersive art attraction is targeting late 2027 for the grand...
Billionaire developer targets aging Orlando timeshare in bankruptcy sale
Some timeshare properties built in the 1970s and 1980s are winding down operations as their...
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also rose this week.
Ask a real estate pro: Can condo association foreclose on my home over unpaid assessment?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: I had some financial trouble and didn't...
Members of 100-year-old church on Lake Eola object to skyscraper next door
Members of the historic St. George Orthodox Church worry the proposed 37-story tower will overwhelm...
Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher
The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing shows no signs of coming back.
Buying a condo just got harder for many, thanks to Fannie Mae policies
The mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans.
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
It’s now at its highest level since August 28, when it was 6.56%.
Ask a real estate pro: Should we walk away from buying home where inspection found issues?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: The home inspection on a house we...
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a...
As enrollment falls, old schools find new life as apartments
The 74 reports that old schools in Atlanta are being converted to apartments as enrollment...
Taylor Swift, lawsuits and quirky exemptions: How empty homes tax works in other cities
Vacancy home taxes often face legal and political opposition.
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases
One year ago, the rate averaged 6.81%.
Ask a real estate pro: Am I responsible for mortgage after signing quit-claim deed?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: As part of my divorce, I signed...
MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. is selling his Windermere estate for $27 million
After living in the 22,000-square-foot mansion for nearly two decades, the Hall of Famer and...
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Home prices continued to rise nationally last month, albeit at a slower rate.
Art, wine and Ferraris: Inside the luxury garage condos for South Florida’s richest collectors
The Hangar near West Palm Beach allows South Florida's richest to hold their collections of...
The ‘hottest neighborhoods’: These 2 Florida communities grab the top spots in national list
Two Florida neighborhoods are topping Redfin’s list of hottest neighborhoods in 2026. Here's a look...
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
This is the second straight weekly increase.
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA regulate street parking?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Can the HOA determine whether cars can...
Florida trophy ranch, ideal for outdoorsy retreats, hits the market for $42M
The 5,110-acre Flagler County property is a sportsman's paradise, with top-tier facilities for riding, golfing,...
Osceola finalizes $470M deal with South Korean tech firm for NeoCity HQ
County leaders have been negotiating the deal with the Korean chip-maker since 2024. It could...
Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration
By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords...
Pine Hills pastor’s $75M project would bring affordable housing to church land
The plan would see 300 affordable units rise under a new Orange County program that...
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%.
Lake Nona West to open first store in May, followed by more in June
The Target-anchored shopping hub will bring 405,000 square feet of dining and retail to Lake...
Ask a real estate pro: New survey shows our driveway overlaps neighbor’s property. Now what?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: It was news to us that about...
Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
The average rate is at its lowest level since March 19, when it was 6.22%.
Ask a real estate pro: Do we have to tell potential buyers about nuisance neighbor?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Are we obligated to tell potential buyers...
Founders take their mix of wine, spirits and philanthropy to more Central Florida cities
A Winter Park couple's idea for liquor stores with a mission, The Good Pour will...
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, its second weekly drop
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped from 6.37% last week.
Ask a real estate pro: Should HOA pay to move fences that town says are too close to lake?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Who should pay to move fences the...
$9.5 million vacation home could set ‘most expensive’ record in Lake Nona
The former CEO of Portillos is selling the family's 8,000-square-foot Orlando estate that was built...
Redesigned Holocaust museum hopes to break ground this year in Orlando
The city's Appearance Review Board will critique the scaled-back approach this week. The museum, which...
US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season
Existing home sales fell 3.6% last month from February.
New skyscraper with 5-star hotel planned across from Lake Eola
The proposed 37-story mixed-use tower would also bring the first branded residences to downtown Orlando.
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
Six weeks ago, average rate had dropped to under 6% for first time since 2022.
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA suddenly fine me for parking my work pickup truck in my driveway?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Can my HOA fine me for parking...
Liquid Death, Taylor Morrison team up to give away sparkling-water-piped home
The free home, plumbed for seltzer water, could be located in one of Taylor Morrison's...
Entrepreneur adds $25M piece in downtown Winter Garden buying spree
Investor James Larweth bought The Exchange building, adding to his growing portfolio of Winter Garden...
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, the highest level in nearly 7 months
The last time the average rate was higher was Sept. 4, when it was at...
Ask a real estate pro: How can we stop neighbor’s dogs from running wild?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can we keep our neighbor's dogs...
Judge thwarts challenge to Florida law restricting growth controls
The ruling dismissing four of five counts in a city-county lawsuit comes as state legislative...
Sanford paid a developer $4 million to walk away from Heritage Park. Now what?
Sanford's City Council can't agree on how to proceed with the downtown mixed-use district after...
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
HUD is taking at least six months to approve many waivers.
$68.3 million: Palm Beach County mansion was the country’s priciest home sale in February
A luxury waterfront property in Palm Beach County sold for a whopping $68.3 million —...
Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies
Use of cryptocurrency for funding the down payment on a home has remained limited.
Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
It has risen every week since the war with Iran started.
Ask a real estate pro: How can we protect our condo after HOA filed for bankruptcy?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can we protect our condo and...
Historic home built by Winter Park’s most famous architect could be demolished
The home, built in 1940, sits on a four-acre lot and features a grand entry...
Kroger refunds $1.4M to Groveland for city projects, infrastructure upgrades
The city could redirect the $1.46 million to capital projects, like stormwater improvements or restoration...
Lawmakers strengthen affordable housing tax breaks, as Orlando-area developers line up to claim millions
As many as 61 apartment complexes in the Orlando market could be eligible for property...
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months
The rate has risen every week since the war with Iran started.
Ask a real estate pro: Do most HOAs prohibit paying residents to lead community classes?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Is it standard for HOAs to have...
New condo concept blends real estate and wellness. The goal? Staying young
The craze to prevent health issues and live longer is extending into South Florida condo...
Lake planning board opposes self-storage project in former Serenoa town center
The 4-story self-storage center is planned on land that had previously been targeted for a...
Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
The stock market has had only five down years between 2005 and 2025.
Winter Park compound in the Vias sells for $13 million
The waterfront mansion sits on more than 2 acres on Lake Maitland and features over...
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, back to where it was 5 weeks ago
The average rate has been hovering around 6% this year.
Is your home underinsured? Here’s how to tell
Knowing how much it would cost to rebuild your home is crucial.
Ask a real estate pro: Can builders put up mini-billboards in my residential neighborhood?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Since we're not allowed to have large...
US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales fell 1.4% compared with February last year.
Eustis High School adding new classroom building, weight room in $40M project
Lake County Schools will embark on a $40.48 million redevelopment of Eustis High School to make...
‘Magnifica’ has purchase deal for opulent resort on Osceola ranchlands once eyed by Disney
The Magnifica plan calls for a guard-gated golf resort, 15 minutes from Disney, with hundreds...
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide
One year ago, the rate averaged 6.63%.
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA require me to clean a roof that I don’t think is dirty?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Can my HOA require me to power-wash...
Mount Dora agrees to Lake County proposal on redevelopment tax-fund split
The deal, which needs final signoff from the Lake County Commission, would allow money to...
Downtown Orlando’s Westcourt sports district delayed, construction underway at Creative Village
The developer of the high-profile project surrounding Kia Center blames tariffs for the year-long delay...
Want to walk through your blueprint? New Orlando venture can help
Want to see if that fancy toilet will fit in the bathroom? A new business...
Land across from SeaWorld now targeted for apartments
SeaWorld's parent company quietly withdrew plans for two hotels next to SeaWorld and Discovery Cove...