Orlando Restaurateurs Sign On To Take Space in Downtown

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Orlando-based Good Salt Restaurant Group will develop its fourth dining concept in the anchor space at the recently completed The Julian Apartments in Creative Village.  Owners Jason and Sue Chin announced they had signed on to lease the 6,000-square-foot commercial space and are developing a new concept and menu for the restaurant, which will be named “The Monroe.” The name …

D.R. Horton To Buy AdventHealth Land Near Lake Nona

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A mixed-use community may soon rise near the master-planned Lake Nona community in southeast Orlando. Arlington, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI) seeks Orange County approvals for 660 apartment units, 166 townhomes, 160 senior housing units, 150,000 square feet of retail space and 150,000 square feet of office space at 14314 Boggy Creek Road, according to Orange County records. …

This OR That: Engineered Hardwood VS Solid Hardwood?

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If you’re looking at hardwood flooring options for your home, you have a major choice ahead of you: engineered or solid. There’s no question about it: Both types of hardwood floors are beautiful. Not only are they currently “on trend,” as the experts would say, but they can make any home look elegant and classy without the hassle of carpet.  …

New Mixed-Use Development Proposed in Longwood’s Historic Downtown

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The Longwood City Commission is preparing to consider a redevelopment plan in its historic downtown area that’s being proposed by commercial real estate company TI Group.  At a city commission meeting held Monday evening, development manager Craig Govan and ELEVEN18 Architecture partner Kim McCann presented a plan that introduces new residential and commercial components to the area, as well as …

Orlando Housing Market Report – September 2020

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Orlando Housing Market Report – September 2020 Low Inventory of Homes for Sale Continues to Drive Up Orlando Area Home Prices Orlando-area homes continue to fly off the market this fall, as inventory remains tight, according to a new report from the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association. Monthly housing report data from September 2020 reveals fewer homes and higher prices than …

This OR That: Tile VS Shingle Roof?

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A roof is a roof is a roof, right?  WRONG!  There really are superior roofing materials available.  When most people think of a roof, they think of shingles. But actually, traditional asphalt shingles aren’t the only option. Now, many homeowners opt for tile roofs instead.If you are trying to decide what kind of material to use on your roof here …

New Million Dollar Gated Community in Altamonte

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A pair of Argentina-born architects inspired by the Spanish Mediterranean estates of their home country want to bring a bit of that refined style to Altamonte Springs.  Husband and wife Horatio Gonzalez and Graciela Blanco, founders of real estate company Silver Sea Group, will be building million-dollar homes near the Altamonte Mall and Cranes Roost Park.  The family-owned and operated …