Recent data shows that there are nearly 3.5 million borrowers already in forbearance as the coronavirus shutdown continues to impact the economy. And with that figure seemingly growing by tens of thousands of borrowers every day, the issue of what happens to those borrowers when their forbearance period ends is becoming a big problem. Borrowers in forbearance will have to …
Orlando Sales and Median Price Record Increases as Housing Market Awaits Impact from COVID-19
Orlando’s housing market in March saw its home sales improve by nearly 2% compared to March 2019, while the median price increased by 8%. Inventory experienced a year-over-year decline of 10%. Experts point out that we will have to wait another month to see solid evidence of the influence of the COVID-10 pandemic in Orlando’s home sales statistics. Because of …
Orlando Housing Market Report – May 2020
The median price of homes sold in May increased nearly 7% while transactions dropped 44% during the second month to illustrate the impact of COVID-19 on Orlando’s housing market. Inventory experienced a year-over-year decline of 11%. Data provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association
Home Office Ideas
Whether it’s in a corner nook of your house, a small closet or if you have an entire room to devote, it seems like everyone has the need for a home office these days. If you’re struggling to work from home or you feel like you don’t have enough space to do so, here are some quick and easy tips …
Enjoy Classic Comfort Food, only in The COOP
Brought to you by the team behind 4 Rivers Smokehouse, The COOP is a Winter Park neighborhood restaurant celebrating the home-style fare of the South. Serving up hospitality at every table, Chef/Owner John Rivers offers comfort food classics made from scratch daily. Passed-down recipes and seasonal ingredients come together in the form of iconic dishes from Southern Fried Chicken, Low Country Shrimp & …
House Hunting Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic – Safe or Not?
It’s not a secret that shopping for a house involves a tedious process – from finding a real estate agent to home closing, you will want to make sure that the whole process goes smoothly. Before you venture into finding your next home, you should bear in mind that it is imperative to meet many different kinds of people along …
Skip the Cooking! Grab Your Meal at Bites & Bubbles
Bites & Bubbles in the heart of the Mills 50 District of Downtown Orlando, Florida is an American Restaurant with a French Kiss! You will find many French influences on the menu from Escargot to French Onion Soup and much more. The concept and the menu are the brainchild of Eddie Nickell and Nicholas Olivieri. With a stylish yet relaxed …
Savor the Taste of Unique American Cuisine
You may be quarantined but you can still get great food, desserts, cocktails and wine with fast and easy curbside service. Many local restaurants have created family style meal options and Luke’s is one of them! Of course, if you just want a meal for one, that is available too. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can even pick …
Where to GET SCARED this Halloween in Central Florida?
Halloween in Central Florida is always a good time because there are SO many spooky spots to choose from! We have compiled our TOP PICKS for you to check out the best places in GET SCARED this Halloween Season. We wanted to focus on spots that are a little “off the beaten path”. In fact, you may not have even …
Orlando Housing Market Report – April 2020
Orlando’s housing market in April saw its median home price increase 12%, while home sales dropped 28% in the first month to show an anticipated decline in activity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inventory experienced a year-over-year decline of 3%. Data provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association