• Under Construction. Welcome to Boulevard Oaks, a new home community located in Lady Lake. Boulevard Oaks. call today

    Under Construction. Welcome to Boulevard Oaks, a new home community located in Lady Lake. Boulevard Oaks is a modern new home community that offers easy access to highway 27 and is just minutes from exciting shops and attractions in The Villages. Here you will find 3-to-5-bedroom homes with 2 to 3 bathrooms and 2 car garages. Built with all concrete block construction, these floorplans offer a variety of well-designed livable space. For a modern touch each home features stylish Quartz counter tops, beautiful kitchen cabinets, Whirlpool Stainless-Steel appliances, Revwood flooring in the main living areas and bathrooms and beautiful plush carpet in the bedrooms for a comfortable and polished feeling. Smart home technology is also included, allowing you the convenience to control your home at your fingertips. Enjoy a resort-style pool with sun shelf, clubhouse, walking trails, and a pickleball court all right at home in your community. *Photos are of similar model but not that of the exact house. Pictures, photographs, colors, features, and sizes are for illustration purposes only and will vary from the homes as built. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability, and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Please note that no representations or warranties are made regarding school districts or school assignments; you should conduct your own investigation regarding current and future schools and school boundaries.*

  • How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost?

    How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost?

    Flood insurance is essential as standard property insurance excludes flood damage. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) averages $1,122 annually, varying by state and flood risk zone. Private flood insurance ranges from $600 to $2,800 for homes, offering higher limits and coverage. Premiums depend on flood risk, home elevation, and replacement cost. Reducing flood risk through home modifications can lower premiums. Flood insurance protects against costly flood damage not covered by standard policies.

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  • Mount Dora – Most Expensive Homes of September 2026 | $799 full-service listing program

    Mount Dora — Most Expensive homes for September 2026.

    Listings (sorted by price):
    1. Listing MFRO6382730 — $2,595,000
    2. Listing MFRG5117817 — $2,300,000
    3. Listing MFRO6439097 — $2,200,000
    4. Listing MFRG5118086 — $2,017,570
    5. Listing MFRO6405445 — $1,695,000
    6. Listing MFRG5114467 — $1,650,000
    7. Listing MFRG5114105 — $1,595,000
    8. Listing MFRO6425682 — $1,574,900
    9. Listing MFRO6433109 — $1,435,200
    10. Listing MFRG5110894 — $1,289,700
    11. Listing MFRO6400491 — $1,280,000
    12. Listing MFRG5117607 — $1,250,000
    13. Listing MFRO6432804 — $1,245,600
    14. Listing MFRG5117467 — $1,200,000
    15. Listing MFRO6369406 — $1,200,000

  • When Florida Buyers Are Most Active | $799 full-service listing program

    Florida selling rhythms differ from four-season markets; weather, tourism, and seasonal residents shape demand more than the school-year calendar many sellers expect.
    Buyer demand usually builds from Late-Fall through Mid-Spring, peaking from Mid-Winter through Early-Spring, often bringing more showings and faster sales for Florida sellers.
    During Early-Summer through Late-Fall, buyer traffic often slows, especially with active storm forecasts, so flexible sellers may prefer listing earlier or as seasonal demand returns.
    School calendars, retiree-heavy demand, and insurance quote timing can outweigh the calendar, so pricing should match whether buyers are active or moving cautiously.
    Late-Fall through Early-Spring usually brings the strongest traffic, but a well-priced, well-presented Florida home can sell in any season; timing shifts odds, not outcomes.

  • Honoring the Significance of Indigenous Day | $799 full-service listing program

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People
    We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day.
    We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities.

  • Florida Homeowners Discover New Opportunities Amid Changing Costs

    Florida Homeowners Discover New Opportunities Amid Changing Costs

    Florida homeowners are more concerned about rising property insurance premiums than property taxes, with 63% prioritizing insurance costs. Florida has the highest average home insurance premium in the U.S., currently $8,471 annually, driven by hurricane risks, litigation, and fraud. Property taxes in Florida rank 27th nationally, with an effective rate of 0.78%. Voters will decide on Amendment 3 to increase homestead exemptions, but only 45% currently support it.

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  • Can You Sell an Inherited House Before Probate Closes?

    Can You Sell an Inherited House Before Probate Closes?

    Inheriting a house involves probate, a court process that validates wills, pays debts, and transfers assets. Executors can often sell the property during probate after receiving court authority, though state laws vary. Selling during probate can avoid disputes among heirs and reduce maintenance costs. Inherited homes may qualify for a stepped-up tax basis, lowering capital gains taxes if sold soon. Cash sales simplify the process by avoiding repairs and lengthy showings.

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  • Florida HOA Fees Shape Retirement Budgets | $799 full-service listing program

    Florida owners facing a $500 monthly HOA bill could need ~$125K in retirement reserves over 20 yr, with ~5% returns and dues near ~6% yearly.
    When dues rise near ~6% instead of benefit adjustments near ~3%, Florida retirees may need to cover about $54K more from savings over 20 yr.
    Miami-Dade high-rise condo fees topped $1.9K monthly in the current period, about $500 above a year earlier, as Florida inspection and reserve rules raised costs.
    Before buying in Florida, review the reserve study, ask for 5 yr of insurance renewals, and check when the next milestone inspection is due.
    Setting aside 1 yr of dues in short-term Treasuries can soften assessment shocks, while well-funded reserves and recent inspections may help keep future dues steadier.

  • US Cash Sales Offer Fast Signal | $799 full-service listing program

    Cash sales made up ~25% of US existing-home transactions in recent years, giving investors a quicker read than mortgages or construction starts.
    When cash share rises with climbing prices, buyer competition is likely; when it rises as volume falls, financing friction may be sidelining financed purchasers.
    If cash share falls while prices hold, credit conditions may have loosened, helping regular buyers reenter and restoring more normal market activity.
    Small cash operators often target probate, tax delinquency, deferred maintenance, and relocation cases; affordability pressure keeps older homes in demand even when financed sales stall.
    US single-family investing depends on local taxes, title insurance, renovation labor, and street-level management, making scale difficult and rewarding disciplined local operators.
    Looking ahead, margin consolidation is more likely than marketwide roll-ups, and international investors may benefit more from partnering locally than buying directly.