How to Carve the Perfect Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 07, 2014
Do you want to spruce up your home for Halloween… but haven’t exactly honed your pumpkin-carving skills? Follow these simple steps to carving perfection! Read More
October Roundup: Events Around Lake County
Tue, Oct 07, 2014
It’s that time of the year again! The month of October is perfect for pumpkin picking, hay rides, and kick-starting fall. Here’s a look at our favorite things to do around Lake County this month. Read More
Season of the Snowbirds: How Seasonal Visitors Help Shape Central Florida
Fri, Oct 03, 2014
Halloween spent in shorts, Christmas by the pool… there’s a reason why the Florida lifestyle is so popular, especially during the fall and winter when our northern neighbors flock down south to escape chilly temperatures. These “snowbirds” are a char... Read More
Creating a Designated Study Space in Your Mount Dora Home
Fri, Sep 05, 2014
Back-to-school season is in full swing here in Mount Dora—for parents, that means getting back into the carpool routine, PTA involvement and early morning breakfasts. For kids, that means lots of afterschool homework! If you don’t have a designated s... Read More
Mortgage Rates at their Lowest of 2014
Fri, Sep 05, 2014
Good news for the Central Florida home market: the average rate for a 30-year loan dropped to 4.1% in August, the lowest it’s been since June 2013, according to Freddie Mac. This low means good things for buyers and sellers this fall and beyond! Read More
Switching Schools: What to Remember When Relocating
Fri, Sep 05, 2014
Whether you’re a new Mount Dora resident or are relocating to another district, transferring over school records is an important step in the moving process. Some of these records are required, while others (classwork, recommendations, etc.) are extra... Read More
6 Signs a Neighborhood Is on the Rise
Fri, Aug 08, 2014
Here are some sure-fire signs of a pleasant neighborhood that may just contain bargains due to a period of transition. Try keeping an eye out for the following signs if you are trying to assess Leesburg or Mount Dora homes for sale. Read More
Ocala National Forest: a Local Summer Treasure
Wed, Jul 30, 2014
As summer starts to wind down, you might be feeling an urge to get out and have one last summer hoorah. Whether your kids are getting antsy at the thought of school starting, or you’re due for a break, this might be the perfect time to explore a near... Read More
As Baby Boomers Retire, Florida Cities Revive
Wed, Jul 30, 2014
Florida’s population is growing older, and an influx of retirees might be just what the state’s been missing. Despite the setbacks the recent recession posed to southbound movers, Florida cities are now seeing a pleasant resurgence—whether retirees a... Read More
