The near future of construction
The market is evolving, cars are more modern and technology accompanies us in everything we do. The same is true of houses and the characteristics of newer buildings. These changes, which have been taking place gradually, have a direct influence on the return on investment made when purchasing a property. The demand for newer homes has been higher [...]
Difference between vacation home and residential investment
Brazilians continue to be among the nationalities that have invested the most in real estate in Florida, especially Orlando, motivated by economic changes, an optimistic market, the opportunity to diversify assets, among other factors.The cost-benefit ratio is an attractive factor and, understanding that with the guidance of a qualified professional, the investor is in good hands, the recipe is [...]
How to invest in commercial real estate and businesses?
We all agree that real estate prices here are attractive. We also know that everything is much more controlled and the chances of problems are lower. The increase in the number of international buyers in recent years continues to be strong and is largely due to the factors mentioned above, whether it's the attractive price, the ease of the transaction, the [...]
Real Estate Activity in Orlando - June 2019
Real Estate Activity in Detail Housing sales in Orlando suffered a slight drop in June, falling 2% compared to June 2018, during what is traditionally close to the peak of our real estate buying season. "We expect June's sales decline to reverse in the coming months as [...]
Olympus Sports & Entertainment
Coming to Greater Orlando in 2020, Olympus is a 250-acre master-planned community featuring Sports City, an elite training and competition center, sports medicine and the future of health and wellness. This is one of the largest projects to break ground in Clermont, located just minutes west of Orlando. [...]
Mattamy Homes pays Disney US$16 million for second phase of Celebration Island Village
The Canadian residential developer paid US$16 million in September for two parcels that will make up the next major phase of the development. Island Village is Celebration's southernmost parcel. The property has rights to build more than 1,000 single-family homes, 300 apartments, 30,000 square feet of commercial space, a high school, a [...]
Orlando is the second most desirable city in Florida for foreign buyers
According to the 2018 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Orlando held steady in 2018 as the #2 destination of choice for Florida's international buyers. Nine percent of all Florida international buyers [...]
Properties abroad are in good demand
We were asked by Valor Econômico magazine to comment on investments in real estate abroad. Below you can see an excerpt from the article in which Andrea Pointon comments on the Orlando market. Andrea Pointon, president of Pointon Realty in Orlando, works in the region's market. Most of her clients are Brazilians. [...]
Lake Nona announces plans for a new linear community park
Lake Nona announces plans for a new seven-acre "linear" park, anchored by a waterway designed to serve as an alternative to stormwater management. Surrounding the waterway, the park is planned to feature several trails, mini parks and space for activities stretching more than 100 feet [...]
What is the secret formula for investing in vacation homes?
Even our television stars have surrendered to the charms of Orlando. Increasingly, not only do we see personalities strolling through Mickey Land, but many are also taking the opportunity to invest here. The list of names is long, and it's no coincidence that Orlando is the choice of many. Forbes Magazine [...]