Central Florida Market Update — October 12, 2026: Seven Straight Weeks Up. Rates Hit 7.40% — Here’s the Play, Not the Panic.

  Monday Market Update — October 12, 2026. Real numbers, real sources, and what they mean if you're buying or selling in Clermont, Groveland, Minneola, or anywhere in Central Florida. Rates: seven straight weeks up Freddie Mac's weekly survey (released Thursday, October 8) put the average 30-year fi

Why 16+ Unit Apartment Buildings Are So Hard to Find in Central Florida

  I sell homes for a living, and I have started working on the commercial side with the commercial division at LIFESTYLE International Realty. This series is what I'm learning as I go, with help from the people in our office who have done these deals for years. First topic: mid-size apartment buildi

Central Florida Market Update — September 28, 2026: Rates Cross 7% for the First Time in a Year. Here's What It Actually Costs.

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Clermont & Central Florida · Troy Boss, REALTOR®, LIFESTYLE International Realty The headline: 7.03% Freddie Mac's weekly survey came in Thursday at 7.03% for the 30-year fixed, up from 6.95% the week before and from 6.30% a year ago. The 15-year fixed moved to 6.42%.

How I Found the Best Deal in 241 Listings (And How You Can Spot One Too)

  On Tuesday night I sat down and read every single active listing in the Clermont region - Clermont, Groveland, and Minneola. All 241 of them. By the end, one listing stood out so clearly that I made it my first official Deal of the Week. Here's exactly how I found it, because the method matters mo