Category: Orlando Voice Real Estate
Updates From Amanda
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Rising Mortgage Refinancing: Homeowners Act Amidst Shifting Rates
Credited: Ted Bogert As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate, Americans are taking decisive action to refinance their home loans, capitalizing on the latest opportunities to save on housing costs. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association reveals that applications to refinance increased by 7% in the week ending June 27, indicating a robust response from Read more
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Senate Passes Comprehensive Tax Reform Bill with Significant Real Estate Provisions
On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping tax reform legislation that includes important provisions for the real estate sector, advancing the measure closer to final approval. This legislation, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” had previously been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22. The Senate-amended version Read more
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Consider Cryptocurrency for Mortgages
Credit to Ted Bogert In a significant shift in policy, Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two key players in the U.S. housing finance system, are exploring the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency as an asset for mortgage applications. This development aligns with broader efforts Read more
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Frito-Lay’s Strategic Move: Selling Property While Maintaining Operational Stability
In a noteworthy development in the business landscape of Orlando, Frito-Lay has sold its property for $11 million, yet the company will continue to occupy the site as a tenant. This transaction reflects a growing trend among corporations that seek to optimize their financial strategies while ensuring continuity in operations. The sale of the Frito-Lay Read more
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Compass vs. Zillow: Navigating Competition and Market Dynamics in Real Estate
The recent lawsuit filed by Compass against Zillow has opened a dialogue about competition, market practices, and the implications of technology in the real estate industry. Compass, a real estate brokerage company, alleges that Zillow is engaging in anticompetitive practices by refusing to accept home listings for properties that have been advertised elsewhere for more Read more
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Florida’s Real Estate Landscape: A Troubling Shift Amidst Cooling Prices
Credited to Ted Bogert As the sun shines over Florida, the state’s housing market is experiencing a significant downturn, with soaring inventory levels and dwindling sales painting a concerning picture for many regions. A recent report from Parcl Labs highlights that six Florida metropolitan areas—Orlando, Tampa, Cape Coral, Lakeland, North Port, and Deltona—are now considered Read more
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Governor DeSantis Signs HB 913, Delivering New Reforms and Relief for Florida Condominium Owners
TALLAHASSEE, FL – June 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 913 into law, enacting sweeping reforms to provide financial relief, enhance accountability, and increase transparency for condominium associations and unit owners across the state of Florida. The legislation responds to mounting concerns from residents over rising maintenance fees, limited access to financial data, Read more
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Exciting News for Florida’s Hometown Heroes: The Launch of the 2025 HTH Loan Program, credited to Derick Brown with The Mortgage Firm
After much anticipation, the long-awaited Hometown Heroes Program (HTH) from Florida Housing is on the horizon! On June 16, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget, allocating $50 million in new funding for the 2025 HTH Loan Program. However, this new iteration of the program comes with significant changes aimed at better Read more
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Sanford Resident’s Worried CFX’s Alignment 2A Plan Now Threatens Historic Homes and Local Businesses
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has selected Alignment 2A as the preferred route for the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector, raising alarm among Sanford residents and property owners. The newly selected alignment would require the use of eminent domain, a legal process that allows government agencies to take private property for public use — such as roads, utilities, Read more
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Orlando Launches “Dignity Buses” to Shelter the Homeless
407 Connect Project aims to provide mobile overnight housing and long-term solutions In an innovative step to address homelessness in the city, Orlando officials have approved the 407 Connect Project — a mobile shelter initiative that will transform two Greyhound-style buses into overnight housing for individuals in need. Nicknamed “Dignity Buses,” the retrofitted vehicles will Read more