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Orlando Area Real Estate Market Update | May 2024
Longtime Orlando area real estate expert Doug Packard gives an update on the state of the Orlando area real estate market for June 2024 and how it affects you as a buyer. If you plan on buying real estate in the Orlando area, you really need to see how much the data has changed and the direction the market is heading.
Doug is a no-nonsense and no BS native of the area and has spent over three decades in the Orlando, Florida area real estate market and in Seminole County in particular, covering the cities of Lake Mary, Longwood, Winter Springs, Oviedo, and Sanford. No one knows this area like he does and his powerful knowledge will help you find the best home for you.
Doug Packard gives an update on the state of the Orlando housing and real estate market using recently released statistics from the Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service in April 2024. See what that means to those moving to the Orlando area, those moving from the Orlando area, and those moving within the Orlando area.
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Timacuan 4K Tour | Lake Mary, FL Living | Best Orlando Neighborhoods
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Wondering what Lake Mary, FL living is like? Join us on an exclusive 4K tour of Timacuan, Lake Mary's most conveniently located luxury and golf community, located just north of Orlando, Florida. Enjoy the Timacuan Club, with an 18 hole championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Ron Garl. See why Timacuan ranks as one of Orlando's best neighborhoods. Doug Packard, your t...
Wekiva 4K Tour | Living in Longwood, FL | Living in Orlando, FL
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Take a 4K tour of WEKIVA, one of LONGWOOD and Central Florida's most desirable subdivisions. The city of LONGWOOD, FL offers top-rated schools and a small town atmosphere with a safe environment. SEMINOLE COUNTY native and Longwood expert Doug Packard gives you an insider's high definition tour of WEKIVA and its amenities, including Wekiva Golf Club, Wekiva Elementary Schools, Wekiva Hills Park...
Timing the Market: Why Buy Before Rates Drop | Orlando Real Estate Market Update
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🏡 Dive into the latest real estate insights with REAL Living In Orlando Florida! In this must-watch episode, host and Orlando real estate expert Doug Packard unpacks the Federal Reserve's hint at multiple rate cuts in 2024 and why some realtors are urging homebuyers to act now before mortgage interest rates take a nosedive. 📉 Discover the surprising theory behind the advice to buy before rates ...
Sanford FL Living | Buckingham Estates 4K Tour | Orlando Real Estate
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Discover the charm of Sanford, FL living in Buckingham Estates, a hidden gem in the Lake Mary and Sanford area of Central Florida. Join Doug Packard, your trusted Orlando real estate expert, on a 4K video tour of this 330-lot gated community with a 24-hour manned gate. Buckingham Estates, situated just north of Heathrow along the Markham Woods Corridor, offers an ideal blend of luxury and affor...
Oviedo, FL Living | Live Oak Reserve Tour | Orlando Real Estate
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Wondering what Oviedo, FL living is like. Join us for a stunning Live Oak Reserve tour as we unveil the top five reasons why Live Oak Reserve is among the most coveted Orlando real estate. If you're in search of your perfect home in Oviedo or Orlando's North and East side, with top-tier schools, resort-style amenities, and a picturesque natural backdrop, Live Oak Reserve is the community for yo...
Sanford Florida Living | Lake Forest 4K Tour | Orlando Real Estate
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Wondering what Sanford, Florida living is like? Join us on an exclusive 4K tour of Lake Forest, Sanford's premier luxury home development, located just north of Orlando, Florida. Lake Forest is a gated community with a 24-hour manned gate and approximately 750 homes, set amidst a naturally wooded 530-acre landscape. Explore world-class amenities, such as a 55-acre spring-fed lake, a Swim and Te...
Exploring Magnolia Plantation: A Nature Lover's Paradise in Lake Mary | Orlando Real Estate Tour 4K
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Welcome to "Exploring Magnolia Plantation: A Nature-Lover's Paradise in Lake Mary | Orlando Real Estate Tour 4K". Join Doug Packard, your Orlando area real estate expert, as he takes you on a detailed 4K tour of Magnolia Plantation-a stunning 500-home community nestled in nature, yet conveniently close to everything in Lake Mary. 🌳 Magnolia Plantation Overview: Discover this community carved ou...
Tuscawilla 4K Tour | Living In Winter Springs | Living In Orlando FL
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Take a 4K tour of TUSCAWILLA, one of Winter Springs and the Orlando area's most desirable subdivisions. The city of WINTER SPRINGS, FL offers top-rated schools and a safe environment. SEMINOLE COUNTY native and real estate expert Doug Packard gives you an insider's high definition tour of Tuscawilla and its amenities, including Tuscawilla Country Club, Trotwood Park, Bear Creek Nature Trail, an...
Orlando Housing Market Update August 2023
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Orlando area real estate expert and broker Doug Packard gives an update on the state of the Orlando housing and real estate market using recently released statistics from the Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service in August 2023. See what that means to those moving to the Orlando area, those moving from the Orlando area, and those moving within the Orlando area. - Why is there a housing shor...
Video Tour of Sweetwater Oaks | Living In Orlando | Living in Longwood FL
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Take a 4K video tour of Sweetwater Oaks, one of the Orlando area's top subdivisions and one of Longwood, FL's most desirable communities. Longwood offers top-rated schools and a small town atmosphere with a safe environment. SEMINOLE COUNTY native and Longwood expert Doug Packard gives you an insider's high definition tour of Sweetwater Oaks and its outstanding amenities, including Sweetwater B...
Heathrow 4K Tour | Living In Lake Mary FL | Living In Orlando FL
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Take a 4K tour of HEATHROW, one of Lake Mary and Central Florida's most desirable subdivisions. The city of LAKE MARY, FL offers top-rated schools and a small town atmosphere with a safe environment. SEMINOLE COUNTY native and Lake Mary expert Doug Packard gives you an insider's high definition tour of Heathrow and its amenities, including Heathrow Country Club, Heathrow Athletic Club, and Sawy...
Home For Sale In Lake Mary, FL | Living in Lake Mary, Florida
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Take a look at this beautiful custom-built home for sale in Lake Mary, FL in the Meadow Brooke subdivision. Priced at $650,000, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a pool and 3 car garage features over 2,500 square feet of living area and a one acre conservation lot. Roof replaced in March 2023. Bathrooms remodeled 2023. Come see what it's like living in Lake Mary, Florida. VIRTUAL TOUR: tour.vht....
Homeowner's Insurance Crisis In Florida | Moving To Orlando - How To Keep Your Premium Low
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For those moving to Orlando from out of state, you may be shocked when you hear how much you'll pay for homeowner's insurance. For those that are already living in Orlando and just received their annual policy renewal, you'll have the same reaction. Premiums are increasing as much as 60%. In this video, Doug Packard with BluRiver Realty Group and Martin Wareing with Loanyap Mortgage give valuab...
Living In Lake Mary Florida | Top 9 Reasons Why | Living In Orlando FL 2023
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Explore the top 9 reasons why people like living in Lake Mary, Florida. If you've considered moving to Lake Mary Florida, this video will show you why Lake Mary is one of the best suburbs in the Orlando Florida area. Central Florida has so much to offer, and city of Lake Mary FL offers top-rated schools and a small town atmosphere with a safe environment. Seminole County native and Lake Mary ex...
Orlando Housing Market and Real Estate Update | February 2023
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Orlando Housing Market and Real Estate Update | February 2023
Hidden Hill Farm - 20 Acre Horse Farm In Eustis, FL
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Hidden Hill Farm - 20 Acre Horse Farm In Eustis, FL
2-1 Buydowns: Are They Worth Doing?
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2-1 Buydowns: Are They Worth Doing?
Living in Longwood Florida | Longwood Hidden Gems
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Living in Longwood Florida | Longwood Hidden Gems
Living In Lake Mary Florida | Hidden Neighborhoods in Lake Mary
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Living In Lake Mary Florida | Hidden Neighborhoods in Lake Mary
Living In Sanford, Florida | Why It Rocks!
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Living In Sanford, Florida | Why It Rocks!
Living In Winter Springs, Florida
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Living In Winter Springs, Florida
7 Critical Mistakes Orlando Listing Agents Make
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7 Critical Mistakes Orlando Listing Agents Make
Living in Longwood, Florida
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Living in Longwood, Florida
Living In Oviedo Florida - (Orlando's Best Suburb?)
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Living In Oviedo Florida - (Orlando's Best Suburb?)
Living In Lake Mary Florida - (Why Many Feel Lake Mary Is Orlando's Best Suburb)
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Living In Lake Mary Florida - (Why Many Feel Lake Mary Is Orlando's Best Suburb)
Where To Live In Orlando Florida - (Top Suburbs of Orlando FL - North Side)
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Where To Live In Orlando Florida - (Top Suburbs of Orlando FL - North Side)
REAL Pros and Cons of Living In Orlando Florida
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REAL Pros and Cons of Living In Orlando Florida

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  • @davidkives6971
    @davidkives6971 Місяць тому

    Im stuck, between clermont, Sanford, oveido, winter garden or winter springs.. what the best for outdoor activities?

  • @ruthsapp2426
    @ruthsapp2426 Місяць тому

    Can we share your video on FaceBook?

  • @MrGd69
    @MrGd69 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the real review of Longwood, with your own actual video not like many on the map!

  • @magedojo
    @magedojo 3 місяці тому

    It's amazing how much it has changed in the last 20 years. It used to basically be Willow Tree downtown and little else.

  • @Sushanto_It100
    @Sushanto_It100 4 місяці тому

    Nice

  • @Sushanto_It100
    @Sushanto_It100 4 місяці тому

    Dear, I have subscribed to your UA-cam channel. To be by your side forever. Hope you make more good content. thank you

  • @enjoystraveling
    @enjoystraveling 4 місяці тому

    De Bary is the northernmost station on the sun rail, but coming in June or so they’ll be another one more northern then Debary, which will be called Deland.

  • @YuckFou2213
    @YuckFou2213 5 місяців тому

    I lived in Longwood , actually right across from that golf course/park area , on Raymond Ave … very nice city , miss it from time to time ..

  • @josephbatista828
    @josephbatista828 5 місяців тому

    My house was made in 2022 and escrow hit me hard this year. I dint know about the storm of extra expenses of owning a home after a full year of owning a home. I need help lowering everything possible 😅.

  • @MeuBull1618
    @MeuBull1618 5 місяців тому

    Obrigada pelo.video ganhou um inscrito

  • @MeuBull1618
    @MeuBull1618 5 місяців тому

  • @bruh-bg5mm
    @bruh-bg5mm 5 місяців тому

    Great Video!

  • @gwendolynmeredith5779
    @gwendolynmeredith5779 6 місяців тому

    Is there alligators there?

  • @user-qb4oq3hr1j
    @user-qb4oq3hr1j 6 місяців тому

    Hi Dear, How are you? Hope you're well. Really I love your videos. I have searched you a lot on Facebook but I can't find you on Facebook. Do you not use Facebook?

  • @rootdoc1997
    @rootdoc1997 6 місяців тому

    We live in West Sanford in Bella Foresta. Love it up here

  • @alexgarmin8457
    @alexgarmin8457 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the tips... & FYI: the music wasn't needed because it was distracting me when I was trying to pay attention.

  • @ShondraPatterson
    @ShondraPatterson 7 місяців тому

    Wish you did videos on all sides of orlando. Love your videos.

  • @thebossman60
    @thebossman60 7 місяців тому

    What area would best serve a $550K budget? Kids are going to UCF.

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 7 місяців тому

      Depends on a few things, @thebossman60. How close do you want to be to UCF? Will your UCF kids be living with you? What are you looking for in a house, as far as size and amenities? Do you have other school age children?

    • @thebossman60
      @thebossman60 7 місяців тому

      @@reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 looking to be maybe 20 minutes from UCF. Seeking 4 bd, no pool. At least one city away from bad neighborhoods. Elementary schools only for resale purposes. Maybe 2200 to 2400 sq ft. Built after 2000s.

  • @wxxw-pc7qq
    @wxxw-pc7qq 8 місяців тому

    This guy is crazy rates are not dropping he is lying

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 8 місяців тому

      Crazy, huh? Check out the 90 day chart right here: www.investopedia.com/30-year-mortgage-rates-inch-up-but-stay-near-lowest-level-since-spring-8420080

    • @wxxw-pc7qq
      @wxxw-pc7qq 8 місяців тому

      @@reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Biden has the pressure of the elections and knowing the immorality that surrounds politicians they will try to pool some kind of shenanigans but reality is that everything food is ten times more expensive one apple 2.50, tomatoes 4.50 a pound , beef 20 bucks a pound the cheap one . We are in trouble

  • @Alwaysbeclosing1774
    @Alwaysbeclosing1774 8 місяців тому

    Huge correction coming. They trying to push the FOMO one last time. Oh the rates the rates LOL. Keep you 900K house that was worth 450K two years ago. Let it burn.

  • @xmaTKDmma
    @xmaTKDmma 8 місяців тому

    They are trying to scare more into homes. If you arent financially ready dont do it or you can be in a scary spot. Sure renting is pricey but imagine being stuck underwater in a home and not ready financially. I’ve seen too many in that spot. Be safe folks. Good video with good info. I’m eager to see what happens next year. Seems like the world is in a messy place.

  • @DannyWalker247
    @DannyWalker247 8 місяців тому

    Buy before the rates go up buy before the rates go down it never ends. It is always the best time to buy if you listen to a real estate agent.

  • @feistyflipflop4567
    @feistyflipflop4567 8 місяців тому

    Another great video, thank you. So glad we purchased our home through you, it was a fantastic and easy process 🫡

  • @iceandflames
    @iceandflames 8 місяців тому

    I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.❤️🫡

    • @dougpackard4298
      @dougpackard4298 8 місяців тому

      Hallandale Beach? That's not even in our part of the state. Not sure of the relevance, but glad you like it.

    • @iceandflames
      @iceandflames 8 місяців тому

      @@dougpackard4298 you should check the city out .

  • @MrJimmyolson
    @MrJimmyolson 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for your video upload. I'd loved to have seen some of the other neighborhoods of Winter Springs, such as those on and off of Northern Way. We are under contract for a home on Winter Springs Blvd. This video is a 'great' help to getting to know about the parks, those for dogs, as well as those for us! The Town Center, etc. Well done, sir! Hope you have a great holiday season! Best, Jimmy Olson

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, Jimmy. You can see some of the neighborhoods off Northern Way in my Tuscawilla video. Good luck with your purchase. Tuscawilla is a great choice.

  • @allanhidalgo6636
    @allanhidalgo6636 9 місяців тому

    Currently looking for a home in each of those 3 neighborhoods! I think Meadowbrooke is my first choice. Just looked at the one across the street from the tennis court but with the home being built in the late 1990's it needed some updating.

  • @artsoto5459
    @artsoto5459 9 місяців тому

    Great video! I am in Deltona visiting, I will definitely be there soon

  • @ritafountaine6898
    @ritafountaine6898 9 місяців тому

    Terrible! No representation of Colonial Town Plaza? Where neighbors have gathered for decades at Dexters, The Vineyard, Liam's and Amura, Ruth Chris and the Westin's Don Schula, that is where the Real Residents of Lake Mary have been going for 25 years + The AMC theater and Coldstone and Menchies for ice cream after the movies. You left out Peach Valley and Stonewood. Honestly, there is nothing downtown except 4th Street Grill which is mediocre. I have built 3 homes here and know it very well- I feel you left out the best of everything in Lake Mary- I grew up here so I know most of our neighbors who own these establishments - Corona Cigars have been there at least 20 years, not to mention the great bike trail behind Peach Valley which we all love.....

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 9 місяців тому

      Congrats, Rita! You are the only person to comment negatively on one of my videos in two years. I can tell a troll when I see one. This video is not about individual businesses. It's about the general reasons Lake Mary is attractive. Colonial Town Park (or Colonial Town Plaza as you called it) is featured in some of my other Lake Mary videos. It was built in 2003-2006, so how could the "Real Residents" of Lake Mary been going there for 25+ years? At least two of the tenants you mentioned, Liam's and Dexter's, have closed because they couldn't afford the high rents. Don Shula's (not Schula's), Ruth's Chris, and the Amstar theatre are also mentioned in my other videos. Again, this video isn't about individual businesses, but generic reasons why folks like Lake Mary. As far as the Seminole-Wekiva Trail, it IS featured in this video. An expert such as yourself should probably pay better attention.

  • @frankiebpr
    @frankiebpr 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, your new subscriber. Frank

  • @CryptoVin
    @CryptoVin 10 місяців тому

    I have Long Wood every morning and it’s great!

  • @lelandglass4187
    @lelandglass4187 10 місяців тому

    Outstanding video, very informative

  • @ernieshepherd7431
    @ernieshepherd7431 11 місяців тому

    "Promo sm" ❤️

  • @loaniappemortgage9164
    @loaniappemortgage9164 Рік тому

    Information is power. Big thanks for posting. People that “predict” the future as poorly as the ones reflected in your story should work as weather people, Vegas Sports Books or in a traveling circus guessing one’s weight. Keep up the good work!

  • @rosanecorrea
    @rosanecorrea Рік тому

    Love it. Thank you!

  • @ibreakstuff815
    @ibreakstuff815 Рік тому

    Insurance carriers valuing properties lower than retail along with pulling out of the state will have an effect on prices short term.

  • @maureengioia1327
    @maureengioia1327 Рік тому

    What are your predictions for a vacation short term rental properties as an investment

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      Thanks for reaching out, Maureen. I don't deal in that arena at all, so any prediction for short-term rentals would be a blind guess. I'd better stay in my lane.😀

  • @fastfords4life222
    @fastfords4life222 Рік тому

    Hey Doug. My wife and and I are planning to move to the Orlando area next year. We currently live in North Carolina, but her parents live in Apopka and we've decided to move closer to them. We are looking at the Deer Island/Tavares area in particular. What are your thoughts on the Market in those areas? Thank you.

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      I'm a big fan of that whole Mt Dora/Tavares area and I really like Deer Island. Not something you're typically going to happen upon without looking for it. The market trends are following our state and local trends in terms of reduced inventory, with the one exception being median price. That has dropped 6.7% in the last year. I would attribute that to the fact the area is somewhat remote to the Orlando metro area. Not a disturbing trend.

  • @kaptainmorgan
    @kaptainmorgan Рік тому

    I Run Longwood🤟🏻

  • @nole8923
    @nole8923 Рік тому

    You left out the part where it takes a small fortune to buy a house there.

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      I hear you, but Oviedo DOES have some affordable areas. It's all relative. Almost all areas seem like they take a small fortune these days.

  • @feistyflipflop4567
    @feistyflipflop4567 Рік тому

    A great video, it really captures the essence of Sweetwater Oaks

  • @RBS.2
    @RBS.2 Рік тому

    We are from Brasil 🇧🇷 Estamos te acompanhando. Att. Vankesh & Christina

  • @maxwellbricks7632
    @maxwellbricks7632 Рік тому

    At about the 4:48 mark you showed a new house being constructed. Why are Florida builders building wood stick / 2x4 with a press wood outside? I would think all new construction should be at least concrete block maybe even with rebar k. As for roofs I find it interesting no company has developed something other than asphalt. We wanted to retire to Florida in 2 years but I now not so sure.

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      That construction clip is a stock video, what we call "b-roll". The majority of homes built here now ARE concrete block.....have been for a good while. In some cases, depending on the strapping and bracing, a wood frame home may hold up better in high winds that one built out of concrete block. And vertical rebar is always used in block construction, with the size and distance determined by the local building codes. Check out this article for a good summary of block vs. frame construction in Florida: blog.icihomes.com/2010/03/19/concrete-block-vs-engineered-wood-frame/ Regarding roofing, there are materials other than asphalt and fiberglass shingles. Concrete tile, metal, even solar "shingles" are an alternative, but all come with a cost.

  • @feistyflipflop4567
    @feistyflipflop4567 Рік тому

    Fab advice Mr Packard, am on it!😊

  • @richardterzian
    @richardterzian Рік тому

    FLORIDA, where insurance companies go to die

  • @paulchezkari6952
    @paulchezkari6952 Рік тому

    Also, filing small claims under $5K and hiring Lawyers to litigate against Insurance Companies thinking so long as I get a piece of my pie. So thank all those Lawyers for all this mess???!!!!?????

  • @Greg_Chase
    @Greg_Chase Рік тому

    Moved here from California in 2017. Making plans to move out of Florida. As you made effort to mention, "not pointing fingers" Just responding to the reality. Our policy on a 1991-built home went from $1800 to $6500 this year. Our old insurer failed, the existing policies were taken up by a new insurer who set our annual premium on renewal next month to $6500. Not really worth it, to reside in this state any longer. Reason being, this is astonishingly high, and it's not going to drop. A $10,000-per-year annual premium could be one renewal away. That might sound crazy but it's 100% feasible. The new state we're looking at, we'll pay cash for a small home, and probably only carry liability. My heart goes out to less-mobile folks who have to stay here. We're in central Fl, we avoided in 2017 moving to Sarasota because the HO insurance was super high there. "We'll move to the inland, where the storm surge isn't an issue, and we'll have affordable HO insurance." Didn't work out that way! .

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      Sorry that happened to you, but that was your insurance company's way of dropping you. Did you shop for another policy? Unless there are multiple items on your 4 point inspection needing correction, you can find a much more inexpensive policy.

    • @Greg_Chase
      @Greg_Chase Рік тому

      @@reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 I tried State Farm who has our 3 cars, hoping for a discount, but they said "we stopped writing new HO policies for anything built before 2002" So I renewed the cars with Progressive and that new broker scheduled me for a "Wind Mitigation/4 Point Inspection" that is set for tomorrow, in hopes of a lower premium. My 3 cars expire end of this month, my HO expires end of next month. Since I had to renew the cars, and since State Farm spiked (I'm 64yo, paying $1500 every 6 months, which was a big increase) - I thought to try a new insurance broker. If you know a company writing a HO policy with lower rates, I'd be happy to hear the name of them - Thank you!

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      @@Greg_Chase The wind mit and 4 point inspections are where you should start and sounds like your broker has that part handled. None of the big three (State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide) will have anything that will save you $. Your broker should have access to a number of smaller companies that will offer substantial savings. Is your house concrete block or frame? Age of roof? Type of plumbing supply lines? In what city are you located?

  • @Demetria_H.
    @Demetria_H. Рік тому

    I absolutely enjoyed this video! It was very informative and you kept me engaged! Thank you for sharing this video 😊

  • @ocleadinlady
    @ocleadinlady Рік тому

    WOW the City of Sanford should give you a sponsorship. I’ve been living in Seminole County my ENTIRE Adult life and I had no idea there was this much to do in Sanford.

  • @user-bs9uz2os8j
    @user-bs9uz2os8j Рік тому

    I may have the opportunity to the Orlando area later this year. Should I be concerned about the cost of hurricane and flood insurance? Are insurance agents leaving the Orlando area?

    • @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335
      @reallivinginorlandoflorida7335 Рік тому

      I haven't heard of any agents leaving the area. A lot of carriers have pulled out of Florida, however. There are still plenty of companies writing policies. Hurricanes don't affect the Orlando area like they do the coastal areas, but those of us in the interior of the state pay the price for the coastal areas, nonetheless. If you have a smart real estate agent, they'll help you avoid flood prone areas as well as homes that will cost you an arm and a leg for homeowner's insurance premiums.

  • @thebrotographerscollective6492

    Great video. Thank you for all the information. Planning to move to Florida in 2024.