Introducing Thomas Scott from Jean Scott Homes Realty
October 9, 2013 by Scott Parker I am so excited to announce that Taking the Florida Plunge has partnered with Thomas Scott from Jean Scott Homes, a Keller Williams Realty Agency in Oviedo, FL. Tom has...
View ArticleOctober 2013 Oviedo, FL Real Estate Market Update
Posted October 10, 2013 by Thomas Scott, Realtor® The supply-demand in Oviedo real estate is starting to slowly move from a strong seller’s market towards a balanced market. With 2.1 months of...
View ArticleRelocating to Orlando? Consider Moving to Oviedo! – Real Estate Market Update
Posted November 15, 2013 by Thomas Scott, Realtor® Are you considering relocating to Orlando? Have you considered Oviedo, Florida, located in Seminole County just a few short miles Northeast of...
View ArticleOviedo Florida Real Estate Market Update For December 2013
Posted January 6, 2014by Thomas Scott, Realtor® All the key real estate metrics here in Oviedo point to a market on the mend and reverting to the historic mean. We have inched up to 2.6 months of...
View ArticleFlorida Is A Hot Market For First Time Home Buyers
Florida is a hot market for first time home buyers. Realtor.com recently reported it’s top 10 cities for first time home buyers and 3 Florida cities made the list. Those cities are Tampa-St...
View ArticleSCHOOL’S OUT…But Not For Long!
HURRAY! Schools are officially Out for Summer in Central FL!!! Be safe everyone on Summer Break! Refresh, Regroup, Relax, Recharge, and be ready for Back to School 2014! I know most of you don’t...
View Article55 Places Names The Villages in Florida 2014 Community of the Year
Are you looking to retire in Florida and not sure where to look. If you haven’t done so already, be sure and visit The Villages. The Villages, Florida’s Friendliest Hometown, is located...
View ArticleNational Movers Study Shows Florida Ranked In Top 5 Moving Destinations
United Van Lines 38th Annual National Movers Study, which tracks customers’ migration patterns state-to-state during the course of the past year, is out and Florida is ranked #5. The mover study...
View ArticleRenters Insurance: Do I Really Need It?
Renters insurance is one of those nice security blankets everyone should have, but hope they never have to use. If ever needed, it will help cover your living expenses in case an emergency forces...
View ArticleOrlando Housing Report August 2015 – Housing Market Remains Hot
In August 2015, Orlando housing market remains hot as closing of existing homes increase. Check out the below Orlando Housing Report for August 2015. If you have any questions about relocating...
View ArticleLOOKING FOR A 55+ COMMUNITY IN THE SURROUNDING ORLANDO AREA?
With great climate, lower taxes, beaches, lakes, attractions and outdoor activities Florida remains the #1 retirement choice. If you’ve decided that’s where you’d like to be, have you considered...
View ArticleHAVE YOU DISCOVERED HORIZON WEST?
If you have a yearning for all things Disney and dream of watching the fireworks from your backyard or front porch, then ‘Horizon’s West’ could be the place you have been looking for. Located in...
View Article10 Moving Do’s and Don’ts When Taking the Florida Plunge
Whether you are moving, across the street or across the country, here here are 10 Moving “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help you plan and prepare to move without breaking the bank or your back. DO SORT AND...
View ArticleDeclutter Your Home and Make A Difference With Amazon Give Back Box®
Whether you are looking to declutter before taking the Florida plunge or maybe you have already made the move and just want to purge a few more things, Amazon is making so simple! Amazon, along with...
View ArticleThings You Must Know When Purchasing A Home
DO’S AND DON’TS THINGS YOU MUST KNOW WHEN PURCHASING A HOME! Whether you are Taking the Florida Plunge or buying a house across the street, listed below are a few Do’s and Don’ts when buying a home....
View ArticleFlorida Residency Requirement For Tuition Purpose
I recently received an email from a potential Florida Plunger asking about Florida residency requirement for the purpose of tuition. As part of the admission process, a student applying to a state...
View ArticleWhat Is This Lanai Thing That Floridians Talk About?
One of the first questions potential Florida Plungers ask is “What’s that around your pool?”. We usually respond by saying that is part of our favorite room in the house, the LANAI. Most of us were...
View Article5 Simple Steps To Save Money Fast For Your Florida Plunge
Taking the Florida Plunge can be an expensive adventure, but if you prepare now and save more money, you can reach your goal of living in Florida sooner rather than later. Let’s get started with our...
View ArticleThe Florida Plunge Show Episode 3: Moving With A Family Member Who Has...
This week Scott, Kristi, and Ken are joined by Maureen, creator and operator of Autism at The Parks, to discuss what you need to know about making the move with a family member who has special needs....
View ArticleThe Florida Plunge Show Episode 4: Real Talk With A Realtor
This week Scott, Kristi, and Ken are joined by realtor Suzanne Swyers, Realtor and Relocation Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, to discuss what you need to know about the Orlando real...
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