Florida is an intriguing state when it comes to buying and owning rental property. On one hand, demand for homes — especially single-family homes — has been consistently on the rise in Florida. Yet despite the demand, it doesn’t necessarily convert to more homebuyers. Instead, even though Florida boasts fairly low housing prices statewide, many people are still opting to rent instead of buy. As a...
Downtown Orlando’s list of new development projects is ever growing...
There’s something special about living in downtown Orlando. Whether it’s taking a midday stroll around Lake Eola or the energetic nightlife, living downtown can offer a laid back, coffee shop lifestyle or one filled with frenetic fun and fashion. Whatever the preference, Thomas Allen and his six-member crew at real estate brokerage firm Urbanista Brokers Inc. are helping potential downtown residents...
Looking for a nice downtown Orlando apartment? You soon may be able to add the 55 West condo tower on Church Street to your list of possibilities. The condo bust in 2007 left the 32-story building shell sitting empty, with the developer scrambling to find a way to salvage it. Previous ideas included turning it into a hotel or office space....