Orlando week in review: Orange County’s $13M hotel to apartments, Minneola’s Town Center reboot, Hamlin’s new grocery center, Winter Park apartments and more.
Where Is Orlando’s $786 Million Tourist Tax Going? Plus Toll Brothers in Clermont and Evermore’s 125-Foot Plan
Orange County approved a $786 million tourist tax plan for 13 projects, led by $350 million for the Dr. Phillips Center. Plus Toll Brothers in Clermont, Evermore and more.
Rent vs Buy in Orlando: When Does Owning Finally Win in 2026?
Rent vs buy in Orlando, run line by line on a $405,000 home at 7.28%: renting leads early, and owning catches up near year 9 if prices rise 3% a year.
Something Just Changed in the Orlando Housing Market
Jared Jones compares 7 Orlando master planned communities, Baldwin Park, Heathrow, Avalon Park, Lake Nona, Hunter’s Creek, Celebration and Horizon West, on entry prices, CDD and HOA fees and commutes.
Orlando’s BIG Transit Plan, Kissimmee’s $35M Deal & MORE Speed Cameras?
Jared Jones compares 7 Orlando master planned communities, Baldwin Park, Heathrow, Avalon Park, Lake Nona, Hunter’s Creek, Celebration and Horizon West, on entry prices, CDD and HOA fees and commutes.
Orlando Rapid Transit Plan, Toho Square and New School Zone Cameras: Central Florida’s Week in Review
Orange County agreed its STAR rapid transit plan deserves a feasibility study, Kissimmee approved Toho Square, Orlando school zone cameras began warnings, and Orlando ranked No. 2 for moving interest.
Orlando Master Planned Communities: 7 Compared on Price, Fees and Tradeoffs
Jared Jones compares 7 Orlando master planned communities, Baldwin Park, Heathrow, Avalon Park, Lake Nona, Hunter’s Creek, Celebration and Horizon West, on entry prices, CDD and HOA fees and commutes.
Orlando Growth News: RoseArts Breaks Ground, Brightline Restructures and Home Prices Slip $10,000
Orlando growth news for October 2026: RoseArts breaks ground in Rosemont, Brightline restructures through Chapter 11, Old Town Kissimmee sells and the August median slips.
A First Look Inside Mattel’s Indoor Waterparks, and Where the Orlando Project Stands
Mattel’s first Wonder Indoor Waterpark concepts, from a Barbie surf pool to a Hot Wheels slide tower, are for a Bellevue, Nebraska, park planned to open at the end of 2027. Orlando is one of four confirmed locations, and Orange County records show a land development plan for the State Road 535 site.
Orlando Real Estate Outlook: What the State of Real Estate Numbers Say Now
The Orlando real estate outlook after ORRA’s State of Real Estate event: sales running ahead of 2025, a $176.9 billion residential tax roll in Orange County and steady population growth.
RoseArts District Breaks Ground in Rosemont: What Phase 1 Actually Includes
Construction has started on RoseArts District at the former Lake Orlando Golf Course in Rosemont. Here is what Phase 1 includes, how big the full master plan is, and what is still open.
Four-Point Inspection Florida: The Panel, Wiring and AC Problems That Kill Deals in 2026
A four-point inspection in Florida can end a deal after you go under contract. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels, aluminum wiring and AC systems over 15 years old are the items to check first, plus what each fix costs in Central Florida.
Big Changes Coming to Orlando: Power Bills, St. Cloud Growth, School Enrollment and a $12M Island
Orlando’s growth story is colliding with household costs. OUC is changing how residential power bills work, OCPS enrollment is falling, property-tax policy is on the ballot, and major development projects are advancing from St. Cloud and Sunbridge to Horizon West, Oakland and Groveland.
Florida Permit Exemption, Flock Camera Removal, Panther Run and Orlando Housing: September 2026
Florida’s new permit rules, FDOT’s automated license plate reader decision, Panther Run’s approval, softer Orlando home sales, tourism changes and a proposed Orange County AI data-center pause all made this week’s Central Florida news. Here’s what homeowners and buyers should know.
Orlando Resale Home Inspection: 5 Traps Buyers Should Check in 2026
Buying an Orlando resale home in 2026? Look past cosmetic updates and verify the systems, permits, insurance questions, and inspection findings that can change the real cost of ownership.
SR 408 Widening in Orlando | Jared Jones Team
Construction is underway on a major SR 408 project near Camping World Stadium. The work adds a fifth eastbound lane, rebuilds the Tampa Avenue interchange, and improves nearby streets through early 2029.
CATEGORY: Orlando Growth
Terian Group Orlando Projects | Jared Jones Team
Terian Group is advancing Dream Lofts at Full Sail University and Emi on 50 with $155 million in combined construction financing. The two Central Florida projects are targeting completion in 2028.
Tamara Heritage Orlando | Jared Jones Team
Tamara Heritage is preparing to bring an elevated Indian dining concept to 55 W. Church Street in downtown Orlando. The ownership team is targeting an opening before the end of 2026.
Featured Property: 14750 Sweet Acacia Dr, Orlando, FL 32828
This fully remodeled Avalon Park pool home offers a luxury kitchen, beach-entry pool, and exceptional upgrades throughout — all in one of East Orlando’s most desirable communities.
Just Sold in Lake Nona | Stunning Home with Modern Upgrades
The Jared Jones Real Estate Team just sold a beautifully updated 3/2 in Stratford Pointe, Lake Nona—new 2025 roof, LVP floors, split plan, and unbeatable proximity to Medical City and MCO.