Metro City Realty Blog

Just closed on this perfect Florida pool home in Winter Park's Kenilworth Shores! We would like to congratulate our real estate agent Greg Pull for his closing on this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom pool home in Winter Park's sought after Kenilworth Shores community. The Kenilworth Shores community has a short commute to Downtown Orlando, Baldwin Park, Rollins College, Winter Park High School, Florida Hospital,...

Just closed on this beautiful, executive townhome in Maitland! We would like to congratulate our real estate agent Beatrice Miranda for her closing on this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome in Maitland's gated Enclave at Maitland community. This townhouse is located in a quiet, gated community near the Maitland Interchange that has a gorgeous shared pool. Some features of the unit include: no...

Last month, ORRA reports 30% of Orlando homes sell in a week The Metro Orlando housing market heated enough during May that about 30 percent of Orlando homes sell (land a contract) within about a week of being listed, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. Central Florida's dynamic job growth, combined with relatively few listings, drove a fast-paced sales arena that was reminiscent of...

Just closed on this one-of-a-kind lakefront home in Orlando! We would like to congratulate our real estate agents Bobby Mills and Paul O'Brien of the Mills-O'Brien Real Estate Team for their closing on this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom lakefront home in Orlando. This Orlando home on Lake Georgia is located within minutes of UCF, Valencia East Campus, the 417, and the 408. Some features of this property...

Just closed on this cute, river view home in Altamonte Springs! We would like to congratulate our real estate agent Melissa Vance for her closing on this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Altamonte Springs, right on Little Wekiva River. This house at the end of a culs-de-sac in the Trailwood Estates subdivision features: private, fenced back yard beautiful bamboo wood floors eating area off of the...

Tips for first-time home buyers to navigate the buying process more smoothly and save money Buying a home can be a nerve-racking experience, especially for first-time home buyers. Not only is it probably the biggest purchase of your life, but the process is complicated and fraught with unfamiliar lingo and surprise expenses. To make the first-time home buying journey a little less stressful, NerdWallet...

Just closed on this condo in Silver Pines Golf Village! We would like to congratulate our real estate agents Bobby Mills and Paul O'Brien of the Mills-O'Brien Real Estate Team for their closing on this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Orlando condo in Silver Pines Golf Village. This charming and well maintained condo is located in the Silver Pines community, which offers an on site laundry facility, two pools,...

Thinking about buying? Here's some tips on saving for a downpayment for your new home Saving up for a downpayment is the biggest hurdle for many would-be homebuyers, particularly those looking to make the leap from renting to owning. More than two-thirds of renters consider setting aside money for a downpayment the No. 1 obstacle to buying a home, according to a recent survey by real estate data provider...

Just closed on this condo at The Vue at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando! We would like to congratulate our real estate agent Beatrice Miranda for her closing on this beautiful 2/2 condo at The Vue at Lake Eola in the heart of Downtown Orlando. The Vue is more than just another high-rise in Downtown Orlando. It's home to the one-of-a-kind live, work, play lifestyle where the best of city life meets the...