September 2026 Short answer: no. The 20% number sticks around because it’s what avoids mortgage insurance, but it hasn’t been a requirement for most buyers in a long time. In Lake County, I regularly work with buyers putting down a fraction of that, sometimes nothing at all, depending on the loan and where the home Read more…
One of the most common questions I hear from sellers is, “Do I need to fix everything before I put my house on the market?” The short answer is no. Your home does not have to be perfect before you list it. In fact, spending money on the wrong repairs or updates can be just Read more…
Things to Do in Mount Dora, Florida Mount Dora is small enough to explore without a complicated itinerary, but there is much more to do than simply walk through downtown. You can spend the morning on Lake Dora, hunt for antiques, walk a waterfront boardwalk, browse local shops and galleries, visit a museum, take a Read more…
Best Pizza in Mount Dora FL | Local Pizza Guide Whether you want a wood-fired pie downtown, a classic neighborhood pizza shop or pizza and cocktails for a night out, Mount Dora has several very different places to choose from. This guide focuses on Mount Dora pizza restaurants first, with a few nearby Eustis favorites Read more…
Waterfront Restaurants in Lake County, FL | Lakeside Dining Guide One of the best parts of living in Lake County is how easy it is to make a meal part of a day on the water. Around the Harris Chain of Lakes and Lake Minneola, you’ll find everything from casual dockside bars to restaurants better Read more…
The property taxes shown on a Florida home listing can be misleading if you assume that is what youāll pay after buying the home. Hereās what Lake County buyers should understand about reassessment, homestead exemption, Save Our Homes and estimating future taxes.
