Central Florida Real Estate Blog
Plain-English guides on buying, investing, and moving to Central Florida, from Orlando realtor Sergio Palmero.
September 27, 2026, 4 min read
Florida Homestead Exemption for New Buyers and Amendment 3
How the Florida homestead exemption and Save Our Homes cap work for a new buyer, and what Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot would change.
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September 27, 2026, 3 min read
FHA Loan on a Duplex in Orlando: Limits and Rent Math
How an FHA loan works on a duplex in Orlando: the 2026 loan limit, mortgage insurance, the rent math lenders use, and the owner-occupancy catch.
September 27, 2026, 3 min read
Florida Closing Costs: Doc Stamps, Intangible Tax, and More
What Florida buyers pay at closing: doc stamps and intangible tax on the mortgage, the deed tax sellers usually cover, and how to read your estimate.