Central Florida Real Estate
Insights and Guides
Expert guides and market insights for buyers, sellers, and relocating physicians across Central Florida's ten luxury markets.
Local Real Estate News
Downtown Orlando's First Branded Condo Residences? A 37-Story Lake Eola Tower Clears a Key Vote
Orlando's planning board approved zoning for a proposed 37-story tower near Lake Eola that could bring a five-star hotel and downtown's first branded condo residences. Here is what it signals for the luxury market.
Buying
More Inventory, Longer Days on Market: Why Central Florida Buyers Have Room to Negotiate
Orlando homes are now taking around 32 days to sell, up from 22 a year ago, with price reductions on roughly 22% of listings. Here is what the rebalanced market means for luxury and physician buyers.
Moving to Central Florida
Orlando Health Plans a New Hospital at the Former Tupperware Campus: What It Means for Physicians
Orlando Health filed plans for a 146-bed acute-care hospital with an eight-story patient tower near the Tupperware SunRail station. Here is what another major practice location means for physicians relocating to Central Florida.
New Construction Communities
426 New Homes Coming to Lake Nona: What It Means for Relocating Physicians
Tavistock has approval to add 426 homesites to Lake Nona's Laureate Park, just south of Medical City. Here is what new inventory next to the hospitals means for physicians planning a Central Florida move.
Physician Relocation
The Physician Family's Lifestyle Guide to Central Florida: Spas, MICHELIN Dining, and More
Beyond hospitals and schools, Central Florida offers a MICHELIN-recognized dining scene, world-class spas, and luxury shopping. Here is a relocating physician family's guide to the best of life off the clock.
Physician Relocation
Best Schools for Physician Families in Central Florida: A-Rated Public and Top Private
Both major districts serving Central Florida's luxury markets hold A state grades, and the region offers nationally ranked private schools like Windermere Preparatory. Here is a guide to the best schools for relocating physician families.
Physician Relocation
Florida Homestead Exemption and Save Our Homes: A Physician's Guide to Ongoing Tax Savings
Florida's homestead exemption cuts up to $50,000 off your home's taxable value, and the Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessment increases to 3%. For a physician in an appreciating market, that can mean thousands saved every year. Here is how it works.
Physician Relocation
Establishing Florida Domicile Correctly: A Physician's Guide to Avoiding Residency Audits
Buying a Florida home does not automatically make you a Florida resident for tax purposes. High-tax states run aggressive residency audits. Here are the essential steps to establish airtight Florida domicile and protect your tax savings.
Physician Relocation
Florida Medical License for Relocating Physicians: Timeline, IMLC, and the Compliance Checklist
A standard Florida medical license takes 2 to 6 months; the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact can get you practicing in 3 to 6 weeks. Here is the full timeline, eligibility, and the address-change checklist that protects your prescriptions.
Physician Relocation
How Much Will Physicians Save Moving to Florida? A State-by-State Tax Breakdown
Florida has zero state income tax. For a physician earning $500K, that can mean $18,000 to $50,000+ saved every year. Here is the state-by-state math, plus the estate-tax and Roth-conversion advantages most guides miss.
Physician Relocation
Where Physicians Practice in Central Florida: A Guide to the Major Hospital Systems
From AdventHealth Orlando's $1 billion expansion to Orlando Health ORMC's Level I Trauma Center and the Lake Nona Medical City ecosystem, here is where physicians practice across Central Florida, with bed counts, specialties, and residency programs.
Physician Relocation
Where Physicians Live: Central Florida's Luxury Communities, From Windermere to Lake Nona
Windermere's Isleworth, Keene's Pointe, and Golden Oak; Dr. Phillips' Bay Hill; Lake Nona's medical-city luxury. Here is an overview of where relocating physicians live across Central Florida's ten markets, with price ranges and links to each community.
Physician Relocation
Physician Mortgage Loans in Florida: 0% Down, No PMI, and Student Loans Excluded
Physician mortgage loans let doctors buy $1M+ Central Florida homes with as little as 0% to 5% down, no PMI ever, and student loans excluded from your debt-to-income ratio. Here is how they compare to conventional jumbo loans and which lenders serve Central Florida.