Willis and Mikell - Your Real Estate Partners

08/25/2026

Quarry-carved. Experience-driven. This is IronCrest. 🏌️‍♂️

We toured this stunning private golf community in Ocala last week and it completely stopped us in our tracks — nearly 661 acres of dramatic limestone terrain, rolling fairways, and a golf course carved straight through a former quarry.

Add in luxury residences, private club amenities, and a prime spot between Ocala, Gainesville, and Orlando, and you've got a lifestyle destination unlike anything else in Central Florida. Keep watching — we'll be sharing more as this community takes shape🙌🏻

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/24/2026

New week, new possibilities. 🍂

There's something about a Monday that makes you want to get organized, knock out that to-do list, and start the week with a clear head. We're feeling that energy today — and we're in the last week of August, so who else is ready for those fall months to get here? Cooler mornings, football season, the whole vibe.

Whatever this week has in store, we're grateful to spend it working hard for our clients and helping them get one step closer to home.

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/21/2026

Buying your first home is a big deal and we want you to feel confident every step of the way. 🏡

With fall right around the corner, we're seeing a lot of first-time buyers start their search here in Gainesville, so we put together a few things we wish every buyer knew before diving in. From pre-approval to hidden costs to timing the market, a little preparation goes a long way.

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/20/2026

Ever come back from a Florida trip and just... not be ready to leave? 🌊 That feeling is trying to tell you something.

If "what if we lived here" has crossed your mind, let's talk about making it happen! ☀️

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/19/2026

Our Tanglewood home model series continues with the Hazel! 🏡

This 1,936 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with an open kitchen and dining area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat — a large walk-in closet, a spa-like bath with both a shower and soaking tub, and its own private veranda. Which feature would you love most?

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/18/2026

Fall may look a little different here in North Florida, but that doesn't mean our homes don't need a little seasonal TLC! ☀️

We put together a quick homeowner audit to help you knock out repairs, get organized, and schedule the maintenance that tends to slip through the cracks. A little upkeep now keeps your home running smoothly (and keeps small issues from becoming big ones).

Save this post so you have it handy when you're ready to tackle your list!

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/17/2026

What a way to start the week! 🏡

We're kicking things off grateful and full of gratitude after three incredible closings last week. Three beautiful homes, three prime neighborhoods, and three families we feel so lucky to have walked alongside through the process.

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Some homes just feel right the moment you walk in — and the Milo is one of them. ✨

This two-story favorite in Lugano was made for the way life actually happens: light-filled gathering spaces that flow easily from room to room, soaring ceilings, and a kitchen built to be the heart of it all, island and all.

Pair that with amazing amenities, top-rated schools, and parks just minutes away. It's easy to see why this layout stays a favorite. Have questions? We'd love to walk you through it.

*Pictured: builder's model*

Lori Willis & Carly Mikell
Engel & Völkers | willisandmikell.com