Rick Arbutine - Orlando Luxury Real Estate

09/24/2026

Move-in ready luxury homes in North Orlando (Sanford, FL) 🏡

The Preserve at Deer Lakes by K. Hovnanian Homes is a private gated enclave of just 31 estate-sized homesites, with pond and tree-line views.

✔ Move-in ready homes available now
✔ Up to 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths
✔ Up to 4,900+ sq. ft. of living space
✔ 3-car garages
✔ Gated community, minutes from downtown Sanford and Lake Mary

No waiting on construction. Buy now, move in now.

Relocating to Central Florida? I help buyers from all over the country, including out-of-state and international, tour virtually and buy with confidence.

📩 DM me "DEER LAKES" for current homes and pricing.

09/24/2026

Buying a Home in Florida? Ask These 4 Questions First

Skipping even one can cost you thousands. I break down all four in my latest video. 🎥

👇 Which of these surprised you most? Tell me in the comments!

Rick Arbutine | RE/MAX Central Realty

09/23/2026

https://richard-arbutine.remax.com/property/24-O6443187-170-rolex-point-lake-mary-FL-32746 #

🏡 Just Listed in Lake Mary, FL!
170 Rolex Point offers [ #] bedrooms, 5 beds, 4 baths, and 4,294 sq ft of living space, priced at $1,500,000.
Lake Mary is known for top-rated schools, easy I-4 and SunRail access, and a walkable Historic Downtown. Want a private showing? Message me or call 407-928-8113
Rick Arbutine | RE/MAX Central Realty

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09/10/2026

🏊 Thinking about a pool home in Central Florida? Read this first.

Almost every buyer tells me "we'll use the pool all the time!" And in Florida, that's actually true more than anywhere else — this isn't a 3-month pool season like up north.

But before you fall in love with the backyard oasis, here's what buyers don't always think about:

✅ THE PROS
Year-round usability (8-10+ months)
Strong lifestyle draw, especially for relocation buyers
Built-in entertainment space for family and guests

❌ THE CONS
Ongoing maintenance costs — chemicals, pumps, resurfacing
Can increase your homeowners insurance
Narrows your buyer pool a bit when you go to sell

A pool can be a great investment in the right home and neighborhood — but it's not automatically a "must" for every buyer. Happy to walk you through whether it makes sense for YOUR situation.

👇 Comment POOL or NOPOOL — which side are you on?

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

🐾 Meet Cheeto, my new executive assistant.
Step 1: Nap on the laptop case.
Step 2: Supervise from the desk.
Step 3: Take full credit when we go under contract.
10/10 work ethic. 😹

08/28/2026

"Buying vacant land in Florida is NOT like buying a house.
"A buyer once told me: 'I don't want to deal with inspections, I'll just buy land and build.'

Six weeks later we found out the lot didn't perc — meaning a septic system couldn't be installed, and there was no county sewer within 2 miles.

Buying vacant land in Florida to build your dream home is 100% doable — but it is NOT the same process as buying a resale home. Different financing. Different due diligence. Different risks.

Here's what I walk every land buyer through before they ever write an offer 👇

✅ Perc test & soil analysis ✅ Well/septic feasibility ✅ Zoning verification ✅ Flood zone check ✅ Wetlands/environmental review ✅ Legal recorded access ✅ Utility distance & connection cost ✅ Survey + title review ✅ Protected wildlife check (gopher tortoises, eagles, alligators & more)

Thinking about building in Central Florida? Comment LAND and I'll send you my free Vacant Land Buyer's Checklist.

08/21/2026

"0 DAYS ON MARKET | Buyer Represented, Heathrow FL"

Some homes don't wait — and neither did we. Represented our buyer on this Westover Loop home in Heathrow, under contract in under 24 hours of hitting the market.

Heathrow's guard-gated communities like Bridgewater Club move fast when the right home surfaces. Prepared buyers with the right agent win these deals.

Buying in Heathrow, Lake Mary, or Seminole County? Comment "HEATHROW" below and I'll help you build a winning strategy.

🏡 Rick Arbutine, Realtor® | RE/MAX Central Realty | Lake Mary, FL

08/19/2026

Just closed for my buyer client on Westover Loop in Heathrow's guard-gated Bridgewater Club community — and this one moved FAST. Under contract in less than 24 hours from hitting the market.

That's what happens when a buyer is prepared, pre-approved, and has an agent who knows how to move quickly in a competitive Central Florida market.

Heathrow homes with this kind of finish don't sit long. If you're thinking about buying in Lake Mary, Heathrow, or Longwood and want someone who'll help you win the deal — not just tour houses — comment WESTOVER and let's talk strategy. 🏡🔑

📍 Bridgewater Club, Heathrow, FL 32746
🤝 Rick Arbutine, Realtor® | RE/MAX Central Realty

08/12/2026

🏡 Lake Mary's Top 2 Luxury Townhome Communities — Which One Wins?

If you're relocating to Central Florida or upgrading to low-maintenance luxury, these are the two gated townhome communities buyers ask me about most:

1️⃣ Fountain Parke at Lake Mary Mediterranean-style, guard-gated, off Rinehart Rd. Resort-style clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, putting green, dog park. Built by Ashton Woods with elevators in many units. Minutes from Colonial TownPark, Shoppes at Mary and I-4/417 access.

2️⃣ Grande Oaks at Heathrow Gated, maintenance-free 2- & 3-story townhomes by Kolter Homes. Lakefront clubhouse with pool, spa, and fitness center — walkable to Colonial TownPark's shops, restaurants, and the movie theater. Located in the heart of Heathrow, rated among Money® Magazine's best places to live.

The verdict? Fountain Parke wins on resort-style amenities and unit size (up to 4BR/3.5BA). Grande Oaks at Heathrow wins on walkability to TownPark and lakefront views.

Buying, selling, or relocating to Lake Mary or Heathrow? I help clients navigate both of these communities (and everything in between) every week. 👇

Comment "TOWNHOME" and I'll send you current listings + pricing in both communities.

📍 Rick Arbutine | RE/MAX Central Realty | Lake Mary, FL 📲 407.928.8113 🌐 luxuryhomesorlandofla.com