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Eric English - Real Estate Advisor

Serving Greater Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Clermont, Mount Dora and beyond. Eric grew up in Central Florida and graduated from Florida State University.

He has nearly 20 years of industry experience as an entrepreneur, branding, marketing, and strategy professional. He lives in Baldwin Park, FL, along with his high school sweetheart and their two beautiful children. School fundraisers, local youth sports, Boys & Girls Clubs, and church involvement are ways Eric and his family remain connected to the Orlando, Baldwin Park, and Winter Park communities. Eric promises to provide the best home buying or selling experience guided by a set of clearly defined Core Values. Integrity - I do what I say and I say what I do. I build trust through open and honest communication. I value a positive and uplifting attitude, always recognizing the good. I live the Golden Rule, treat others with kindness and respect. I am 100% accountable to myself and the people I serve.

10/09/2026

22 years married. And Jenn is still my best friend.

That is what I’m most grateful for as we celebrate our anniversary.

Not just the years together.
But who I get to share them with.

The person I want to talk to at the end of the day.
The person I want beside me for whatever comes next.

When I think about our marriage, I keep coming back to our faith.

It has been more than something we believe.

It has been our foundation.

A reminder to put God first.
To give each other grace.
To listen, forgive, and keep choosing one another.

I’m grateful for that foundation.

22 years is worth celebrating.

But today, I’m celebrating her just as much as the anniversary.

Jenn, thank you for sharing this life with me.

I love you. Happy anniversary.

09/22/2026

“Date the rate” is not a real estate strategy.

It is a catchy phrase.

And in this market, catchy phrases are not enough.

Mortgage rates are difficult right now—hovering around 7%.

For buyers who need financing, that is not a minor detail.

It affects what home they can afford.
It affects the monthly payment.
It affects how much flexibility they have when making an offer.
And it affects whether a move makes sense at all.

Could rates come down someday?

Absolutely.

But no one can responsibly build your home-buying or selling decision around a promise that rates will fall soon—or around the assumption that refinancing later will solve every affordability issue.

The truth is, rates may stay elevated longer than people want.

And that is why buyers and sellers need something more valuable than optimism.

They need guidance.

They need someone willing to look at the numbers, the property, the timing, and their specific circumstances—and then give them clear advice, even when the answer is not what they hoped to hear.

There are still plenty of people who need to move.

- A growing family.
- A job relocation.
- A divorce.
- A change in health.
- A parent who needs to be closer.
- A new chapter that cannot wait for the perfect market.

Those decisions deserve more than a sales pitch.

They deserve a professional who understands that buying a home is an investment decision—and who will help people make that decision with sound judgment, not unnecessary optimism.

You do not need a perfect market. You need a clear plan and honest advice.

My job is not to pretend otherwise.

My job is to help you make the best possible decision within the reality of the market we have today.

09/08/2026

Three weeks ago, I voted with my son for the first time.

When he checked in, the poll worker made an announcement:

“We have a first-time voter.”

The room applauded.

A small moment.
But one I won’t forget.

He took it seriously, too.

He researched the candidates.
He asked questions.
He made his own decisions.

As a dad, there’s something meaningful about watching your son step into adulthood in real time.

Not long ago, I was teaching him how to ride a bike.
Watching him play ball.
Driving him to school.

Now he is using his own voice.
Taking ownership of his decisions.
Learning that freedom comes with responsibility.

Proud of you, Nolan.

08/18/2026

That first closing taught me something I wish I had understood sooner.

The constant grind, without much to show for it can feel impossible.

This photo was taken after one of mine.

At the time it felt like proof.
The work was finally paying off.
The calls, the follow-up, the uncertainty… it all led somewhere.

Then, you find your stride.

Closings become more familiar.
The next opportunity is already in front of you.

And if you’re not careful, you can start to see each closing as an expectation instead of a blessing.

But gaps between closing still happen.
And they have a way of bringing those early feelings back.

The doubt.
The pressure.
The questions about what’s next.

When the doubt starts creeping in, my faith gets me through.
I get back to the basics.

And I do my best to remember where I came from.

The first closing wasn’t guaranteed.
Neither is the next one.

For entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and anyone in sales:

Keep showing up.
Stay consistent.
Trust the plan.

The ups and downs don’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
They’re part of building something worth keeping.

And when the next win comes, don’t rush past it.

Remember how it felt the first time.

07/31/2026

The last 35 summers have taught me something I don’t want to forget.

Every year our family gets together for a reunion.
Like a lot of families, some choose not to come anymore.
And many have passed on, leaving behind a legacy we still get to remember.

Growing up, we looked forward to this all year.
School was getting out, and the reunion meant summer had officially started.

Boogie boarding and beach games with cousins.
Listening to the best jokes and old stories from my uncles.
Late-night ice cream runs.

All part of my childhood.

And now get to share those moments with our kids.

Family.
Legacy.
Consistency.

There’s nothing perfect about it.
Just something constant our family has committed to each year.

It’s a blessing to watch the next generation grow up and have kids of their own.

One day, these will be their memories.

And I need reminders like this to keep me grounded.
Because time with the people we love is something we never get back.

07/08/2026

Happy birthday, dad. Thankful for many great memories together.

07/04/2026

He never became famous.

But heroes like my grandad are the reason we get to celebrate days like this.

This is my grandad, Richard Sutherland, during his time in the service.

A reminder that freedom has faces and names.

On July 4th, I’m grateful for him, and for every hero whose sacrifice turns “Independence Day” from a date on the calendar into a lived reality we enjoy every day.

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

He had almost nothing. But he had something most of us spend a lifetime chasing.

Joy.

His name is Chico.

With as little as he had, there was always a smile on his face.
Always a joke.
Always a lightness in the way he carried himself.

In 2012, I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua. We were there to drill a well in a rural village outside Rivas.

Long days.
Broken drill heads.
Mud everywhere.

But what impacted me most wasn’t the project or even the well. It was the people.

Chico showed up every day to help with the well. He worked hard like it was his personal mission.

Then one afternoon, he invited us to see his home.

A small white house.
A separate little kitchen.
Built with his own hands.

By our standards, it was modest at best. You and I couldn’t imagine living in those conditions.

But Chico was proud.

He even swept the dirt in his front yard before we arrived. Every detail mattered to him.

He thanked us for taking the time to come see his home.

We were the ones who felt honored.

In that moment, it hit me.

I rarely see anyone here as proud of their home as this man is of his.

Chico had a wife.
A beautiful little girl.
A house he built with his hands.

By our standards, he had very little.

By heaven’s standards, he was rich.

Gratitude.
Ownership.
Joy that wasn’t tied to square footage or zip code.

When I’m tempted to complain about what I don’t have…
I need to think of Chico.

And I’m reminded:

Luxury isn’t always found in the price.

Sometimes it’s found in the gratitude.

Don’t wait for perfect conditions to be grateful.
Choose joy in the ones you already have.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day. Men, don’t let the world redefine what it means to be a man.

Continue to

- Lead
- Protect
- Be vulnerable
- Live out your faith

Show up and be present for your kids.

For your spouse.

For your team.

You don’t have to be a perfect father or leader.

But you can be a faithful one.

You were there–and that’s what they’ll remember.

06/09/2026

We started dating close to 30 years ago, since then Harris Chain of Lakes has been one of our favorite places.

We both grew up here.

Skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and fishing.

But sometimes the most fun was just cruising.

Some of the best times on the water have been the sunsets and July 4th fireworks.

And there’s nothing like the:
* Wind in my face
* Search for the best lunch spot
* Listening to our favorite boat playlist
..you know the feeling.

Fast forward to today, I’m blessed to help my clients find their lake home in this area.

I love it because, being from here I know so much about it. I can navigate and educate with ease, but I am always curious as to why others from the outside choose to buy and relocate in this area.

Maybe they grew up on the lake and now want to do the same for their kids. Or the retired couple looking to invest in their dream home for all the grandkids to play on the water.

Let's just say, racing jet skis with my buddies in the 90s has come full circle.

(Pretty cool).

If you're from greater Orlando and you've been in this area, you know what I mean. The real estate value is plenty, and it's easy to get lost in my realtor brain now to look at it as value, numbers, potential deals closed, etc.

but underneath all that,
I remember what it really means to me.

Chain of Lakes isn't just my childhood, my history, and my home...

it's the place I fell in love with my wife.

Address

112 S Magnolia Avenue
Ocala, FL
34471

Website

http://englisheric.com/

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