The Aridas Team-Central FL Real Estate Leaders

09/29/2026

https://www.realtor.com/advice/hyperlocal/orlando-rents-are-going-down/

Don’t let headlines like this fool you!!

Has rent gone down in Central Florida? Yes, by 1%, or the equivalent of $25/month.

Is rent still significantly higher than say, pre-COVID levels? Yes, by $225 dollars monthly, a full 15% increase.

Will those rent prices ever come close to their pre-COVID totals again? Not in this lifetime.

In these uncertain times, it’s important to have the full width and breadth of information, so you can make the best decisions for itself. And in this economy, setting money on fire by renting is just what they want you to do.

If you’re tired of lining the pockets of private equity and corporate landlords, give us a call today. We’ll show you how to create and leverage your own equity.

Give us a call today!

Orlando rent prices dropped again in July, making it a desirable place for renters—but also buyers, as prices for homes are dropping at the same rate.

09/25/2026

That "free" builder incentive isn't always free

A $20,000 rate buydown sounds great until you see what's behind it. National Mortgage Professional's "Games Builders Play" reports that about 75% of builders offered rate buydowns in 2024. It also warns that builders often raise the home price to pay for those incentives. In the article's words: "A builder's $20,000 rate buydown might come with a $25,000 markup on the home price."

The catches buyers don't always see:

🔹 Many incentives only apply if you use the builder's own lender
🔹 A "2-1 buydown" is temporary, and your payment goes up after the first couple of years
🔹 A higher price can mean less equity from day one

Now compare that to 2916 Transformation Way in Wellness Ridge

✅ Priced below every 4-bedroom Lennar has available in the community
✅ About $12,800 less than Lennar's move-in-ready 4-bedroom once closing costs are counted, and 56 sq ft bigger
✅ Sits on a larger 5,872 sq ft lot
✅ The seller pays the doc stamps and owner's title policy, about $5,600 you won't bring to closing
✅ You choose your own lender and shop for the best permanent rate
✅ Finished and ready now, with no build schedule

When the price is already lower, you're not paying for your own discount.

$459,900 · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,879 sq ft · 5,872 sq ft lot

📩 DM "WELLNESS" or call 321-662-8358 for a private tour.
Carmen & Larry Aridas | RE/MAX Prime Properties

Source: National Mortgage Professional, "Games Builders Play … And How To Beat Them" (Sept. 2025)

09/22/2026

Sure we don’t have the leaves, the need for jackets, and drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte in Ugg Boots outside might still cause heat stroke, but, somehow, today is the first day of Fall!!!

09/22/2026

📍 Audubon Park Community Market, Mondays 5–8pm

We talk a lot about the west side of Orlando. Winter Garden, Clermont, everything near Disney. It’s home, and it’s where a lot of our clients land. But Central Orlando neighborhoods like Audubon Park and more have a character all their own, and they deserve just as much airtime.

Case in point: . Her small-batch, handmade tartes (gluten-free options included!) sell out fast enough that showing up “on time” to this market isn’t a guarantee you’ll get one. That’s the kind of local talent that makes a neighborhood feel alive, and it’s exactly what we mean when we say Orlando is a foodie’s dream to actually live in, not just visit.

This is what we love pointing out to buyers: walkable markets, locally sourced and grown food, independent makers, real community.

📍 Audubon Park Community Market
🕠 Mondays, 5–8pm

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09/16/2026

📍 2383 Sun Valley Circle, Unit #2383 — Winter Park, FL
✨ $234,900 — an unbeatable price for this address ✨

This fully updated 2-bed, 2-bath condo puts you minutes from everything Winter Park is known for — and at this price, homes this close to Park Avenue simply don't come around often.

☕ Grab your morning coffee at Foxtail or The Glass Knife
🛍️ Stroll Park Avenue's boutiques and restaurants
🥕 Shop the Saturday Winter Park Farmers' Market
🎾 Enjoy the community pool and tennis courts year-round

Inside: white shaker cabinets, granite counters, hardwood floors, and a spa-style primary suite — all wrapped in one of Central Florida's most sought-after zip codes.

Location like this at this price? It won't last.

📲 DM or call to schedule your private showing.

Carmen & Larry Aridas | Broker Associates, ReMax Prime Properties
321.662.8358 | [email protected]

09/14/2026

Rest in Peace to our beloved Ro. May God hold you and watch over all the lives you touched.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

At The Aridas Team, we pause to honor and remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost on that fateful day.

We hold their families and loved ones in our hearts, knowing that a quarter of a century has not diminished the weight of their loss or the depth of our shared grief.

We also express our profound gratitude to the heroic first responders, service members, and everyday citizens who risked everything to help others. Their courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy remains a testament to the strength, resilience, and unity of our nation.

As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, let us carry forward the spirit of community and compassion that brought us together in the days that followed. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

🏡 What Amendment 3 Really Means for Florida Real Estate

Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 this November — and if you own a home (or want to), here's what's actually on the ballot:

✅ Raises the homestead exemption from $50,000 → $150,000 in 2027 → $250,000 in 2028 (then adjusted for inflation)
✅ Applies to county/city/special district taxes — NOT school taxes, those stay the same
✅ New FL residents (moving after 12/31/26) start at the current $50K exemption and phase up to the full amount over 5 years
✅ Lowers the assessment cap on non-homestead properties (rentals, second homes, commercial) from 10% → 5%
✅ Needs 60% voter approval to pass

For homeowners: this could mean a real drop in your non-school property tax bill starting 2027.

For buyers: worth understanding before you close, especially if you're relocating to FL — the timeline affects your numbers differently depending on residency.

We are not here to tell you how to vote, we just want to make sure you’re walking into November informed on what is on the ballot.

Let us know your questions below and I'll get you answers! 👇

📅 Election Day: November 3, 2026

09/08/2026

We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! Please take a few moments to help our Running Realtor cool down and send some congratulatory love to our recent clients who closed!!!

This is Runday!

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from The Aridas Team! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all the incredible people who keep our communities moving forward.

We hope you take some time to relax, enjoy the long weekend, and spend it with the people who matter most. ❤️

Wishing you and your family a safe, happy, and well-deserved Labor Day!