Florida property taxes

If you are buying a home in Central Florida to live in as your main home, one of the most important tax benefits to understand is the Florida Homestead Exemption. I explain this to many of my clients relocating to Orlando, Winter Garden, Windermere, Lake Nona, Clermont, and nearby areas because it can directly reduce your taxable value and improve your long-term cost of ownership.In simple terms, the...

One of the most common questions I hear from buyers moving to Orlando, Winter Garden, Windermere, Lake Nona, and Clermont is this: How much would I actually pay each month if I buy a home in Central Florida in 2026?The honest answer is that the monthly cost of owning a home is not just the mortgage. Your real housing payment usually includes principal and interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and...