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Lake Mary Runs on Two Clocks, Not One

Lake Mary Runs on Two Clocks, Not One

Saturday morning, August 8, and Central Park smells like cut basil and kettle corn before nine o'clock properly hits. Vendors are setting up produce tabl...

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What Sanford's Historic District Premium Actually Buys You

What Sanford's Historic District Premium Actually Buys You

A 1900-built home a few blocks from downtown Sanford went on the market this year with a line in the listing that should stop any serious buyer mid-scroll: i...

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The Fee Line That Splits Lake Mary's Gated Communities in Two

The Fee Line That Splits Lake Mary's Gated Communities in Two

Every August, Florida's county property appraisers mail out TRIM notices, the annual disclosure that tells homeowners what they'll owe once the count...

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The Sanford Summer Almanac: What's Worth Your Second Sunday, Your Friday Night, and the Hour Before Sunset

The Sanford Summer Almanac: What's Worth Your Second Sunday, Your Friday Night, and the Hour Before Sunset

Most guides to downtown Sanford read like a list of restaurants with the same six names in the same order. That is fine if you have never been. If you live h...

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What Your Money Actually Buys in Longwood: A Buyer's Guide to Four Very Different Markets

What Your Money Actually Buys in Longwood: A Buyer's Guide to Four Very Different Markets

Pull up a portal and Longwood looks like one market with one number. Zillow's Home Value Index for the city sat at $459,779 as of June 30, 2026, down abo...

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Guide To Longwood’s Golf And Gated Communities

Guide To Longwood’s Golf And Gated Communities

Looking for the right mix of golf access, gated entry, and everyday convenience in Longwood? You are not alone. For many buyers, the challenge is not finding...

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Outdoor Lifestyle And Luxury Living In Longwood

Outdoor Lifestyle And Luxury Living In Longwood

You do not have to choose between a polished home life and easy access to the outdoors in Longwood. If you want a place where wooded settings, golf, trails, ...

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Why Pricing Your Home Correctly from the Start Is Crucial

Why Pricing Your Home Correctly from the Start Is Crucial

The Mel Bernstein Team

By The Mel Bernstein TeamWhen you list your home in Lake Mary, the number you choose on day one shapes everything that follows. We see it play out again and ...

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