Don’t let the bed bugs bite, exterminator warns vacation home industry.
CELEBRATION — Ken Koscicki knows exactly where to find them. “You find out they’re in clothing store and restaurants,” he said. “In fact, I had to service one restaurant because they were in the...
View ArticleVacation home industry teaches “Property Management for Dummies.”
CELEBRATION – Since the housing market crashed in 2008 and Florida found itself in the unenviable position of leading most other states when it comes to home foreclosures, it’s been a common practice...
View ArticleThoughts on pet stains and more: advice from the cleaning pros.
KISSIMMEE – Stephen R. Craig spends quite a bit of time talking to people about pet stains. He also knows a thing or two about toilet paper – the good, the bad, and the ugly. And he’s noticed an odd...
View ArticleLake County means business with the “Discover Lake” card.
TAVARES – In the past decade, Lake County experienced a lot of commercial growth, particularly in South Lake County, as the city of Clermont and the surrounding area attracted scores of new businesses....
View ArticleVacation home industry makes major push for an affluent market.
ORLANDO — Now at the start of the summer tourist season, Nigel Worrall noted, Central Florida’s vacation home industry appears to be on track for another successful year. And that’s been true, he...
View ArticleGuys With Ties headed to Amway for a good cause
ORLANDO — Who exactly are the Guys With Ties – and what are they up at the Amway Center this month? Let’s put it this way: stylish attire is recommended whenever you hang out with them, and best of...
View ArticleJobs on the rise in Central Florida, economist says
ORLANDO — Last month, Florida’s unemployment rate inched upward. The state lost a number of seasonal jobs in May. Does that mark the beginning of a downturn in Florida’s economy? Probably not, a noted...
View ArticleOrlando Vacation Realty releases its “Top Ten Reasons to Buy in Orlando” guide
DAVENPORT – As Central Florida’s housing market continues to heat up, Orlando Vacation Realty LLC, the firm providing real estate and short-term rentals in Central Florida, just released some hot tips...
View ArticleA possible turning point for the economy?
ORLANDO — The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the nation added 321,000 jobs in November, the largest increase since January 2012, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 5 5.8...
View ArticleFlorida’s jobs engine begins to rev up into high gear
MAITLAND — Florida got an early Christmas present this week, when the latest jobs numbers indicated that the Sunshine State’s economy was clearly on the upswing. On Friday, the office of Gov. Rick...
View ArticleBrexit vote seen as potentially hurting Orlando’s tourism economy
ORLANDO – Here in Orlando’s popular tourist corridor, Britain’s Brexit vote probably seemed like a faraway concern that won’t matter much locally, or as an issue for Europeans alone. But Britain’s...
View ArticleOrlando real estate could be impacted by Brexit
ORLANDO – The housing market in Orlando has been on an upswing this year, with both sales and home prices increasing. But now there are questions on whether the Brexit vote will bring some decidedly...
View ArticleBritish pound drops, while U.S. mortgage rates also head lower
ORLANDO — Britain’s sterling currency fell on Monday to a 31-year-low against the dollar, while U.S. stocks also fell sharply in early trading – a vivid reminder of the financial uncertainly that’s...
View ArticleConstruction industry is booming in the Orlando housing market
ORLANDO – Once upon a time – say, about eight years ago, when Florida’s housing market went bust and the state’s foreclosure rate soared – it was difficult to sell newly built homes, and the...
View ArticleU.S. politics, not Brexit, expected to impact foreign investments in...
ORLANDO – Despite the uncertainty created by the Brexit vote, residents of Britain are unlikely to lose interest in the value of a second home in the Orlando area, said the director of one of the top...
View ArticleThales expanding operations in Central Florida
ORLANDO – Further cementing this region’s ties to European businesses, a global technology leader based in Paris just announced they will expand operations in Central Florida, creating hundreds of jobs...
View ArticleProperty management firms offer guidance in a hot housing market
ORLANDO — Central Florida’s housing market remains appealing to buyers — including investors who recognize that purchasing a home in the Orlando area is likely to pay off handsomely in the future. This...
View ArticleFor foreign investors, Orlando’s housing market offering great opportunities
ORLANDO — With Central Florida’s economy booming, the tourism industry breaking attendance records, and new homes being built every month, there might not be a better time for a foreign investor to...
View ArticleBoutique spa makes a “Clean” break from the competition
WINTER PARK — Sometimes a single common, everyday word can go a long way toward projecting what a business is all about. Think of the market with “fresh” in its title, the restaurant that uses...
View ArticleClean Beauty Bar to host grand opening celebration on Nov. 3
WINTER PARK — Park Avenue will be the scene of a spectacular grand opening celebration, courtesy of a can’t-miss event that promises to literally be a real “beauty.” On Thursday, Nov. 3, Clean Beauty...
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