July 2016

By Rob Maphis, WOCC Chairman

Encouraging news for West Orange continues to flow in, as the latest home sales reports indicate booming growth for Winter Garden, Horizon West and the surrounding area. >>Read more

These 12 trends reflect ways to cope with environmental challenges, incorporate new building materials and methods, and alter the looks and functionality of our homes. Hear top designers and architects explain why these emerging trends are important and how they’ll influence real estate choices in the near future.

1. More Resilient, Sustainable Homes 2. Classics, Made More Affordable 3. Drought Awareness 4. Digitized Manufacturing 5. Reclaimed Wood Floors 6. Softening Modern Severity

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Decline in available inventory sends Orlando median home price soaring 15 percent in June

The median price of Orlando homes during the month of June increased 15 percent compared to June of last year, the result in part of yet another double-digit decline in inventory. Sales decreased by 3 percent when compared to June 2015, but increased by 5 percent when compared to last month. >>Read more

Summer is the perfect time to break out fresh color in your home. Get designers’ picks for the top shades of the summer, plus learn how to use each hue for maximum impact. >>READ MORE