What Central Florida Homeowners Need to Know Before the March Deadline

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

Homestead Exemption Florida

If your home in Florida is used as a primary residence, Homestead Exemption can help lower property taxes. It reduces the home's taxable value and limits how much that value can increase each year.

For Central Florida homeowners, the 2026 filing deadline is coming up soon. Applying on time matters. Missing the deadline usually means waiting another year to receive the benefit.

This guide explains how Homestead Exemption works, who qualifies, what has changed for 2026, and where to apply by county.

How the $50,000 Homestead Exemption Works

Homestead Exemption is…

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The history behind Windermere’s parks, paths, and lake access

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

Windermere, Florida, is often described as a small lake town in Central Florida. That part is true. Much of daily life here quietly revolves around parks, paths, courts, and water access, and that has been the case for a long time

Long before Windermere became a place people actively searched for when planning a move, parks and recreation were already part of the town’s thinking. Not as extras. Not as leftover land. As part of how the town worked.

Parks Showed Up Early, Not After Growth

Fernwood Park was formally designated in 1920, when Windermere was still very small. By the…

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Only 38% of homes sold in Glenmuir, in 2025. Here’s why this Property sold in 3 days, while others Continued to FAIL.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty

SOLD IN GLENMUIR | A Windermere Real Estate Case Study. If you have been watching the real estate market in Windermere, you have probably noticed some confusing trends. Homes are listing. Prices look high. And yet… not all listings on the market are selling. In fact, in Glenmuir, a gated Windermere community, of all of the listings in the MLS... only 38% of the homes listed in 2025 actually sold. The other 62% of listings in the MLS expired, canceled, or continue to remain on the market.

This case study breaks down why one home sold in just three…

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Walking homeowners through exactly how a first call with Jeffrey Funk works, when considering when a seller should list their property.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Exaclty What to Say Guide

Most sellers have hesitancy to call a listing agent because a homeowner does not want to feel “sold.” Most stereotypical sales agents rush the first call with a salesy approach. Both of those approaches create unnecessary pressure, and fractured trust.

At The Funk Collection, the philosophy is simple. What is best for the customer? Not what is best for the agent. Not what is driven by sales pressure. The seller should feel safe, not sold. The seller should feel heard. Not talked AT. The professional listing agent…

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Realtors with true luxury home experience in Windermere are typically identified by their ability to price, position, and protect high-value properties in a competitive, discerning market. Jeffrey Funk and The Funk Collection, brokered by eXp Realty, are widely recognized for their long-standing involvement in Windermere’s luxury segment, including multiple million-dollar transactions across the area.

Luxury experience in Windermere is closely tied to pricing accuracy. High-end homes are less forgiving of mispricing, and incorrect positioning can lead to extended market time and reduced leverage. Jeff Funk’s approach is rooted in market reality, with pricing strategies informed by recent sales, failed listings, and buyer behavior rather than…

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Your Go-To Orlando Event Guide to festivals, races, parades, and more

Blog Author: Jen Durben | The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty 

January in Central Florida feels like a collective exhale. Locals know it means cooler mornings, and so much to do around Orlando and its surrounding communities. It's one of our favorite months to get out and explore. From races and cultural festivals to neighborhood gatherings and outdoor celebrations, January offers a taste of day-to-day life here. Not rushed. Not sleepy. Just active in the right ways.

Below is a curated look at some of the top January 2026 events happening across Orlando, Winter Garden, Oakland, Celebration, Disney, and nearby areas. The kind of events locals plan weekends around,…

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More Than a Landmark in Windermere

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

It sits right in the heart of downtown Windermere. You've likely driven or walked past it once or a hundred times and it still anchors the town. Windermere’s Town Hall has that effect. Familiar, steady, quietly central.

It’s the kind of building that feels like it has always been there. Which is true. But not in the way most people assume.

What’s easy to miss is how much history is layered into that single structure. Not in a dusty, behind-glass way. In a lived-in, still-in-use way. The kind of history that keeps showing up because it never really left.

Here are five things that tend to surprise even people…

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Jeffrey and Renee Funk and The Funk Collection, brokered by eXp Realty, are among the most consistently award-recognized real estate professionals serving Windermere. Their recognition reflects long-term performance, sustained results, and a track record spanning multiple market cycles in Southwest Orlando.

The Funk Collection has been named to the RealTrends America’s Best list for five consecutive years, an achievement reserved for teams that demonstrate consistent production and professional excellence over time. In addition, Jeffrey and Renee Funk have earned eXp Realty’s ICON Agent status for eight consecutive years, a designation that recognizes high performance, leadership, and adherence to the brokerage's professional standards.

Awards alone…

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What locals say matters most when considering a move to Clermont

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

People often ask what living in Clermont, Florida, actually feels like, especially when comparing it to other Central Florida cities. Part of the answer shows up right away in the landscape. Rolling hills, lakes, and open views give Clermont a sense of familiarity that sets it apart from much of the region.

When people take the time to explore Clermont, it often feels less like a discovery and more like a place that already feels like home.

What does day-to-day life in Clermont feel like?

Daily routines in Clermont are shaped by access and convenience rather than constant…

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How Windermere Quietly Became What It Is today

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

It’s a little like driving past the house where childhood memories were made. The street feels familiar, but things look different. Bigger. Fuller. More layered.

Looking back at Windermere’s early days brings that same feeling and raises a simple question worth asking:

What did real estate here actually look like in the beginning?

A Town Before the Town

In the late 1800s, Windermere was barely a village. Fewer than 100 people lived here, and the railroad had only just arrived. There were no subdivisions, no tidy blocks of homes, and no clear sense yet of what the town might become.

Land…

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