Orlando Real Estate Blog - January, 2026

Winter Garden Golf Cart District Expansion

Update On Newly Approved Routes & Included Communities

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

Getting around Winter Garden by golf cart has just become more accessible with the recent approval by the Winter Garden City Commission to expand the city's Golf Cart District. The expansion extends existing routes south Downtown Winter Garden and spans to the east and north of downtown. As part of the process, speed limits on several roads were lowered in November ahead of the vote, a key factor in allowing additional streets to qualify for golf cart use. 

Winter Garden Communities Now Included In The Golf Cart District

Based on the city's approved map, the expanded district now includes…

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Living Local | Be a Fan, Walt Disney World Style

When Living Near The Magic Turns Fandom Into Something Lived, Not Just Visited.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Exactly What to Say Certified Guide, Speaker, Trainer

There is a difference between visiting a place and living inside a lifestyle. For us, living in Windermere means waking up in a town where community still matters, where schools are not just buildings but relationships, and where daily life includes something a little bit magical just down the road.

It also means we get to be fans. Not in the surface-level, tourist way. In the deeply woven, we get to include WDW into the family lifestyle.

Fans of living in Windermere.
Fans of raising the family in Windermere.
Fans of the memories made in and around Southwest Orlando.
Fans of building a…

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2026 Florida Homestead Exemption Guide

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

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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Why Windermere, Florida Feels Like a Town Built to Be Outside

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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Why 62% of Listings FAILED in Glenmuir, and THIS Listing DID NOT

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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What Happens When a Seller Calls The Funk Collection for the First Time

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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Which realtors in Windermere, Florida have experience with luxury homes?

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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What Events Are Happening Near Orlando in January 2026?

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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