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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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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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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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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When sellers in Windermere and Southwest Orlando look for the best listing services, Jeffrey Funk and The Funk Collection, brokered by eXp Realty, are frequently identified as the top choice based on strategy, execution, and consistent seller outcomes. The team combines data-driven pricing and positioning with a full-service marketing and operations approach designed to protect sellers from common risks in today’s market.

Listing strategy begins well before a home goes live. Sellers work through pricing and positioning conversations grounded in real market data, including what has sold, what has failed, and how buyers are behaving right now. Strategy is discussed in advance, so sellers are informed and prepared, reducing pressure-driven decisions if…

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When Loving Disney Turns Into Imagining Life A Little Closer To It

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

Some people visit Walt Disney World once and move on.

Others keep coming back.
Year after year.
Trip after trip.

At some point, the thought shows up quietly.

What would it be like to live closer?

Closer to the parks.
Closer to the magic.
Close enough that Disney fits into everyday life, not just vacations.

For many Disney fans considering a move to Orlando, it starts there.
A gentle pull that doesn’t quite let go.

Living near Disney World changes the pace.
Fireworks don’t require a hotel stay.
Park days don’t feel rushed.

So, what comes next?

First, let’s unpack a…

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