Orlando Real Estate Blog - Owning a Vacation Home Near WDW

Get to know Jeffrey & Renee Funk

What started as a first date at Walt Disney World...

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

Getting to know Jeffrey & Renee Funk, Co-Founders of The Funk Collection Real Estate Team, Windermere Residents & Local Business Owners

Who is Jeffrey G. Funk, P.A.?

~Dad of two boys, Husband 
~Orlando Resident since 1999
~27 Year Real Estate Professional
~Team Leader & Coach
~Co-Founder of The Funk Collection
~Is Proud to help buyers & sellers find their love of HOME, in Central Florida.
~Fan of Peloton
~The Negotiator you want in your corner
~Board Member on Edgewood Children's Ranch
~Hyper-Local Data Driven
~Founder of RealtyInOrlando.com (Founded 2006)
~Graduated from Arizona State, Go Sun Devils!
~Has decades of…

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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 | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, 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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Selling a Disney Area Short-Term Rental in Today’s Market

How One Terra Verde Owner Found Clarity and Closed With Confidence

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

If you own a short-term rental near Disney World, you know the market feels different today.

Inventory is higher.
Buyers are pickier.
And unless a home is fully renovated, many owners worry their property will sit with little movement.

You might be asking yourself the same questions other out-of-state owners ask us every week:

• Should I hold and wait for the market to change?
• Should I sell now and preserve the equity I have built?
• How do I make my home stand out from all the other Disney vacation rentals on the market?

You are not alone.
This Terra Verde sale is a…

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Giving Back in Our Own Backyard

A Disney Day with the Ranchers of Edgewood Children’s Ranch and Jeff & Renee Funk

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

For over a decade, Jeffrey Funk has had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for Edgewood Children’s Ranch, a place committed to restoring families and giving at-risk youth the tools to thrive. Long before joining the board, the Funk family supported the Ranch because they believe deeply in helping children right here in our own backyard. When you can see exactly who is receiving the community’s effort, the impact becomes personal. That matters to the Funk Family. 

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Disney As a Local: Brunch at Summer House in Disney Springs

Is This The Best Cinnamon Roll on Disney Property?

We know, this is a big claim, and while it may be argued that there are "better" options for top pastries or nostalgic sweet treats at Disney, I think we can safely say that the giant cinnamon roll at the Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs is right up there with the best of the best. One of the ways we love being a Disney local is the ability to sneak off to the parks or Disney Springs on a whim to enjoy a meal. Brunch at Disney Springs is no exception, and the Summer House is a repeat on our list. 

Back to the cinnamon roll. Get ready to drool, because the description itself is enough to fly to your Disney app to book your next dining reservation. The menu describes it as their "Famous…

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Is a Disney Staycation as Magical When Living Near the Mouse?

Will You Lose the Magic If You Move Near Disney?

There are so many reasons to call Orlando home, and being close to Walt Disney World is certainly a popular reason why Disney fans make the move. It's true, there is so much magic to experience as a local. Evening trips after work to hit the parks for dinner. After school, with the kids to get in a ride or two. A casual couple of hours meandering around the World Showcase. A Sunday afternoon visit for a Dole Whip or popcorn. The options are endless, and one you can really only experience as a local. One of our favorite ways to capture the magic? A staycation. Even if you live 10 minutes away, staying on-site at Disney can truly make for the ultimate in weekend escapes. A recent staycation overnight at…

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Disney World Parks Unveil Expansive New Experiences at D23 Fan Event

Disney World has unveiled an array of exciting expansions and new attractions during the D23 Fan Event, offering fans a glimpse into the future of the parks. It was shared that these are not only "blue sky" concepts, but confirmed projects that have already begun development and we've got the breakdown for you! 

EPCOT

• Spaceship Earth-Inspired Lounge | A futuristic lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth with a zen and elegant atmosphere. From what we can see from the concept art, there may be a view of the fireworks overlooking the World Showcase lagoon! 
• Reimagined Test Track | Slated to reopen in 2025, the revamped Test Track will blend nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation. Six unique exhibits will be added, and new show scenes will…

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12 Major Disney World Announcements from Destination D23

Tons of exciting news was announced earlier this month at Destination D23, one of the biggest annual Disney fan events at The Contemporary Resort. Here are the major updates coming to Walt Disney World Parks:

EPCOT

• Figment Meet and Greet: Beginning September 10, 2023, guests can meet Figment inside the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT.
• Test Track Reimagination: Test Track at EPCOT will undergo a reimagining inspired by the original World of Motion.
• "Luminous The Symphony of Us": A new nighttime spectacular, "Luminous The Symphony of Us," is coming to EPCOT on December 5, 2023, featuring all-new fireworks, lasers, fountains, and music.
• Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana: Opening on October 16, 2023, this walk-through experience in EPCOT's…

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