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Lake Nona – Florida’s Up and Coming “Medical City”

Just outside of Orlando, Florida lies a new town that has recently grown leaps and bounds due to the addition of several medical facilities. Lake Nona is a small (yet growing larger by the minute) town that is South East of Orlando and just outside of the Orlando international airport. The, used to be rural, area has been developed with a mixed plan for its future. Lake Nona seems to have been put on the map almost overnight due to the establishment of the so called “Medical City”.

The city is around 7,000 acres of what used to be a mix of wooded and open grassy fields. The developer, Lake Nona Property Holdings owned by Tavistock Group, had a good outlook for the development of this area. Keeping in mind that many of the properties in Lake Nona are brand new or almost brand new, the prices reflect that but show to have great appreciation after the purchase.

The area has a range of real estate such as brand new townhomes reasonably priced that start around 150K many lake nona real estate for saleof them in gated communities with granite counters, community pools and other excellent facilities. The single family homes in Lake Nona range from mid-level $200K and increase to the several million dollar range thanks to the beautiful Lake Nona Golf and Country Club community. Whether the apartment or home is reasonably priced the community and surrounding area has been known to keep a luxury spin on it. No matter if you are looking for an upscale apartment or a 10,000 square foot, 5 car garage, 8 bedroom house you will be able to find one in Lake Nona.

Medical city has received the largest amount of popularity and for good reason to. Picture an area with supporting “entry level” jobs of restaurants, hospitality and country clubs mixed with a HUGE number of upper income possibilities for nurses, doctors, long term care providers, professors, engineers and everything in between.

Lake Nona has very notable schools and hospitals to include the University Of Central Florida College Of Medicine lake nona homes for saleand Health Sciences Campus, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, University of Florida Research and Academic Center and Nemours Children’s Hospital. As you could imagine these places have many opportunities for a solid career and depending on your field of choice a great place for higher education.

One of the more well-known places thanks to some (negative) media coverage is the Lake Nona Veterans Hospital. Despite what the media says this hospital is worth taking a look at. The campus is 65 acres located in the heart of medical city with 1.2 million square feet of cutting edge care. The campus houses many buildings to include a 60-bed domiciliary, 120 bed community living center (long term care) along with 134-inpatient beds a free standing chapel and veteran’s memorial. The state-of-the-art facility will be serving central Florida’s 400,000 veterans.

Scholastics are also important when ranking an area and Lake Nona doesn’t fall short here either, being zoned as Orange County; Lake Nona high school, Lake Nona Middle school and Northlake Park Community School are all rated very good. The community school covers grades K-5 with the other schools covering through grade 12.

Lake Nona is very up-and-coming, the location is fairly close to downtown Orlando and just minutes from the airport. Lake Nona is known for its great golf course and country club, other parks and plazas. Plazas are filled with new shops, bakeries, delis, restaurants with live music, a wine and tap room along with everyone’s favorite grocery store where shopping is a pleasure, Publix. If you are looking for a newer community with a great range of career growth and appreciating property values Lake Nona maybe your new home.

If you are considering moving to Lake Nona  you can research real estate, neighborhoods, and communities using the MoveMap on MoversAtlas.com!

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Florida’s HOTTEST Beaches

With the longest coastline in the contiguous United States you may think the beaches throughout the state of Florida are all the same and offer similar activities and experiences, However, that is not necessarily the case. Although all Florida beaches are great some of them definitely stand out above the rest. These beaches are not listed in any particular order but I assure you if you are looking for a good time… just pack your beach bag and Go-Pro camera and keep reading.

First on our list is Daytona Beach! The home of Bike week and Biketoberfest Daytona is known for large fun crowds houses for sale in daytona beach flduring peak seasons and is also one of the only large beaches you can still drive on. There is plenty to do in Daytona from the infamous Daytona Beach pier to Ponce inlet you will be pleasantly surprised on what you might find waltzing around. Also if you are a spring breaker and don’t want to spend the money to go to Mexico Daytona Beach is a guaranteed good time!

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Speaking of spring break next on the list is probably the most well know for a spring break getaway, Panama City Beach. Picture white sand beaches, everyone showing up for the same reason and don’t forget the southern hospitality. There has been a huge push to “clean up” Panama City Beach from the spring breakers but all I have to say is “old habits die hard” this place has countless hotels and condos on the shore and can be completely booked up to a year in advanced. With incredible beaches, many beach concerts, and a thriving night life there is no guessing why this place is still known for its “party crowd”.

Clearwater beach is another awesome destination known for its beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear floridas best beach to buy real estate clearwater beachwater (hence the name Clearwater!). One of the number one pastimes in Clearwater is tanning and enjoying the sights of other people getting their tan on. This beach also has one of the most spectacular sunsets in the entire state, the nightlife clings to Pier 60 with live music, entertainment and plenty of shops and bars.

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This list would not be complete without Miami’s infamous South Beach. Where some of the top restaurants, bars and clubs exist South Beach has everything you need if you are looking for a good time. You won’t find abetter spot  in Florida for some of the hottest night life and people around. Just think, there is a reason why Hollywood shoots so many movies here.

Sure it’s a short list and I wont lie MANY of Florida’s other beaches are filled with awesome party scenes and super hot “temperatures”, some say its due to the almost year around good weather and others say its due to the amount of visitors from foreign counties that bring us all the great cultural diversities and the hottest looks. All we know is that Florida definitely has the hottest beaches in the United States.

If you are interested in moving to one of these awesome beach cities in Florida and would like to know more about what they have to offer make sure to check out www.Moveratlas.com to research these great destinations!

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House, Townhouse, or Condo – Which is Best for You?

For some, a single family home is the only thing that pops in their mind when they think of home ownership and this makes perfect sense BUT there are other options. Depending on your situation a Condo or townhome may be the best option for you. In fact I bet there are a number of people that like the idea of not having to deal with regular maintenance and mow the yard every week!

There is no right or wrong answer when you are choosing the type of home you are looking to purchase but rather what works best for you in your individual situation. We will go over just some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of home.

To start off, the single family home besides being the flagship of the American Dream has many advantages but also has just as many disadvantages:

Advantages

  • You will have access to your own yard
  • Single family homes are typically larger
  • Single family homes have more storage, including a basement, attic, and garage
  • It is easier to obtain financing compared to a condo
  • Less rules such as animal sizes, parking situations, and exterior requirements

Disadvantages

  • Any maintenance issues including repairs, landscaping, and snow removal is your responsibility
  • Single family homes are typically more expensive than condos and townhouses
  • Utility bills are usually considerably higher due to the larger size
  • Homes may still have an Home Owners Association as aggressive as one of its townhouse or Condo counterparts

The townhouse is referred to the type of construction for a building that is 100% owned to include the property it sits on while sharing one or more walls with the adjacent building. By owning the land the building sits on, no ownership can happen above or below unlike a condo. The advantages and disadvantages to living in a townhouse are as follows:

Advantages

  • Lower utilities
  • Much of the exterior maintenance including yard, landscaping and exterior paint is included
  • Typically has common areas such as parks and even pools with club houses that can be utilized with no up keep of your own
  • Enter Directly into the unit from the outside with a garage and patio with back yard
  • Lower home owners insurance due to the HOA being responsible for the exterior

Disadvantages

  • Typically higher HOA fees
  • Sometimes difficult to qualify for financing depending on additional fees which are included during the qualifying process
  • A lot of restrictions including pets such as animal breed and size
  • May have more renters in the community
  • Could have sound issues

Last but not least would be a condo, the “simplest” of living. The condo is somewhat very beneficial to some but may not be for everyone.

Advantages

  • Little to no maintenance
  • Usually secure with both cameras or an onsite security guard
  • Typically attached parking garage with assigned spots
  • Fees can include water, sewer, garbage and outside maintenance
  • Most have conference rooms, gyms, pools and even tennis courts

Disadvantages

  • Privacy at times seems difficult with many units in one building sharing hallways, elevators and other common areas
  • Could have sound issues
  • No attached garage
  • Less storage
  • Typically if the building hasn’t been managed properly it takes many years of good management to turn around which can greatly affect your resale value
  • Also may have high HOA fees

Any of these types of homes have pros and cons to consider but shouldn’t be too difficult of a decision based on what you are looking for and the lifestyle you enjoy. The condo is the most worry free option that enables you to pack a bag and travel with the ease of locking the door behind you, no lawn to take care of and little up keep is necessary. The single family home is the epitome of upkeep and cost but for some they wouldn’t have it any other way.

We hope this has helped you determine the best type of home for you. If you are looking to buy or rent in Florida make sure to check out www.MoversAtlas.com to research valuable information about your potential new home and the surrounding neighborhood and community.