Moving to Orlando: Real Costs and Honest Advice

Pozek Group | March 28, 2026 | Moving to Orlando

Moving to Orlando: Real Costs and Honest Advice

TL;DR

• Orlando's metro population hit 2.96 million in 2025, with the region adding roughly 76,000 new residents in 2024 alone at a 2.7% annual growth rate
• The median home price across the metro sits at $375,000 as of February 2026, though neighborhoods range from $391,000 in Apopka to $780,000 in Lake Nona
• Florida has zero state income tax, and Orlando's overall cost of living runs about 4.5% below the national average
• Long-distance moving costs from the Northeast to Orlando typically land between $2,900 and $6,100 for a three-bedroom home
• Walt Disney World (80,000 employees), AdventHealth (40,000), and Universal Orlando…

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Property Tax Orlando FL 2026: Rates by Neighborhood

By Ken Pozek · Pozek Group · March 20, 2026 · 12 min read

Property Tax Orlando FL 2026: Rates by Neighborhood

Quick Takeaways

• Orange County combined millage rates range from about 15.5 mills in Windermere to over 19 mills in parts of the City of Orlando, so location determines your bill more than any other factor.
• A new buyer on a $400,000 home in the City of Orlando with a homestead exemption should budget roughly $6,400 to $6,500 per year for the first year.
• The homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 (up to $51,411 for 2026 with the inflation adjustment) from your assessed value, saving most homeowners $800 to $1,000 annually.
• Save Our Homes caps your annual assessed value increase at 3%, which is why long-term owners pay…

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Florida Homestead Exemption 2026: Orlando Filing Guide

By Ken Pozek · Pozek Group · March 19, 2026 · 11 min read

Homestead Exemption Florida

TL;DR: Homestead Exemption Florida

• Florida homestead exemption reduces your taxable value by up to $50,000, saving most Orlando homeowners $750 to $1,000 per year in property taxes
• You must own the property and live in it as your primary residence on January 1 of the tax year you are applying for
• The deadline to file is March 1 each year with your county property appraiser
• The Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessed value increases to 3% or the CPI change, whichever is lower, building major long-term savings
• Portability lets you transfer up to $500,000 of your accumulated Save Our Homes benefit to a new Florida home when you move
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Most Expensive Homes in Orlando: Where Luxury Meets Location

By Ken Pozek | March 17, 2026 | Orlando Luxury Real Estate

Most Expensive Homes in Orlando: Where Luxury Meets Location

Quick Takeaways

• Golden Oak at Walt Disney World claimed 8 of the top 10 most expensive home sales in Central Florida in 2025
• The highest recorded sale in 2025 was $23 million at 10018 Enchanted Oaks Dr. in Golden Oak
• The same Orlando-based team listed two of the top 10 sales in 2025 and currently holds the #1 sale of 2026
• The average sale price in Golden Oak sits near $10.7 million with only about 300 total homes in the community
• Isleworth, Reunion Resort, and Winter Park round out Central Florida's luxury tier outside Golden Oak
• The Four Seasons Private Residences tower completed in late 2025,…

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Is Orlando a Good Place to Live? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Pozek Group February 2026 8 min read Life in Orlando

Is Orlando a Good Place to Live? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

• Orlando is significantly more affordable than coastal Florida — inland homeowners insurance averages $2,500–$4,500/year, not the $10,000–$12,000 you hear about for beachfront homes
• Alligators are in most bodies of water but are not dangerous if left alone — county removal is free when needed
• Summer weather means 20-minute afternoon downpours daily, then it cools. Hurricanes weaken significantly before reaching inland Orlando
• Schools are a genuine strength — A-rated public schools, charter programs, hybrid private options, and new campuses under construction constantly
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