When people picture retirement, Florida comes to mind for many. The laid back beach-going lifestyle, plethora of golf courses and endless opportunities for outlet shopping make this area great for life after career. Not to mention the year-round Florida sunshine and tropical weather. The Golden Girls called Miami home during their retirement, but here is a list of other popular retirement areas in Central Florida:

We all know a main part of the American Dream is the dream of owning a home. However, some people just aren't there yet and you may be one of them. It is important you know while homeowner is a key driver of personal net worth and financial freedom, there are times when renting a home may be a good choice.

More good news for the Central Florida real estate market as the National Association of Home Builders reported home builder sentiment rises to 49 in June, just one point shy of the threshold for what is considered good building conditions. This increase beats the estimate of 47 and is an indicator that builders are expecting sales to continue to increase in the months ahead as the summer home buying season gets into full swing.