As we continue through the peak of summer, temperatures are heating up in Florida and finding something fun to do can be difficult when your main goal might be simply to keep cool. We know August can be busy for many, as kids (and teachers) head back to school but if you are looking for something to do on your days off, we've got a few events in Central Florida worth sharing.

Nobody likes getting stuck in traffic, especially when it’s close to home. Being late to work or getting held up at the end of a long day is never fun. If you are an Osceola County resident who lives in the Poinciana area, you’ll be happy to know this problem is on the mend. In a news release that went out on Wednesday, the county announced ground breaking on a road widening projected for a portion of Poinciana Boulevard. 

County Commissioner, Michael Harford, said, “I am excited that work widening this section of Poinciana Boulevard is underway. It will improve the flow of traffic for residents in the area and those who live in Poinciana, saving them time.” If you live in this area, we are sure you agree.

The Central Florida real estate market continues to show that right now is an opportune time for Buyers and Sellers. If you've been thinking about selling your home in Central Florida but can't quite seem to bite the bullet, this is the proof. Or if you are on the other end of the real estate perspective and have been thinking about buying a first home in Central Florida (or wanting to move up from your starter home) these numbers tell you that right now is the time to do just that.

Median home prices are up and the sold price to list price ratios are up (always good when you are the Seller!). The amount of active listings is growing, giving any Buyer a bigger inventory to look from when trying to find the perfect home. We hope our monthly market updates (including our May 2014 market update) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.