Many people have dreams of playing out their favorite house hunting reality show when it comes to buying a home, but that is not always the case. On shows like this you’ll often see a very condensed version of what the home buying process really looks like. The prospective buyers see a few homes, pick out the right one for them, and then navigate the whole process in a sixty-minute time frame before signing on the dotted line and walking away with their new keys.

What these shows often hide are some of the road blocks you may face when buying a home in Central Florida. We’re not talking about road blocks that will stop you from buying a home altogether, but there are issues you should be aware of when going into the process of finding your dream home, and you can rest easy knowing that an experienced REALTOR® can help you with each and every one of these scenarios.

It's commonly said that man's best friend is his dog. For many, these four-legged furry friends are a deciding factor in many of the things we do in life, and buying a home with your dog in tow is no different.

So... are there things you need to consider when buying a home if you're a pet owner? You bet! A big move won't only impact your life, but your dog's life, too.

Is there enough space, inside and out, for you AND your dog? 

The size of your dog (and how many people are in your family) should be something you consider when finding the right size space to call home. As an example, if you're the owner of a larger breed dog such as a Saint Bernard or Great Dane, buying a condo or townhouse may be out of the question. Not only do they need space, but so do you, and a smaller home may not offer you the same luxuries as something with a little more square footage inside or out.

Central Florida has a lot to offer when it comes to finding just the right place to call home. 

We've narrowed down our search to a few of our favorite communities and neighborhoods, and we've shared about many of them right here on this blog over the last few years. This year? We think Stevens Plantation in St. Cloud, Florida is one of the top neighborhoods in the Orlando area.

This neighborhood has a lot of charm. Here are a few other reasons why it's the perfect place to buy a home in Osceola County.