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Sept. 26, 2020

Moving to Lake Mary - Everything You Need To Know

Moving to Lake Mary

Moving To Lake Mary Florida? Everything you need to know!

For anyone moving to Lake Mary, FL or considering the move to Lake Mary, you'll want to be sure to read this article first! If you're curious about living in Lake Mary, just check out all of the affordable housing options here at https://www.designorlistit.com/lake-mary-heathrow-homes-for-sale/

So you are considering moving to Lake Mary, FL? Lake Mary is a great community with local shopping, restaurants, and an abundance of corporate jobs. Lake Mary is made up of a population of just over 16,000 people at the time of this writing. Our Real Estate and Interior Design center is located in Lake Mary. As a Lake Mary Realtor I see the explosion of new homes coming to Lake Mary in which we will talk about a little later.

Lake Mary Community - A great reason to call Lake Mary home

If you're anything like me you enjoy the opportunity to meet new people while running into the ones you met previously. Lake Mary is a city, and it's a small town, at the same time. It's large enough so that you're always meeting new residents and small enough so that you're constantly running into the people you know!

The Lake Mary People

Part of what makes the Lake Mary community so great is the people who call Lake Mary home. Living in Lake Mary you will encounter some of the nicest, and most hospitable people in the world. The happiness of the people who live in Lake Mary is a direct reflection of everything Lake Mary has to offer. From the beautiful parks,golf courses, awesome weather, and housing affordability. Lake Mary is truly a hidden gem in Seminole County.

If you're moving to Lake Mary from the northern states (NY, MA, CT, NJ are popular states to move from) you're sure to notice right away just how welcoming the people in Lake Mary are. Soon after moving to Lake Mary I realized right away that the personality of Lake Mary is contagious. You'll find yourself a happier person because you're surrounded by people who are happy and content with living in Lake Mary. 

Our Recommended Restaurants in Lake Mary

4th Street Bar and Grill, ZaZa New Cuban Diner, Krazy Greek Kitchen

Craft Beer in Lake Mary

Lake Mary has Orange County Brewers, a Craft Beer distributor with a tasting room.

Live Music in Lake Mary

Lake Mary has several spots where you can find live music from the individual artists to a complete live band. For live music.

Affordability of Homes For Sale in Lake Mary

Lake Mary has very affordable home prices compared to neighboring communities in Seminole County like Heathrow and Winter Park. The average home price for sale in Lake Mary is $300,000. One of the biggest reasons people move to Lake Mary is how affordable the housing is. Explore Lake Mary homes here https://www.designorlistit.com/lake-mary-heathrow-homes-for-sale/

The Weather in Lake Mary

The weather in Lake Mary, in my opinion, is perfect and a great reason to relocate from areas with colder climates. The summers are great and Lake Mary is only about 45 minutes from Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach to cool off in the ocean. Snow birds flock from the northern states because of the mild winters we experience in Central Florida

Education in Lake Mary

Lake Mary has some of the best rated schools in Seminole County both Public and Private. Lake Mary High School and Lake Mary Prep Academy both are excellent schools.

Art in Lake Mary

Lake Mary has a the famous Lake Mary Arts Fest. annually

Civic Organizations in Lake Mary

Rotary Club of Lake Mary - All of these organizations give back to the community in a big way.

Sports in Lake Mary

Lake Mary is known for its beautiful athletic parks, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Kickball, Football

Golf Clubs in Lake Mary

Lake Mary host several 18 hole championship courses such as Timacuan, and Alaqua Lakes Legacy course.

Popular Lake Mary Neighborhoods

Lake Mary Neighborhoods

Posted in Lake Mary
Sept. 17, 2020

Moving to DeBary - Everything You Need To Know

Moving to DeBary

Moving To DeBary Florida? Everything you need to know!

For anyone moving to DeBary, FL or considering the move, you'll want to be sure to read this article first! If you're curious about living in DeBary, just check out all of the affordable housing options here at https://www.designorlistit.com/debary-homes-for-sale/

So you are considering moving to DeBary, FL? DeBary is a quaint bedroom community where the residents are friendly and helpful. DeBary is made up of a population of just over 20,000 people at the time of this writing. As a resident and a DeBary Realtor I see the explosion of new homes coming to DeBary in which we will talk about a little later.

DeBary Community - A great reason to call DeBary home

If you're anything like me you enjoy the opportunity to meet new people while running into the ones you met previously. DeBary is a city, and it's a small town, at the same time. It's large enough so that you're always meeting new residents and small enough so that you're constantly running into the people you know!

The DeBary People

Part of what makes the DeBary community so great is the people who call DeBary home. Living in DeBary you will encounter some of the nicest, and most hospitable people in the world. The happiness of the people who live in DeBary is a direct reflection of everything DeBary has to offer. From the beautiful parks, river life, awesome weather, and housing affordability. DeBary a truly hidden gem in Southwest Volusia County.

If you're moving to DeBary from the northern states (NY, MA, CT, NJ are popular states to move from) you're sure to notice right away just how welcoming the people in DeBary are. Soon after moving to DeBary I realized right away that the personality of the town is contagious. You'll find yourself a happier person because you're surrounded by people who are happy. If you have a dog, there is a Dog Park at Gemini Springs!

Our Recommended Restaurants in DeBary

Swamp House Grill, Genuine, O'learies, DeBary Diner, Shotz

Craft Beer in DeBary

DeBary is home to Central 28 Beer, a Craft Beer distributor with a tasting room.

Live Music in DeBary

DeBary has several spots where you can find live music from the individual artists to a complete live band. For live music look at The Swamphouse, Olearies, Genuine, Shotz, and the local VFW.

Affordability of Homes For Sale in DeBary

DeBary has very affordable home prices compared to neighboring communities in Seminole County like Lake Mary, Sanford, Heathrow, Longwood. The average home price for sale in DeBary is $250,000. One of the biggest reasons people move to DeBary is how affordable the housing is. Explore DeBary homes here https://www.designorlistit.com/debary-homes-for-sale/

The Weather in DeBary

The weather in DeBary, in my opinion, is perfect and a great reason to relocate from areas with colder climates. The summers are great and DeBary is only about 30 minutes from Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach to cool off in the ocean. Snow birds flock from the northern states because of the mild winters we experience in Central Florida

Education in DeBary

We currently have a public elementary school, DeBary Elementary School, and a charter school Reading Edge Academy. Middle and High Schools are in the nearby town of Orange City.

Art in DeBary

The Gateway Center of the arts is full of culture, art, and theater.  The center has summer camp programs for the kids, theater, events and galleries.

Civic Organizations in DeBary

VFW - Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Eagles Club, The Moose Lodge, Rotary Club - All of these organizations give back to the community in a big way.

Sports in DeBary

DeBary is known for its beautiful athletic parks, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Kickball, Flag Football, Frisbee Golf

Golf Clubs in DeBary

DeBary hosts two 18 hole golf courses. DeBary Golf and Country Club and Glen Abbey Golf Club. For more information on available homes in DeBary Golf and Country Club click here https://www.designorlistit.com/debary-plantation-homes-for-sale/ For more information on homes for sale in Glen Abbey click the following link https://www.designorlistit.com/glen-abbey-homes-for-sale/

Popular DeBary Neighborhoods

DeBary Neighborhoods

Posted in DeBary
July 31, 2017

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Posted in Market Updates