by Rick Buntenbach | Aug 4, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
Buyers around Lake Jackson, Lake June-in-Winter, and Lake Placid have more time and room to negotiate than you might expect. Here’s why this market rewards patience and strategy. 🌊 Highlands County’s lakefront scene isn’t built on urgency. Around Sebring, slower...
by Rick Buntenbach | Jul 22, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
The Caladium Festival transforms downtown Lake Placid each July with the festival this year being held this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Themajority of the crowd will be in downtown’s Stuart Park with arts and crafts, plant sales, food vendors, plus tours and...
by Rick Buntenbach | Jul 21, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
Get ready for National Fishing Month starting July 24th! Dive into the best fishing spots in Sebring/Lake Placid and Avon Park. Whether you are reeling in the big catch or enjoying a relaxing day by the water, Highlands County is the perfect place for fishing...
by Rick Buntenbach | Jul 20, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
Most buyers see “lakefront” and think all properties play by the same rules. In reality, how you classify your lakefront home, primary residence, second home, or weekend retreat, shapes every financial and lifestyle decision. 🏡 Where you spend the majority of your...
by Rick Buntenbach | May 1, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
The best-kept secret for weekend lakefront buyers in Highlands County isn’t waiting for summer, spring offers the edge. While most are holding out for peak season, this window brings opportunities that vanish by June. 🏡 More sellers list lakefront properties from...
by Rick Buntenbach | Apr 24, 2026 | Real Estate Blog
Highlands County maintains a relatively low property tax amount compared to other Florida counties within the 85,000 to 200,000 population bracket, largely driven by lower median home values rather than just the millage rate itself. Highlands County Comparison...
