Local Guides

Straight talk about buying & selling here

No fluff — just what I've learned helping South Lake County families for 21 years. Real numbers, real neighborhoods, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.

Closing costs in Lake County, FL

What buyers and sellers actually pay at the table — doc stamps, title insurance, who customarily pays what, and how to estimate your total before you're surprised by it.

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Buying on the Clermont chain of lakes

Eleven connected lakes, one boat ride. What to check before you buy waterfront — the lake, the frontage, the flood zone, and the dock — from someone who's sold lakefront here.

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Moving to Central Florida checklist

Your first 30 days, the deadlines that matter (license, registration, homestead exemption), and how to pick the right South Lake County town before you even arrive.

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Downsizing & 55+ communities

Less house to manage, more to do — all on site. A local's guide to downsizing into South Lake County's active-adult communities, and how to compare them.

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Mitchell Stiefel, Realtor with LoKation Real Estate
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Mitchell Stiefel, Realtor

Realtor with LoKation Real Estate, licensed in Florida since 2005 (SL3135723). 21 years and 241 homes sold across South Lake County. More about Mitchell →

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