Resources & Guides
Resources & Guides for Your Next Move
Buying, downsizing, relocating and more
Free guides and seasonal resources for Central Florida buyers, sellers and homeowners. New resources are added throughout the year, so check back often.
Buyers
Home Buyer Guides
Start here if you are planning your next purchase.
Step-by-step help from first search to closing, written for Central Florida buyers. (24 pages)
Download the GuideWhat to check before you buy land in Central Florida, from utilities to building. (11 pages)
Download the GuideFirst-Time Homebuyers
Roadmap, costs and the free seminar.
Visit the page →Moving Up or Down
Downsizing and Transition Guides
Plans for rightsizing and keeping the move organized.
A stress-free plan for letting go of years of memories, room by room and day by day. (11 pages)
Download the GuideA 30-day plan for decluttering and moving into the right-sized home. (10 pages)
Download the GuideA practical checklist to keep your move organized from packing to move-in day. (12 pages)
Download the GuideRelocating
Relocation Guides
Moving to Central Florida from out of state? Start here.
Your essential handbook for moving to Central Florida. (26 pages)
Download the GuideOrange County Guide
Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere and more.
Read the guide →Seminole County Guide
Lake Mary, Oviedo, Sanford and more.
Read the guide →Options for Homeowners
Foreclosure and Short Sale Guides
Clear information if payments have become difficult.
A clear look at the options still on the table for homeowners facing foreclosure. (12 pages)
Download the GuideHow a short sale works and whether it could be right for your situation. (11 pages)
Download the GuideVolusia County Guide
Daytona Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach and more.
Read the guide →Added Through the Year
Seasonal Guides and Bucket Lists
This page is home base for everything we publish to help you live, move and sell in Central Florida.
Seasonal Guides
Home care, selling and buying tips timed to each Florida season, added here as the season arrives.
Local Bucket Lists
Places, events and weekend ideas across Volusia, Seminole and Orange County for new neighbors and longtime locals.
Resources by Request
Tell us what would make your move easier and we will point you to it or build it. Book a quick call.
Ways to Meet
Want Help Using a Guide?
Book a conversation and we will turn what you read into a plan.
In Person
Meet at a convenient spot in Central Florida and walk through your goals face to face.
Book In PersonBy Phone
Prefer a quick conversation? Call 407-529-9858 or book a time and I will call you.
Call 407-529-9858By Video
Meet on Zoom or video from wherever you are, even if you are still in another state.
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Questions Buyers Ask
Which guide should I start with?
Start with the one that matches your next move. Buyers can begin with the Insider’s Guide to Buying Your Next Home, downsizers with Downsizing Made Simple, and newcomers with the Florida Relocation Guide.
Are the guides free?
Yes. Each guide is a free download. A short consultation turns the guide into a plan for your situation.
How do I open a guide?
Tap Download the Guide. It opens in a new tab where you can read it online or save it as a PDF.
Can you help me use a guide for my own plan?
Yes. Book a buyer or seller consultation by phone, video or in person and we will walk through it together.
Alethea Reyes · REALTOR®, Epique Realty
Ready to Start Your Home Search?
Book a buyer consultation and we will turn your goals into a clear plan.
Bilingual Central Florida REALTOR® with Epique Realty. Call or text 407-529-9858. Se habla español.
Alethea Reyes · REALTOR® · Epique Realty · License SL3513512