Free live session · Every Tuesday · 7:00 pm ET
Moving to Central Florida? Get the real numbers before you choose a neighborhood.
A free 40-minute live session with me, Ryan Solberg. I spend 30 minutes on one decision that changes your numbers, then 10 minutes on your questions. Tuesdays at 7:00 pm ET: 6:00 Central, 5:00 Mountain, 4:00 Pacific.
Next session: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 pm ET
Moving to Central Florida 101: the real monthly cost, line by line
Save my seatOrlando was the #1 U.S. metro for net inflow of house hunters searching from another metro in Q1 2026, and New York was its top origin (Redfin migration report, updated September 15, 2026).
Why I run this
Most people moving here are researching from another state.
They read listings that show the seller's property tax bill, which is often lower than the bill the buyer will get once the assessment resets at sale. They see insurance averages that don't match any real quote. I run this series to put the local numbers in one place, with dates on them, and to answer your questions live.
What you'll learn
The topics rotate weekly. Across the series, we cover:
Property taxes and homestead. Why the tax bill on a listing usually isn't your tax bill. What Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot would change for new residents, using the official ballot language.
Insurance. Roof age, wind mitigation and 4-point inspections, and flood. Starting January 1, 2027, every Citizens policy with wind coverage must also carry flood insurance, in any flood zone (Citizens Property Insurance).
HOA vs. CDD. They're two different fees. I'll show you how to find the CDD on a county tax bill before you write an offer.
Where people are actually moving. In 2024-25, Lake, Brevard and Osceola counties gained the most domestic movers in the region (USAFacts, updated July 7, 2026). You'll see how to narrow the map by commute, budget and flood zone.
Buying from another state. Virtual tours, when a written buyer agreement is required, remote closings, and how to protect your wire.
Financing a relocation. Getting pre-approved when your job is changing, whether to sell your current home first, and what changes above the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 (FHFA).
Why some people leave Florida, and the numbers to check so you don't become one of them.
Upcoming sessions
Pick a Tuesday.
Tue, Nov 17
7:00 pm ET
RegisterMoving to Central Florida 101: the real monthly cost, line by line
Live session
Tue, Nov 24
7:00 pm ET
RegisterMoving from Ohio to Central Florida
State session: Ohio
Tue, Dec 1
7:00 pm ET
RegisterAsk the loan officer: what it really costs to own here
Live session
Tue, Dec 8
7:00 pm ET
RegisterNew construction, resale or condo: builder incentives vs your own loan
Live session
Tue, Dec 15
7:00 pm ET
RegisterBuying a Central Florida home from 1,000 miles away
Live session
Tue, Dec 22
7:00 pm ET
RegisterFlorida insurance, roofs and flood: the Jan 1, 2027 Citizens flood rule
Live session
It's for you if:
- You're planning a move to the Orlando area, Lake or Seminole County, or the Space Coast in the next 3 to 18 months.
- You own a home somewhere else and need to decide the order: sell first, buy first, or both at once.
- You're keeping a remote job, transferring, starting a Florida job, or retiring, and you want to know how that affects getting a loan.
- You rent now and want to know whether buying here makes sense for you.
It isn't for you if:
- You want someone to tell you Florida is perfect. We talk about the costs, including the reasons some people move back.
- You're shopping for a short-term rental investment. That's a different conversation.
How it works
Register, join, and ask.
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Your personal join link arrives by email right away.
Join live on Tuesday.
You join muted with your camera off. Type questions in the Zoom chat.
If you want help afterward, book a free 20-minute Relocation Strategy Call.
Tell me where you'll work, your budget, and what you didn't like about where you live now. Within 24 hours I'll send a shortlist of 3 to 4 neighborhoods that fit, with recent sales for each. If you're financing, I'll also review where your pre-approval stands. Not a commitment to lend.
The monthly state session
On the last Tuesday of each month, the session is built for people moving from one state. It covers that state's exit paperwork and residency questions, plus the Central Florida areas that fit a typical budget from there. The rotation covers New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Illinois (Chicago), Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado and Washington, DC.
Next up: Ohio on Tue, Nov 24. Save a seat
About me
I'm Ryan Solberg. I own MaxLife Realty in Orlando. I'm a Florida real estate broker (BK3354351) and a licensed mortgage loan originator (NMLS #1784218). One person can work your search, your offer and your loan on the same timeline.
I want to be clear about one thing. You can use me as your agent, your loan officer, both, or neither. Attending commits you to nothing. If you take the notes and hire someone else, that's fine.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is it really free?
Yes. No cost and no obligation. Around minute 20, and again at the end, I'll mention the free Relocation Strategy Call. That's the only offer.
Is it live?
Yes, almost every Tuesday. On a few holiday or election weeks I replay a recorded session, labeled as a recording, and then take your questions live. Recordings are always labeled as recordings.
Will other people see me?
No. You join muted with your camera off. Other attendees can see the name you join with, so a first name is fine. If I read your question aloud, I won't use your last name.
Is it recorded?
Yes, including the chat.
I can't make Tuesdays. Should I still register?
Yes. Register and I'll follow up after the session. Or skip the session and book a 20-minute call. Book a 20-minute call
Do I have to use you as my agent or my lender?
No. You're free to choose any real estate agent and any lender. Using me for one never requires using me for the other.
Will you tell me today's rates or what my payment would be?
Not in the session. Rates and payments depend on your credit, price, down payment and the day you lock. I'll go through real numbers one-on-one, where they come with the required disclosures.
Does this count as homebuyer education for down payment assistance?
No. This isn't a certified homebuyer education course, and it can't give you an education certificate. If a program requires education, Fannie Mae's free online HomeView course issues a certificate when you score 80% or higher.
I'm moving somewhere else in Florida. Can you help?
The session is about Central Florida. If you're headed to Tampa, Sarasota, Jacksonville or elsewhere, tell me and I'll introduce you to an agent I trust there.
What happens to my information?
I use it to send your join link, reminders and follow-up about your move. I don't sell it. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and replying STOP ends texts. Privacy Policy
Can someone join with me?
Yes. Either register them separately so they get their own link, or watch together on one screen.
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MaxLife Realty, LLC · 5401 S. Kirkman Rd, Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32819 · 321-373-3536 · Ryan Solberg, Florida real estate broker BK3354351 · Licensed mortgage loan originator NMLS #1784218 with Mortgageinc NMLS #2028516. Not a commitment to lend. You're free to choose any real estate agent and any lender. This series is general information, not a certified homebuyer education course, and not tax or legal advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.