George Stringer Real Estate

10/23/2026

NEW LISTING: 8969 Charleston Park, Orlando, FL 32819 for $2,380,000!

Luxury living. Golf Course frontage. Gated Bay Hill Village. Positioned directly on the 12th fairway of the legendary Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Golf Course, this fully reimagined golf-front residence is among the most coveted offerings in all of Central Florida! This home as it all & delivers the rarity buyers truly seek: brand-new luxury finishes, single-level living, and an address that speaks for itself. This gated, well-established community of approximately 120 homes offers low-maintenance lots, privacy walls, tree-lined streets, and a park-like atmosphere. Amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style pool and hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and a fitness center. A private rear gate opens directly to Bay Hill & the Bay Hill Club, where membership unlocks fine dining, golf, tennis, spa services, marina access, and more. Bay Hill Village is in the heart of the Dr. Phillips corridor, steps from Restaurant Row and minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld, placing the best of Orlando's dining, culture, and entertainment at your doorstep.

Call George for more details & a private preview.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

10/20/2026

When should a seller NOT renovate before listing?

In the luxury market, more renovation does not always mean more value.

If the home already has the location, architecture, views, land or features buyers are looking for, a major renovation may not be necessary. High-end updates are also very personal, and what one seller loves, the next buyer may want to change.

Often, the better strategy is to focus on condition, presentation and positioning. Address deferred maintenance, make sure the home shows beautifully, and invest only where improvements are likely to protect or enhance value.

Before spending heavily on renovations, it is important to understand what buyers in your price range actually expect.

Sometimes the smartest move is to preserve the home’s character and bring it to market with the right strategy.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

10/17/2026

Even when you think you’ve found your forever home, resale value still matters.

Life can change in ways we do not always expect. Careers shift, families grow, priorities evolve, and sometimes the home you planned to keep for decades eventually needs to be sold.

That does not mean you should buy only with the next buyer in mind. It means paying attention to the features that tend to hold long-term appeal, such as location, lot quality, privacy, views, floor plan, architectural character, and overall condition.

A forever home should absolutely fit the way you want to live today. The strongest purchase is one that also gives you flexibility and marketability in the future.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

10/15/2026

Thank you to these wonderful clients for the 5 star review and for trusting me to handle the sale of their home after they had already moved out of state. It was an honor working with & for them which resulted in a fast sale for top dollar. Let me know if I can help you too! 407-222-7047

10/14/2026

Winter Park Market Update | October 2026 🏡

The Winter Park 32789 market continues to show a slight seller’s advantage, with some movement worth watching.

The median list price is now $1,402,500, while inventory has decreased to 108 homes. The Market Action Index has moved up to 34, compared with 32 last month, signaling stronger seller-side momentum.

What does that mean for buyers and sellers?

For sellers, lower inventory combined with a rising Market Action Index can create a more favorable environment, especially for homes that are priced and presented well.

For buyers, it is still important to watch individual properties closely. Even in a seller-leaning market, condition, location, pricing, and time on market can create opportunities.

If you are thinking about buying or selling in Winter Park, the numbers are helpful, but understanding how they apply to a specific property is what really matters.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

10/11/2026

Coming Soon to Bay Hill Village!

This luxuriously stunning home in gated Bay Hill Village overlooks the 12th fairway of Arnold Palmer’s Championship Course, and will be on the market soon! Call for more details & a private preview.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

10/08/2026

SOLD: Bay Hill, 9004 Gladin Court, Orlando, FL 32819 for $4,000,000!

Happy to represent the sellers for a second time for this private transaction.

I had this 1970’s house listed in 2018 & matched it to these wonderful clients who proceeded to buy, design, tear down & build this gorgeous contemporary two story home on the 10th fairway of Arnold Palmer’s Championship Golf Course in Bay Hill.

If I can help you with a similar opportunity please reach out anytime. I’m a long term Bay Hill resident & member and I have been in the business for many years. Experience matters. 407-222-7047.

#1 Agent in the Coldwell Banker Winter Park, FL Office. Top 50 out of 26,000+ agents in Greater Orlando. Orlando’s “Hot 100 Elite” agents since 2009.

10/07/2026

What makes a property worth stretching your budget for?

Sometimes the right property is worth paying a little more for, especially when it offers features that are difficult, expensive, or simply impossible to recreate later.

In the luxury market, that may mean the location, lot, water or golf views, privacy, architectural character, or overall setting. You can always update a kitchen, change flooring, or refresh finishes. What you cannot easily change is where the home sits, the size of the lot, the view, or its relationship to the water or golf course.

It can also make sense to stretch when a home offers quality construction, a highly functional floor plan, strong architectural bones, or a rare combination of features that does not come to market often.

The key is knowing the difference between paying more for something truly special and paying more for cosmetic upgrades.

The right property should work beautifully for your lifestyle today while also offering long-term desirability and resale value.

George Stringer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 407-222-7047
✉️ [email protected]

#1 Agent in the Coldwell Banker Winter Park, FL Office. Top 50 out of 26,000+ agents in Greater Orlando. Orlando’s “Hot 100 Elite” agents since 2009.

10/06/2026

I’m so appreciative of all the reviews I get from my satisfied customers & clients. I’m especially thrilled when I get the opportunity to work with them for a 2nd or 3rd time. Their trust in my handling of their largest asset is paramount!

10/05/2026

🏡NEW PRICE in Winter Park
1138 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
$925,000

Don’t miss this fabulous ‘Brownstown’ in the Heart of Winter Park, PLUS deeded Lake Access to Lake Virginia! This spacious property has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2434 sq ft, 10’ ceilings custom details throughout and natural lighting. Covered courtyard, attached 2-car, rear alley access garage, plus an additional side parking pad. Walk to Park Ave. for dining & shopping, WP Tennis Center, & Rollins College. Neighborhood Virginia Heights has Lake Virginia access for paddleboard & kayak launching to the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Top schools, Audubon K-8 seconds away, and WPHS. HOA maintains: landscaping, irrigation, building maintenance & outdoor lighting. Call to preview - 407-222-7047!