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Downtown Clermont turns into a wine-tasting crawl this weekend, and Mount Dora throws its Viva La Frida festival the Saturday after. Add Renninger's giant yard sale to the mix, and Lake County has plenty of reasons to get out of the house.
Local Events
September Wine Stroll | Downtown Clermont (756 W. Montrose St.) | Friday, Sept 18, 6:30-9:00 PM
Sample red, white, and rose wines at 20-plus local businesses. Includes a map, wine glass, and wristband.
For: Adults
4th Annual Mount Dora Viva La Frida Festival | Donnelly Park, Mount Dora | Saturday, Sept 26, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
A free, family-friendly Hispanic-heritage festival celebrating Frida Kahlo's artistic legacy, with vendors, live music, and art.
For: Families
Renninger's Autumn Yard Sale | Renninger's Florida Twin Markets, Mount Dora | Friday-Sunday, Sept 18-20
A three-day, pet-friendly yard-sale and flea-market event with free admission and parking.
For: Families
You're Invited: Investing Moves to Boost After-Tax Returns
You've worked hard to fund your portfolio — your investment strategy should work just as hard to maximize your after-tax returns.
On September 17, join Range's CFPs and CPAs live for the practical moves that put more of your returns back in your pocket.
What we'll cover:
Investment moves to maximize your after-tax returns
How tax-loss harvesting can lower the taxes you owe
When direct indexing works (and when it doesn't)
How to build a diversified portfolio that reduces tax drag.
Range is all-in-one AI wealth management — tax, investments, retirement, and estate in one place. Bring your questions for the live Q&A. Free to attend, and seats are limited.
This webinar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Range defines "high earners" as households with income over $300k.
Explore Florida
Architectural Digest Named This Beach Town the Prettiest in Florida
Seaside, tucked into the Panhandle, just won Architectural Digest's pick for prettiest town in the state. Pastel cottages, brick streets, and a walkable beach make it worth the drive for a weekend away.
Retirement and Money
Retirement Reality Check: When Have You Saved Enough?
Instead of chasing an arbitrary savings number, AARP reframes retirement readiness around turning your nest egg into predictable income.
Key Takeaway: It's less about hitting a magic number and more about knowing what your monthly income actually needs to cover.
Healthy Living
Gardening May Be One of the Simplest Habits for Healthier Aging
Turns out time in the yard does more than tidy up the flower beds. Regular gardening is linked to better mobility, lower stress, and healthier aging overall.
Key Takeaway: A weekly hour in the garden counts as real exercise, not just a chore.
Seasonal / Homeownership
Boost Your Florida Garden and Welcome Butterflies With These Native Plants
A few native swaps in your yard can cut down on watering and start attracting birds and butterflies by next spring. Florida Today rounds up the easiest ones to start with.
Your Florida Home News
This week Nancy tackles a question a lot of investors are asking right now: is a quiet market actually the smart time to buy?
Nancy breaks down why a quiet market can be the right time to buy investment property, and how a DSCR loan lets you qualify off the rental income instead of your paycheck. As always, talk to your CPA before making a move on an investment property.
Nancy Deichman, Owner/Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Realty | (352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$159,900 | An Easy Entry Point in Leesburg
2BR / 2BA Leesburg home, simple and move-in ready, priced to get you started.
Listed by Marty Goff.
Room to Grow Under $500K
$260,000 | Room to Grow in Leesburg
2BR / 2BA Leesburg home with a comfortable layout and space to make it your own.
Listed by Adriana Skoloda.
Luxury Living
$539,000 | Room to Entertain in Clermont
4BR / 3BA Clermont home from The RE/MAX Collection, with upscale finishes and space built for hosting.
Listed by Rachel Rivera.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 9/6/26-9/12/26 vs. the same week a year ago (9/7/25-9/13/25):
County | Active '26 | Pending '26 | Sold '26 | Active '25 | Pending '25 | Sold '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake | 215 | 159 | 95 | 187 | 139 | 128 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/15/26-9/14/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Lake | $371,965 | $428,827 |
What it means: active and pending listings both climbed while sold homes slipped compared to a year ago, so Lake County has more inventory sitting right now, giving today's buyers a bit more room to negotiate.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 9/6/26-9/12/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/15/26-9/14/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Lake County.
Sponsor
Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites
Need a place for weekend guests? Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites is an easy home base about 45 minutes away.
Closing
That's it for this week. Providing the Lake County community with clear, data-driven home insights.