Why Your Insurance Bill Might Finally Be Shrinking

Eustis throws its monthly First Friday street party downtown, and Clermont's Family Food Fest rolls out food trucks and live music the week after. Here's what else is worth your time around Lake County this week.

Eustis First Friday Street Party | Downtown Eustis | Friday, Sept 4, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Free monthly street party with food and craft vendors plus live music from local and national acts.

For: Families and Kids. Learn More

Family Food Fest | Downtown Clermont | Saturday, Sept 5, 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Monthly community celebration with a rotating lineup of food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.

For: Families and Kids. Learn More

Downtown Clermont Farmers Market | Waterfront Park, Clermont | Sundays, 9 AM to 1 PM (Aug 30 and Sept 6)

Fresh produce and handcrafted goods along the downtown waterfront, an easy way to start a Sunday.

For: Families and Seniors. Learn More

Islands.com rounds up the scenic parks and landscapes along the Tamiami Trail, one of Florida's oldest and most storied roads, worth a look next time you're planning a longer drive.

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CNBC Select looks at how your claiming age changes your monthly Social Security benefit, and how to layer savings, pensions, and part-time work around that decision so retirement income lasts.

Key Takeaway: The claiming-age decision is one of the biggest levers you control in retirement income planning.

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Deseret News covers new research showing that regular cultural experiences, museums, live music, and movies, are linked to slower biological aging.

Key Takeaway: A regular night out may be doing more for your health than you think.

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New research covered by WUSF finds most HOAs make it harder to go green, requiring thirsty turf lawns and banning solar panels, while a smaller share actively encourage water-wise landscaping. Several states are now stepping in to give homeowners more room to choose.

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Nancy walks through insurance rates dropping an average of 8.8 percent statewide, a November 3rd vote that could raise the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027, and early signs the Central Florida market is turning a corner. Ask your CPA how the exemption vote could affect your bill, then watch the video.

Nancy Deichman
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Own your home and live in it as your primary residence on January 1? You may qualify for up to $50,000 off its taxable value. File with your county property appraiser by March 1, and you only have to do it once.

Lake County is seeing more of everything this year, more listings, more pending contracts, and more closings than a year ago.

Median sold price (last 30 days): $366,490 | Average sold price: $405,528

Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period August 16 through August 22, 2026, for Residential properties in Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Clermont, and Leesburg. Median and average sold price reflect the last 30 days (July 25 - August 24, 2026).

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That is it for this week. Providing the Lake County community with clear, data-driven home insights.