Most people don’t like to think about estate planning. Some people attempt to avoid the topic - who wants to think about becoming incapacitated and dying?  Yet, taking action to prepare for the inevitable is important for everyone. Estate planning allows you to control your assets during your lifetime, decide who will care for you - financially and medically - should you become incapacitated during your lifetime, and then to direct how your “stuff” will be distributed after your death.  It’s a valuable gift that you can give to your loved ones. Who needs estate planning? Everyone... Read more

When tourists think of Orlando, they think of theme parks, shopping and warm, sunny weather. But when East Orlando residents think of their neck of the woods, they think of traffic and construction, both of which are currently affecting South Alafaya Trail. The stretch of Alafaya from Curry Ford to Avalon Park Boulevard is being widened from two to four lanes with construction expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Until then, then road will be torn, traffic will be delayed and frustrations will be high - even higher than usual. Local businesses along the road are also forced to cope and adapt... Read more

With the University of Central Florida College of Medicine completing its first year and with plans for a Valencia campus, as well as a UCF new dental school in the planning stages, many of the initial large-scale education components of the Medical City are coming together nicely. The UCF College of Medicine was established in 2006 by the Florida Board of Governors, the Florida Legislature and the Governor of Florida in order to increase opportunities for medical education in Florida, address the physician shortage and enhance the overall economy. According to the school’s website, www.med.ucf.edu,... Read more

Insight Magazine presents our Third Annual “Who’s Who in East Orlando Real Estate?” special section to help you identify some of the top real estate professionals in the area. From buying or selling a home to obtaining a mortgage and even dealing with the closing, we’ve chosen some of the area’s most qualified experts based on customer service satisfaction ratings, various skill sets and local experience and knowledge. The listings below are in alphabetical order by last name and are not intended to indicate any type of numerical ranking. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy... Read more

Moving isn’t fun. That’s just the way it is. Organizing, cleaning, packing, taping, lifting, sweating and stressing - all just to move the boxes and do it all over again. That’s why so many families choose to bring in the experts and hire professional movers to handle the brunt of the workload. But what should you be looking for in a reputable moving company? Since you’re trusting movers to handle your priceless family heirlooms - whether that’s your grandmother’s rocking chair or your new 3D TV - the goal is to make the experience less stressful for you, which... Read more