Archive for February, 2012

Welcome to the Busy City of Union Park, Florida!

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Do you currently live in a rental home in Central Florida that is quiet and calm, but desire something a little more upbeat? Look no further—Union Park is just around the corner! Union Park, Florida is a census-designated place (CDP), meaning that this area is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In other words, this city lacks its own individual government, but otherwise resembles an incorporated city.

As of the 2000 census, the population of Union Park, Florida was 10,191; in 1970, this number was only 2,827! Included in this population are 3,644 households and 2,507 families. Union Park is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area, and can be identified by two zip codes: 32817 and 32825. 24.9% of the population is under 18, and the majority of the population is between 25 and 44, accounting for 32.6% of the total percentage. The median household income was $44,174 in 2000, and the median income for a family was $45,191.

Union Park, Florida is defined by Econlockhatchee Trail to the West, Alafaya Trail to the East, University Boulevard to the North, and Lake Underhill Road to the South. Union Park is the home to many amenities, including Jay Blanchard Park. The paved 7.9-mile Little Econ Greenway Trail and the Little Econ River run through this park, making it perfect for canoeing and family events. Interestingly, Jay Blanchard Park is also the home to a surprisingly large YMCA of Central Florida.

So, if you are looking to move from a quiet area to one with a slightly younger crowd, then Union Park, Florida may be perfect for you. This area is the home to a vast majority of students at the University of Central Florida, so you can expect an exciting nightlife, while still maintaining a sense of community through beautiful parks and other recreation. If you are looking to relocate to a Central Florida rental home, you can trust Rental Home Management to make your transition as smooth as possible. Please give us a call today at (407)261-5610.

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Steel House Project Reflects Shift to One Bedroom Apartments in Orlando

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

According to a recent article from the Orlando Sentinel, there seems to be a shift going on
with apartments in Downtown Orlando. A new generation of renters has begun to move in and
today’s Orlando rental homes and apartments are becoming much more contemporary. Steel
House Apartments, an ongoing project on Orange Avenue and Colonial Drive, represents an
incredible shift to single-bedroom units.

Steel House is a low-riser project developed by Pollack Shores Real Estate Group of Atlanta
scheduled to be completed next year. Shockingly, 75 percent of these apartments will be one-
bedroom spaces—one of the highest proportions of single bedrooms for a residential project in
Orlando’s urban downtown.

“That’s just the nature of the market where we are, with ‘echo boomers’ and the downtown
location of this site,” said Michael Blair, managing director for Pollack shores. These “echo
boomers” are looking less for extra living space, and more for outside amenities, such as pools
with decks, workout spaces, and other common areas.

Blair says that the demand for one-bedroom units in the downtown area is very likely to
increase, and is interested in exploring this market. Steel House will have one-bedroom units
starting around 600 square feet, and rent beginning at $900 a month. Amenities will include a
skyline-view lounge, a pool courtyard, fitness and business centers, and a gallery space.

If you are interested in exploring your options for your next Orlando rental home, please
contact the professionals at Rental Home Management Services today at (407)261-5610.

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