Rick Arbutine - Orlando Luxury Real Estate

Rick Arbutine - Orlando Luxury Real Estate Luxury real estate agent serving Orlando, Lake Mary & Winter Park since 2006.

Specializing in luxurious homes, gated communities, golf course & lakefront properties for buyers & sellers. Rick Arbutine is a luxury real estate agent with RE/MAX Central Realty, serving Orlando, Lake Mary, and Central Florida. He works with buyers and sellers of high-end homes, including gated, golf course, waterfront/lakefront properties and more.

🐾 Meet Cheeto, my new executive assistant.Step 1: Nap on the laptop case.Step 2: Supervise from the desk.Step 3: Take fu...
09/04/2026

🐾 Meet Cheeto, my new executive assistant.
Step 1: Nap on the laptop case.
Step 2: Supervise from the desk.
Step 3: Take full credit when we go under contract.
10/10 work ethic. 😹

"Buying vacant land in Florida is NOT like buying a house."A buyer once told me: 'I don't want to deal with inspections,...
08/28/2026

"Buying vacant land in Florida is NOT like buying a house.
"A buyer once told me: 'I don't want to deal with inspections, I'll just buy land and build.'

Six weeks later we found out the lot didn't perc — meaning a septic system couldn't be installed, and there was no county sewer within 2 miles.

Buying vacant land in Florida to build your dream home is 100% doable — but it is NOT the same process as buying a resale home. Different financing. Different due diligence. Different risks.

Here's what I walk every land buyer through before they ever write an offer 👇

✅ Perc test & soil analysis ✅ Well/septic feasibility ✅ Zoning verification ✅ Flood zone check ✅ Wetlands/environmental review ✅ Legal recorded access ✅ Utility distance & connection cost ✅ Survey + title review ✅ Protected wildlife check (gopher tortoises, eagles, alligators & more)

Thinking about building in Central Florida? Comment LAND and I'll send you my free Vacant Land Buyer's Checklist.

08/21/2026

"0 DAYS ON MARKET | Buyer Represented, Heathrow FL"

Some homes don't wait — and neither did we. Represented our buyer on this Westover Loop home in Heathrow, under contract in under 24 hours of hitting the market.

Heathrow's guard-gated communities like Bridgewater Club move fast when the right home surfaces. Prepared buyers with the right agent win these deals.

Buying in Heathrow, Lake Mary, or Seminole County? Comment "HEATHROW" below and I'll help you build a winning strategy.

🏡 Rick Arbutine, Realtor® | RE/MAX Central Realty | Lake Mary, FL

Just closed for my buyer client on Westover Loop in Heathrow's guard-gated Bridgewater Club community — and this one mov...
08/19/2026

Just closed for my buyer client on Westover Loop in Heathrow's guard-gated Bridgewater Club community — and this one moved FAST. Under contract in less than 24 hours from hitting the market.

That's what happens when a buyer is prepared, pre-approved, and has an agent who knows how to move quickly in a competitive Central Florida market.

Heathrow homes with this kind of finish don't sit long. If you're thinking about buying in Lake Mary, Heathrow, or Longwood and want someone who'll help you win the deal — not just tour houses — comment WESTOVER and let's talk strategy. 🏡🔑

📍 Bridgewater Club, Heathrow, FL 32746
🤝 Rick Arbutine, Realtor® | RE/MAX Central Realty

🏡 Lake Mary's Top 2 Luxury Townhome Communities — Which One Wins?If you're relocating to Central Florida or upgrading to...
08/12/2026

🏡 Lake Mary's Top 2 Luxury Townhome Communities — Which One Wins?

If you're relocating to Central Florida or upgrading to low-maintenance luxury, these are the two gated townhome communities buyers ask me about most:

1️⃣ Fountain Parke at Lake Mary Mediterranean-style, guard-gated, off Rinehart Rd. Resort-style clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, putting green, dog park. Built by Ashton Woods with elevators in many units. Minutes from Colonial TownPark, Shoppes at Mary and I-4/417 access.

2️⃣ Grande Oaks at Heathrow Gated, maintenance-free 2- & 3-story townhomes by Kolter Homes. Lakefront clubhouse with pool, spa, and fitness center — walkable to Colonial TownPark's shops, restaurants, and the movie theater. Located in the heart of Heathrow, rated among Money® Magazine's best places to live.

The verdict? Fountain Parke wins on resort-style amenities and unit size (up to 4BR/3.5BA). Grande Oaks at Heathrow wins on walkability to TownPark and lakefront views.

Buying, selling, or relocating to Lake Mary or Heathrow? I help clients navigate both of these communities (and everything in between) every week. 👇

Comment "TOWNHOME" and I'll send you current listings + pricing in both communities.

📍 Rick Arbutine | RE/MAX Central Realty | Lake Mary, FL 📲 407.928.8113 🌐 luxuryhomesorlandofla.com

🏡 NEW LISTING: 290 Manor Oaks, Sanford, FLJust listed in one of Sanford's most sought-after pockets! This home offers 4 ...
08/07/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING: 290 Manor Oaks, Sanford, FL

Just listed in one of Sanford's most sought-after pockets! This home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2,622 sq ft of living space — priced at $725,000.

Whether you're relocating to Central Florida or you've been dreaming of a move within Sanford, this one checks the boxes: POOL, NO HOA and easy access to I-4, downtown Orlando and the Sanford waterfront.

📈 Homes in this area are moving fast — if you've been thinking about listing your own Sanford property, now's a great time to talk numbers.

📲 DM me or call/text 407-928-8113 for a private showing.

🏌️‍♂️ North Orlando's Top 2 Gated Golf Communities (Locals Ask Me This Weekly)If you're relocating to Central Florida an...
08/06/2026

🏌️‍♂️ North Orlando's Top 2 Gated Golf Communities (Locals Ask Me This Weekly)

If you're relocating to Central Florida and want a gated community built around golf, these are the two I send buyers to first:

1. Heathrow — The original. Home to Heathrow Country Club, this master-planned community in Lake Mary/Sanford has been the gold standard for gated golf living in North Orlando since the 90s. Mature oaks, custom estates, 24-hour guard gate, and quick access to I-4 for Orlando or Sanford International Airport.

2. Alaqua Lakes — A Longwood gem with a semi-private championship golf course, top-rated Seminole County schools, and a more tucked-away, resort feel — just minutes from Heathrow.

Both put you close to Orlando, Winter Park, and Disney, with none of the tourist traffic.

📍 Thinking about a move to a gated golf community in North Orlando? Comment "GOLF" and I'll send you current listings and pricing in both communities.

SOLD in South Tampa — and here's the part that matters. 🏡This Bayshore-area condo at 2403 W Palm Dr #2 sat on the marke...
08/01/2026

SOLD in South Tampa — and here's the part that matters. 🏡

This Bayshore-area condo at 2403 W Palm Dr #2 sat on the market for 6 months with a previous agent. Zero offers.

We relisted it. 18 days later — under contract. Closed at $675,000.

Same home. Same neighborhood. Different strategy.

If your home has been sitting — even for months — it's not always about the property. It's about how it's positioned, priced, and marketed to the right buyers.

Thinking of selling in South Tampa or anywhere in the Bay area? Let's talk about what a real marketing plan looks like.

📍 Blocks from iconic Bayshore Boulevard 💰 Sold: $675,000 ⏱️ Under Contract: 18 Days

07/25/2026

Looking for your dream home in Central Florida? This gem at 5674 Bassett Place has it all 5 beds, 4 bath, pool, gated, move in ready $940,000.
Schedule your tour today!

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Lake Mary, FL
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