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Aleksey Volchek

Orlando, FL

What I Learned About Statement Series

What I Learned About Statement Series

Statement Series is returning on October 25 in Orlando. Rather than positioning itself as a traditional fashion show, Statement Series combines multiple experiences into a single event, bringing together different parts of Orlando's creative and fashion community.

What I Learned About Retirement, Home Equity, and Moving to Florida

What I Learned About Retirement, Home Equity, and Moving to Florida

I sat down with a Florida mortgage professional, Peter Kilsheimer, expecting to learn more about reverse mortgages. Instead, I walked away with a completely different perspective on retirement, home equity, and why paying cash for a house isn't always the obvious answer.

Orlando Real Estate: Can More Luxury Housing Improve Affordability?

Orlando Real Estate: Can More Luxury Housing Improve Affordability?

In Orlando Real Estate, new apartment towers, upscale townhomes, and high-end communities can prompt a reasonable question: if the new homes are expensive, how could they possibly help affordability? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. New market-rate housing is not a complete solution

Love Island Finale Watch Party at The Other Bar on Wall Street Plaza, Orlando 2026

Love Island Finale Watch Party at The Other Bar on Wall Street Plaza, Orlando 2026

Thanks "The Other Bar" for the invite to host my photo booth!

Editorial infographic showing cooling job growth with steady unemployment and housing context represented by house silhouette and abstract mortgage chart symbols, no text.

Job Growth Misses Expectations as Hiring Cools: What June 2026 Means for Mortgage Rates and Housing

As of June 28, 2026, the labor market is sending a mixed but important signal. Job growth cooled versus expectations, but unemployment remained low, job openings stayed steady, and wage growth was still firm. For anyone tracking mortgage rates, home affordability, or housing demand, that combination matters more than any

New Construction in Orlando: How to Negotiate Builder Deals, Incentives, and Contract Terms

New Construction in Orlando: How to Negotiate Builder Deals, Incentives, and Contract Terms

New Construction in Orlando can look simple on the surface. Buyers often assume the price is fixed, the contract is standard, and the builder will handle everything fairly. In reality, there is usually room to improve the deal, just not always in the way people expect. If you are considering

Orlando Homes for Sale: How to Buy With Less Money Down and Avoid Costly Mortgage Mistakes

Orlando Homes for Sale: How to Buy With Less Money Down and Avoid Costly Mortgage Mistakes

Learn how Orlando homebuyers can qualify with less down, understand FHA/VA/USDA and conventional options, improve credit before applying, and avoid costly mortgage mistakes when buying Orlando homes for sale.