Our Award-Winning Team
About Bella Verde Realty
OUR FOUNDATION
Our Story
Bella Verde Realty was founded with a clear purpose: to serve clients within Central Florida’s active adult communities with clarity, professionalism, and long-term perspective.
Active adult neighborhoods operate differently than traditional residential markets. HOA governance, amenity structures, section-by-section pricing, and resale dynamics require focused understanding. Bella Verde was built around the belief that clients deserve guidance tailored specifically to these structured environments.
Rather than serving every segment of the market, we concentrate on the communities we know deeply.
Our Founder
Honoring Lorraine
Bella Verde Realty was founded by Lorraine, whose leadership, integrity, and commitment to doing things the right way shaped the foundation of the company.
Lorraine believed real estate within active adult communities required more than transactions. It required patience, transparency, and a steady hand guiding clients through important life transitions. She established high standards for professionalism, clear communication, and long-term relationship building.
The structure she created continues to guide how Bella Verde operates today. Her legacy is reflected in the way we approach every consultation, every listing, and every relocation.
Today, Bella Verde carries forward the same commitment to structured guidance and calm, informed representation. Our focus remains on helping clients evaluate active adult communities clearly, understand HOA structures fully, and make confident decisions aligned with their long-term goals.We believe expertise within this niche matters.
Meet The Team
Suzanne Foels
Realtor®
I was raised in Buffalo, NY and after marriage my husband and I relocated to Denver, Colorado where I honed my RE skills. For 25 years I work...Read More
Debbie Di Cintio
Realtor®
Debbie Di Cintio was born and raised in Westchester County, NY and has been selling real estate for over 35 years, working for developers in ...Read More
Gloria Cherry
Realtor®
Gloria S. Cherry, originally from Baltimore, MD, has been successfully selling homes for nearly 20 years in the busy real estate market of Na...Read More
Miguel Elvira
Realtor®
Miguel Elvira has been a Licensed Real Estate Professional since 2000, Prior to relocating to Solivita with his wife, Maritza many years ago...Read More
Kathy Russo
Broker Associate, Realtor®
Kathy Russo has been a licensed, successful Associate Broker and Realtor since 1985. Kathy began her real estate career in Blue Bell, PA. Sin...Read More
Vicky Arenas
Realtor®
Vicky came to Real Estate Sales after a successful Career in the Hospitality Industry where she honed her People Skills while working for Hya...Read More
Lee Valdes
Broker/Owner
Lee is a Retired Vascular Surgeon, having practiced medicine for over 35 years in hospitals in NY, NJ, and Texas. Lee has always had an inter...Read More
CREDIBILITY & EXPERIENCE
Established Leadership in Active Adult Communities
Bella Verde has long-standing experience within Central Florida’s active adult communities, including Solivita and surrounding neighborhoods. Our team has earned recognition for consistent sales performance and deep familiarity with community structure, HOA governance, and buyer trends.
Founder Lorraine was recognized as a top-producing agent within her market for multiple consecutive years, reflecting both trust within the community and consistent results.
Team members have also completed builder certifications within select Central Florida communities, providing insight into construction standards and new home processes where applicable.
This experience strengthens our ability to guide buyers and sellers within structured 55+ environments.
COMMUNITY EXPERTISE
Experience in Active Adult Communities
Selling and purchasing within Central Florida’s active adult communities requires detailed understanding of:
• HOA governance and fee variations
• Amenity access and valuation
• Section-specific resale trends
• Community approval processes
• Relocation logistics for out-of-state buyers
• Long-term pricing stability within structured neighborhoods
Our experience within these environments allows us to provide informed comparisons rather than generalized advice.
WHY BELLA VERDE
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose Bella Verde for focused representation within Central Florida active adult communities. Our approach emphasizes education, clarity, and structured comparison rather than pressure-driven sales tactics.
We guide buyers and sellers through:
• Community evaluation
• HOA understanding
• Market data review
• Strategic pricing
• Negotiation and closing coordination







