June 26th, 2007 by tisner
Orlando Florida | Orange County Stats for May 2007
Numbers gathered from the Mid Florida Regional MLS
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Market Segment
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# of Listing Active/Pending
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# Sold Prior Month
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Absorption Rate May 2007 (in weeks)
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Rate for April 2007 (in weeks)
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| Orange County – Condos |
629 |
42 |
64.90 |
131.20 |
| Orange County – Manufactured Homes/Mobile |
32 |
1 |
138.67 |
39.76 |
| Orange County – Townhomes |
275 |
9 |
132.41 |
94.10 |
| Orange County – Villa |
16 |
1 |
69.33 |
33.22 |
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| Orange County – Singe Family Homes no pool |
1,837 |
22 |
361.83 |
571.42 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes w/pool |
694 |
10 |
300.73 |
756.17 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes |
2,531 |
32 |
342.74 |
2,407.96 |
| Orange County – Single Family Less than $200K |
323 |
1 |
1,399.67 |
55.93 |
| Orange County – Single Family $200k-$300k |
949 |
5 |
822.47 |
59.65 |
| Orange County – Single Family $300k-$400k |
575 |
11 |
226.52 |
72.98 |
| Orange County – Single Family $400k-$500k |
319 |
5 |
276.47 |
116.45 |
| Orange County – Single Family $500k and greater |
389 |
10 |
168.57 |
97.44 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes 2 Bed or less |
129 |
2 |
279.50 |
231.11 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes 3 Bedroom |
1,121 |
11 |
441.61 |
1,249.08 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes 4 Bedroom |
1,010 |
16 |
273.54 |
79.63 |
| Orange County – Single Family Homes 5 Bedrooms + |
271 |
3 |
391.44 |
104.71 |
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June 26th, 2007 by tisner
Orlando Florida Restaurant Guide | Buba Gump Shrimp Co.
Seafood | 6000 Universal Blvd | Orlando Florida 32819
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32819
Hours of Operation:
Retail 10:00am -12:00pm
Kitchen 11:00am – 12:00am
Bar 11:00am – 1:00am
Menu ~ Store
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June 26th, 2007 by tisner
There are some general rules that if you follow when making a decision to buy or sell Real Estate in the Orlando Florida that you use to ensure that you make a sound decision.
Times might be uncertain, but that doesn’t mean it is a bad thing….
There are some general rules that if you follow when making a decision to buy or sell Real Estate in the Orlando Florida that you use to ensure that you make a sound decision.
What do we mean by this? Well let’s look at a few statements:
"I am not going to take a $x,000 loss on my Orlando Florida home!"
"I am not giving my Orlando Florida home away!"
"I don’t want to buy until the absolute bottom of the market"
These are things to think about when you are trying to decide if now is a good time to purchase an Orlando Florida home or sell your Orlando Florida home:
We understand that you want your home to net the highest amount but sometimes you need to look at what is really going on in the market. That amount in your head is just that. Look at what has sold recently and what is on the market. Make sure that you are the best property in the bottom 25% of those listed.
Seller’s tend to be 6 months behind what is going on in the market. So make sure that you always look at where the Orlando Florida market is headed, not where it has been.
Been on the market for 3 months with no activity? Our best advice ~ Cut your asking price and get your Orlando Florida home SOLD!
It doesn’t matter if you are buying or selling Real Estate in the Orlando Florida area, make sure that you plan for the worst case scenario. Can you afford it? Are you stretching beyond your means?
Buyers afraid of purchasing before the market "hits bottom"? Well think about the possibility that you could end up having to purchase less of a house because interest rates go up when you perceive that the market has hit the bottom.
Ready to sell your Orlando Florida home? Call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today at (407) 467-5155.
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June 24th, 2007 by tisner
On vacation or live in the Orlando area, check out the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park.
Museum | 445 North Park Avenue | Winter Park, FL 32789
On vacation or live in the Orlando area, check out the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park. The museum was founded in 1942 by Jeannette McKean and it does not receive public funds.This museum has an excellent collection of Tiffany artwork.
(407) 645-5311
(407) 645-5324 for recorded information
There are several days each year that there is a free open house to all visitors, other days admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students and children under 12 are free. Public hours are:
9:30am-4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Saturday
9:30am – 4:00pm Friday June – September
9:30am – 8:00pm Friday November – May
1:00pm – 4:00pm Sunday
Closed Monday’s and major holidays except Easter and July 4th.
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June 18th, 2007 by tisner
Gated Golf Community in Windermere, Florida
Gated Golf Community in Windermere, Florida
Keene’s Pointe located in Windermere, Florida offers fourteen distinct neighborhoods featuring Golf Cottages, Custom Homes and Estates. They are situated among the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Lake Tibet-Butler and Lake Burden.
After enjoying one of the many amenities this community has to offer, community boat dock, nature preserves, playgrounds, tennis, enjoy a relaxing evening at The Golden Bear Club. You can join as a Full Golf Member resident or non-resident, Social Membership or Corporate Membership.
Keene’s Pointe is an attended and gated entry community with homes just under $500,000 to several million dollars.
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June 18th, 2007 by tisner
Gated Golf Community in Windermere, Florida
Gated Golf Community in Windermere, Florida
Keene’s Pointe located in Windermere, Florida offers fourteen distinct neighborhoods featuring Golf Cottages, Custom Homes and Estates. They are situated among the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Lake Tibet-Butler and Lake Burden.
After enjoying one of the many amenities this community has to offer, community boat dock, nature preserves, playgrounds, tennis, enjoy a relaxing evening at The Golden Bear Club. You can join as a Full Golf Member resident or non-resident, Social Membership or Corporate Membership.
Keene’s Pointe is an attended and gated entry community with homes just under $500,000 to several million dollars.
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June 17th, 2007 by tisner
American Cuise | 7700 Sand Lake Road | Orlando Florida 32836
American Cuise | 7700 Sand Lake Road | Orlando Florida 32836
Seasons 52 Fresh Grill
7700 Sand Lake Road Orlando Florida 32836
(407) 354-5212
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm
5:00pm – 10pm (11pm on Friday)
Saturday 11:30am – 11:00pm
Sunday 11:30am – 10:00pm
Menu ~ Wine
Altamonte Springs
(407) 767-1252
Other Restaurant Reviews by the Orlando Avenue Top Team
Azteca’s Mexican Restaurant Shakers American Cafe Viet Garden Restaurant
High Tide Harry’s Mona Lisa Ristorante Vines Grille & Wine Bar
The Black Hammock Restaurant and Fish Camp
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June 17th, 2007 by tisner
Orlando Florida | Attention Sellers ~ Are you doing everything you can?
Well it can’t hurt to do one more thing….
Be it fact or be it fiction, burying a St. Joseph statue in the yard may help quicken the sale of your Orlando Florida home.
There are a couple of possible origin of burying a St Joseph statue:
- The solemn tradition of burying St. Joseph in the earth began hundreds of years ago in Europe. During those times, an order of nuns prayed to St. Joseph (the patron saint of the family and household needs) when they needed more lands for convents. The Sisters were encouraged to bury their St. Joseph medals in the ground. The medals evolved into statues.
- Another possible origin is with German carpenters who put St. Joseph statues in the foundations of homes.
- While it may seem a bit improper to bury St. Joseph upside-down on your property, this is actually recommended.
- You can apparently bury either a medal or a statue in the front or back yard
- right side up or upside down
- Some say the saint should face the house
- Some say he should be close to the "For Sale" sign
Wherever you place the patron saint, it appears that miracles do happen. The Orlando Avenue Top Team doesn’t guarantee by buying a St. Joseph statue in your Orlando Florida home yard that you will sell faster, we just want to make sure that you know about this tradition. The one thing we do know that guarantees a quick sale of your home is that it is priced right, is appealing compared to other similar properties currently on the market. Call us today at (407) 467-5155 for more information.
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June 16th, 2007 by tisner
Handy links to local property appaiser’s offices in Orangel Oceola, Polk, Volusia, Seminole, Lake & Brevard Counties
Handy links to local property appaiser’s offices in Orangel Oceola, Polk, Volusia, Seminole, Lake & Brevard Counties
Orange County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- Downtown Orlando, 200 S. Orange Ave., Sun Trust Tower, 17th floor, Orlando, 407-836-5045, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Orlando Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
- West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
Osceola County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- Beaumont Government Center, 350 N. Beaumont Ave., Kissimmee, 407-343-3700, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. Tuesdays
- 1322 10th St., St. Cloud, 407-892-1955, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Volusia County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- 250 N. Beach St., Room 109, Daytona Beach, 386-254-4601, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, 386-736-5901, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 113 E. Canal St., Room 119, New Smyrna Beach, 386-423-3315, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 810A Commex Blvd., Orange City, 386-775-5257, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Seminole County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- 1101 E. First St., Sanford, 407-665-7523, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Lake County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- 317 W. Main St., third floor, Tavares, 352-343-9748, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 912 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, 352-750-4545, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 1216 Bowman St., Clermont, 352-394-5116, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Brevard County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- 400 South St., fifth floor, Titusville, 321-264-6700, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, 321-455-1444, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, 321-255-4440, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 1155 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, 321-952-4574, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Suite 103C, Viera, 321-690-6880, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Rockledge Square/Wal-Mart Plaza Tax Collector’s Office, 1840 S U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge, 321-433-4402, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Polk County Property Appraiser’s Offices
- 255 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, 863-534-4777, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 912 E. Parker St., Lakeland, 863-413-2549, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- 3425 Lake Alfred Road, 3 Gil Jones Plaza, 863-401-2424, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
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June 16th, 2007 by tisner
Celebration Florida’s stately Town Hall was designed by Phillip Johnson.
Celebration Florida’s stately Town Hall was designed by Phillip Johnson.
Celebration Florida’s stately Town Hall was designed by Phillip Johnson. Known for his innovated designs, other buildings designed by Phillip Johnson include:
Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA
Seagram Building , New York, NY
Transco Tower, Houston, TX
AT&T Headquarters, New York, NY
Glass House, New Canaan, CT
Like many of the buildings in Celebration they were designed by the Top Minds in Architecture at the time. Situated next door to the US Post Office that was designed by Michael Graves and each Sunday outside of the Town hall is the weekly Farmer’s Market.
Celebration Town Hall is a two-story, redbrick building with a Colonial feel. There are 52 columns on the corner of Celebration Avenue and Market Street.
Celebration Town Hall is where you can get your copy of the weekly Open House Schedule. All condos are not allowed to put signs out and houses are only allowed one sign on the property. This list becomes important to Celebration Buyers who would like to check out Open Houses.
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