You have just purchased your home, and now you want to decorate your home to reflect your personality.

You have just purchased your home, and now you want to decorate your home to reflect your personality.   Well don’t think that you have to purchase everything retail.  There are some great resources you can use to find small details to make your house a home.

• Flea Markets are another interesting place to find some decorator items. 
• Thrift shops, Consignment and second hand shops are another great resource for those unique items.
• Don’t count Antique shops out as being too expensive, sometimes there are great things to be discovered and not as expensive as one would think…
• Yard & Garage Sales are a great place to find great items.  You will have to be an early bird to ensure that you get the best!  But sometimes it is at the end of the day that you get the best deal.  Remember one person’s trash could be your treasure.  

It can be fun finding all sorts of treasures to make your first house a home…  Don’t have your house yet and want to start looking?  Call the Orlando Avenue Top team today at (407) 467-5155 to start the process!

Vacation Time-What to do with the famliy pet?

Orlando Florida is a vacation destination.  But what if you live here and decide to head out of town for vacation?  Rest assured, there are many options for taking care of your pet while you head off for your summer vacation.   One unique option is the Fur and Feather Pet Resort in Winter Garden.

Windsong’s newest neighborhood is situated adjacent to where the Windsong Estate still stands.

Windsong’s newest neighborhood is situated adjacent to where the Windsong Estate still stands.  Windsong is situated in the center of Old Winter Park and surrounded by large oak, cypress and orange trees.  Knowles Place is the final offering in this community.

Windsong is situated on a Chain of Lakes with a private boat dock, with a fleet of canoes and kayaks for use. There are two resident pool clubs for your enjoyment or you may choose to relax in one of the many waterfront parks.

• children’s water playground
• baby pool 
• family pool with lap lanes

Homesites start in the $400,000’s and for more information on Knowles Place at Windsong in Winter Park Florida, please call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today at (407) 467-5155.

Is a Single Family Home for you?

• You don’t have to gain approval to making changes to your home
• Since single family homes are the most desirable and common you
• Single family homes generally appreciate in value faster than condos
• You don’t have to pay "community fees" or deal with by-laws and association hassles
• You have a yard of your own to relax in privacy

• Yard work is all your responsibility
• Not always affordable.  Single-family homes tend to be more expensive than townhouses or condos
• You may have limited amenities

The decision of the type of home is deeply personal.  We can’t tell you what is the best decision for you and your family.  We hope that some of these considerations help you decide if owning a single family home is for you. 

Mexican Cuisine | 809 North Main Street | Kissimmee Florida 34744 Azteca’s Mexican Restaurant

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the the area, located in an old house in downtown Kissimmee Florida is casual and comfortable.  Popular with local residents.  Print their coupon before you go and try this unique Kissimmee establishment.

Artisan Park was developed by the St. Joe Corporation, with 616 homes and has their own Club – The Artisan Club that opened in Opened in 2005.

Artisan Park was developed by the St. Joe Corporation, with 616 homes and has their own Club – The Artisan Club that opened in Opened in 2005.  Artisan Park sits on 160 acres with a mixture of bungalows, cottages, townhouses and condos with a craftsman-inspired setting.  There are small parks and an outdoor amphitheater in Artisan Park.

• Resort-style pool
• Club Cafe’ for casual dining
• Billiard Room
• Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, his and her locker rooms
• Bar and grill service
• Outdoor fireplace
• Social Gatherings for Artisan Park

For more information about living in Artisan Park or the unique community of Celebration, please call the Orlando Avenue Top Team at (407) 467-5155 or visit our website for helpful information.

Orlando Avenue Top Team

Today the featured How To Wiki on Google is How To Win at Monopoly.  Check it out, there are some great tips on how to win at Monopoly.  Did you know when you play Monopoly that:

• 7 is the most common roll – 2 and 12 are the least common
• it takes an average of 5 turns to go around the board
• Monopoly games can last over 4 hours

It is no secret that the Orlando Avenue Top Team has branded ourselves with the look and feel of the favorite board game Monopoly.  Our look was no mistake and it took a lot to get permission to create our logo and look.

If we would go to that level of detail for our own marketing, just think what we can do to market your property and get it sold!  Call us today to discuss your options!

Disney World Resort Special Events

Walt Disney World Resort is a wonderful place!   We all agree to that fact.  There is always something wonderful going on at the parks.  Here are some of the upcoming events at Walt Disney World:

• Epcot – Sounds Like Summer Series  June 11, 2007 – August 12, 2007
  • Three shows nightly at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm
  • Scheduled Cover bands performances:
    • June 11-17 – Ultimate Bon Jovi
    • June 18-24 – Bee Gees Tribute
    • June 25-July1 – Garth Brooks
    • July 2-8 – Aretha Franklin
    • July 9-17 – ABBA
    • July 18-24 – Eagles
    • July 25-29 – Billy Joel
    • July 30-August 5 – Elton John
    • August 6-12 – Chicago
  • Epcot –  International Food & Wine Festival September 28, 2007 – November 11, 2007
  • MGM Studios – Super Soap Weekend November 10, 2007 – November 11, 2007

Resources of Lake County

Lake County in Florida has an interesting piece of Florida history.  The first couple married in Lake County were Walt Disney’s parents who were married in Kismet on December 27, 1887.  There are 1,400 named lakes in Lake County and the county is rapidly growing.  

• Map of Lake County
• Mount Doral Historic Inn
• Olde Bicycle Inn
• Mission Inn Golf and Resort
• Lake Louise State Park
• News for Residents
• Lake County On-line Hurricane Plan
• Send Lake County e-postcards

Lakefront Lot in Groveland!