Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 231 Goldenrain Drive Unit 203 Celebration, Florida 34747
MLS# S4650138

Short Sale Approved Price! This 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium in Georgetown Celebration is the perfect place to buy! Once you walk into this bright and airy second floor unit you will feel right at home. Beautifully carpeted unit with a split floor plan is open and spacious with room for guests. The bedrooms are as cozy at night as they are bright during the days. Need a place to work? This condo has a built in desk area for your fax, computer and anything else you might need to start your day of work at home. Enjoy the beautiful summer breezes on this perfect patio for two! Georgetown at Celebration offers a lifestyle for everyone. An Olympic size swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, tennis court and more are all yours to enjoy.
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It’s Saturday afternoon and you are cruising neighborhoods looking at Orlando Florida homes for sale. You drive up to a home that looks interesting. You go to pull a property flyer out of the brochure box that is in the front yard near the For Sale sign to get the details. BUT the brochure box is empty, so no details are available. It’s so frustrating!

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Orlando FL Homes For Sale:

1324 Weston Woods Blvd, Orlando FL 32818

MLS# O4974081

Short Sale. Beautiful Dave Konkol custom built 4 bedroom, 2 bath home boasting almost 2,000 sq ft.   The moment you enter the front entrance you will be impressed with the airy and light-filled open floor plan, as well as the great room and impressive patio. The split bedroom plan offers the ultimate in privacy. Entertaining is a dream with banking doors opening up onto the patio.  The gorgeous patio area is truly a sanctuary in which to relax and get away from the stress of every day life. This home is a must see…you will definitely leave impressed. Set on a towering oak lined street and quiet cul-de-sac, there is also a low HOA fee of only $175 per year.  It is also close to shopping and major roads. The owners have taken exceptional care of the home and tastefully decorated each room.  It has an ideal layout for entertaining with style that meets your eyes every where you look, from tile and hardwood flooring, to tastefully painted rooms it is a true gem. Beauty, Warmth and Value don’t miss out!

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Home sales surged in the fourth quarter of 2009 with many areas seeing double digit gains according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales (single-family and condo) jumped 13.9 percent above the third quarter and 27.2 percent above the fourth quarter of 2008. Distressed property sales accounted for 32 percent of the fourth quarter transactions, down from 37 percent from 2008.

Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said the first-time home buyer tax credit, combined with record low interest rates, played a dominant role in fourth quarter sales. Yun went on to say, “With inventory levels trending down over the past 18 months, we expect broadly balanced housing market conditions in much of the country by late spring with more areas showing higher prices.”

Let’s look at Orlando real estate sales statistics (residential) for January to see how the housing recovery is progressing locally.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

There were 456 more homes sold in Orange County in Jan 2010 than Jan 2009. A 62 percent increase! The average sales price  declined 28 percent and the median sales price declined 37 percent from the previous year.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Osceola County home sales increased by 75 homes or +26 percent. Prices declined however with the average sales price down 18 percent and the median price down 24 percent.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Seminole County residential sales increased 81 percent with 146 more homes sold in Jan 2010. The averages sales and the median sales price decreased 23 percent and 24 percent respectively from Jan 2009 levels.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Residential sales in Lake County also increased with 88 more homes sold for a 40 percent increase. The average sales price dropped 12 percent and the median sales price dropped 11 percent during the same time period.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Polk County followed the trend of the surrounding counties with 111 more homes selling, a 29 percent improvement. Sales prices declined with the average sales price dropping 9 percent and the median sales price dropping 5 percent.

What do these numbers mean to you? An increase in sales is usually followed by an increase in prices. The number of homes sold increased across the board in our local markets in 2009. Even though prices continued to drop, it shouldn’t be long before prices turn the corner and start to tick upward. The market appears to be at its bottom. Now is the time to get your best price on an Orlando home, before the prices move upward.

Remember, the first-time home buyer tax credit has been extended through April 30, 2010 and a new tax credit has been implemented for current home owners. Give us a call to take advantage of your FREE government money!

Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 539 Hunter Circle Kissimmee, FL 34758

MLS#04964041

Come on in and take a look at this immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath villa with split floor plan. Single level living at its best! Featuring a full sized kitchen with sunny breakfast area. Bright living room with easy access to private outdoor patio. Master suite boasting private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniently located to bus line, shopping center at Publix and Poinciana Towne Center. Beautifully maintained common areas with nice landscaping, community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse and a play ground all in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. You won’t find a better villa for the money. This home has so much Potential, You will Love it! Great starter home, convenient location, and can be used for vacation home or permanent resident. Come look inside and welcome home! REALTOR/OWNER.

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Getting Organized to Sell Your Orlando Florida Home

We have all heard the stories about buyers who list their homes and receive a qualified offer within a week of placing their home on the market. While it has and can happen, more often than not in today’s economy, it takes some organization and some time for sell your Orlando Florida home. With a little planning and a time line of six months to a year, you stand a better chance of being prepared for both a fast or slow sale.

While no one has a crystal ball, if you are anticipating a major life change, from a marriage to a divorce, or job change or business downsize, the time to start is now.

First day to first month:

• Gather your paperwork on your home together. Make sure you know how much of your remaining mortgage you owe, as well as the dates when you made major capital improvements.
• Look at and adjust your living expenses if necessary to cover three to six months worth of mortgage costs beyond the time you have estimated to sell your home. Find and retain a lawyer specializing in real estate.

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale:4542 Philadelphia Circle Kissimmee Fl 34746
MLS#04961050

SHORT SALE – Liberty Village near all the attractions, restaurants, shopping, and only 12 minuets to Disney. Home is in a modern development within a conservation area. Family vacations will be a blast in this immaculate spacious 2 story home with heated pool, spa and screen enclosure. The bright and open floor plan with decorative coloring is makes for a welcoming retreat. There is room for everyone in this fully furnished 5 bedroom home. The formal living and dining area is perfect for family gatherings. The huge family room overlooks the conservation area. A cooks dream come true is in this designer kitchen. Beauty, warmth & value at an incredible price. Don’t just walk… run to this great deal of a home and make an offer today. Short sale subject to lender approval.

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It is true; the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 has been extended until April 30, 2010. This grant is for people purchasing a home for the first time. An additional grant of up to $6,500 is available to current homeowners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

First time homeowners must purchase a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Current homeowners purchasing a home in this same period must have lived in the home they are selling for five consecutive years.

A first time home buyer is qualified if he/she or his/her spouse have not owned a home three years prior the purchase of a new home.

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit applies to residences including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops.  The credit is based on the price of the home being purchased ($800,000 or under) and the buyer’s income (up to $125,000 for singles, and $225,000 for married couples to receive the full tax credit).

Give me a call today for more information on the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit and learn how it can help your buy your Orlando home

You can check out the latest HUD home repair and rehabilitation programs available. You might qualify a mortgage to cover the cost of rehabbing a property as well as buying it. Talk to me or call your City Community Development Block Grant Program Coordinator.

There is no better Orlando Valentine than a new home. You will want to check out this lakefront home in Ocoee on an acre with its own dock and sandy beach. It is a great price and perfect for a rehabilitation loan.

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Top Ways to Make Your Orlando Florida Home Buyer Friendly for Little or No Money

Valentine’s for Orlando Florida

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to ‘feel the love’ – for your home. Now is the time to start assessing ways you can make your house look more attractive to potential buyers as you get it ready to put on the market. Surprisingly there are many ways to make what you already have more attractive for little or no money.

1.  De-clutter
Go from room to room with your goal to reduce what is in the room by one-third to one-half. Buyers respond to a house that looks and feels spacious, airy, and appears to have room.  Remove everything from papers and magazines, to bulky, over-sized furniture. Whatever detracts from that particular room as an attractive living space should go – pack it, store it, or sell it, but make sure it is gone and out of sight.

2. Clean
Buyers also respond to that shine that can only be gotten by a little elbow grease. This means cleaning the baseboards, buffing the floors, wiping down the lighting fixtures, and dusting the furniture. Sparkling windows and clean counter-tops say that you love this home and you know someone else will too.

3. Easy access
If you live in the part of the country where it is snowy, shoveled paths and driveways must be ready to receive visitors. Remove anything that makes the entrance and access to your home unattractive and impossible. Take down the holiday lights and invest in good lighting around the entrances to your home.

4. Landscape
While this might not be the time for gardening for most of the country, check your landscape and remove any fallen tree limbs, leaves, and lawn clutter. As soon as Mother Nature cooperates, plan on pruning shrubs, and painting and repairing any fencing around the yard.

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 2694 Manesty Lane Kissimmee, FL 34747
MLS#04959643

Short Sale. Most sought after, prestigious resort community-less than 2 miles to Disney! After a day at the Theme Parks, take a swim in heated pool/spa. Short walk to community amenities-includes clubhouse, movie theatre, tennis. There is room to relax in this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom family-oriented floor plan. Impressive great room, volume ceilings, art nooks, archways & tile. The spacious kitchen features plenty of cabinets, breakfast/snack bar, dinette area and opens to family room area for great entertaining space. Living Room/Dining Room combo is a great gathering place. There are three large suite style bedrooms. Fully furnished pool home is located in the most prestigious and well booked short term rental community in the Disney area. Enjoy all amenities of this Gated Resort-Clubhouse with lagoon style pool, giant Jacuzzi, water slide, game room, movie theater, work out facilities, ping pong tables, convenience store, lighted tennis courts, basketball, putting green & sand volleyball. Giant Children’s Castle playground is right across the street. 1/2 mile from Mystic Dunn’s Golf Course. Celebration school system. Guarded with gate for private entrance. Zoned short term for the vacation home family. Come look and delight yourself when you visit your home.

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