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Orlando Florida Homes | Indian Creek ~ Kissimmee Florida 34747

June 30th, 2007 by tisner

Orlando Florida Vacation Homes | What Makes a Home Appealing?

June 30th, 2007 by tisner

With so many rental opportunities ~ What things make people want to rent your home?

With so many rental opportunities ~ What things make people want to rent your home?
Orlando Florida | What makes a great vacation rental

Rental homes are a popular option here in the Orlando Florida area.  People want to have their privacy with their own pool and not have to worry about being in a hotel and dealing with others.  So what things do people want in their vacation home?

  • Location! Location! Location!  Did we mention location?  
  • They want Television sets.  They want them not only in the living/family rooms, but every bedroom.  DVD players too!  And while we are on the subject — Videos to view!   If you don’t have videos in the unit, directions of where they can find a place to rent them!
  • Games and things to do when the weather is not cooperating with them.  Board games, cards, puzzles are great things to have in a rental property.  Even better and more desirable, Video Games!  Bonus items — pool table, ping pong table, and the like make for very popular rental properties.
  • Bikes to ride.  If you don’t want to have them, a place that they can rent them and have them dropped off and picked up.
  • Pool ~  You have to have a pool!  Hot Tub is an additional bonus item that renters want.  Homes with these feature rent more frequently than those without.
  • Fully equipped kitchen, and a grill to cook outdoors!
  • Items for a baby so you don’t have to bring them — crib, highchair, baby gates, playpen, car seat and stroller are some popular items that are nice touch.  Toys that are appropriate for a small child are a great touch.
Now that we talked about things that make a property appealing, what makes people rebook with the same owners again?
  • Great customer service – owners that do a personal touch, flowers or a bottle of wine upon arrival is a nice touch. 
  • Comfortable bedding!  There is nothing worse than sleeping on a terrible bed in sheets that are thread bare and not enough blankets!  Lots of towels!  Don’t forget beach towels! 
  • Clean home with little wear and tear
  • Great location — yes it is that important!!!!!!!!
  • Additional Services — renting a waterfront property?  Ability to rent a boat or jet ski’s for your stay.  Groceries delivered to the home before your arrival, requested videos at home when you arrive.

If you have any questions regarding owning a rental home, please call the Orlando Avenue Top Team at (407) 467-5155 for more information.

Orlando Florida Restaurant Guide | Maison & Jardin

June 30th, 2007 by tisner

French Cuisine | 430 S. Wymore Road | Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

French Cuisine | 430 S. Wymore Road | Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
430 S. Wymore Road  Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 862-4410

Maison & Jardin does private events only as of October 2006.  If you are looking for a location for a special event, this is a beautiful backdrop for it!

A Tech Tip | From The Orlando Top Team| Orlando Florida

June 30th, 2007 by tisner

Tube from your computer to anyother one of the recyber tech tips this month from The Orlando Top Team

Tube from your computer to anyother one of the recyber tech tips this month from The Orlando Top Team

There is a  neat trick that can build a pipeline called "The Tube" from your computer to any computer in the world. After you have  installed the program it can  build a secure synchronized connection between your desktop and that of your friends, family, business associates – any computer including any others you use (office to home).

Just drag and drop to a  “tube” and it is sent to the desktop of anyone you choose.  They can do the same to you. service is easy and an handle files up to 2GB.

Cost you may ask?  FREE one of the best four letter words around.

You can check out the full details about this service on our website, along with other tips of the month.

Tech Tip 2 | from The Orlando Top Team | Orlando Florida

June 30th, 2007 by tisner

Check out your web site’s privacy read the Orlando Top Teams 2nd Tech Tip from | Orlando Florida

Check out your web site’s privacy read the Orlando Top Teams 2nd Tech Tip from | Orlando Florida

What does all verbage mean or how could it affect our privacy when we accept those software license agreements and download online programs. The privacy statement can be pages long and like me I am sure many of us never read through them.  So what can we do?

Here is the second tip from the Orlando Top Team in Orlando Florida about a program that will analyze the wording at a record pace, and point out the pitfalls or possible dangers for you.  Once the program is installed you open the licensing agreement cut and paste into a text box and click analyze.  Just like that the summary appears pointing out possible dangers.  This software and more about it can be read on our website.  Check it out it will save you lots of time, and protect your privacy.

Once again this is FREE if you are using it for personal use only.

Orlando Florida Restaurant Guide | Toucan Willie’s

June 29th, 2007 by tisner

Floribbean Cuisine | 829 Eyrie Drive | Oviedo FL 32765

Floribbean Cuisine | 829 Eyrie Drive | Oviedo FL 32765
Toucan Willie’s
829 Eyrie Drive  Oviedo FL 32765
(407) 366-6225

Menu ~ Wine List
Hours of Operation:
Daily 10:30am – 2:00am

Orlando Florida Vacation Homes | Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

June 29th, 2007 by tisner

Orlando Florida Schools | Orange County Public Schools | Orlando Florida

June 28th, 2007 by tisner

With school out and perhaps some extra reading time, why not learn a little more about the schools that you children are attending next school year

With school out and perhaps some extra reading time, why not learn a little more about the schools that you children are attending next school year

Currently the district of Orange County Public Schools serve more than 181,000 students in 70 schools. In the past year, Orange County schools have seen students that come from 169 countries and speak 133 different languages. Magnet programs have been put in place in 13 of the district’s 17 high schools, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate program in 3 of the high schools. 

 

Located in one of the top tourist destinations, the district enjoys the benefits of maintaining business partnerships with Disney, Sea World & others. The PTA (parent teacher association) – http://www.occpta.org/ and SAC (student advisory committee) are just some of the local groups that are involved in making these schools a better place for our teachers and students. 

 
Each February and March our students take the FCAT ( florida comprehensive assessment test) based on Sunshine State Standards. This test outlines what the students are expected to know according to their grade level and what they can do. You can take a look at recent test results or learn more. Just go to http://www.ocps.k12.fl.us/pageView.rhtml?pageID=18
 
Orange County Public Schools has so much to offer our children. Why not get your child involved in volleyball, soccer, math counts, student council, or even becoming a peer mediator. Its up to you!

Celebration Floirda Condos | Icon Celebration

June 27th, 2007 by tisner

New Condo Hotel in Celebration Florida being developed by the Related Group

New Condo Hotel in Celebration Florida being developed by the Related Group
Today, the Real Estate Community got it’s first peak at the latest addition to Celebration FL ~ Icon Celebration, being developed by The Related Group at the Celebration Hotel. 

The Related Group is the nation’s leading builder of luxury condominiums and is the developer behind this project.  The Related Group was founded by Chairman and CEO Jorge M. Pérez which has built and managed over 55,000 residential units. 

The select group of Real Estate Professionals in Celebration FL got the first peak of Icon Celebration which will be a 4 star Condominium Hotel in Celebration FL, the other Condo Hotel in Celebration, which joins the Mona Lisa and Celebration Hotel in Celebration offering vacationing visitors a place to stay in our amazing community.
Icon Celebration is situated a mile from downtown Celebration FL and 1.5 miles from the gates to Walt Disney World Resort and minutes from what the rest of Orlando FL has to offer the world!

441 residences (one or two bedroom units ranging from 700sf to 1,350 sf) are being offered at Icon Celebration including a restaurant, full spa and conference facilities.  Along with all the wonderful benefits of Celebration FL, the Celebration Golf Club an 18-hole Championship Golf course and Celebration Health, a world-class hospital are just some of the benefits of owning here Celebration FL

The details of this project are being completed including pricing, but plans for this release are hopeful for the end of the summer!  Make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!  Call us today at (407) 467-5155 for more information regarding Icon Celebration that is coming to Celebration FL!

Orlando Florida | Orange County Stats for May 2007

June 26th, 2007 by tisner

Orlando Florida | Orange County Stats for May 2007

Numbers gathered from the Mid Florida Regional MLS
Market Segment
 # of Listing Active/Pending 
# Sold Prior Month
 Absorption Rate May 2007         (in weeks) 
 Rate for April 2007 (in weeks) 
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
 
 
     

Teri Isner, CIPS, CRS, GRI
Keller Williams At-The-Lakes
1170 Celebration Blvd
Suite 200
Celebration, Fl 34747

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