Great one stop Holiday celebration in Orlando at the Light Up UCF!  This event has a little something for everyone in your family.  Spend a little time ice skating on real ice as the DJ plays classic holiday songs and the latest Top 40 hits.  There are lots of public skating times or if you don’t want to skate you can take a plunge down the 100 ft ice luge on sled discs!  After you have spent your day skating and sliding walk through the dazzling lights display that has been perfectly synchronized to holiday music!  This light show was designed by Carson Williams.

Jump on board the Ferris Wheel and get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding Orlando area and the lights show below!  The Santa training will be taking passengers of all ages for a little ride around the festivities.  New this year is the Tornado!

Under the stars enjoy the holiday film festival, where holiday movies will be shown on a giant two-story outdoor screen!  On Friday December 14^th at 7pm & 9:30pm they will be showing Arthur Christmas.  On Saturday night enjoy Mickey’s Magical Christmas at 7pm & 9:30pm.

Santa will be at the Barnes & Noble, so stop on by for a photo and to tell him what you wish for this Christmas!  This is a fun event for everyone in the family to enjoy this weekend until January 6^th in Orlando.

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The holiday season is in full swing here in Orlando and that means lots of lights and parades.  What better way to spend an evening them with both of those things at the City of Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade!  The fun starts at the Kissimmee Police Department building with visit with Santa at 5pm -6:30pm.  There will be singing by The Mistletones, Santa’s Sisters, The Carolers and The Caroling Kids.  The parade kicks off at 7pm and ends with the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Spend a little time in historic downtown Kissimmee this holiday season enjoying the festivities!  The Orlando area is getting all decked out for the holidays.

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Kick off the holiday season in Orlando this Sunday at with Holiday in the Park Festival and Christmas Parade at Lake Eola Park.  The festivities start with a show by the Standing Ovation Dance Group, followed by other local groups to keep you dancing your way around the park.  Stop by some of the Pet-related businesses and the Corporate Tent sponsors who will set up near the Amphitheater to say hello.  New this year for the festival will be gourmet food trucks lining Rosalind Avenue.  Don’t for get to bring your furry children too, for the Jingle Bell Dog Jog and pet costume contest!  The dogs will start off the parade at 5:30 followed by 65 parade entries.  Some of the wonderful guests you will see include 2012 Olympians, 20 nonprofit groups, horse-drawn carriages and we don’t want to forget our most special guest Santa!!

Santa will also be around before the parade with his merry gang of high school marching bands!!  Come out this Sunday to Lake Eola in Orlando for this fun Christmas parade and festival!

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Hurricane Sandy’s immediate impact on real estate in the hardest hit Northeastern neighborhoods has become painfully evident, from New Jersey shore houses completely swept away by the sea to entire neighborhoods like Queens’ Breezy Point tragically leveled to the ground. But this latest natural disaster won’t just affect certain ZIP codes, it will weigh on America’s housing market as a whole, according to Forbes.com.

In many parts of the country a housing recover has begun. Nationally, home sales have been notably higher this year as compared to last. In September, existing home sales were up 11% year-over-year and pending sales up 14.5%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Prices have risen too, with the national median sales price $183,900, or about 11% higher than September of 2011.  Inventory has fallen drastically in many parts of the country, fueling the uptick in prices. The rising numbers have helped housing become a bright spot in recent economic reports, with analysts projecting that residential investment will positively contribute to gross domestic product this year for the first time since 2005.

Now, that rosy recovery is sure to dampen. “This will certainly create a negative in the short term,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “The bottom line is we clearly anticipate a slowdown, but it will be temporary.”

Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for October.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012  

Orange County saw 191 more homes sold in October 2012 than 2011, a 12 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 6 percent and the median sales price increased by 2% from October 2011.  Market times decreased by 25 days or 15 percent.  

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 1 homes, a 0.2 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 0.5 percent and the median price increased by 7 percent.  Market Times decreased by 31 days compared to October 2011.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 19 percent with 115 more homes sold in October 2012. The averages sales price increased by 6 percent, and the median sales price increased by 14 percent compared to October 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 30 days or 18 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 89 more home sold a 21 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 7 percent, while the median sales price increased by 9 percent during the same time period.  Market times decreased by 24 days.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Polk County saw 186 more home sold in October 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 0.3 percent, while the median sales price increased by 7 percent.  Market times decreased by 3 day compared to October 2011.

Now is the time to get your best price on an Orlando home, before the prices move upward. 

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Next week we get to enjoy family time together for Thanksgiving.  Give your cook a break this Thanksgiving and take your family out to one of the wonderful Orlando restaurants.  There are many different options for your family, here are a few.

Enjoy live jazz music while you dine at The Tropicale at Caribe Royale Orlando.  They are offering a Traditional Thanksgiving buffet that will also include a Seafood station, from 1pm until 7pm.  Reservations are being taken now for this fun holiday dinner. 

Enjoy an elegant dinner at the Ritz-Carlton’s restaurant Norman’s.  They will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 5p.m. to 9p.m.  Relax over this wonderful three-course menu including holiday inspired desserts. 

You can head down to Mount Dora and enjoy dinner at the Beauclaire Restaurant at Lakeside Inn.  The tasty menu will include fresh baked bread, seafood, carved meat, and sweets like bread pudding. 

Get out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving and just spend time with the people you are most thankful for in Orlando.

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This weekend in Orlando come out to Lake Eola for the Fall Fiesta in the Park.  Stroll around the park through more than 300 artist and crafter booths.  Listen to live music at the Amphitheater while you enjoy this fun Fiesta November 3^rd & 4^th on Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5 pm.  There is something for everyone at this fun Fiesta, bring the kids down to the kids area at Robinson and Eola for fun kids activities!

Come out to Eola Park for a fun weekend full of activities and crafts; find that perfect unique item for your home or gift.  It’s never too early to get a jump on holiday shopping in Orlando!

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Halloween is just a few days away but there is still time to visit some of the kid friendly activities in Orlando.  Mickey is hosting a fun trick or treating experience at Magic Kingdom Park Mickey’s Not-So-Scary, including the “Boo-to-you” parade and special Halloween fireworks.  Your little prince or princess can dress up and ride their favorite rides and trick or treat through out the park.  The fun starts at 7pm-12am.

Your favorite sea animals are getting into the Halloween action over at Sea World with their Halloween Spooktacular!  Bring your little star fishes or sea lions down to enjoy this not so scary Halloween fun on October 26-28th!  Join your Sesame Street friends for a fun Live Musical Stage show.  Dance the day away at Penelope’s Party Zone, where there will be a DJ and other fun activities.  As you stroll through the park keep your eyes on the look out for special Halloween sea creatures!

Enjoy Halloween at one of these fun not so scary Halloween activities in Orlando this weekend.

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Florida has a rich history, and no one has told those stories as well as Patrick Smith.  On November 16^th-18^th Forever Florida in Orlando is hosting the 13^th Annual Patrick Smith Days, to celebrate “the greatest living Floridian”.  Forever Florida feels like Patrick Smith tells great stories about the land, animals, and the natural ecosystems around Florida!  At the festival take “A Land Remembered” Coach Safari around Forever Florida for a 2 hour guided tour telling the stories of Patrick Smith along with information about the ecosystems of the area and the Crescent J Ranch. 

On Saturday the festival will be in full swing with local artists, authors and artisans will be around with their art based on their Florida heritage.  For lunch on Saturday at the Cypress Restaurant Charlie Bronson will be speaking about the unique Cracker Horses, reservations are required.  Then head on over to the Crescent J Ranch for a Ranch Sorting Competition, where cowboys will race to see who can sort the cows the fastest on horseback. 

You can even experience the true Florida pioneer excursion by participating in the Overnight Horseback Safari.  You will enjoy a 3 hour ride out to the campsite through the conservation lands around Forever Florida and 3 meals; just bring your sleeping bag!  Come out and learn more about the wild Florida area around Orlando the weekend of November 16-18.

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Come out for the 3^rd Thursday Gallery Hop & Art Walk in Orlando on October 18^th.  This month don’t miss the Monster Factory Block Party on Pine Street, which will be close and will feature live music and some scary art through out the block.  IBEX Puppetry will be performing some spooky puppet shows for your enjoyment.  The art for the Monster Factory will be on display at Gallery 29 and Kiene/Quigley Community Gallery.  For the Kia de los Muertos art stop by Orlando Magic Gallery.  Some of the other hot spots for art to check out on Thursday night are CityArts Factory, Avant Art Gallery, Art Café, Young Artist Gallery, Nu Vision in Photography and many more. 

For some laughs make sure you stop by the SAK Comedy Lab for Improv comedy performances.  Enjoy art around Orlando for a fun night out with friends.

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The ghost and goblins are coming to Orlando to get you ready for Halloween!!  Some of the theme parks and other locations are getting into the scary spirit by hosting Halloween events.

If you are looking for a truly spine tingling event then you will not want to miss Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.  On select nights the park will be turned in to a haven for the walking dead and there will be spectacular exhibits that are meant to scare.

If you dare take a stroll through the town of Silent Hill, but be warned this will not be just a stroll though a haunted house.  Guest will be transported to the town of Silent Hill and will experience the game in a way never seen before.

You will also be able to experience the world of Alice Cooper in Welcome to my Nightmare.  Your guide through this truly frightening nightmare is Steven, who will bring you fact to face will many different creatures.

Don’t miss the magic of Penn & Teller but be warned it has gone a little off course!  There will be many different other haunted houses and shows through out the park on October 4-7, 11-14, 17-21, 24-28, and October 31th.  Spend a frightening night in Orlando with some seriously scary folks at Universal Orlando.

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