The kids are getting ready for Halloween in Orlando and a great way to start off the fun festivities at Old Town!  Old Town is a great place to have fun with the young and the young at heart with rides such as the AMPventure Zipline, ropes course, rock wall, ferris wheel, and others.  Take a race around the track on the Go Karts or challenge your group to a game of Laser Tag.  There are many more fun rides for everyone to enjoy in Old Town.

On special nights in October you can come down to Old Town in your best costume for the costume contest.  As you walking around checking out the shops or having a bite to eat make sure you keep an eye out for scary characters.

Don’t miss going through The Haunted Grimm House for a truly hair raising experience.  Enjoy some Halloween fun in Orlando at Old Town the nights of October 12^th, 13^th, 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th, and 31^st.

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It’s that time again in Orlando where you can enjoy a wide range of different food from all over the World at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.  Stroll around the World at Epcot listening to live music and tasting the area cuisine.  This year the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will feature, Smash Mouth, Air Supply, Gin Blossoms and many more over the course of the festival.  With over 20 food and wine marketplaces you are sure to experience some wonderful examples of exotic cuisine.  If you want to learn more about wine pairing or preparation of these dishes make sure you check out the seminars being offered at the park.

Be sure to head on over to Epcot between September 28^th and November 12 to experience this tasty festival in Orlando.  Experience the taste of other lands right here in Orlando!

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Old world German fun is coming to Orlando at the Oktoberfest in Celebration!  Come out and learn more about the German traditions at the Celebration Town Center.  Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world based on the original Oktoberfest celebrated in Munich Germany for two weeks each year.  The festival in Celebration will last two days starting on October 5^th-6^th.

On Friday come out to enjoy the German sounds of Dan Witucki and Heimatland Musikanten.  Make sure you join in for the sing-a-long and yodeling!!  Enjoy eating German tasty treats like German sausages, Pretzels and German Beer.  Enjoy a nice walk around the lakeside or just relax in the fall evening air with friend and family.  The kids will enjoy the hay ride and all the singing and dancing.  What a fun way to spend a nice fall night in Orlando enjoying the Oktoberfest. 

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Did you know Orlando is home to some pretty fantastic Food Trucks?  Well if not what have you been waiting for get out there and try one.  Food Truck dining is all the rage right now; it’s a great way to grab a quick bite that’s more than just fast food it’s good food.  These trucks crank out great tasting food from a little truck kitchen, it’s amazing what they can do in those small spaces.  Daily you can grab dinner at the Winter Park Food Truck Stop, where you will have a wide variety of trucks to choose from.  Some of the trucks you might see there are La Empanada, Monsta Lobsta, The Crepe Co., TJ’s Seafood Shack, and many others.  Grab some friends for Food Truck Friday at RDV Spoortsplex for lunch from 10am – 2pm.  On September 13^th from 11am – 3pm grab lunch from Korean BBQ Taco Box and 5Gastromomy at the Downtown Food Truck Stop OUC-Reliable Plaza.

There are many different types of Food Trucks in Orlando and the surrounding area to explore you can find more information at OrlandoFoodTrucks.com.  Sample something new or go with an old favorite, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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Good news!  The recent results of a large-scale survey strongly indicates that consumer optimism and the desire to own real estate continue to rise.

Additionally, Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey polls 1,001 Americans each month to assess their attitudes toward homeownership, renting, mortgage rates, foreclosures, the economy, household finances, and overall consumer confidence. The results of June’s survey show Americans are increasingly optimistic about the housing market despite concerns about the broader economy and their personal finances.

• According to the survey, Americans expect home prices to increase 2.0 percent over the next year.
• Among participants, 35 percent said prices would rise over the next 12 months, which is the largest percentage in the survey’s two-year history.
• Also, the number of respondents who said they would buy their next home if they were going to move rose 6.0 percent to 69 percent, which is the highest level ever recorded.
• The number of Americans who said it was a good time to buy a home increased to 73 percent.

Lets take a look at July sales figures in our local markets.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012  

Orange County saw 68 more homes sold in July 2012 than 2011, a 4 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 6 percent and the median sales price increased by 8% from July 2011.  Market times decreased by 19 days or 20 percent.  

 Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 27 homes, a 5 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 11 percent and the median price increased by 15 percent.  Market Times decreased by 31 days compared to July 2011.

 Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 2 percent with 9 more homes sold in July 2012. The averages sales price increased by 4 percent, and the median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to July 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 27 days or 25 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 48 more home sold a 12 percent increase. The average sales price decreased by 4 percent, while the median sales price increased by 1 percent during the same time period.  Market times increased by 29 days.

 Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Polk County saw 111 more home sold in July 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 9 percent,and the median sales price increased by 8 percent.  Market times decreased by 14 days the same as July 2011.

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

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Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 17 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

Summer is coming to a close in Orlando and that means school time for many.  The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting an Adult Retro Game Night.  Get ready to have fun like the big kid that you are playing video games, Battleship, clue, Twister and even Candy Land.  There will even be some life size games such as pick-sticks and Giant Jenga.  Challenge your friends to a game of cornhole toss, NCAA Football 12 or rock out at Rockband.

Make sure you wear your school logos and show your school spirit for a reduced admission!  While you play tunes from 105.9 Sunny FM will be playing in the back ground and you can enjoy nostalgic treats and a cash bar.  Spend a fun evening out in Orlando with friends on September 21th playing games!

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The Milk District is an Orlando, Florida enclave of fun shops, restaurans and bars on and around Robinson, just a drive from downtown. The name of the neighborhood comes from it’s being so close to the TG Lee Milk processing plant. The area is full of fun things to do.  Though it’s gone through a good deal of change over the years, the area around Bumby Avenue and Robinson Street east of downtown has retained much of its original character.

The area’s unique and quirky restaurants include the Beefy King with the best roast beef sandwiches for the past 40 years; the Bull n Bush, the oldest authentic pub in Orlando; PomPom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria with cool artwork and a warm atmosphere; the Sandwich Bar where where vegan, herbivore and carnivore can dine together  and not eat each other; Spooky’s Black Cat…quirky doesn’t even begin to describe it; Sportstown Billiards, Orlando’s best known poolhall for many years; The Milk Bar, a cigar shop and lounge; and the Drunken Monkey, a coffee junkie’s paradise. There is also a Food Truck Pod on Tuesday evenings which is awesome. There are so many bars within walking distance of each other, the Milk district is is foodie’s heaven!

If shopping is your thing, check out: the Etolie Boutique for taking vintage to a new level; Kyle’s Bike Shop with its small shop atmosphere; Little Joe’s Primrose Tattoo Parlor; Liberty Barber Shop; The Book Worm, an independent bookseller; Vinyl Richie’s Wiggly World Of Records;  the Class Acts Salon for pamping from head to toe and to bringing out your individual, natural beauty; Day Paws Doggie DayCare providing owners the KidsVision Web Cam Service, allowing you to watch your dog from any computer with an Internet connection! 

Residential and commercial opportunity knocks with one of the most unique properties the area has to offer, 2431 E Jefferson Street.

 Beauty Warmth & Value in this exquisite 2 story pool home touched by tradition & charm.  Space for any family or business activity from an open kitchen family room to the wet bar in the party sized great room. Featuring hardwood floors, & the finest finishes incl. granite counters, stainless appliances, 2 fireplaces, double insulated windows, landscaped lighting & a gas generator that will power the entire home.  The central location is perfect for a home business use. Family & friends will delight in the fenced backyard with in ground pool & room for croquette, badminton, business & office opportunitys. Designed for hours of fun or relaxation enjoy all the benefits of the outdoor & indoor space.  The home was completely remodeled in 2004 with new plumbing, electric, A/C & roof. There is an outdoor shower to use before you make a splash in the pool.

No need to worry about a power outage with the propane gas generator to keep you going in an emergency.  Swing on the hammock or relax under the gazebo there is also plenty of deck and porch area for outdoor gatherings.  .  The unique archways and art in around the home just add to the charm.  Check out the hurricane wall inside by the kitchen breakfast bar, or the butterfly tile mosaic and don’t miss the lighted stairs to the great room.   Two fireplaces and two ice makers, one up one down plus a breakfast bar or eat in kitchen nook to choose or just sip an ice tea on the porch or up high on the deck you decide.
  
The building features 4616 total square feet of which 3064 is under air.  This home is zoned 0-1 which means you have the opportunity for commercial use on this lot.  The three car garage provides tons of space for the cars or workshop.  In addition the lot provides boat, RV or motorcycle covered parking and beyond that is an 8×20 container for more storage.  Completely fenced with an electric gate the possibilities abound.  The unique archways and art in around the home just add to the charm. The cement siding is also an added benefit.
 
The addition in 2006 is currently a great room with wet bar, bath and balcony but would make a great office, with a downstairs foyer reception area.  Entrepreneurs you can work from home, bring your business there is plenty of space for another building and parking on the lot included with the sale.
 
Contact us today to experience this one of a kind property! 407-467-5155 or teri@teriisner.com. 

As Americans, we celebrated Independence Day this month flocking to places like Mount Vernon, Monticello and Peacefield to learn and understand more about our country’s history and the men and women who shaped its future. The homes of founding fathers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were more than shelter; they were places of respite, reflection and inspiration.

“Homeownership is an investment in our future, but it’s also a gateway to our past,” said National Association of Realtors President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “The homes of our country’s founders offer insights into their characters and values, and reflect the spirits of their owners, just as our homes do for us today.”

In some ways, historic homeowners bear little resemblance to the homeowners of today. George Washington inherited Mount Vernon when he was 20; only 4 percent of recent home buyers were between the ages of 18-24, according to the 2011 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. John Adams was born in the house that would remain in the Adams family for four generations. Today, fewer than 3 percent of families in this country have received their primary residence as an inheritance, according to a recent Survey of Consumer Finances published by the Federal Reserve Board.

Women’s rights to own property in America’s early days were often based on their relationships with men, so it’s not surprising that many women today view homeownership as its own form of independence, with single women representing more than one-fifth of all home buyers in the current market.

Homeowners across U.S. history do share some common ground, of course. Most of the founding families lived out their lives close to where they were born, and the same is true today. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 60 percent of Americans currently live in the state in which they were born, and NAR research shows that the typical buyer moves only 12 miles from his or her previous residence.

“I am as happy nowhere else and in no other society, and all my wishes end, where I hope my days will end, at Monticello,” said Thomas Jefferson of his home. Although today’s economic environment has postponed homeownership for some, numerous surveys show that most Americans still aspire to homeownership. In the NAR Profile, a full 60 percent of recent first-time home buyers cited the desire to own a home of their own as the primary reason for purchasing a home.

Lets take a look at June sales figures in our local Orlando FL real estate markets.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012  

Orange County saw 96 less homes sold in June 2012 than 2011, a 6 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 9 percent and the median sales price increased by 10% from June 2011.  Market times decreased by 13 days or 8 percent.  

 Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 119 homes, a 19 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 7 percent and the median price increased by 17 percent.  Market Times decreased by 18 days compared to June 2011.

 Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 14 percent with 90 more homes sold in June 2012. The averages sales price increased by 10 percent, and the median sales price increased by 8 percent compared to June 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 6 days or 4 percent.

 Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County decreased with 5 less home sold a 1 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 4 percent, while the median sales price increased by 6 percent during the same time period.  Market times increased by 3 days.

 Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Polk County saw 24 more home sold in June 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 16 percent,and the median sales price increased by 15 percent.  Market times decreased by 14 days the same as June 2011.

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

Access Teri’s one-stop Orlando FL home shopping website.

Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 17 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

The city of Orlando is getting excited as he count down to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics 2012 in London comes closer!   Today at 7:30 p.m. tune in to watch as the teams are presented in the Opening Ceremony.  The theme this year is ‘Inspire a generation’.  The host country creates the Opening Ceremony to celebrate their country and show the world why the love their land.  This years show will be called the ‘Isles of Wonder’ and kick off with the sounding of the largest harmonically tuned bell in Europe.  You will then be introduced to the green country side of the UK complete with farmyard animals.

There are certain things that occur in every opening ceremony which is outlined by the International Olympic Committee, which include receiving of the Head of State, Parade of Athletes, Speeches, Olympic Anthem and Flag, Oaths and the Torch lighting.  The Olympic flame will light the Cauldron which will symbolize the beginning of the Olympic Games.  The Flame will burn until the Closing Ceremony.

Here is a list of the athletes in the games that have ties to Central Florida and you will not want to miss seeing them race for Olympic Gold.  Watch for Elizabeth Beisel in swimming, Phil Dalhausser in beach volleyball, Tyson Gay in track & field, Jenny Barring Simpson in track, Jake Kaminski in archery, Hunter Kemper in the triathlon, Heather Mitts on the US soccer team, and  Abby Wambach on the US soccer team Brittany Viola in Diving, and Ryan Lochte in swimming.  They will all be going for the gold.

Orlando will be cheering for the Olympians who have ties to Central Florida.  On Saturday tune in to watch as UF’s Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps race in the 400m individual medley.  For a complete list of this weekend events click here.

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5453 Crepe Myrtle Circle, Kissimmee FL 34758

MLS 05110083

Need more room for your family?  Come see this absolutely superb 6 bedroom fully furnished home with screened pool and spa, plus pond views!  This home would make the perfect second home or full time residence.  Open the front door, and walk into a ray of sunshine beaming through the patio doors.  The very comfortable living room has sliding patio doors that also share the great views.  The come comes complete with an open kitchen plan that is fully equipped, all appliances stay, TV’s, blinds, pictures, bedding towels and silverware.  Just bring your toothbrush!!  All the bedrooms are well-sized.  Master bath has luxury en-suite with his/hers sinks, walk-in closet and large walk-in shower.  Enjoy relaxing in the huge bonus room upstairs with its own lounge.  This how is located in the desirable Crescent Lakes neighborhood.  This home has been freshly painted inside and out.  Come look inside today!

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