September 27th, 2007 by ckulikowsky
Here is the latest list of Single Family Homes Sold between January 1 and September 27, 2007 in Orange Tree subdivision in the Orlando Florida area.
Orange Tree Single Family Sold | January 1 – September 27, 2007

Here is the latest list of Single Family Homes Sold between January 1 and September 27, 2007 in Orange Tree subdivision in the Orlando Florida area.
|
MLS#
|
List Price
|
Sold Price
|
Beds
|
Baths
|
Heated Sq. Ft.
|
CDOM
|
Sold Date
|
LP SQ FT
|
SP SQ FT
|
|
O4757727
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$639,900
|
$600,000
|
5
|
3.5
|
3,418
|
53
|
5/17
|
$187
|
$176
|
|
O4726294
|
$482,500
|
$450,000
|
4
|
2
|
2,357
|
84
|
1/31
|
$205
|
$191
|
|
O4719587
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$449,900
|
$450,000
|
4
|
3
|
2,551
|
229
|
6/12
|
$176
|
$176
|
|
O4727100
|
$439,900
|
$421,000
|
3
|
3
|
2,520
|
260
|
5/16
|
$175
|
$167
|
|
O4739423
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$439,000
|
$412,250
|
3
|
2
|
2,002
|
130
|
3/30
|
$219
|
$206
|
|
O4716774
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$399,900
|
$351,000
|
4
|
3
|
2,133
|
243
|
5/30
|
$187
|
$165
|
|
O4744400
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$399,000
|
$400,000
|
3
|
2
|
1,971
|
80
|
5/14
|
$202
|
$203
|
|
O4757344
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$389,900
|
$362,500
|
3
|
2
|
2,532
|
11
|
5/11
|
$154
|
$143
|
|
O4730785
|
$364,900
|
$361,000
|
3
|
2
|
1,854
|
117
|
4/27
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$197
|
$195
|
|
S4616180
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$359,000
|
$345,000
|
3
|
2
|
1,454
|
57
|
4/24
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$247
|
$237
|
|
O4740855
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$344,000
|
$330,000
|
2
|
2
|
1,892
|
127
|
4/11
|
$182
|
$174
|
|
O4719887
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$335,000
|
$325,000
|
3
|
2
|
1,906
|
90
|
2/9
|
$176
|
$171
|
|
O4726807
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$299,900
|
$253,470
|
2
|
2
|
1,207
|
190
|
6/18
|
$248
|
$210
|
For more information about the Orange Tree subdivision in Orlando Florida or what is going on in your Orlando area neighborhood, please call the Orlando Top Team today at (407) 467-5155.
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September 15th, 2007 by tisner
For the most discriminating buyer this beautifully appointed custom built Jones Clayton home features elegant detail and custom features throughout.
For the most discriminating buyer this beautifully appointed custom built Clayton Jones home features elegant detail and custom features throughout. The most demanding Orlando Florida buyer will fall in love with this beautifully appointed custom built Clayton Jones home features elegant details and custom features throughout.
Situated on 1.3 lush acres the conservation lot provides privacy in one of Orlando Florida’s sought after gated community – Wingfield North.
Enter through the magnificent mahogany stained double doors opening to an elegant 2 story entry featuring wood/tile inlay floors. New travertine stone tile floors in all living areas on the first floor and new carpet throughout the remainder of this Orlando Florida home.
A large gourmet kitchen is beckoning the chef in all of us! Central to this Orlando Florida kitchen, is a restored large butcher block kitchen counter top, new stainless steel appliances including two dishwashers. Granite counter tops with travertine stone back splash, new sinks and faucets in kitchen and butler’s pantry make this kitchen a dream. But wait, that is not all! There are upgraded cabinets, new hardware, and two walk-in pantries.
This Orlando Florida home was designed for a chef! There is a completely renovated summer kitchen including re-finishing cabinets, new stainless steel BBQ grill and range hood, new granite counter tops, travertine stone back splash, light fixture and fans all of this is surrounded by the family room overlooking the pool area.
Office/study with fireplace and built-in cabinetry downstairs. Private Guest suite on first floor with two showers, walk-in closets and private entrance onto the outdoor patio. Two staircases to second level add convenience to this Orlando Florida home. The main master suite overlooks the pool/patio where you can enjoy the deer and wild turkey. Enjoy a quite moment in your private upstairs office with fireplace and built-in cabinetry. To complete this master suite is a luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower.
Plenty of storage throughout the home. Top rated schools.
Call the Orlando Avenue Top Team for more information regarding this spectacular home!
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September 15th, 2007 by tisner
Now the people
Now the people "wintering" in Florida include Canadians, Europeans, Brits and other people from all over the US… these people are fondly called Snowbirds as many of them fly the coop before the snow up North.
Florida has long been a winter haven for people from the "North". The definition of North has expanded quite noticeably recently beyond the typical Chicago, New England, & New York retiree to include people looking to Florida for proximity to the beach and the tropical warm weather that we get year round.
Now the people "wintering" in Florida include Canadians, Europeans, Brits and other people from all over the US… these people are fondly called Snowbirds as many of them fly the coop before the snow up North.
Now that we’ve reached September, the Florida Snowbirds are coming down to roost in their 2nd homes or are renting while they decide where to buy their second home… so for them, we should probably discuss second homes and their definition.
From a Lending standpoint – all the different names for a second home have some commonalities that help us classify them as Second Homes and NOT Primary Homes or Investment Properties. Can you pick them out?
- First of all… Location, Location, Location.
- Second of all… Notice Ski Lodge, Hamptons, Getaway, Beach… Those are descriptives that help qualify the property as Significantly Superior.
- Third of all… and this is the tricky one… it isn’t an investment property!!!
- Fourth… you’re really committed to the property being a place that you will use for part of the year and set it up to use it like a second residence.
Look No Further than Florida for a great place to buy your Second Home!
For more information about Second Homes in Florida read: Florida Mortgage | Second Homes ~ What are they?
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September 5th, 2007 by tisner
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM) are not very unpopular right now thanks to the media bashing them.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM) are not very unpopular right now thanks to the media bashing them. To make things worse, they currently (August 31, 2007) have higher rates than Fixed Rate Mortgages. This poses a problem for people that want a lower payment but now are demanding the secure rate of a Fixed Rate Mortgage.
The answer to this problem is found in Hyrbid Mortgages. These loans combine the security of a long-term rate with a lower payment in the early stages of the loan.
My favorite Hybrid Mortgage program is a 30 year Fixed Rate with 10 years or 15 years of Interest Only…. hence the Hybrid moniker.
The Features of the 30 year Fixed with Interest Only are:
- Lower payments than traditional 30yr Fixed
- Longer Interest Only period than most people remain in the same property
- Pairs great with any Mortgage Pay-off Program
Whatever your strategy is with your Mortgage Plan, this is Hybrid 30yr Fixed Rate Mortgage is a great loan to consider!
For more features and benefits, read more at: Florida Mortgage | Fixed Rate Loans with Interest Only Option
To purchase or refinance with this Mortgage today, contact your favorite Mortgage Broker Today!
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August 31st, 2007 by tisner
Where does time go? Labor Day Weekend is already upon us and the official end of Summer here in the Greater Orlando Area!
Where does time go? Labor Day Weekend is already upon us and the official end of Summer here in the Greater Orlando Area!
Backyard BBQ’s with hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken grilled to perfection. Potato salad, grilled corn on the cob, fruit salad are some of the great foods you might find at most BBQ this weekend!
It is an opportunity to remember those that have served our country in Military service and those currently doing so. Some ways that you can pay tribute to that you might not think about are:
- Help our Troops Call Home with a prepaid calling card
- Let your kids take part – Kids Celebrate the Military
- Send a hand made card through Cards for Soldiers or Cards to Soldiers
- Soldiers overseas sometimes have down time and look for ways to fill that time. Many military libraries are extreamly limited — Find out how you can help with Books for Soldiers
- Take books, magaizines, playing cards, board games, puzzles to a local Veteran’s Hospital
- Volunteer at the Orlando Veteran’s Hospital or check out some of the other Volunteer Opportunities
The entire Orlando Avenue Top Team wish you a wonderful time with your family this Labor Day. Interested in buying a home this weekend? Call us at (407) 467-5155!
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August 31st, 2007 by tisner
Celebration Florida is a wonderful place to be!

Celebration Florida is a wonderful place to be! Still sitting on the fence about buying in Celebration Florida?
Looking for a value in Celebration Florida?
Well perhaps one of these Celebration Florida homes could be just what you are looking for!
Celebration Florida Townhomes as of yesterday here are the 10 least expensive:
- Townhome 1 has 1449 sf with 2/2 was built in 2001with a list price of $ 239,900 and has been on the market for 142 CDOM
- Townhome 2 has 1264 sf with 2/2 was built in 2001with a list price of $ 284,900 and has been on the market for 337 CDOM
- Townhome 3 has 1214 sf with 2/2 was built in 2001with a list price of $289,000 and has been on the market for 122 CDOM
- Townhome 4 has 1465 sf with 2/2 was built in 2001with a list price of $315,000 and has been on the market for 171 CDOM
- Townhome 5 has 1440 sf with 2/2.5 was built in 2002with a list price of $319,900 and has been on the market for 224 CDOM
- Townhome 6 has 1428 sf with 3/2 was built in 2001with a list price of $319,900 and has been on the market for 361 CDOM
- Townhome 7 has 1440 sf with 2/2.5 was built in 2002 with a list price of $329,000 and has been on the market for 78 CDOM
- Townhome 8 has 1423 sf with 3/2 was built in 2001 with a list price of $330,000 and has been on the market for 165 CDOM
- Townhome 9 has 1423 sf with 3/2 was built in 2001 with a list price of $339,000 and has been on the market for 92 CDOM
- Townhome 10 has 1897 sf with 3/2.5 was built in 1998 with a list price of $369,000 and has been on the market for 289 CDOM
The 10 least expensive 1-bedroom condos in Celebration Florida:
- Condo 1 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 396 CDOM has 528sq ft, and is listed for $169,900
- Condo 2 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 43 CDOM has 552sq ft, and is listed for $172,900
- Condo 3 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 162 CDOM has 528sq ft, and is listed for $174,900
- Condo 4 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 173 CDOM has 952sq ft, and is listed for $179,000
- Condo 5 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 118 CDOM has 792sq ft, and is listed for $184,500
- Condo 6 was built in 1998, has been on the market for 442 CDOM has 830sq ft, and is listed for $184,900
- Condo 7 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 43 CDOM has 792sq ft, and is listed for $189,000
- Condo 8 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 80 CDOM has 528sq ft, and is listed for $189,900
- Condo 9 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 101 CDOM has 792sq ft, and is listed for $195,000
- Condo 10 was built in 2001, has been on the market for 402 CDOM has 860sq ft, and is listed for $198,000
10 Least Expensive Single Family Homes in Celebration Florida:
- Home 1 – 3/2 1388sf, Built in 1999Listed for $ 320,000 has been on the market for 384 CDOM
- Home 2 – 3/2.5 1648sf, Built in 1998Listed for $ 336,000 has been on the market for 12 CDOM
- Home 3 – 3/2.5 1636sf, Built in 1998Listed for $ 355,000 has been on the market for 42 CDOM
- Home 4 – 3/2 1416sf, Built in 2003Listed for $ 375,000 has been on the market for 393 CDOM
- Home 5 – 3/2 1289sf, Built in 2003Listed for $ 379,000 has been on the market for 111 CDOM
- Home 6 – 3/2.5 2056sf, Built in 1997Listed for $ 379,900 has been on the market for 128 CDOM
- Home 7 – 4/2.5 1924sf, Built in 1998Listed for $ 382,000 has been on the market for 104 CDOM
- Home 8 – 3/2.5 1720sf, Built in 1999Listed for $ 389,900 has been on the market for 163 CDOM
- Home 9 – 3/2 1416sf, Built in 2000Listed for $ 399,000 has been on the market for 96 CDOM
- Home 10 – 3/2 1416sf, Built in 2000Listed for $ 405,000 has been on the market for 131 CDOM
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August 31st, 2007 by tisner
You Can Still Buy In Celebration For Under $300,000!
You Can Still Buy In Celebration For Under $300,000!
Yes you read that correctly!
You can own a wonderful condo in Celebration Florida in time to enjoy the holidays in Celebration!
Let’s look at a specific segment of the Celebration Florida market. Specifically Celebration Florida Condos under $300,000 and having 2 bedrooms.
Since January 1, 2007 there have been:
- Ten Condos Sold ranging in price from $215,000 to $300,000, of these 10 units they were on the market for an average of 85 days. The longest 294 days and the shortest was listed and sold in one day.
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Currently there are 4 Pending 2 bedroom Condos under $300,000. They range in list price $224,000 to $299,000.
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There are 47 Active 2 bedroom condos under $300,000. Here is the list of available Celebration Florida Condos:
|
Identifier
|
List Price
|
Bedrooms/Baths
|
Heated SF
|
Built
|
CDOM
|
LP/SqFt
|
|
Condo 1
|
$ 224,900
|
2/2
|
1122
|
2001
|
186
|
$ 200.45
|
|
Condo 2
|
$ 259,000
|
2/2
|
1211
|
1998
|
401
|
$ 213.87
|
|
Condo 3
|
$ 269,900
|
2/2
|
1421
|
1998
|
209
|
$ 189.94
|
|
Condo 4
|
$ 275,000
|
2/2
|
1261
|
1998
|
102
|
$ 218.08
|
|
Condo 5
|
$ 279,300
|
2/2
|
1261
|
1998
|
21
|
$ 221.49
|
|
Condo 6
|
$ 289,900
|
2/2.5
|
1360
|
1996
|
172
|
$ 213.16
|
|
Condo 7
|
$ 299,000
|
2/2
|
1128
|
2001
|
320
|
$ 265.07
|
|
Condo 8
|
$ 298,950
|
2/2
|
1435
|
2005
|
284
|
$ 208.33
|
|
Condo 9
|
$ 299,000
|
2/2.5
|
1360
|
1996
|
228
|
$ 219.85
|
|
Condo 10
|
$ 299,000
|
2/2.5
|
1360
|
1996
|
454
|
$ 219.85
|
|
Condo 11
|
$ 249,000
|
2/2
|
1261
|
1998
|
443
|
$ 197.46
|
|
Condo 12
|
$ 289,900
|
2/2
|
1261
|
1998
|
177
|
$ 229.90
|
|
Condo 13
|
$ 243,500
|
2/1
|
1278
|
2001
|
48
|
$ 190.53
|
|
Condo 14
|
$ 259,900
|
2/2
|
1252
|
1998
|
189
|
$ 207.59
|
|
Condo 15
|
$ 209,900
|
2/1
|
965
|
2000
|
63
|
$ 217.51
|
|
Condo 16
|
$ 213,000
|
2/1
|
1008
|
2000
|
371
|
$ 211.31
|
|
Condo 17
|
$ 219,000
|
2/1
|
1066
|
2001
|
183
|
$ 205.44
|
|
Condo 18
|
$ 229,900
|
2/1
|
1066
|
2001
|
105
|
$ 215.67
|
|
Condo 19
|
$ 240,000
|
2/2
|
1122
|
2002
|
118
|
$ 213.90
|
|
Condo 20
|
$ 249,900
|
2/2
|
1320
|
2001
|
289
|
$ 189.32
|
|
Condo 21
|
$ 254,995
|
2/1
|
1098
|
2001
|
390
|
$ 232.24
|
|
Condo 22
|
$ 260,000
|
2/2
|
1296
|
2000
|
322
|
$ 200.62
|
|
Condo 23
|
$ 264,000
|
2/2
|
1320
|
2000
|
206
|
$ 200.00
|
|
Condo 24
|
$ 265,000
|
2/2
|
1312
|
2000
|
112
|
$ 201.98
|
|
Condo 25
|
$ 269,900
|
2/2
|
1122
|
2002
|
28
|
$ 240.55
|
|
Condo 26
|
$ 274,400
|
2/2
|
1280
|
2001
|
281
|
$ 214.38
|
|
Condo 27
|
$ 279,000
|
2/2
|
1066
|
2001
|
28
|
$ 261.73
|
|
Condo 28
|
$ 289,000
|
2/1
|
1008
|
2001
|
315
|
$ 286.71
|
|
Condo 29
|
$ 294,000
|
2/2
|
1296
|
2000
|
53
|
$ 226.85
|
|
Condo 30
|
$ 299,000
|
2/2
|
1122
|
2002
|
159
|
$ 266.49
|
|
Condo 31
|
$ 299,000
|
2/2
|
1131
|
2000
|
315
|
$ 264.37
|
|
Condo 32
|
$ 279,000
|
2/2
|
1131
|
2000
|
525
|
$ 246.68
|
|
Condo 33
|
$ 239,900
|
2/2
|
1449
|
2001
|
140
|
$ 165.56
|
|
Condo 34
|
$ 274,000
|
2/2
|
1032
|
2001
|
235
|
$ 265.50
|
|
Condo 35
|
$ 234,000
|
2/2
|
1050
|
2001
|
23
|
$ 222.86
|
|
Condo 36
|
$ 250,000
|
2/2
|
1094
|
2001
|
199
|
$ 228.52
|
|
Condo 37
|
$ 259,910
|
2/2
|
1032
|
2001
|
77
|
$ 251.85
|
|
Condo 38
|
$ 269,000
|
2/2
|
1149
|
2001
|
22
|
$ 234.12
|
|
Condo 39
|
$ 275,000
|
2/2
|
1357
|
2001
|
271
|
$ 202.65
|
|
Condo 40
|
$ 275,900
|
2/2
|
1032
|
2001
|
174
|
$ 267.35
|
|
Condo 41
|
$ 279,000
|
2/2
|
1229
|
2001
|
74
|
$ 227.01
|
|
Condo 42
|
$ 289,000
|
2/2
|
1214
|
2001
|
120
|
$ 238.06
|
|
Condo 43
|
$ 240,000
|
2/2
|
1084
|
2001
|
199
|
$ 221.40
|
|
Condo 44
|
$ 284,900
|
2/2
|
1264
|
2001
|
335
|
$ 225.40
|
|
Condo 45
|
$ 299,990
|
2/2
|
1357
|
2001
|
126
|
$ 221.07
|
|
Condo 46
|
$ 298,000
|
2/2
|
1360
|
2002
|
30
|
$ 219.12
|
|
Condo 47
|
$ 289,000
|
2/2
|
1267
|
2002
|
36
|
$ 228.10
|
So you see …
You Can Still Buy a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo In Celebration For Under $300,000!
Call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today for more information at (407) 467-5155!
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August 25th, 2007 by tisner
Come to Celebration Florida!
Come to Celebration Florida!
y and is a planned community with residents first moving into Celebration Florida in September 1996. The Celebration Florida community was designed to look at feel like a southern town pre-1940’s. There is a mixture of styles which has appeal to most. There is a strong sense of community with a pedestrian friendly emphasis. Celebration Florida is organized into villages.
The Celebration Florida Villages are:
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Aquila Reserve – Surrounded by wooded areas, this is the last village to be developed by The Celebration Company. There are 78 homes in this village.
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Artisan Park – Developed by Arvida with 300 single family homes, 50 townhouses and 300 condos, featuring an exclusive clubhouse just for Artisan Park residents.
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Roseville Corner – Surrounded by roses, this small community of 99 homes mostly consisting of free-standing and attached Bungalow homes.
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Celebration Village – Original village consisting of 351 homes, mixture of condos and shops also referred to as the Main Village.
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East Village – A brief walk from downtown, features 387 homes including townhouses & condos.
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North Village – There are 367 homes as well as townhouses and condos with a neighborhood pool with a pavilion area.
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Lake Evalyn – Garden homes in this 59 home area.South Village – Fifth Village with 552 homes with clubhouse, neighborhood pool and playground.
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West Village – Second village built boarded by Celebration Golf Course and elementary school with 95 homes.
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August 23rd, 2007 by tisner
Excellent Investment Opportunity in Kissimmee Florida
Excellent Investment Opportunity in Kissimmee Florida
Location: Villages at Mango Key
Lovely small gated community with pool and clubhouse zoned for short term rentals.
Recently refurbished with new tile, furniture and paint. Retreat to the second floor upstairs "hideaway" which overlooks the living room. This could serve as a hobby room, guest room, play room or retreat for some quiet times.
Located minutes to shopping, dining and area attractions. If you rather play tennis and golf than painting and mowing, this townhouse is the answer! Life is more fun at the Villages at Mango Key.
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August 23rd, 2007 by tisner
The other night we got a Google alert that caught our attention. It was a mention from fellow judge for the latest challenge on a social network that we all belong to by Toby Bloomberg.
The other night we got a Google alert that caught our attention. It was a mention from fellow judge for the latest challenge on a social network that we all belong to by Toby Bloomberg.
Before she posted her list, Colleen had a really nice conversation about trends that are happening in the Internet. She had mentioned to Colleen about a powerful list of Women Bloggers and how many Bloggers were either adding to the master list or starting their own.
In her post The W Magical List of Women Bloggers she mentions "The W List – or the magical list as some have called it – is a way for women to celebrate women .. a way for women to support women .. a way for women to be ourselves." I was absolutely thrilled when I saw that she included our team BLOG Orlando Avenue on her list.
So who are some of your favorite writers? How about the members of ActiveRain join in the trend and identify our favorite Woman Bloggers out there! In addition to Toby Bloomberg’s Diva Marketing Blog, here is a list of some of the Orlando Avenue Top Team’s favorite female Blogs that we read:
All Woman’s Talk
r.e Revealed
Ellen Degeneres
Long Beach CA – Laurie Manny
Real Estate Moms BLOG
Mary McNight – RSS Pieces
Eastern CT – Linda Davis
Teresa Boardman – St. Paul
Ines – Miami
We hope you enjoy some of our favorite writers… Thank you Toby Bloomberg for mentioning Colleen Kulikowski and the Orlando Avenue Top Team.
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