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While you enjoy this time with your family, remember those that are overseas fighting to defend our freedoms!

• 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
• Help our Troops Call Home with a prepaid calling card
• Let your kids take part – Kids Celebrate the Military or send a hand made card through Cards for Soldiers or Cards to Soldiers
• Take books, magaizines, playing cards, board games, puzzles to a local Veteran’s Hospital or better yet why not Volunteer at the Orlando Veteran’s Hospital or check out some of the other Volunteer Opportunities

Guest Author | David Podgursky

When buying a home, it is very important to be Pre-Approved for your mortgage in advance.  The reasons for this vary from calculating affordability to presenting a stronger contract.  The issue is that the definition of this Pre-Approval varies depending on the context in which it is used.  This guide should help you understand what Sellers are asking for when they advertised "Pre-Approved Buyers Only". 

Pre-Approval is a step PAST what you see above.  It is actually only available after your complete loan file is submitted to a lender.  At this point the lender will underwrite the loan file and come back with a Conditional Approval – a.k.a. a Pre-Approval.  This is only a Conditional Approval because there will be conditions that the lender places on the loan that must be met prior to closing.  After these conditions are reviewed and signed off on by the Underwriter, the loan should have Final Approval or Commitment and be Cleared to Close. 

When trying to satisfy this Seller requirement, a buyer should realize that the difference in a Letter of Pre-Qualification and a Letter of Pre-Approval is much more than just semantics.  It can take between a few days and a couple of weeks to get a pre-approval.  It all depends on the particulars of the loan file and the lender itself.  This is why it is important to get started on the loan application before shopping for the property

A Letter of Pre-Approval is the document that is proof that the lender has already approved the buyer for a loan and is just waiting on a property to put with the loan.  This is the "Golden Ticket" that you will need to have in hand to successfully move along the path to home ownership.

For More information on Loan Pre-approval, follow this link to Florida Mortgage Loans | Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification – a lesson in industry semantics

There has been much talk about the Florida Tax Cut, but how will this affect you the Orlando Florida homeowner?

There has been much talk about the Florida Tax Cut, but how will this affect you the Orlando Florida homeowner?  

The Orlando Avenue Top Team is here to help you with all your Real Estate needs in the Greater Orlando Florida area at (407) 467-5155.

Showing Your Orlando Florida Home ~ Something to think about.

There are a few things you don’t want potential Orlando Florida buyers to see in your home on a showing. 

Drugs. Both legal and illegal.    The illegal — well that is obvious…  But do you really want potential buyers knowing your business and use it as leverage in the negotiation process? 

While we have your attention, do make sure that your beds are made, floors clean, toilet seat lids down, and no clutter anywhere are also very important to help your Orlando Florida home show well!  Call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today for assistance in buying or selling your Orlando Florida home at (407) 467-5155!

You just closed on your Orlando Florida home and we want to congratulate you!

You just closed on your Orlando Florida home and we want to congratulate you!   All your hard workd and planning has paid off you have a brand new Orlando Florida home! 

Remember that there had been numerous people that may have had access, including the previous owners.  The helpful neighbor, inspectors, repairmen, friends and family of the previous owners, even the Listing Realtor. 

Since you don’t know who might have keys we strongly encourage you to change the locks immediately!  It is relatively inexpensive and ensures you and your family’s safety in your new Orlando Florida home!

You can change the locks to your Orlando Florida home by changing the tumblers yourself, or you can call a qualified locksmith to come in and do it yourself!

Interested in purchasing an Orlando Florida home or selling your Orlando Florida home?  Call the Orlando Florida Top Team at (407) 467-5155 to start the process today!

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Orlando Florida | Saving for your First Home?

The Coffee Savings Calculator can give you a good idea how much money you could save if you give up the fancy designer coffee you buy each day and drink coffee you bring in from home or the coffee provided at the office.

Just another way you can save for your first Orlando Florida home.  The Orlando Top Team is ready to assist you once you are ready to purchase a new Orlando Florida home.  Call us today at (407) 467-5155 to speak with us on other ways you can save for your first Orlando Florida home!

Celebration Florida Homes | Single Family Homes Sold and Pending as of July 1, 2007

As of of today since April 1, 2007 there has been a total of 23 Single Family homes sold (green shaded) and currently there are 187 active single family homes with 26 homes pending (gray shaded).  Below find the closed and currently pending single family homes in Celebration Florida.