When selling your home, the kitchen can be a make-or-break selling point. While a total overhaul is not necessary, you want the kitchen to look its very best so house hunters are wowed when they walk into the room.
Install new hardware on drawers and cabinets. Classic styles are best for a kitchen that will soon be on the market, and less expensive.
Spruce up the cabinets! White and other neutrals give a clean look and brighten up the space, and all work well with pops of trendy color around the kitchen.
Give your sink a makeover simply by replacing the faucet and the handles.
Refurbish with new cabinet doors. This can be a little more expensive, but not as costly as replacing all of the cabinetry. Something as simple as adding trim to create a paneled door-look can make your cabinets look custom! Find other great cabinet makeovers from Better Homes & Gardens®.
Adding a tile backsplash gives a whole new look to your kitchen, and it is an easy DIY task. Ask This Old House shows step-by-step how to use adhesive mats and mosaic tile sheets for this kitchen improvement.
If the countertops are dated and unattractive, upcycle them with laminate if you have intermediate carpentry skills. If not, hire a pro for the job. Styles of laminate sheeting include look-alike marble and faux granite and can be purchased or ordered from your local home center.
Flooring is important in the kitchen, and in case you have spruced up the cabinets or added a new backsplash and the floors simply do not work well anymore, there are some affordable ways to improve it. The Spruce offers four types of flooring that look great and will not break the bank.
Whether you decide to make just one change, (or several!), create a budget, stick to it, and stretch the makeover out over a few months to keep from overspending. For potential buyers to come in and see a clean, new-looking kitchen shows them you care enough about the future owners to improve this much-used space. If your budget does not allow for a lot of improvements, remember that a simple update can make a big impact.
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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute February 2017 edition of Market Snapshot for Windermere, Florida compliments of Teri Isner. This report is personalized with charts including market activity for homes in the 34786 zip code. Take a look…
Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 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.
WOW! The city of Orlando is offering iLead, a comprehensive program that provides YOU with the tools to inform, connect and involve your neighbors through a series of guides, videos, webinars and workshops. These tools cover topics such as how to effectively hold meetings, how to utilize a variety of communication tools and how to engage the next generation of leaders.
This is a great tool for leadership training whether you want to become a leader in your community or in your business! Check it out!!
Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 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 Historic Preservation Board is seeking photographs for the 2014 Historic Preservation Calendar contest. The 2014 calendar will focus on the historic homes of the Rosemere Historic Residential District which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on October 21, 2009.
The Historic Preservation Board is looking for individuals interested in photography to capture the uniqueness and distinct styles of the Rosemere Historic Residential district in black and white pictures.
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.
Simple Self Defense for Women is coming to Orlando on July 13th to teach women how to simply escape an attack! Mayor Buddy Dyer has issued an official proclamation declaring July 13th at Simple Self Defense for Women Day in Orlando. This is a free workshop offered by Simple Self Defense for Women and children ages 9 to 91 in the City of Orlando.
They will teach you how to get away from your attacker not to stay and fight! This event it so popular they have added at 6 pm workshop so register today! The event will be held at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown on Saturday July 13th 6pm – 8pm. They will be collecting school supplies for “A Gift For Teaching” that will benefit grades K-12. So bring some of the most needed items when you come, like #2 pencils, 24 crayon packs, glue sticks, and spiral notebooks.
Grab your girlfriends and sign up for this helpful personal safety workshop! Learn to be safe in Orlando!
Orlando is an area full of exciting things to do, to learn more about what there is to do in our area click here
Thinking of vacationing in the Orlando area then you will want to check out these tips for finding a great vacation rental in Orlando. Find out more here!
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 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.
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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Take a look at the cute little town of Celebration just outside of Orlando and enjoy celebrating their Founders day. On November 12th bring the kids for the Children’s Fishing Tournament starting at 7:30am at Rianhard Lake. If that’s a little too early for your Saturday morning then make sure you make the Veterans Parade at 9:45am to celebrate the men and woman who have served our country. After the parade the celebration of the Veterans continues in downtown Celebration. At noon the town will be hosting a group photo at Market Street, come on by and be included in the fun!
Grab some lunch at one of the great restaurants in Celebration then head over to the Gymnasium K8 elementary school for the game of Clelebrationopoly from 2-4pm. At 5pm the Taste of Celebration begins with food, bounce houses for the kids and live music for everyone to enjoy. To end the night there will be fireworks starting at 9pm.
Spend a great Saturday out and about in Celebration FL just a short drive from downtown Orlando.
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The survey results show that Americans see beyond the immediate housing market to the enduring value of homeownership. An overwhelming 75 percent of the people who were polled said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in the market, and 95 percent of the home owners said they are happy with their decision to own a home.
One of the more striking aspects of the survey results is the intensity of sentiment among potential voters, according to Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners. “People believe overwhelmingly that owning a home is an anchor to the American Dream,” she says. “It’s an anchor to your retirement, and it’s an anchor to your personal economic well-being.”
Among the other survey results:
73 percent said owning a home is one of their goals
Homeownership and a retirement savings program are considered by voters to be their best investments.
80 percent of home owners would advise a close friend or family member just starting out to buy a home.
Saving for a down payment and closing costs is the biggest barrier to homeownership.
Americans believe that owning their own home is as important as being successful at their job or being able to pay for a family member’s education.
Owning a home is not just a commodity to people. It is a core value.
Now take a look at how the Orlando real estate market performed in May.
Ten of the highest performing major market metros are expected to improve their performance over the first half of the year, with five of the top 10 even expected to see modest gains, reports Clear Capital in its latest monthly Home Data Index.
While housing prices in the first half of the year were mostly negative among the metro areas, Clear Capital says the market is showing signs of stabilizing.
Top Performers
The following are the highest performing major markets based on first half 2011 data (January through June) and second half forecast, according to Clear Capital.
1. Washington, D.C.-Arlington, Va.
2. New York-Long Island, N.Y.-No. New Jersey, N.J. 3. Orlando
4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas
5. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Calif.
6. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Mass.
7. Honolulu
8. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, Calif.
9. Rochester, N.Y.
10. Memphis, Tenn.
Yet, only five of these markets are expected to boast home price gains in the second half of 2011: Washington, D.C., New York, Orlando, Dallas, and San Francisco, according to Clear Capital.
While most individual markets are also projected to post losses for the year, it is clear prices have begun to level off and are not exhibiting as much volatility as we’ve seen since the downturn began,” says Alex Villacorta, director of research and analytics at Clear Capital.
