The Kissimmee Real Estate Market Trends Report for 34741 shows 49 homes sold in December 2017 up from 41 in December 2016. The average sales price was $187,784 compared to $177,982 in December 2016 and homes were on the market an average of 48 days, down from 82 days in December 2016.

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The Celebration Real Estate Market Trends Report for 34747 shows 108 homes sold in December 2017 compared to 96 in December 2016. The average sales price was $288,057 compared to $288,601 in December 2016 and homes were on the market an average of 100 days, down from 110 days in December 2016.

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Depending on whether you are planning to sell your home in the next year or if you are in your forever home, remodeling is a great way to get what you want out of your home, or what buyers want.  There are things to consider before you jump into remodeling. 

• Decide on a budget, and how you’ll pay for the upgrade.  Consider hiring a financial planner who can help you choose which way is best. 
• If you decide to do this project yourself, and you’re not in the construction business, plan on taking much longer than a professional.  Be realistic about your skills and hire help if you need it. 
• Acquiring an architect or designer is a good idea if you’re making major changes.  You don’t want to run into major structural or electrical issues and not know what to do. 
• Think about how long you want to stay in your home before you invest in big ticket items, like a six-burner range for the kitchen, or expensive hardwood flooring throughout the house.  If your sole plan is to make money from a sale, or if you want and can afford the upgrades, go ahead. But if you’re not going to enjoy those items while you’re living there, consider a simple refurbishing or using what you have if it’s in good working order and won’t look out of place. 

• When looking for a contractor, price isn’t necessarily the important thing.  Ask for references, check their license numbers, and call the former clients and ask to see the work that was done, either in photos or in person. The research will be worth it in the end.  
• Once you hire your contractor, start getting your paperwork in order.  The contractor has their own responsibilities, and the homeowner has to take care of other items–check this list from realtor.com to see who is responsible for what. 
• Planning a timeline with your contractor is especially important, and make sure you leave room for possible unexpected issues. 
• Sit down with your family and figure out logistics, especially if you’re remodeling the kitchen or one of the bathrooms in your home.  Remodeling can cause a lot of stress, but if everyone knows what to do before it all happens, things can flow better. 
• As with moving, clean out the room before the renovation, giving away, selling or throwing out what you haven’t used in months.  Wrap and store any items you’re keeping in a spare room. 
• Before the construction team comes in to begin the project, sit down with your contractor to set location boundaries for the crew and your family, along with other logistics. The crew doesn’t want your children playing around with tools, and you don’t want your good bathroom towels used for grimy hands.  Everyone needs to know what is okay, and what isn’t.   

A home remodel is a big undertaking; watching renovation shows on television can give the idea that everything goes off without a hitch.  It takes planning, communication and good all-around management to make the process go smoothly, even if you hit a few bumps along the way.

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January 6, 2018 – April 22, 2018

Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

Admission: Admission to exhibit is included with regular garden admission.

$10 adults and $5 children

For more information call: 407-246-2620

Event Website

Harry P. Leu Gardens presents an amazing, award-winning outdoor exhibit which will delight all ages: Nature Connects – Art with LEGO Bricks by Artist Sean Kenney. Nature Connects is an incredible exhibit which features many larger-than-life sculptures built with LEGO bricks. Over 450,000 bricks were used in this exhibit to bring nature to life, with 16 sculptures in 13 displays throughout the 50-acre garden.

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The Christmas decorations come down, and everything looks so stark and plain, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Try some of these ideas to brighten up your home during the long winter days.

• Change your light bulbs to those that give off a blue hue to mimic sunlight. For dark mornings, invest in a sunrise light that comes on and brightens over a period of time to simulate the sun rising.
• Force the flower bulbs you were given as gifts. Their bright colors will bring Springtime early—indoors, anyway.
• Use light, bright colors everywhere you can—cozy throws, pillows, slipcovers, and accent rug—the light colors reflect what natural light we have coming through the windows and help boost our mood.
• Using natural items isn’t just for Christmas. A basket of pine cones with battery operated LED lights woven through them, or a simple wreath of twigs can double as decor for January.
• Use snowflakes, no matter where you live, to brighten up your interior. Get the kids to cut out paper snowflakes, or make these popsicle stick snowflakes. Hang either on clear monofilament and make a mobile or garland and hang them in a window.
• Cut the arms off of old sweaters and use them to wrap around candle holders and vases for a fun, cozy appearance.
• Clip small branches and twigs, spray them with white spray paint, (or leave them natural), and display them in vases with artificial snow, small pine cones, or whole nuts as a filler.
• Hang a mirror, or several, in a dark spot in your home. It will reflect light and brighten the space.
• Winter greens joined with a child’s sled, vintage ice skates, or a harness of jingle bells make great front door adornment.
• Use unused scarves wrapped around a foam wreath core for a fun and unique decoration. Hang a pair of mittens in place of a bow.
• Do you or any friends have flowering trees? If so, ask them for a few snipped branches, and force-bloom them with these tips from Fine Gardening. The Springtime buds will brighten any room.

Decorating for the colder months doesn’t have to scream Santa. Light colors, natural things and cozy pieces are perfect for brightening the long nights, and making your home as inviting as it was during the holidays.

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Planning to go to the Masters next April 2-9th and don’t have a place to stay. Each year, there are homeowners who rent their home for a big premium during the Masters because hotels are in short supply and demand for private homes is up.

Homeowners go on vacation and make tax-free income while temporary tenants rent their home. Homeowners can benefit from a little known provision in the tax code that does not require taxpayers to recognize the income derived from renting their home for less than 15 days per year. See Plan Ahead for Tax Time When Renting Out Residential or Vacation Property- special rules.

This situation can particularly benefit homeowners where there are large sporting events nearby like golf and tennis tournaments, championship games or other high attendance venues. The demand for a private residence can be more attractive than staying in a hotel which makes the price go up.

Obviously, there are challenges with personal belongings and damage but getting a premium rental rate and not having to recognize the income could be worth it. You’ll certainly want to discuss this with your tax professional prior to making this decision. You’d probably also want to get some help from an experienced real estate professional.

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Winter is a great time to binge-watch our favorite streaming series, read books we haven’t had time to read, gather with friends for dinner and game night, but it’s also a great time for letting our health regimine go by the wayside.  This opens the door for illness, and no one has time for that.  Keep yourself feeling and doing your best with this guideline!

You and Your Home

• If you didn’t get exercise equipment or a gym membership over the holidays, it doesn’t give you an excuse not to exercise. Walking is really an easy yet important way to burn off those holiday calories.  The cooler temps help you burn more because it takes more energy to stay warm, even while hitting the sidewalk.  A win-win exercise!
• We may not be doing a lot of perspiring, but water is still essential to our good health. Eight 8 ounce glasses a day will keep you hydrated, and your skin will thank you, too, as water helps battle the dry, itchy skin we get in Winter.
• Keep surfaces in your home wiped down with all-purpose cleaner and warm water. This is better than using disinfectants, as viruses and bacteria can become resistant to these ingredients, as noted with the FDA banning triclosan, a popular antibacterial additive in hand soaps.
• If you do get sick–stay home and rest! The more you are out and about not only makes you feel worse and lengthens your recovery, the more you spread what you have!

Your Mother Was Right!

• Wash your hands! Using plain soap for forty-five seconds and a warm water rinse is all you need to fight germs.
• Cover sneezes and coughs preferrable with a disposable tissue, and if that isn’t available, cover your mouth and nose in the crook of your arm.
• Avoid shaking hands, especially if someone is sick or has been around someone who is sick.
• Take your vitamins! A daily multivitamin at mealtime is a great way to keep you healthy and getting the nutrients you need, especially vitamin D, which goes lacking somewhat in the colder months when we aren’t spending as much time in the sunshine.
• Go to bed! Rest is so important to your overall health, and with the longer nighttime hours, it may be easier for you to get a full 7-8 hours a night. Your immune system works better when you’re rested up.
• Eat your vegatables–this is a no-brainer, anyway, but leafy greens, beans, and citrus are the best for the antioxidants you need to keep your immune system strong.

Even in Winter, our fast-paced lives can keep us from being diligent about staying healthy when it’s more important than the warm months. The get-togethers in close quarters, die-hards that come to work with a cold, and viruses our kids bring home from school are all standards of germ-sharing this time of year.  Taking care of yourself and your family may take a little extra effort, but you’ll be healthier and happier in the long run.

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January 4, 2018

Orlando Museum of Art
2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Admission: $15

Phone: 407-896-4231

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With the rise of expression with handheld cameras and devices, the “selfie” has emerfed as the main component in photography.  Explore how to interpret selfies in the modern-day world and how they relate to past art masterpieces.  All media encouraged, including photography, camera photography, painting, sculpture, etc.

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Some police departments report as high as 98% of calls are false alarms. Not only is this an incredible waste of police resources that could be available for legitimate emergencies, it annoys neighbors, startles pets and results in expensive false alarm fees.

Know your codes – entering an incorrect keypad code is a common mistake leading to false alarms. The solution is to create codes that are easy for all members of the family to remember without them being obvious to potential burglars like your street number. Let everyone know when you change your code.

Secure windows and doors – be sure that all windows and doors are closed before activating your alarm. Disarm your system before opening a window or door.

House guests – tell visitors that you have an alarm system and when you normally arm it. Housekeepers, baby sitters, outside family and close friends also need to be aware of your procedures and possibly give them a code to disarm the system if it is accidentally activated.

Batteries – most systems have battery backup in case the power goes out. Know how often you need to replace the batteries; some last considerably longer than others.

Motion detectors – pets can trigger a motion detector and then, the alarm. There are sensors made for households with pets providing an alternative to turning them off. Other things that could activate motion detectors are helium balloons or curtains and plant leaves being blown in front of a sensor.

Home alarm systems are valuable to homeowners by increasing security, providing peace of mind and lowering insurance premiums. Some municipalities require a license fee for any home with an alarm. Use your alarm wisely.

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Kick off 2018 in style at one of Orlando’s theme parks!
This year Orlando ranks fifth on WalletHub’s Best Winter Holiday Destinations, included for its wonderfully warm weather, low travel costs and hassles and world-famous attractions. This tip of the cap for Orlando comes just a year after the destination was named the No. 1 most fun and affordable city to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the nation by WalletHub, a financial news, services and information site.

Universal Orlando: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios are open 8 am New Year’s Eve till 1 am, with festivities including party zones, DJs, character appearances and fireworks at midnight.

EVE at Universal CityWalk: At Universal’s free outdoor entertainment complex, enjoy six unique party zones, each with signature drinks, along with awesome clubs with live music and unlimited gourmet cuisine. You won’t want to miss Orlando’s largest dance floor as well as appearances by celebrities, top fashion designers and prominent corporate brands.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew: Cheer on your favorite college football teams in the playoffs as they compete on nearly 100 HD TV screens throughout this unique sports-dining experience at Universal. The full dinner menu is served until 1:30 am, New Year’s Day.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Enjoy two nights of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks on Dec. 30 and 31 over Cinderella’s Castle.

Epcot: Celebrate all night long at Epcot with DJs and live music pumping beats from around the globe. Two showings of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks spectacular light up the sky, followed by a countdown and pyrotechnic salute to the new year.

Hollywood Studios: Rock ‘n’ roll into the new year with a brilliant fireworks spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort: Swing in the new year at Atlantic Dance Hall with the sounds of a live big band. Party hats and horns, a viewing of the Epcot fireworks at midnight and a champagne toast included.

Raglan Road at Disney Springs: This lively Irish pub is popular year-round at Disney Springs and especially on New Year’s Eve. Come for dinner and the late-night, Irish menu and stay for the live entertainment on both stages. Guests enjoy complimentary champagne toasts when it’s midnight in Ireland (7 pm ET) and again at midnight.

SeaWorld Orlando: Celebrate your connection to the sea, sea life and the world with special music and fireworks at SeaWorld.

Legoland Florida – Kid’s New Year’s Eve: Spend New Year’s Eve with the family at Legoland Florida, where the giant Lego brick drops at a very kid-friendly 7 pm, followed by fireworks and a dance party DJ.

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