Celebrate the food, fun, sights and sounds of Latin culture at this annual Hispanic festival for the entire family, featuring live concerts by internationally renowned Latin musical artists and savory Latin cuisine prepared by SeaWorld Orlando’s own Executive Chef, Héctor Colón.

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico – Saturday, May 2

This salsa-orchestra group is considered the most popular salsa group to ever exist, and the most successful music group from Puerto Rico. The group has been producing hits for five decades with 40 albums and CDs. They have received many awards including a Latin Grammy for Best Tropical Album.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 12pm-close
WHERE: SeaWorld Orlando
COST:  Viva la Música is free with SeaWorld admission

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Kissimmee Condo For Sale:

2304 Silver Palm Drive #304, Kissimmee FL 34747
MLS# O5359921

Fully Furnished and Equipped!

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Fully furnished and equipped, this three bedroom condo is in immaculate condition and ready for you to enjoy. Ideal for a family vacation spot or for the investor looking for great rental income. Tastefully decorated and well maintained means there is NO to-do list, so let the vacation begin. Windsor Palms is a guard-gated resort community featuring an Olympic size pool, fitness center, movie theatrer, tennis courts, volleyball, playground, sundries shop, grill, and much more. Conveniently located to nearby restaurants, shopping, and is only three miles to Disney. This is the one you have been looking for!

Marketed by Orlando Realtor Teri Isner, Orlando Avenue Top Team.

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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.

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Kissimmee FL Home For Sale:

2517 Aster Cove Lane, Kissimmee FL 34758
MLS# O5361140 

Pride Of Ownership Abounds!

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Beauty, warmth, and value with heated pool and no rear neighbors. This three bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished home in a gated community is ready for the next family to enjoy or for the investor looking to generate immediate rental income. Pride of ownership keeps this one spotless! The foyer leads to the great room, truly the heart of this home, directly adjoining both the kitchen and screened lanai that leads to the large private pool. Sound inviting? It is! What an ideal open floor plan designed for those who like to cook, entertain, and relax at the same time. Kitchen cabinetry has been upgraded to 42″ with plenty of storage space. Ceramic tile is throughout the home providing a cool, comfortable setting and easy care. Split bedrooms offer privacy. The master bedroom retreat includes a generous walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. Enjoy a spa day at home in the master bath with its large vanity, dual sinks, luxurious garden tub and separate shower. Two remaining bedrooms share the large hall bath. Conveniently located near shopping and is only a few minutes from Disney. Tampa / St Pete beaches are a short one-hour drive to the west and NASA’s space coast beaches only one hour to the east. Location and the home’s features make this one well suited as a primary residence or as an investment property. One year home warranty provided to the buyer. Come look inside today

Marketed by Orlando FL Realtor Teri Isner, Orlando Avenue top Team.

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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.

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The 13th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival has more than 40 performances of jazz, pop, Broadway, comedy and a few surprises. Features many of Central Florida’s favorite cabaret singers, along with artists from the New York cabaret scene.

WHEN:  Friday, April 23 – May 10, 2015 – multiple times
WHERE:  Mad Cow Theatre – 105 S. Magnolia Avenue
COST:  $25-$55

Visit the Event Website for more details.

Information courtesy of Orlando Real Estate Expert Teri Isner and the Orlando Avenue Top Team.

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

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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute April 2015 edition of Market Snapshot for Kissimmee, Florida compliments of Teri Isner. This report is personalized with charts including market activity for homes in the 34741 zip code.

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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.

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Artists paint in the Polasek’s sculpture gardens and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Works will be on display and for sale as soon as they are completed and dropped off at the Museum’s wet room. Stop by to see and purchase works produced during this year’s Winter Park Paint Out! There will be a variety of events hosted throughout the week including free painting demonstrations. A garden party will be concluding the week at the Polasek Museum.

WHEN:  Sunday, April 19, 2015
WHERE:  Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
COST:  Free- $80

Visit the Event Website for more information.

Information courtesy of Orlando Real Estate Expert Teri Isner and the Orlando Avenue Top Team.

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

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There are many reasons to consider adding an outdoor living area to your home! The benefits are many and personal. But, one added benefit is the value it can add.

A recent article in RISMedia, a real estate information leader, highlighted 5 reasons to invest in outdoor spaces. According to IBISWorld, a market research firm, “investing in outdoor living provides a good return on investment for most people, making it an ideal home improvement project.”

Here are some benefits to consider:

1. Personal enjoyment. Why spend money on home improvements unless they provide personal enjoyment for your family? This can range from providing a space to relax and unwind, to providing a place to simply enjoy each other and have fun, to providing fun for the kids.
2. Save money by having an enjoyable place for your recreation right in your own backyard. Having outdoor spaces at your home means that it is custom made to your desires and you don’t have to get in your car to go somewhere else. The money saved in gas or fees to join a club can be better spent on your own space.
3. Entertaining opportunities abound with your own private outdoor space. Imagine your indoor entertaining space flowing to the outdoors with a place for a fireplace or outdoor barbecue kitchen. It creates more opportunities for adults to have a space to talk and for the kids to have their own recreation opportunities.
4. Benefits of nature. Lot’s of research demonstrates the benefits of spending time outdoors, including stress reduction and improved mental clarity and concentration. Stepping out of your indoor environment into a relationship with nature in any form transforms our ability to relax.
5. Resale value of your home will be enhanced almost immeasurably by creating outdoor spaces. You shouldn’t necessarily count on recuperating 100% of the cost, but HGTV claims that homeowners recoup 65%-90% of their investment just by adding a deck! Meantime you and your family enjoy the added benefits of the outdoor living, and when you decide to sell there is an intangible added attraction for potential buyers.

Bob Dallas, CEO of UltraOutdoors.com, explains “not only is it good for the value of your home, but it’s a solid investment for…giving your family a relaxing area where they can re-charge their batteries.”

Research the many options including outdoor fireplaces, kitchens, water features, decks, sitting areas, and landscaping. The possibilities literally range from the extravagant to the very modest. Consider seeking the help of a design professional. The key is finding just the right combination of possibilities for the enjoyment of your family.

Information courtesy of Orlando Realtor Teri Isner.

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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.

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In February, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orlando, FL was 14% lower than the previous month and 25% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orlando Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orlando foreclosures were 0.09% above national statistics, 0.01% below figures, and 0.01% below Orange County numbers in February 2015.

Orlando Foreclosure Status Distribution

The current distribution of foreclosures based on the number of active foreclosure homes in Orlando, FL.

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 16.9% of the foreclosure activity in February,  Auctions were 46.2%, and Bank-owned properties were 36.9%.

Orlando Foreclosure Activity by Month

In February, the number of bank-owned properties increased 7.5% from the previous month and decreased 21.5% from the previous year. The number of auctions decreased 22.1% from the previous month and 18.6% from the previous year. Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 27.3% from the previous month and 42.0% from the previous year.

Information courtesy of Orlando Realtor Teri Isner, Orlando Avenue top Team.

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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.

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Get ready for Winter Park’s ultimate foodie festival! Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for the 30th Annual Taste of Winter Park presented by CenturyLink on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

2015 Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Top off the evening with live entertainment from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax, a silent auction, raffle drawing and more!

When & Where
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
5 – 8:00 p.m.

Winter Park Farmers’ Market
200 W. New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

Information courtesy of Orlando Realtor Teri Isner, Orlando Avenue Top Team.

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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.

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Parts 1 and 2 of this series explained building wealth is not about quick profits! It’s about steadily increasing your net worth over time.

Home ownership is one of the easiest ways of building wealth that’s available to the general public, non-investors, and average middle-class Americans. Part 1 and 2 contained Rules #1 thru #7…

Rule # 8: Be careful about the costs of home improvements.

Typically, most improvements do not increase your home’s value dollar for dollar. That does not mean they aren’t worthwhile. Just understand they are not always building wealth. There is a difference between making improvements to enhance living and enhancing property value. Most improvements are a combination of both.

Here’s an example. Let’s say you want to add carpet to a room. You can pay $12/sq.yd. for carpet, or pay $24/sq.yd. Will you get the difference in price back when you sell? Probably not, because a future buyer may not think the difference in the carpet is worth the price to them. So, you must decide if the difference in price is worth it for your own enjoyment. Watch here for a future article for more details.

Rule # 9: Understand the difference between appreciation and inflation.

Many people talk about homes as “investments,” and how they “appreciate” in value over time. True investments produce a return on money invested. That is not truly the case with private homes. Homes actually depreciate in value because structures deteriorate if not maintained properly, which costs money.

Typically, a home increases in value through inflation, not appreciation. As general economic inflation increases the cost of goods and services, it is also inflating the cost of housing. This increases your potential wealth because home ownership is a type of hedge against inflation. Paying attention to Rules 5,6, and 7 creates wealth.

Rule # 10: Know your financial position when it’s time to sell.

Stay in touch with your Realtor to keep current on local home values. Pay attention to economic inflation rates. Maintain your home with an eye toward cost of living. If you are careful and thoughtful you will be successful at building wealth.

Information courtesy of Orlando Realtor Teri Isner, Orlando Avenue Top Team.

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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.

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