In January, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orlando, FL was 25% higher than the previous month and 4% higher than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orlando Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orlando foreclosures were 0.14% above national statistics, the same as state figures, and the same as Orange County numbers in January 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 17.7% of the foreclosure activity in January,  Auctions were 37.4%, and Bank-owned properties were 44.9%.

Orlando Foreclosure Activity by Month

In January, the number of bank-owned properties increased 111.4% from the previous month and increased 54.5% from the previous year. The number of auctions increased 0.6% from the previous month and dropped 1.5% from the previous year. Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 18.9% from the previous month and 38.9% from the previous year.

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Come and Ignite the Night at The Spark Run!

The Spark Run is the ultimate nighttime 5k run/walk. It is a high-energy family friendly event featuring an interactive environment full of light and sound providing a sensory voyage like no other.

Participants are encouraged to “Ignite the Night” with glow sticks, LED’s and outrageous costumes. The Spark Run celebrates fun, health, originality and giving back to the community.

The Spark Run in Orlando starts at 8:00 pm but come early and enjoy the food and festivities at the pre-run plaza, which opens at 6:00 pm. There will be face painting and plenty of glow gear and merchandise available. Don’t forget to stay for the ultimate after-party featuring a performance by Kaskade from 9:30-11pm.

Check out the course map illustrating just a few of the sensational zones each runner will experience as you make your way through the course.

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There are plenty of 4th of July celebrations this year in and around Orlando. The hardest part will be deciding which events to attend. Take a look at your options and Happy 4th!!

Lake County

July 4: Mount Dora 4th of July celebration, Mount Dora. Independence Day celebration with a parade on Donnelly Street, live music and fireworks at Gilbert Park. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Free. 352-383-2165. www.mountdora.com/events.php

July 4: Fourth of July celebration, Leesburg. Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Venetian Gardens in Leesburg. The event will include fireworks, live entertainment and games. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 352-728-9721. www.leesburgpartnership.com/

July 4: It’s a Grand Old Flag, Tavares. Independence Day celebration at Wooton Park with parade and fireworks. Festivities start at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 352-742-6319. www.tavares.org/

July 3: Red, White & Brew Bash, Orlando. Celebrate the Fourth of July during the Red, White & Brew Bash at Howl at the Moon piano bar. The event will include Miller Lite and 86-ounce Cherry Kool-Aid bucket specials. Festivities start at 7 p.m. 407-354-5999. www.howlatthemoon.com

July 3 and 4: Red, White and Brew, Orlando. Celebrate our country’s independence at the Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando. The party starts at 9 p.m. on July 3 with a block party and live music. On July 4 from 4 p.m.-midnight, take part in the $10 all-you-can-drink Samuel Adams beer garden, Korndogg Karaoke, live music, games and food. 407-849-0471. wallstplaza.net/event/red-white-brew/

July 4: Fireworks at the Fountain, Orlando. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon around beautiful Lake Eola in downtown Orlando with games, activities, live entertainment and delicious food, followed by a fabulous 30-minute fireworks display at night. Admission is free. 407-246-3720. www.cityoforlando.net

July 4: Fireworks at Avalon Park, Orlando. Experience the Fourth of July Celebration in Avalon Park. The event will include fireworks, an apple-pie bake off, hot dog-eating contest, bike parade, a wet and dry bounce house and community performances. Festivities start at 5 p.m. Admission is free. 407-658-6565. www.eventsatavalonpark.com/

July 5: Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash, Orlando. Celebrate Independence Day with live music, shopping, interactive games, a food and beer garden, a bounce house and a fireworks display. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. along New Broad Street in Village Center. 407-740-5838. www.facebook.com/events/377543192345340/ (Facebook login required)

July 4: SeaWorld Orlando’s Fourth of July Celebration, Orlando. SeaWorld will celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks and music at Bayside Stadium. The festivities start at 9:30 p.m. with a singing ensemble and nine-piece band. 1-888-800-5447. seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando/Events/Summer-Nights?from=Top_Nav

July 4: Rockin’ Fourth of July Celebration, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A disc jockey will kick off this music-filled evening at 6 p.m. at the sorcerer’s hat. Rock band Mulch, Sweat and Shears will take the stage at 7 p.m., and fireworks will light up the sky at 10:15 p.m. The celebration is free with park admission. 407-824-4321. disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/

All week: Red, White and Blue Extravaganza, Disney’s Magic Kingdom. This weeklong event features a patriotic-themed parade plus food. Festivities run from July 1 to July 7. The celebration is free with admission (one-day pass: $95 plus tax general, $89 plus tax ages 3-9, free ages 2 and younger). 407-824-4321. disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/

July 3: Old-Fashioned July Fourth Celebration, Winter Park. Beautiful Central Park downtown is the site of this lively festival featuring patriotic music, a parade, hot-dog-eating contest and other activities for the whole family. Admission is free. 407-623-3363. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/winter-parks-oldfashionedjuly4thcelebration.htm

Osceola County

July 4: Fourth of July Celebration, St. Cloud. Celebrate Independence Day along the laid-back St. Cloud Lakefront with live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, classic car show, model stock car racing, an arts and crafts show, food and fireworks display. Admission is free. 407-892-3671. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/stclouds-4th-of-july-celebration.htm

July 4: July Fourth Celebration, Kissimmee. One of the most popular annual events in Osceola County, this holiday celebration attracts more than 45,000 people and features live entertainment, karaoke, arts and crafts, bingo, a food festival, water-ski show and a spectacular fireworks display. At Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Free admission. 407-933-8368. www.kissimmee.org/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=2104

July 4: A Sci-Fi Fourth of July, Celebration. Experience a Sci-Fi Fourth of July at the Celebration Town Center. The Independence Day celebration will include a movie-themed costume contest, synchronized fireworks, bounce houses and live music. Festivities start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 407-566-4007. celebrationtowncenter.com/events/

Polk County

July 3: Red, White & Kaboom, Lakeland. Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade with live music and plenty of food vendors. The festivities start at 6 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. 863-834-6264. www.lakelandgov.net/

July 4: Legoland’s Red, Brick & Boom, Winter Haven. Those attending this fireworks display will get 3-D glasses that make the colorful booms look like exploding bricks. 877-350-5346. florida.legoland.com/en/Plan/Special-Events/

July 4: Thunder on the Ridge, Haines City. This daylong event at Lake Eva Park features live music, food and children’s activities, as well as the county’s largest fireworks show on Lake Eva. Festivities start at noon, and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. 863-421-3700. hainescity.com/government/departments/leisure-services/special-events/thunder-on-the-ridge/

Seminole County

July 3: Red Hot and Boom, Altamonte Springs. Popular festival that includes live music from nationally and internationally known entertainers, as well as an awesome fireworks display and food-beverage booths. Sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 FM, it is Central Florida’s largest Independence Day celebration. At Cranes Roost Park. Free admission. 407-571-8857. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/red-hot-and-boom.htm

July 4: Celebration of Freedom, Winter Springs. Gather the family and spend an all-American day of live music, great food, kids’ games, contests, activities and an awesome fireworks display over Lake Jesup. At Central Winds Park. Free. 407-327-6593. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/celebration-of-freedom.htm

July 4: Fourth of July Celebration, Sanford. A family-oriented holiday extravaganza with live entertainment, games, family activities and concessions, this event culminates with one of the largest fireworks shows in Central Florida. Festivities take place along the city’s brand-new RiverWalk downtown, overlooking Lake Monroe. Admission is free. 407-302-2520. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/sanford-fourth-of-july-celebration.htm

July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Oviedo. Celebrate July Fourth at Oviedo Mall with live entertainment, carnival games, food vendors and a fireworks display. Festivities start at 4 p.m. 407-971-5575. www.cityofoviedo.net/node/1988

Information courtesy of Teri Isner, Orlando FL real estate.

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This week’s edition, Holiday Hospitality Guide, includes tips for making your guests feel at home.  Be sure to take a look and learn how to make your guests want to back again and again!

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This week’s edition, Shop Smarter – Don’t Break the Bank On Black Friday, includes tips for easy holiday budgeting.  Be sure to take a look and learn how to compare prices online, shop with a plan and resist the urge to splurge!

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The Orlando Sentinel reports….

Orlando has a starring role when “The X Factor” goes live Tuesday. Three acts from Central Florida are among the Top 16 that will perform in the singing contest at 8 p.m. on Fox.

“It goes to show that Orlando is the best-kept secret,” said Rachel Potter, 29, who lived in Orlando six years. “I played at the Abbey over the summer. I hired a band to be my musicians. I’ve worked with musicians in New York and Nashville, and they blew them out of the water. There’s so much talent in Orlando.”

Alex Kinsey, 22, of New Smyrna Beach agrees. “It’s pretty amazing,” he said. “Our area has so much talent to share.”

Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, 22, of Winter Springs perform as the duo Alex & Sierra. The two — she is a University of Central Florida grad, he is a UCF student — are mentored by Simon Cowell.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of Home Tips from Teri.

This week’s edition, 7 Weatherproofing Tips to Save Money and Energy This Winter, includes 7 ways to cut energy costs by weatherproofing your home. Be sure to take a look and learn how to keep more money in your pocket this winter.

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The cost of buying a Orlando FL home is going up. What’s behind the rise in interest rates? Is now still a good time to buy? Here’s an interesting video explaining a little bit about why mortgage rates are rising. There’s also a little bit in here about how “staying on the fence” could lead to a higher monthly payment.

Rates are still historically low and it’s a great time to buy. Wondering if now is the time for you to buy a Orlando FL home? Give us a call! We’ll help lay out your options so you can make an informed decision.

Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for July 2013.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2013

Orange County saw 212 more homes sold in July 2013 than July 2012, a 12 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 19 percent and the median sales price increased by 22 percent from July 2012.  Market times decreased by 22 days or 15 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2013

Osceola County homes saw home sales increased by 40 homes, a 7 percent increase. Prices increased with the average sales price up 22 percent and the median price increased by 21 percent.  Market Times decreased by 23 days compared to July 2012.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2013

Seminole County residential sales increased by 14 percent with 97 more homes sold in July 2013. The average sales price increased by 16 percent, and the median sales price increased by 18 percent compared to July 2012 levels. Market times decreased by 25 days or 17 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2013

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 126 more homes sold a 23 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 15 percent, and the median sales price increased by 18 percent for the month compared to July 2012.  Market times decreased by 22 days.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2013

Polk County saw 98 more homes sold in July 2013 compared to July 2012.  The average sales price increased by 12 percent, and the median sales price increased by 16 percent.  Market times decreased by 13 days compared to July 2012.

It’s still a great time to get your best price on an Orlando home. 

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Planning a trip to Orlando FL. Frommer’s has a great travel guide. Learn all about the area’s theme parks and attractions, shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment, sports, hotels and more.

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Good news!  The recent results of a large-scale survey strongly indicates that consumer optimism and the desire to own real estate continue to rise.

Additionally, Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey polls 1,001 Americans each month to assess their attitudes toward homeownership, renting, mortgage rates, foreclosures, the economy, household finances, and overall consumer confidence. The results of June’s survey show Americans are increasingly optimistic about the housing market despite concerns about the broader economy and their personal finances.

• According to the survey, Americans expect home prices to increase 2.0 percent over the next year.
• Among participants, 35 percent said prices would rise over the next 12 months, which is the largest percentage in the survey’s two-year history.
• Also, the number of respondents who said they would buy their next home if they were going to move rose 6.0 percent to 69 percent, which is the highest level ever recorded.
• The number of Americans who said it was a good time to buy a home increased to 73 percent.

Lets take a look at July sales figures in our local markets.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012  

Orange County saw 68 more homes sold in July 2012 than 2011, a 4 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 6 percent and the median sales price increased by 8% from July 2011.  Market times decreased by 19 days or 20 percent.  

 Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 27 homes, a 5 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 11 percent and the median price increased by 15 percent.  Market Times decreased by 31 days compared to July 2011.

 Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 2 percent with 9 more homes sold in July 2012. The averages sales price increased by 4 percent, and the median sales price increased by 6 percent compared to July 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 27 days or 25 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 48 more home sold a 12 percent increase. The average sales price decreased by 4 percent, while the median sales price increased by 1 percent during the same time period.  Market times increased by 29 days.

 Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – July 2012

Polk County saw 111 more home sold in July 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 9 percent,and the median sales price increased by 8 percent.  Market times decreased by 14 days the same as July 2011.

Now is the time to get your best price on an Orlando home, before the prices move upward. 

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