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Orlando FL Real Estate Market Trends – Sept 2013

October 4th, 2013 by tisner

The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well, according to a majority of renters surveyed for the NAR 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey. The survey found that more renters are thinking about becoming homeowners than in past years and the number of Americans who prefer to rent is declining. Thirty-six percent of renters said they were thinking about purchasing a home, compared to only 25 percent in 2011.

Americans’ concerns about home values continuing to drop have also diminished. A majority of respondents revealed that housing prices in their area are higher than last year, and 38 percent reported an increase in local housing market activity in the past year.

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

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Orange County saw 31 fewer homes sold in August 2013 than August 2012, a 2 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 23 percent and the median sales price increased by 27 percent from August 2012.  Market times decreased by 25 days or 17 percent.

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
August 2013  1,697  $ 217,289 $ 167,000 120
August 2012 1,728  $ 168,183  $ 122,100 145

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Osceola County homes saw home sales increased by 39 homes, a 7 percent increase. Prices increased with the average sales price up 12 percent and the median price increased by 23 percent.  Market Times decreased by 15 days compared to August 2012.

Osceola County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
August 2013 555  $ 159,313  $ 138,000 135
August 2012 516  $ 139,493  $ 106,000 150

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Seminole County residential sales increased by 9 percent with 63 more homes sold in August 2013. The average sales price increased by 16 percent, and the median sales price increased by 13 percent compared to August 2012 levels. Market times decreased by 26 days or 18 percent.

Seminole
County
Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
August 2013 697  $ 201,496  $ 161,000 121
August 2012 634  $ 169,341  $ 139,400 147

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 29 more homes sold a 6 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 14 percent, and the median sales price increased by 14 percent for the month compared to August 2012.  Market times decreased by 22days.

Lake
County
Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
August 2013 487  $ 153,979  $ 138,500 152
August 2012 458  $ 132,116  $ 119,250 174


Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2013

Polk County saw 21 more homes sold in August 2013 compared to August 2012.  The average sales price increased by 20 percent, and the median sales price increased by 24 percent.  Market times decreased by 20 days compared to August 2012.

Polk
County
Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price  Average Market Time
August 2013 756  $ 132,732  $ 119,450 150
August 2012 735  $ 105,593  $ 91,000 170

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

Protect Yourself From Telemarketing Predators

July 25th, 2013 by tisner

It’s Florida’s No. 1 consumer complaint — telemarketing calls. Now those telemarketers are targeting cellphones. Action 9 investigates new telemarketing targets and how to protect yourself. Read the story here.

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Orlando FL Real Estate Market Trends – Nov 2012

November 20th, 2012 by tisner

Hurricane Sandy’s immediate impact on real estate in the hardest hit Northeastern neighborhoods has become painfully evident, from New Jersey shore houses completely swept away by the sea to entire neighborhoods like Queens’ Breezy Point tragically leveled to the ground. But this latest natural disaster won’t just affect certain ZIP codes, it will weigh on America’s housing market as a whole, according to Forbes.com.

In many parts of the country a housing recover has begun. Nationally, home sales have been notably higher this year as compared to last. In September, existing home sales were up 11% year-over-year and pending sales up 14.5%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Prices have risen too, with the national median sales price $183,900, or about 11% higher than September of 2011.  Inventory has fallen drastically in many parts of the country, fueling the uptick in prices. The rising numbers have helped housing become a bright spot in recent economic reports, with analysts projecting that residential investment will positively contribute to gross domestic product this year for the first time since 2005.

Now, that rosy recovery is sure to dampen. “This will certainly create a negative in the short term,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “The bottom line is we clearly anticipate a slowdown, but it will be temporary.”

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

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012  

Orange County saw 191 more homes sold in October 2012 than 2011, a 12 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 6 percent and the median sales price increased by 2% from October 2011.  Market times decreased by 25 days or 15 percent.  

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
October 2012  1,549  $168,522  $121,000 144
October 2011  1,358  $158,492  $118,000 169

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 1 homes, a 0.2 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 0.5 percent and the median price increased by 7 percent.  Market Times decreased by 31 days compared to October 2011.

Osceola County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
October 2012 474  $126,797  $107,000 150
October 2011 475  $126,134  $99,900 181

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 19 percent with 115 more homes sold in October 2012. The averages sales price increased by 6 percent, and the median sales price increased by 14 percent compared to October 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 30 days or 18 percent.

Seminole County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
October 2012  615  $167,982  $140,000 139
October 2011 500  $158,074  $120,500 169

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 89 more home sold a 21 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 7 percent, while the median sales price increased by 9 percent during the same time period.  Market times decreased by 24 days.

Lake County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
October 2012 421  $139,091  $124,000 161
October 2011 332  $129,816  $112,950  185

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – October 2012

Polk County saw 186 more home sold in October 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 0.3 percent, while the median sales price increased by 7 percent.  Market times decreased by 3 day compared to October 2011.

Polk County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price  Average Market Time
October 2012 744  $108,417  $97,375 160
October 2011 558  $108,066  $90,925 163

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

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

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.

Orlando FL Real Estate Market Trends – June 2012

July 31st, 2012 by tisner

As Americans, we celebrated Independence Day this month flocking to places like Mount Vernon, Monticello and Peacefield to learn and understand more about our country’s history and the men and women who shaped its future. The homes of founding fathers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were more than shelter; they were places of respite, reflection and inspiration.

“Homeownership is an investment in our future, but it’s also a gateway to our past,” said National Association of Realtors President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “The homes of our country’s founders offer insights into their characters and values, and reflect the spirits of their owners, just as our homes do for us today.”

In some ways, historic homeowners bear little resemblance to the homeowners of today. George Washington inherited Mount Vernon when he was 20; only 4 percent of recent home buyers were between the ages of 18-24, according to the 2011 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. John Adams was born in the house that would remain in the Adams family for four generations. Today, fewer than 3 percent of families in this country have received their primary residence as an inheritance, according to a recent Survey of Consumer Finances published by the Federal Reserve Board.

Women’s rights to own property in America’s early days were often based on their relationships with men, so it’s not surprising that many women today view homeownership as its own form of independence, with single women representing more than one-fifth of all home buyers in the current market.

Homeowners across U.S. history do share some common ground, of course. Most of the founding families lived out their lives close to where they were born, and the same is true today. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 60 percent of Americans currently live in the state in which they were born, and NAR research shows that the typical buyer moves only 12 miles from his or her previous residence.

“I am as happy nowhere else and in no other society, and all my wishes end, where I hope my days will end, at Monticello,” said Thomas Jefferson of his home. Although today’s economic environment has postponed homeownership for some, numerous surveys show that most Americans still aspire to homeownership. In the NAR Profile, a full 60 percent of recent first-time home buyers cited the desire to own a home of their own as the primary reason for purchasing a home.

Lets take a look at June sales figures in our local Orlando FL real estate markets.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012  

Orange County saw 96 less homes sold in June 2012 than 2011, a 6 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 9 percent and the median sales price increased by 10% from June 2011.  Market times decreased by 13 days or 8 percent.  

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
June 2012  1,637  $178,061  $127,200 149
June 2011  1,733  $161,411  $115,000 16

 Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 119 homes, a 19 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 7 percent and the median price increased by 17 percent.  Market Times decreased by 18 days compared to June 2011.

Osceola County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
June 2012 493  $133,689  $109,000 154
June 2011 612  $124,052  $90,000 172

 Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Seminole County residential sales increased by 14 percent with 90 more homes sold in June 2012. The averages sales price increased by 10 percent, and the median sales price increased by 8 percent compared to June 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 6 days or 4 percent.

Seminole County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
June 2012  628  $166,368  $130,000 152
June 2011 538  $149,841  $120,000 158

 Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County decreased with 5 less home sold a 1 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 4 percent, while the median sales price increased by 6 percent during the same time period.  Market times increased by 3 days.

Lake County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
June 2012 406  $140,700  $123,750 190
June 2011 411  $135,438  $116,750  187

 Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2012

Polk County saw 24 more home sold in June 2012 compared to 2011.  The average sales price increased by 16 percent,and the median sales price increased by 15 percent.  Market times decreased by 14 days the same as June 2011.

Polk County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price  Average Market Time
June 2012  693  $120,320  $100,000 164
June 2011 669  $100,841  $85,000 178

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

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

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.

Orlando FL Real Estate Market Trends – February 2012

March 23rd, 2012 by tisner

Housing affordability conditions have reached the highest level since recordkeeping began in 1970, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

NAR’s Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high 206.1 in January, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater the household purchasing power. An index of 100 is defined as the point where a median-income household has exactly enough income to qualify for the purchase of a median-priced existing single-family home, assuming a 20 percent downpayment and 25 percent of gross income devoted to mortgage principal and interest payments.

NAR projects the affordability index for all of 2012 will be at an annual high, with little movement in mortgage interest rates or home prices during the year.

What does affordability look like in our local real estate market? Take a look at February figures.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – February 2012  

Orange County saw 169 less homes sold in February 2012 than 2011, a 12 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 16 percent and the median sales price increased by 16% from February 2011.  Market times decreased by 4 days or 4 percent.  

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
February 2012  1,277  $162,473  $115,000 96
February 2011  1,446  $136,384  $96,250 100

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – February 2012

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 134 homes, a 24 percent decrease. Prices increased with the average sales price up 10 percent and the median price increased by 13 percent.  Market Times remained decreased by 2 days compared to February 2011.

Osceola County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times 
February 2012 426  $124,389  $100,500 97
February 2011 560  $111,742  $87,000 99

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – February 2012

Seminole County residential sales decreased by 9 percent with 45 fewer homes sold in February 2012. The averages sales  price increased by 15 percent, and the median sales price increased by 23 percent compared to February 2011 levels. Market times decreased by 10 days or 10 percent.

Seminole County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
February 2012  427  $151,800  $119,000 86
February 2011 472  $129,086  $91,250 96

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – February 2012  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 63 more homes sold for a 16 percent increase. The average sales price decreased by 1 percent, while the median sales price increased by 1 percent during the same time period.  Market times decreased by 7 days.

Lake County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Time 
February 2012  379  $125,937  $110,000 128
February 2011 316  $126,802  $109,000  135

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – February 2012

Polk County saw 108 fewer homes sold, a 16 percent decrease.  The average sales price increased by 9 percent,and the median sales price increased by 12 percent.  Market times increased by 4 days or 3 percent.

Polk County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price  Average Market Time
February 2012  548  $98,299  $84,900 126
February 2011 656  $89,300  $74,975 122

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

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

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.

Orlando FL Real Estate To Lead 2012 Recovery

January 16th, 2012 by tisner

The California real estate research firm, Clear Capital, issued a report predicting that Orlando FL real estate will have the largest increase in prices for 2012 with an 11.7% gain in values. According to the report, 2012 is expected to play out much like the last half of 2011, with a very subtle price change. A minimal decline in the beginning of the year is expected to turn into a gain by year’s end.

If you are thinking of buying Orlando FL real estate, NOW is the time to buy while prices are still low. Although the
increase is only projected to be at 11.7% that is still $11,700 on a $100,000 home. Who wouldn’t want to save $11,700?

Contact me today to save $11,700! 

50 Major U.S. Metro Markets Price Change (2012 Forecast)

Qtr/Qtr
Rank

  Metropolitan Statistical Area  

2012 Forecast Yr/Yr

 

2011 Observed Yr/Yr

 

2011 Observed Rank

1

  Orlando, FL  

11.7%

 

6.7%

 

2

2

  Bakersfield, CA  

11.1%

 

-2.6%

 

22

3

  Washington, DC – Arlington, VA – Alexandria, VA  

9.3%

 

3.5%

 

6

4

  Phoenix, AZ – Mesa, AZ – Scottsdale, AZ  

8.9%

 

1.5%

 

12

5

  Miami, FL – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Miami Beach, FL  

8.8%

 

5.6%

 

3

6

  Tampa, FL – St. Petersburg, FL – Clearwater, FL  

7.4%

 

-0.6%

 

15

7

  Dallas, TX – Fort Worth, TX – Arlington, TX  

5.8%

 

2.7%

 

8

8

  Jacksonville, FL  

4.3%

 

1.7%

 

11

9

  Cleveland, OH – Elyria, OH – Mentor, OH  

4.2%

 

-1.1%

 

18

10

  Honolulu, HI  

3.2%

 

-0.8%

 

17

11

  Houston, TX – Baytown, TX – Sugar Land, TX  

3.0%

 

-0.8%

 

16

12

  New York, NY – No. New Jersey, NJ – Long Island, NY  

3.0%

 

1.2%

 

13

13

  Memphis, TN  

2.5%

 

-4.7%

 

33

14

  Portland, OR – Vancouver, OR – Beaverton, OR  

1.9%

 

-3.5%

 

27

15

  Denver, CO – Aurora, CO  

1.8%

 

3.3%

 

7

16

  San Jose, CA – Sunnyvale, CA – Santa Clara, CA  

1.6%

 

-2.5%

 

21

17

  New Orleans, LA – Metairie, LA – Kenner, LA  

1.6%

 

-2.9%

 

24

18

  Fresno, CA  

1.5%

 

-7.3%

 

41

19

  Boston, MA – Cambridge, MA – Quincy, MA  

1.4%

 

0.1%

 

14

20

  Dayton, OH  

1.4%

 

11.5%

 

1

21

  Oklahoma City, OK  

1.1%

 

-1.2%

 

19

22

  Providence, RI – NewBedford, MA – Fall River, MA  

1.0%

 

2.6%

 

9

23

  Pittsburgh, PA  

0.4%

 

2.5%

 

10

24

  San Francisco, CA – Oakland, CA – Fremont, CA  

0.1%

 

-4.7%

 

35

25

  Milwaukee, WI – Waukesha, WI – West Allis, WI  

0.1%

 

4.5%

 

5

26

  Rochester, NY  

-0.2%

 

4.7%

 

4

27

  Charlotte, NC – Gastonia,NC – Concord, NC  

-1.5%

 

-2.2%

 

20

28

  Columbus, OH  

-2.0%

 

-3.5%

 

26

29

  Cincinnati, OH – Middletown, OH  

-2.2%

 

-4.1%

 

31

30

  Virginia Beach, VA – Norfolk, VA – Newport News, VA  

-2.3%

 

-4.4%

 

32

31

  Minneapolis, MN – St.Paul, MN – Bloomington, WI  

-2.4%

 

-8.7%

 

44

32

  Hartford, CT – West Hartford, CT – East Hartford, CT  

-2.4%

 

-3.6%

 

28

33

  Raleigh, NC – Cary, NC  

-3.0%

 

-3.7%

 

29

34

  Sacramento, CA – Arden, CA – Roseville, CA  

-3.3%

 

-6.9%

 

40

35

  Tucson, AZ  

-3.6%

 

-9.4%

 

46

36

  Birmingham, AL – Hoover, AL  

-3.8%

 

-11.1%

 

48

37

  Nashville, TN – Davidson, TN – Murfreesboro, TN  

-3.8%

 

-4.8%

 

36

38

  Richmond, VA  

-3.8%

 

-5.9%

 

38

39

  San Diego, CA – Carlsbad, CA – San Marcos, CA  

-3.8%

 

-4.7%

 

34

40

  St. Louis, MO  

-3.9%

 

-7.7%

 

42

41

  Philadelphia, PA – Camden, NJ – Wilmington, DE  

-4.1%

 

-5.0%

 

37

42

  Riverside, CA – San Bernardino, CA – Ontario, CA  

-4.2%

 

-3.4%

 

25

43

  Baltimore, MD – Towson, MD  

-4.9%

 

-6.2%

 

39

44

  Chicago, IL – Naperville, IL – Joliet, IL  

-5.2%

 

-2.6%

 

23

45

  Detroit, MI – Warren, MI – Livonia, MI  

-5.6%

 

-10.8%

 

47

46

  Las Vegas, NV – Paradise, NV  

-6.4%

 

-9.2%

 

45

47

  Oxnard, CA – Thousand Oaks, CA – Ventura, CA  

-6.7%

 

-7.8%

 

43

48

  Seattle, WA – Tacoma, WA – Bellevue, WA  

-7.5%

 

-15.1%

 

49

49

  Los Angeles, CA – Long Beach, CA – Santa Ana, CA  

-10.3%

 

-3.7%

 

30

50

  Atlanta, GA – Sandy Springs, GA – Marietta, GA  

-14.4%

 

-18.3%

 

50

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

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.

Watch Out: Dangerous Things Orlando FL Home Owners Should Beware Of

September 28th, 2011 by tisner

Aside from fires, gas leaks, and spills, a lot of us are unaware of the other potential dangers in our homes. Either that or we have forgotten about the other possibilities because they tend to be rather small. And by small, it does not mean that the consequences can’t be detrimental, it means that the incident just may not be as obvious or immediate as a fire or spill. It is true that virtually everything in a home can be seen as dangerous in one way or another, but there are definitely certain things that you should be careful of. To do so does not involve much effort, simply just some awareness and memory. So to jog your memory, here are some common potentially dangerous things to beware of in your Orlando FL home. This information can be especially useful if children are running around the abode.

  • TALL & HEAVY FURNITURE. This is mainly for children, but for adults too – dressers, bookshelves and the like are privy to crushing people when being climbed on or knocked over. A quick fix would be to attach furniture to the wall.
  • CORDS. Not only are cords dangerous due to their electrical components, but if placed inappropriately can act as an object to trip over. Make sure your cords are organized and out of the way.
  • BATHTUBS. Like cords, bathtubs are dangerous in more than one way. People are very prone to slipping in tubs, so be sure to place a good mat in your tub. Secondly, if you have young children, watch them at all times while bathing to avoid drowning. This also goes for when preparing a bath for yourself – don’t leave a full bathtub unattended.
  • MEDICINES & CLEANING PRODUCTS. The same rule is applied to both medicines and cleaning products – do not leave them in reach of children and pets. They can be very toxic, harmful and even deadly. It is likely we have all been taught this rule, but it can be easy to forget when rushing around the house.
  • EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. Similar to the last tip, make sure exercise equipment is out of children’s reach. Heavy, mobile objects like weights can be tripped over or can be dangerous if a child decides to make them their new play toy. Also remember to clean your equipment after use because they can harbor sickness-inducing germs.
  • PESTICIDES & MOTHBALLS. While both can be very useful in removing unwanted pests, the chemicals in each can be very harmful in the long run. You may choose to limit use to when very necessary, find a safe alternate solution, or opt for not using them at all. It may be a small sacrifice to make in order to ensure good health.

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

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.

Orlando Real Estate Market Trends – August 2011

September 26th, 2011 by tisner

A number of research studies have shown that home ownership provides social and societal benefits. Not only is home ownership one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, providing resources for a more comfortable retirement, but it also fosters an immeasurable sense of community and stability vital to growing families. NAR’s “Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing” report reveals that home owners are happier and healthier. They tend to vote more, volunteer more and contribute more to their neighborhoods. Home owners do not move as frequently as renters, which encourages more neighborhood stability, and children of home owners are more likely to participate in organized activities and spend less time in front of the television.

Now take a look at how the Orlando market performed in August.  

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2011  

Orange County saw 173 fewer homes sold in August 2011 than August 2010. A 10 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 9 percent and the median sales price increased by 19% from August 2010.  Market times increased by 20 days or 20 percent.  

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times
Aug 2011  1,531  $154,748  $118,000  100
Aug 2010  1,704  $141,426  $95,000  80

 

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2011

Osceola County homes saw home sales decrease by 173 homes, a 27 percent drop. Prices decreased with the average sales price down 12 percent. The median price decreased 2 percent.  Market Times increased by 24 days or 24 percent. 

Osceola County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times
Aug 2011  461  $113,627  $90,000  99
Aug 2010  634  $128,434  $91,500  75

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2011

Seminole County residential sales increased by 7 percent with 39 more homes sold in August 2011. The averages sales increased 11 percent and the median sales price increased by 18 percent from August 2010 levels. Market times increased by 16 days or 16 percent. 

Seminole County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times
Aug 2011  565  $165,743  $130,000  101
Aug 2010  526  $147,083  $106,050  85

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2011  

Residential sales in Lake County increased with 67 additional homes sold for a 17 percent increase. The average sales price increased by 20 percent, and the median sales price decreased by 14 percent during the same time period.  Market times increased by 20 days or 14 percent.  

Lake County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times
Aug 2011  399  $118,642  $105,500  139
Aug 2010  332  $148,473  $122,000  119

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – August 2011  

Polk County saw 22 fewer homes sold, a 3 percent decrease.  The average sales price increased by 1 percent, while the median sales price decreased by 7 percent. Market times increased by 25 days or 21 percent. 

Orange County Homes Sold Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Market Times
Aug 2011  626  $103,946  $82,070  120
Aug 2010  648  $102,869  $88,250  95

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Optimizing And Making The Most Out Of Your Closet Space In Your Orlando Home

August 2nd, 2011 by tisner

If you’re a bit of a shopaholic or have just found your possessions piling up over time, then you’ve probably found yourself in a bit of a cramped bedroom closet situation. For those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to enjoy walk-in closets about the same size as a bedroom, we’ve had to cleverly attempt at organizing and fitting our clothes, shoes and accessories into our normal sized closets like a puzzle. Dressers and drawers are pretty straightforward when it comes to accommodating our belongings, but when it comes to closets, there is definitely room for flexibility. Whether you’re looking to make the most out of the space in your closet in your Orlando home, or making it look most presentable – here are some helpful tips regarding both those goals and more…

  • PURGE. This can be extremely tough for most of us, but seriously consider getting rid of items that you haven’t used in a year. It is often that items at the back and sides of our closets have become completely forgotten. Just take a bit of time to sweep through your entire closet and really consider what is worth keeping or throwing out. And if throwing out belongings is a bit too extreme for you, opt for moving the item to a drawer or to a storage area for safekeeping.
  • CATEGORIZE. An excellent way of keeping your closet mess free is to place like with like. This means, dresses with dresses, pants with pants, and shirts with shirts. This makes it so items are easy to find and easy to put back, so that you don’t end up making a tornado out of your closet when trying to find things. Plus, this saves you time.
  • ADD MORE. By this I don’t mean more clothes, but more organizational units. Assess your closet to see if another rod can fit into your closet, or if the floor or back areas of your closet are vacant. We tend to forget about those areas, which can be perfect for smaller storage cubes and shelves. Sometimes making a trip to the home/furniture store can give us amazing storage ideas, and can offer closet organizer units you never even knew existed.
  • UNIFORM. This is not a must, but if you want to make your closet look presentable, having it look uniform is key. Your storage and organizational units should be the same, meaning cubes/shelves should be relatively similar, as well as hangers. Refer to home catalogues or furniture store displays for examples.
  • BE CRAFTY. Make the most out of your hangers by hanging smaller, similar items. Hang tops or even pants over the bar of the same hanger.

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How to Make Your Orlando Home Look More Expensive

July 26th, 2011 by tisner

It’s pretty rare to come across a homeowner who doesn’t want his or her Orlando home to come across as expensive or even possibly luxurious to some extent. Your home is most likely your largest investment, your pride and joy, and so why wouldn’t you want it to look its finest. It can be seen as a reflection of who you are, and especially when used to entertain guests it can be utilized to potentially “show off” just how hard you’ve been working. The tricky part in this whole expensive appearance scheme is the financial aspect. The cost of your Orlando home itself may have burned through your home budget alone, and so the money left over for its interior decorations may be limited. For those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to spend infinite amounts of money on interior designers and on the most lavish foreign furniture and paintings, we have to make some clever choices. Just like with clothing, an impeccably dressed person does not necessarily have to buy their garments from the top fashion designers to look good. And the same can be said for homes! The price tags of a couch or dining room table are not the only indicators of class and luxury. How you arrange your home, and how you choose specific things to compliment its layout can make a world of difference with just how pricey your abode appears. And even if your bank account does allow you to afford the more luxurious décor items, you too can make use of these tips to making your Orlando home appear more expensive:

  • MAINTENANCE. It seems so logical, but often homes can go without a good cleaning for a lengthy period of time.  Keeping your home clean and tidy is most definitely the simplest way to looking more expensive. Clutter and mess absolutely degrades its worth.
  • WALLS. The quality of your walls says a lot about the quality of your entire home. A fresh coat of paint is always refreshing to see, and be sure to cover chipped areas and to remove marks.
  • FRAMES. Posters and pictures taped up on walls just looks sloppy. Buying frames for your posters and pictures that are worth displaying looks absolutely polished and presentable. Nice looking frames need not be expensive either. This also goes for people who have not displayed anything on their walls. Hanging framed posters and pictures and pieces of art always looks very appealing.
  • TEXTURE & PATTERNS. From your pillows to your rug, opt for regal looking patterns, most likely in deep tones. Window drapes in one room, like your family or living room, just screams luxury, and if it’s not too daring for you, a faux fur rug can do wonders. Neither has to be pricey, but just be careful not to go crazy on the patterns. Stick to a few specific things to decide to pattern up.
  • LITTLE THINGS. Focusing on small, cheaper house items can really spruce up your home. Opt for more expensive looking garbage bins, coasters and the like. For instance, choose a more visually pleasing material like glass or wood over plastic.

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