This Month in Real Estate – November 2013

The primary reason sellers decide to move.

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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.

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Orlando Real Estate:

223 Lakay Place Longwood FL 32779
MLS# O4993837

Beauty Warmth and Value!

SHORT SALE. Beauty, warmth & value is offered in this Tuscan inspired Custom Estate. Living space for all including office, family room, wired media room, master on 1st floor, gourmet kitchen, Brazilian cherry floor, granite counters & incredible backyard pool area. Incredible open kitchen with a gas cook island, walk-in pantry, desk, wine fridge plus the table here stays and refrigerator. The large family room allows for cooking for your guests while entertaining. Step out the French doors to the covered patio with pond views and steps down to the heated pool and spa plus extended backyard.  There is an audio system on the patio, in the living room and master bath area too for added enjoyment.  Pool table in living room is for sale as well as other items in the home.  There is a formal dining area, 4 living areas which include the large media room upstairs and loft area, down is the family room and living room.  Plenty of privacy here as the house is set off the road.  Luxury upgrades inside. This home has it all from exclusive bathroom cabinetry to pullout shelving and high ceilings. Office is the 5th bedroom on the first floor it does have a closet and could be converted into a lovely nursery.  Cash only.

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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.

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Fall is in the air in Orlando and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the festivities.  Kissimmee is hosting its 17^th Annual Fall Festival at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.  Spend time building memories with your friends and family, playing games, watching the kids bounce in the bonce house and much more. 

Enjoy fall in Orlando at this fun, family friendly festival on October 26^th at 3pm-7pm.

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Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando homes for sale, having become the Best Listing Agent in Orlando. You can reach Teri by filling out the online contact form or give her a call.  

Orlando Real Estate For Sale:

835 Hammocks Dr, Ocoee FL 34761 MLS#O5134015

Beauty Warmth & Value!

This custom 4 bedroom, 2 bath with over 2300 square feet shows the pride of ownership. Premium Granite kitchen counters ($23K), and $3K backsplash. Travertine stone flooring throughout including enclosed porch ($35K). Marble bath & fireplace with inlay granite ($20K), paver drive & patio ($10K). Absolutely Move in Ready! You will not be disappointed. $88K of upgrades. Extra large private backyard with plenty of space to run, relax or add a pool. Split floor plan is family-friendly with privacy for parents, kids, & guests. The master bath features Garden Tub, separate shower, double vanity with ‘His & Her’ walk in closets. Egyptian marble in master bath & crème of mafil in the other. The central kitchen includes all appliances, Geriba granite, Jennaire range, $1K Frankie stainless steel sink, Bosch dishwasher, built-in desk, breakfast bar & 42″ cabinets, plus a large eating area open to the family room. $300 utility room sink + the Maytag Neptune washer and dryer stay. Extra insulation & new A/C in 2010 keeps your heating & cooling costs down. Ceiling fans, security system, sprinkler system, 10′ ceilings thru-out. Enjoy a quiet evening in the family room with a fire. Built-in display niches will provide a place for your artistic treasures. The whole effect is that of a warm, open, spacious dwelling. Original owner . IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED! Minutes to hospital, mall & shopping, 408/429/Florida turnpike/I-4, and 30-40 minutes to Orlando Airport. Convenient to area attractions. LOADED W/UPGRADES! Shows like a model. Come look inside today. THIS is the one you’ve been searching for!

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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.

There were 11,903 Orlando FL foreclosure homes in February 2012, according to RealtyTrac.com. 1 in every 1,171 housing units received a foreclosure filing. The average sales price of an Orlando home was $119,371 and the average sales price of a foreclosure home was $97,197, a $22,174 savings.

Orlando FL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

The interest rate on a 30 year mortgage was 3.89% in February and there were 1,171 new foreclosures compared to 1,459 new foreclosures in January.

Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Orlando FL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orlando FL foreclosures were 0.15% above national statistics, 0.02% above Florida figures and the same as Orange County numbers in February.

Orlando FL Foreclosure Activity by Month
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Orlando is home to many wonderful restaurants and some of them are hosting Thanksgiving dinner.  So get mom out of the kitchen and take her out on the town instead.

Enjoy an elegant dinner at the Ritz-Carlton’s restaurant Norman’s.  They will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 5p.m. to 9p.m.  They are also having a family friendly Thanksgiving dinner at the Vineyard Grill from 12 to 9p.m. which include live entertainment.

You can head down to Mount Dora and enjoy dinner at the Beauclaire Restaurant at Lakeside Inn.  As you enjoy your dinner there will be live piano music for your enjoyment. 

Enjoy live jazz music while you dine at The Tropicale at Caribe Royale Orlando.  They are offering a Traditional Thanksgiving buffet that will also include a Seafood station, from 1pm until 7pm.  Reservations are being taken now for this fun holiday dinner.  Orlando this holiday season.Free mobile app to search all homes right from your phone!Orlando real estate

Have fun this Thanksgiving with your family without having to spend all day in the kitchen cooking.  Take advantage of the wonderful dining options in Orlando! 

This information is brought to you buy Teri Isner and the Orlando Avenue Top Team. Teri Isner has distinguished herself as a leader in the market.

Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando homes for sale, having become the Best Listing Agent in Orlando. You can reach Teri by filling out the online contact form or give her a call.

FEMA wants everyone to know about the upcoming Emergency Alert System (EAS) test and how it may impact them.

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on November 9, 2011. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism. EAS Participants currently participate in state-level monthly tests and local-level weekly tests, but no top-down review of the entire system has ever been undertaken. The Commission, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will use the results of this nationwide test to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism, and will work together with EAS stakeholders to make improvements to the system as appropriate.   

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.

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

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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It doesn’t matter if you are considering a permanent move to Orlando or if you wish to become a snow bird, there are many reason to buy Orlando real estate in today’s market.

Top Reasons to Buy Orlando Real Estate

1. Weather
As you know, our weather can’t be beat! Young and old alike relish in our warm weather year round. What is not to like? No more heavy coats, hats and mittens.

2. Competitive Prices
Florida has been among those states hit hardest buy the foreclosure crisis and prices are the most competitive they have been in years. Experienced investors will tell you to ‘ buy low and sell high’, making this a great time to jump into Orlando real estate. Orlando ranks among the 10 Best Performing Major Housing Markets.

3. Prices below replacement cost
Many homes are selling below replacement costs. For example, a home with a replacement value of $150,000 may sell for only $60,000.

4. Healthy job market
Orlando’s city government is working hard to bring additional companies and jobs to the area.

5. Recreation
The top amusement parks in the world, Disney World, Epcot, Sea World and Universal, are all located in Orlando, making this a great place to live and vacation. Other outdoor activities abound…fishing, boating, horseback riding, golf, hot air ballooning, and water sports galore, making Orlando the perfect location for rental property. Seasonal rentals are in demand either on a weekly or monthly basis. Orlando is among the 10 Best Cities To Buy Rental Property.

After you decide to buy Orlando real estate, you will need a top-notch Realtor! The Orlando Avenue Top Team can’t be beat!

You can expect professionalism with Teri. She is a member of the Graduate Realtor Institute, a Certified Residential Council Specialist, one of only a few hundred Certified International Property Specialist in the country, a member of the elite Cyber Professionals Group, holds the e-pro designation, is Internet Certified, a member of the Real Estate Cyberspace Society and an Allen Hainge Cyberstar.

You deserve professional real estate service! You will obtain the best results with Teri. You can relax as important decisions are made easily with the timely and accurate information she provides.  Teri and the Orlando Avenue Top Team will handle the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.