If selling your home is on your agenda in 2015 there is no better time than the first of a new year to prepare for just that! Folks who are ready to make big changes in their lives typically are ready to do it at the beginning of a new year. That is when New Year’s resolutions are made and it can also be a time of buying a home or getting your current home ready to sell.   If you are looking to put your house on the market you have come to the right place. In this blog post we are going to give you a few tips and ideas on how to make your home ready for selling in 2015.

• Do your spring cleaning early this year if selling your home is on your mind. Cleaning up your home on the inside is just as important as cleaning it up on the outside. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, you are likely going to be stuck inside a bit anyway, so why not get some deep cleaning done. If you take a week or so and really deep clean your house you may have it ready for showing in a very short amount of time.
• Have a New Years Eve open house. Serve drinks and snacks to all who enter and you may find that your buyer walks right into your home the night of your open house. If you really want to impress people then get a DJ to play some great music to appeal to your potential buyers. These kinds of gestures let folks know that you are serious about selling and that you are motivated to It may cost you a bit of money to pull off a New Years Eve open house but it will be totally worth it if you find a buyer quickly by doing so.
• Send out an email to all of your friends and family to let them know you are putting your house on the market for the start of 2015. Include some photos of your house as well so that they can show your home to others who they may come in contact with each week.
• Most importantly do not give up when selling your home. It takes persistence and a great Realtor to get your home sold. If you hire the right person to show off your home’s assets it shouldn’t take very long to seal the deal.

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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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

You’re a runner who loves adventure! Your priority in a race is the course. And now you’re about to head out on the most magical course on earth during the final race of the weekend — a 26.2 mile run that’ll take you through four Walt Disney World® theme parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Walt Disney World® SPEEDWAY. From the Magic Kingdom® Park, home of Mickey, Minnie and the whole Disney gang and the wild adventure of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park, to the show biz excitement of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and incredible Epcot®, your Marathon adventure is unlike any other anywhere on earth.

You must register for Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge or Dopey Challenge to receive the challenge medals upon completion of all races within the pacing requirements.

WHEN:  January 07, 2015 – January 11, 2015
WHERE:  ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Field House, Kissimmee, FL 34747
COST:  Prices vary

For additional information, visit RUN DISNEY 

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 December 2014 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. Let’s take a look.

Interested in getting a personalized Market Snapshot? Simply visit www.OrlandoAvenue.com, select the Market Snapshot box, and enter the zip code you want to watch.

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 December 2014 edition of market snapshot for Celebration Florida compliments of Teri Isner. This report is personalized with charts including market activity for single family homes in the 34747 zip code. Let’s take a look.

Market snapshots are also available for Celebration condo and townhome sales.

Interested in getting a personalized Market Snapshot? Simply visit www.OrlandoAvenue.com, select the Market Snapshot box, and enter the zip code you want to watch.

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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Now thru December 31st. Visit the Nickelodeon Suites Resort to enjoy a festive poolside inflatable slide, Sparkling holiday lights, with nightly snow fall on the Oasis Pool, Cozy poolside fire pits, complete with hot chocolate and s’mores treats, Santa Claus and popular Nickelodeon characters, including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Holiday-themed activities at the Oasis Pool.

WHERE:  14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821 877-NICK-KID

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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A good neighbor might be characterized as someone who’ll look after your home when you’re out of town by picking up your mail and watering your plants.  You’d most likely reciprocate for anyone who’d be so generous toward you.

In some cases, you might only be able to name one or two of your neighbors who would step up to that level of service.   Wouldn’t it be nice if more people on your street would be happy to make that offer?

The solution may just start with being a better neighbor first.  The following suggestions go a long way to improving your neighborhood and making new friends at the same time.

• Meet your neighbors and exchange phone numbers and email addresses.  Agree with each other that you’ll let them know if you see something strange going on at their home.
• Slow down when driving through the neighborhood; it will make it safer and everyone will appreciate it.
• Control your dog: keep it on a leash; pick up after it; don’t let it bark too much.
• Don’t park in front of your neighbor’s home.
• Notify your immediate neighbors when you’re having remodeling done and ask them to let you know if any of the contractors cause damage to their property.
• Let your neighbors know when you’re having a party and that there will be more cars on the street than usual.
• Maintain your home and yard so that it adds to the beauty of the neighborhood.
• Put your garbage out for collection on the correct day and bring the containers back in promptly.

In reality, it is fairly obvious; you just have to think of the things that you’d want from your neighbors.  Be friendly; don’t be noisy; offer a helping hand when available and respect each other’s boundaries.  Having a sense of community and that you all share the neighborhood can be underlying principles that will guide your behavior.

A good neighbor would be aware of suspicious activity and would call their neighbors and the police if warranted.  This might be something you can discuss with your neighbors.  Click here for a template to record your immediate neighbor’s contact information and keep readily available if needed.

Information courtesy of Orlando Realtor Teri Isner.

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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Capture the holiday spirit and celebrate this special 20th anniversary of the Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. Tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style mansion and enjoy your favorite holiday décor from the past 19 years.

WHEN:
Now thru January 4th, 2015

WHERE:
1151 Tower Blvd Lake Wales, FL 33853
863-676-1408
Mon-Sat 10-5pm/Sun 1-pm
$20 Adults/$9 Children 5-12

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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In October, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orlando, FL was 18% lower than the previous month and 4% lower than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orlando Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orlando foreclosures were 0.19% above national statistics, 0.15% above state figures, and the same as Orange County numbers in October 2014.

Orlando Foreclosure Status Distribution

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

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 16.7% of the foreclosure activity in October,  Auctions were 53.7%, and Bank-owned properties were 29.7%.

Orlando Foreclosure Activity by Month

In October, the number of bank-owned properties decreased 15.4% from the previous month and increased 94.9% from the previous year. The number of auctions decreased 17.1% from the previous month and rose 108.6% from the previous year. Pre-foreclosure activity decreased 25.4% from the previous month and 73.7% from the previous year.

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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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Christmas can be a really stressful time with decorating, gift wrapping, baking and so much more. That’s why these 10 easy tricks could just save your holiday from chaos. Watch them and let me know which ones you plan to use.

In this video you’ll see how to;

– Convert a bag of chips into decorative wrapping paper
– Protect your wrapping paper from unraveling in storage
– Send Christmas letters without having to buy envelopes
– Make custom festive pancakes in any shape
– Avoid the challenges of packing tape sticking to itself
– Make your house smell like fresh cut pine
– Decorate sugar cookies with no mess to clean up
– Prevent your Christmas lights from tangling in storage
– Make custom chocolate garnishes for entertaining
– Turn your Christmas morning garbage into custom cards

This fun video is 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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Orlando Home for Sale:

10827 Willow Ridge Loop, Orlando FL 32825
MLS# O5320426

Beauty Warmth and Value!

Beauty Warmth and Value! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a gated community is move in ready and priced to sell. The foyer says come in with one floor full of gracious open living space. Crown molding, granite counters, 42 inch cabinets and stainless appliances showcase the open kitchen designed for people who like to cook and entertain at the same time. You will love the easy care of the tile flooring in the kitchen and family room. The split bedroom floor plan offers a personal retreat. The main bedroom has an en-suite bath, dual sinks with ample counter tops, plus a walk-in closet ready for your convenience. Take advantage. Eye appeal, financing and location all make homes sell. This home has all three. Enjoy cool summer evenings relaxing on your own covered porch over-looking a picture book setting of lawn, garden and pond. Priced to sell! Come look inside this special home today.

Marketed by Orlando Realtor Teri Isner.

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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