Welcome to your up-to-the-minute July 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.

You will see there is detailed information about days on the market, the average selling price and median selling price as well as the number of homes sold. Just open the tab for more information.

You can also view these homes on a map or click on the tabs to the left for more detailed information.

You can also view schools in the 34741 zip code and detailed community information by selecting the tabs in the upper left.

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 shopping 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 July 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.

You will see there is detailed information about days on the market, the average selling price and median selling price as well as the number of homes sold. Just open the tab for more information.

You can also view these homes on a map or click on the tabs to the left for more detailed information.

You can also view schools in the 34747 zip code and detailed community information by selecting the tabs in the upper left.

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 shopping 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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The Park Avenue Walking Food Tour dishes on some of Central Florida’s best-kept secrets. This preferred tour features carefully-chosen local eats and treats (some award-winning) that add to the rich history of Winter Park. All food and drink tastings are covered in your $47 ticket purchase. The burned calories for free!

On this tour, you’ll sample some of locals’ favorite dishes as you stroll across brick-laid streets that are both rich in history and culture. Adventure off the beaten path into quaint hideaways revealing gourmet treats. We trust the locals, but we tasted everything you’ll be sampling to ensure utmost tastiness.

Information courtesy of Teri Isner, Orlando FL Realtor.

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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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If you are like an increasing number of home owners, you may well have recently thought about leaving your spacious house for a smaller residence.  Reasons for wanting to do so are numerous and varied and range from an empty nest, to burdensome maintenance chores, to financial considerations, to a desire for a change in lifestyle.

Whatever your motivation, be forewarned that downsizing is a serious move and may not be as simple as it sounds—and it may not be the right move for you at this time.  So, before you sell your existing Orlando FL home or purge your possessions, give serious thought to the following information:

BASIC PROS:

• Less time and effort expended on maintenance tasks
• Lower mortgage payments, utility bills, and property taxes.
• Opportunity to shed years of accumulated “treasures.”
• Layout better meet physical abilities
• Possibility of a better location—closer to family, friends, and amenities
• Extra time and money to allow a change in lifestyle.

BASIC CONS:

• Less space for guests—and storage.
• Reluctance to part with cherished belongings
• Strong emotional ties to your current home and neighborhood
• Unexpected costs of HOA fees and assessments, higher utility and tax rates in new location, moving expenses.
• Need to successfully sell your present home
• Less space for personal privacy
• Possible need for new furniture or car to fit the dimensions of your new residence
• Less room to entertain

Questions to ask—and answer honestly:

• Why do I want to downsize?  What are my wants and needs at this stage of my life?
• Where do I most want to live?  In what kind of residence?
• How important is size to me?  Can I deal with less storage space, closer living quarters—and the resultant lack of private space?  Will I miss living in a large, prestigious house?
• What can I part with—home itself, furnishings, possessions, friends, convenience of location?
• What will the move cost?
• How will my monthly/yearly bills be affected?
• How will such a move affect my desired lifestyle?
• How will downsizing affect my ability to entertain and be socially active?
• How much can I reasonably expect to net from the sale of my current home?
• Have I sought out advice from a Realtor, an accountant, friends who have downsized?
• Have I thoroughly researched HOA fees and restrictions, transportation costs, distances, medical facilities, the community, and desired amenities?

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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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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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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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Clermont Florida Land For Sale:

Skylark Lane, Clermont FL 34711
MLS# O5107647

Private Lakefront Property!

9 acres.  2+/- high and dry. 300+/-feet of frontage directly on Pine Island Lake, a private island. Seclusion and privacy. A great place for your dream home! Easy access to Orlando. Great ski lake. Good fishing lake. This lakefront lot will only have 7 total home sites in a private park-like setting. Heavily wooded lakefront acreage with private road access. Restricted 2000 S.F. minimum. Underground phone and power.

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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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Take a look at sales figures in the Orlando FL real estate market for May 2014.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2014

Orange County saw 241 fewer homes sold in May 2014 than May 2013, less than 1 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 22 percent and the median sales price increased by 19 percent from May 2013.  Market times decreased by 13 days or 9 percent.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2014

Osceola County homes saw home sales decreased by 45 homes, a 7 percent increase. Prices increased with the average sales price up 27 percent and the median price increased by 22 percent.  Market Times decreased by 1 day compared to May 2013.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2014

Seminole County residential sales decreased by 4 percent with 29 fewer homes sold in May 2014. The average sales price increased by less than 1 percent, and the median sales price increased by 5 percent compared to May 2014 levels. Market times decreased by 9 days or 7 percent.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2014

Residential sales in Lake County decreased with 12 fewer more homes sold, a 2 percent decrease. The average sales price increased by 6 percent, and the median sales price increased by 7 percent for the month compared to May 2013.  Market times decreased by 26 days or 14 percent.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – May 2014

Polk County saw 16 fewer homes sold in May 2014 compared to May 2013.  The average sales price increased by 5 percent, and the median sales price increased by 4 percent.  Market times decreased by 22 days compared to May 2013.

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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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Welcome to your up-to-the-minute June 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.

You will see there is detailed information about days on the market, the average selling price and median selling price as well as the number of homes sold. Just open the tab for more information.

You can also view these homes on a map or click on the tabs to the left for more detailed information.

You can also view schools in the 34741 zip code and detailed community information by selecting the tabs in the upper left.

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 shopping 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 June 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.

You will see there is detailed information about days on the market, the average selling price and median selling price as well as the number of homes sold. Just open the tab for more information.

You can also view these homes on a map or click on the tabs to the left for more detailed information.

You can also view schools in the 34747 zip code and detailed community information by selecting the tabs in the upper left.

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 shopping 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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