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.

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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.  

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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.

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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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.

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 2607 Carter Grove Circle Windermere, FL 34786
MLS#05052013

Your home should rise up and greet you and this home is paradise found! Beauty warmth and value can be found in every exquisite detail. Conveniently located only minutes from town! Your family will enjoy strolling to all the Windermere benefits including private access to the Butler Chain of Lakes, three docks, parks, and playgrounds. Totally remodeled with new roof in 2011, new energy efficient windows, A/C handler and compressor means all you have to do is pack your bags and come on over. Three luxurious baths with sophisticated vanities and clear view frameless glass enclosures were also added in 2009. There is no telling what you’ll cook up in your dream kitchen with granite counters, walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, and high quality 42″ craft made solid wood cabinets some with decorative display glass doors. No need to buy any appliances these all stay. The Bruce hardwood floors create show house perfection. The master bedroom is situated for privacy & every bedroom in this split plan home has a walk-in closet. The beautiful grounds have a quiet country feeling meant to be enjoyed. The salt water pool, spa and BBQ are designed for entertaining family and friends in the spacious backyard. Do not worry about water bills as the irrigation system is on a well and the home also has a Kinetico water softening system. The landscape LED lighting creates a special romantic ambiance from front to back. Call for a personal tour today. This home is worth every dollar.

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Homebuyers have been gradually chipping away at Orlandoreal estate’s once-towering inventory and have reduced it down to 11,480 homes available for purchase, reports the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association. That’s an inventory level not seen since the end of the red-hot housing market in 2005.

Orlando real estate sales in April of 2011 are down by 9.68 percent compared to April of 2010, with 2,388 homes changing hands last month. To date, sales in 2011 are 1.82 percent above sales in 2010.

Orlando’s median price experienced its third month-over-month gain, with area homes selling for a median of $105,000. That median price is 8.70 percent lower than April 2010’s median price of $115,000.

The lower median price of foreclosures and short sales — which at 65.49 percent of all sales in April actually represents a 5 percent drop from last month — continues to drag down the overall median price.The median price for bank-owned sales in April is $80,000 and the median price for short sales is $91,000. The median price for “normal” existing homes sold in April is $160,000.

Teri Isner 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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This weekend, April 9th and 10th,  Celebration FL will become the Pie Capital of the World when thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers gather together the Great American Pie Festival sponsored by Crisco®. The highlight, as always, will be the Never-Ending Pie Buffet, featuring award-winning pie, ice cream, toppings and beverages from some of our fine sponsors!

This year you will be treated to sweet offerings by Bakers Square Restaurants and Pies, Bonert’s Slice of Pie, California Raisin Marketing Board, J. Horner’s Desserts, Kroger’s Private Selection, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Rocky Mountain Pies, Smucker’s Toppings, The Folger Coffee Company, Village Inn and Wick’s Pies.

The kids can make their own pies at the Crisco Kids Creation Station. There will be pie decorating, pie scaping, pie tin art and many more pie activities to enjoy. The Pietopia Demonstration Stage sponsored by Village Inn and Bakers Square Restaurants featured entertainment and baking demonstration by chefs from across the country. Of course, no pie festival would be complete without a Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Private Selection.

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 7126 Winding Lake Circle Oviedo, Florida 32765

MLS#O4999692

Stunning short sale!  Located in the gated community of Kenmure this amazing pool home is available now.  Boasting both formal living and dining rooms, entertaining will be delightful.  Imagine all the culinary masterpieces you can create in this designer kitchen featuring double ovens, granite counter tops, 42″ cabinets accented with stone back splash and the island is already for a second sink. Family and friends can join the cook at the large breakfast bar or just steps away in the breathtaking family room. Need a place to slip away? Look no further then the breezy screened porch ready to whisk you away for the day. Beautiful plantation shutters throughout the house with extensive moldings around each window.  Mom and Dad will take pleasure in the gorgeous master bedroom with flex room, separate his & her walk-in closets and a striking trey ceiling. Luxurious master bathroom features dual sinks, separate shower and garden tub just waiting to pamper you. The additional bedrooms are perfectly sized for your growing family or guests that want to visit the Orlando area. After a day at work come home and enjoy relaxing around the gorgeous heated pool and spa overlooking a very private conservation area. If storage is an issue the attic is 90% floored.   Call today for a look inside!

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 1071 Leeway Court Orlando, FL 32810

MLS#04997191

SHORT SALE! Nestled on a cul-de-sac with mature trees this spacious home is the perfect place to bring your family. All spruced up with new tile floors, hot water heater, plumbing and roof you will have plenty of time to enjoy all this community has to offer. Dad will love the workshop outback with electricity, sink and cable, making this is the ultimate man cave. The cook will have ample space to prepare delicious treats in the kitchen with an abundance of cabinet and counter space. Grab your favorite beverage and step out on the lovely screened porch it is a place one could linger all day. The huge fenced backyard offers your very own citrus trees and there is plenty of room for more gardening. Don’t miss the community park area. There is so much to do there with the pool, sun deck, spa pool, playground, tennis, BBQ and picnic tables, dock on Lake Westin with benches providing peaceful tree shaded views. Stop by the house and the park you will see the beauty warmth and value in this delightful neighborhood.

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