May 24, 2018 – May 27, 2018

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

Admission: $20-$149

MegaCon Orlando is the Southeast’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Fans can get an autograph or a photo with their favorite celebrity, watch professional comic artists battle it out in popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops and take photos with their favorite costumed characters. With over 400,000 square feet of shopping, MegaCon is also a great place to buy gifts.

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Top 30 Orlando Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2018

CONGRATULATIONS to every blogger that has made this Top Orlando Blogs list! This is the most comprehensive list of best Orlando blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this! I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world.

The Best Orlando Blogs from thousands of Orlando blogs in our index using search and social metrics. We’ve carefully selected these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information.

These blogs are ranked based on following criteria

• Google reputation and Google search ranking
• Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other social media sites
• Quality and consistency of posts.
• Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review

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Fridays – 4:30 to 5:30 PM

FREE

Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave

An hour of hatha yoga. Bring your own mat, a towel and water. The instructor will guide you through the program.

For more information call: 407-647-7700

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For the last 25 years, most buyers have gotten a new mortgage or paid cash when purchasing a home. For a practical reason, owner-occupant buyers have another alternative: assuming a lower interest rate existing FHA or VA mortgage.

In the late 80’s, both FHA and VA began requiring buyers to qualify to assume their mortgages. Prior to that, good credit or even a job wasn’t required. The real reason there haven’t been significant numbers of assumptions in the past 25 years is that interest rates have been steadily going down. If a person had to qualify, they might as well do it on a new loan and get a lower interest rate.

Even though mortgage money is currently attractive and available, it is at a four-year high. When interest rates on new mortgages are higher than the rates of assumable FHA and VA mortgages originated in the recent past, it may be more advantageous to assume the existing mortgages.  Conventional loans have due on sale clauses that prevent them from being assumed at the existing rate.

FHA loans that originated with lower than current interest rates have great advantages for buyers and sellers.

1. Interest rate won’t change for qualified buyer
2. Lower interest rate means lower payments
3. Lower closing costs than originating a new mortgage
4. Easier to qualify for an assumption than a new loan
5. Lower interest rate loans amortize faster than higher ones
6. Equity grows faster because loan is further along the amortization schedule
7. Assumable mortgage could make the home more marketable

This financing alternative can save money for the buyer in closing costs and monthly payments. While the equity may be more than the down payment on a new mortgage, second mortgages are available to make up the difference. Call us at (407) 467-5155 to find out if this may be an option for you.

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The Windermere Real Estate Market Trends Report shows the average sales price was $499,475 in April 2018 compared to $464,453 in April 2017. Homes were on the market for an average of 61 days, down from 90 days last year. Homes sold for 98% of the list price.

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The Kissimmee Real Estate Market Trends Report for 34741 shows 47 homes sold in April 2018 up from 34 in April 2017. The average sales price was $180,288 compared to $138,271 in April 2017 and homes were on the market an average of 40 days, down from 54 days in April 2017.

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The Celebration Real Estate Market Trends Report for 34747 shows 131 homes sold in April 2018 compared to 126 in April 2017. The average sales price was $325,254 compared to $283,051 in April 2017 and homes were on the market an average of 133 days, compared to 127 days in April 2017.

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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.

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Don’t miss this traveling exhibit at the Orlando Science Center through May 13!

Mindbender Mansion visitors will be greeted by the slightly mysterious and distinctly wacky Mister. E., master brainteaser and puzzler extraordinaire, and current curator of the Mindbender Society.  Mr. E will explain the mysteries of Mindbender Mansion and how to become a member of the eccentric Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords that can only be found by solving key puzzles in different rooms of the mansion.

And oh, the challenges you’ll face along the way. Mindbender Mansion activities combine the best of childhood playfulness, mental acuity, and teamwork (yes, you’ll want to bring friends).

Hours, Prices and More

Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803

Questions? Email: gservices@osc.org

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Homeowners are familiar that they can deduct the interest and property taxes from their income tax returns. They also understand that there is a substantial capital gains exclusion for qualified sales of up to $250,000 if single and $500,000 for married filing jointly. However, ongoing recordkeeping tends to be overlooked.

New homeowners should get in the habit of keeping all receipts and paperwork for any improvements or repairs to the home. Existing homeowners need to be reminded as well, in case they have become lax in doing so.

These expenditures won’t necessarily benefit in the annual tax filing but may become valuable when it is time to sell the home because it raises the basis or cost of the home.

For instance, let’s say a single person buys a $350,000 home that appreciates at 6% a year. Twelve years from now, the home will be worth $700,000. $250,000 of the gain will be exempt with no taxes due but the other $100,000 will be taxed at long-term capital gains rate. At 15%, that would be $15,000 in taxes due.

Assume during the time the home was owned that a variety of improvements totaling $100,000 had been made. The adjusted basis in the home would be $450,000 and the gain would only be $250,000. No capital gains tax would be due.

Some repairs may not qualify as improvements but if the homeowner has receipts for all the money spent on the home, the tax preparer can decide at the time of sale. Small dollar items can really add up to substantial amounts over many years of homeownership.

You can download a Homeowner’s Tax Worksheet that can help you with this recordkeeping. The important thing is to establish a habit of putting receipts for home expenditures in an envelope, so you’ll have it when you are ready to sell.

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