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3 ways your house can help you stay cool in the heat
If spring is any indication, this summer should bring several hot days and nights to Central Florida. Owning or purchasing the right house could help you stay cool when the heat rises. Make sure the a/c is in good shape. A search of the local MLS resulted in over 600 homes listed for sale with [...]
Everybody loves fishing, fishing Kissimmee USA
I read a local City of Kissimmee press release asking the community to visit www.wfnfishingtown.com and vote for Kissimmee as the “Ultimate Fishing Town U.S.A.”. Many of the area lakes are known for their bass fishing experience, especially Lake Toho where tournaments are held nearly every year. It is no wonder with the popularity of [...]
Drayton Woods at Providence Model Grand Opening
I received an e-invite to Toll Brothers model grand opening in Drayton Woods at Providence. The grand opening will be on Thursday, March 31. The new model is the Wynngate Versailles. Drayton Woods at Providence is a gated, golf and country club community of luxury homes in Central Florida. If you are interested in receiving additional [...]
I would like to buy a house for less than real value.
Investors will often ask about receiving listings that are able to be purchased for less than list price, assuming list price is the real value. Requests come in on a fairly regular basis where buyers are asking to see homes that can be purchased for an example at eighty cents on the dollar or less. [...]
Eagle Creek offering fall golf specials
I received an email from the Eagle Creek Golf Club offering special prices through the rest of the year for members and non-members of the golf club. I have never personally played at Eagle Creek but I have heard from others that have played there, that it is a very nice. You should call the [...]
Watson preferred builder, KB Home offering appliance package!
For 3 days a Watson Realty preferred builder, KB Home is offering a great promotion. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 22-24th, KB Homes throughout Central Florida are offering an appliance package on their quick move-in homes. This package includes range, dishwasher, washer, dryer and refrigerator when you finance with KBA Mortgage. Visit KB Homes [...]
Would you like to avoid properties that take a long time to close?
The latest foreclosure freeze has temporarily suspended closings of many REO listings belonging to specific lenders and banks. Many buyers simply are not interested in the long waits and delays associated with these types of transactions or of those associated with purchasing a short sale. If you are a no-nonsense buyer desiring to purchase a [...]
Buying a new home may be a better alternative than buying a short sale or foreclosure
Homebuilders are aggressively marketing and promoting their homes; offering extras such as upgrades or closing cost assistance. Many builders have inventory homes available for immediate possession after closing. For buyers not wanting to get caught up in the waiting game associated with buying a short sale and as of late, a foreclosure, purchasing a new [...]
Is now the right time to buy a home in Orlando? A lot of buyers think so.
New numbers for August 2010 show that home sales have increased over the same time period last year by over 10%. The Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association reports that 2,429 homes sold this past August compared to 2,109 during August of 2009 in the Orlando area. Equally encouraging was the report that new contracts in August [...]
Seller commitment is important to the buyer when purchasing a home listed as a short sale.
Short sale transactions are a significant portion of the housing market in Osceola and Orange County. MLS stats reveal that over 24% of the sales reported during 2010 for the two counties were listed with a short sale contingency. Purchasing a short sale can result in a buyer getting a good home at a good [...]