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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This Month in Orlando Real Estate, brought to you by Keller Williams Realty, Inc, provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the United States and Canada.

Is now a good time to buy? What trends are affecting the value of my home? What new economic policies will be shaping my real estate decisions in the coming months?

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Pending home sales rose sharply in February, potentially signaling a second surge of home sales in response to the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Contracts signed in February, rose 8.2 percent above February 2009. The data reflects contracts and not closings, which usually occur with a lag time of one or two months.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the improvement is another hopeful sign. “The rise in pending sales may signal the early stages of a second surge of home sales this spring. The healthy gain hints home prices are continuing to flatten. We need a second surge to reduce inventory and stabilize home values.”

Let’s look at Orlando real estate sales statistics (residential) for March to see how the housing recovery is progressing locally.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – March 2010

There were 575 more homes sold in Orange County in March 2010 than March 2009. A 32 percent increase! The average sales price  declined 12 percent and the median sales price declined 22 percent from the previous year. 

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – March 2010

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale: 231 Goldenrain Drive Unit 203 Celebration, Florida 34747
MLS# S4650138

Short Sale Approved Price! This 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium in Georgetown Celebration is the perfect place to buy! Once you walk into this bright and airy second floor unit you will feel right at home. Beautifully carpeted unit with a split floor plan is open and spacious with room for guests. The bedrooms are as cozy at night as they are bright during the days. Need a place to work? This condo has a built in desk area for your fax, computer and anything else you might need to start your day of work at home. Enjoy the beautiful summer breezes on this perfect patio for two! Georgetown at Celebration offers a lifestyle for everyone. An Olympic size swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, tennis court and more are all yours to enjoy.
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It’s Saturday afternoon and you are cruising neighborhoods looking at Orlando Florida homes for sale. You drive up to a home that looks interesting. You go to pull a property flyer out of the brochure box that is in the front yard near the For Sale sign to get the details. BUT the brochure box is empty, so no details are available. It’s so frustrating!

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1324 Weston Woods Blvd, Orlando FL 32818

MLS# O4974081

Short Sale. Beautiful Dave Konkol custom built 4 bedroom, 2 bath home boasting almost 2,000 sq ft.   The moment you enter the front entrance you will be impressed with the airy and light-filled open floor plan, as well as the great room and impressive patio. The split bedroom plan offers the ultimate in privacy. Entertaining is a dream with banking doors opening up onto the patio.  The gorgeous patio area is truly a sanctuary in which to relax and get away from the stress of every day life. This home is a must see…you will definitely leave impressed. Set on a towering oak lined street and quiet cul-de-sac, there is also a low HOA fee of only $175 per year.  It is also close to shopping and major roads. The owners have taken exceptional care of the home and tastefully decorated each room.  It has an ideal layout for entertaining with style that meets your eyes every where you look, from tile and hardwood flooring, to tastefully painted rooms it is a true gem. Beauty, Warmth and Value don’t miss out!

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Home sales surged in the fourth quarter of 2009 with many areas seeing double digit gains according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales (single-family and condo) jumped 13.9 percent above the third quarter and 27.2 percent above the fourth quarter of 2008. Distressed property sales accounted for 32 percent of the fourth quarter transactions, down from 37 percent from 2008.

Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said the first-time home buyer tax credit, combined with record low interest rates, played a dominant role in fourth quarter sales. Yun went on to say, “With inventory levels trending down over the past 18 months, we expect broadly balanced housing market conditions in much of the country by late spring with more areas showing higher prices.”

Let’s look at Orlando real estate sales statistics (residential) for January to see how the housing recovery is progressing locally.

Orange County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

There were 456 more homes sold in Orange County in Jan 2010 than Jan 2009. A 62 percent increase! The average sales price  declined 28 percent and the median sales price declined 37 percent from the previous year.

Osceola County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Osceola County home sales increased by 75 homes or +26 percent. Prices declined however with the average sales price down 18 percent and the median price down 24 percent.

Seminole County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Seminole County residential sales increased 81 percent with 146 more homes sold in Jan 2010. The averages sales and the median sales price decreased 23 percent and 24 percent respectively from Jan 2009 levels.

Lake County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Residential sales in Lake County also increased with 88 more homes sold for a 40 percent increase. The average sales price dropped 12 percent and the median sales price dropped 11 percent during the same time period.

Polk County Real Estate Sales Statistics – Jan 2010

Polk County followed the trend of the surrounding counties with 111 more homes selling, a 29 percent improvement. Sales prices declined with the average sales price dropping 9 percent and the median sales price dropping 5 percent.

What do these numbers mean to you? An increase in sales is usually followed by an increase in prices. The number of homes sold increased across the board in our local markets in 2009. Even though prices continued to drop, it shouldn’t be long before prices turn the corner and start to tick upward. The market appears to be at its bottom. Now is the time to get your best price on an Orlando home, before the prices move upward.

Remember, the first-time home buyer tax credit has been extended through April 30, 2010 and a new tax credit has been implemented for current home owners. Give us a call to take advantage of your FREE government money!

Getting Organized to Sell Your Orlando Florida Home

We have all heard the stories about buyers who list their homes and receive a qualified offer within a week of placing their home on the market. While it has and can happen, more often than not in today’s economy, it takes some organization and some time for sell your Orlando Florida home. With a little planning and a time line of six months to a year, you stand a better chance of being prepared for both a fast or slow sale.

While no one has a crystal ball, if you are anticipating a major life change, from a marriage to a divorce, or job change or business downsize, the time to start is now.

First day to first month:

• Gather your paperwork on your home together. Make sure you know how much of your remaining mortgage you owe, as well as the dates when you made major capital improvements.
• Look at and adjust your living expenses if necessary to cover three to six months worth of mortgage costs beyond the time you have estimated to sell your home. Find and retain a lawyer specializing in real estate.

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Orlando Real Estate For Sale:4542 Philadelphia Circle Kissimmee Fl 34746
MLS#04961050

SHORT SALE – Liberty Village near all the attractions, restaurants, shopping, and only 12 minuets to Disney. Home is in a modern development within a conservation area. Family vacations will be a blast in this immaculate spacious 2 story home with heated pool, spa and screen enclosure. The bright and open floor plan with decorative coloring is makes for a welcoming retreat. There is room for everyone in this fully furnished 5 bedroom home. The formal living and dining area is perfect for family gatherings. The huge family room overlooks the conservation area. A cooks dream come true is in this designer kitchen. Beauty, warmth & value at an incredible price. Don’t just walk… run to this great deal of a home and make an offer today. Short sale subject to lender approval.

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It is true; the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 has been extended until April 30, 2010. This grant is for people purchasing a home for the first time. An additional grant of up to $6,500 is available to current homeowners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

First time homeowners must purchase a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Current homeowners purchasing a home in this same period must have lived in the home they are selling for five consecutive years.

A first time home buyer is qualified if he/she or his/her spouse have not owned a home three years prior the purchase of a new home.

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit applies to residences including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops.  The credit is based on the price of the home being purchased ($800,000 or under) and the buyer’s income (up to $125,000 for singles, and $225,000 for married couples to receive the full tax credit).

Give me a call today for more information on the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit and learn how it can help your buy your Orlando home

You can check out the latest HUD home repair and rehabilitation programs available. You might qualify a mortgage to cover the cost of rehabbing a property as well as buying it. Talk to me or call your City Community Development Block Grant Program Coordinator.

There is no better Orlando Valentine than a new home. You will want to check out this lakefront home in Ocoee on an acre with its own dock and sandy beach. It is a great price and perfect for a rehabilitation loan.

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