osceola county: How Do Homes REALTORS® Live in Compare to the Ones They Sell? - 03/24/08 06:42 PM
Interesting question to ponder. Too often we get so busy with managing our businesses that perhaps we don't allow enought time to properly care for our own personal homes. Has this ever happened to you? The projects you have put off until you had more, had more money, or just had more ambition? Is … (37 comments)
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osceola county: 484 Reasons You CAN afford a Winter Home in Florida - 02/01/08 10:15 AM
I get asked all the time "Are Homes Really Affordable" in Osceola County, Florida. The resounding answer is YES! I am delighted to report that after a quick market survey I found for one customer 484 possible choices for a Winter Retreat all under $250,000. Upon a closer look of those; … (3 comments)
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osceola county: Perhaps now IS the best time to consult a local realtor and discuss How Much House you CAN afford! - 01/25/08 09:19 AM
The Fed has dropped the rate at which banks borrow money. What that means to you the consumer, is that mortgage rates will follow. The nagging question of when is the right time is more a matter of personal choice. Real Estates Markets are local. What we saw happen in … (8 comments)
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osceola county: 1008 California Ave- A SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOME- ST.CLOUD, FLORIDA 34769 - 01/20/08 05:34 AM
UNIQUE CONCEPT! This is a single family Townhome. Tired of cluster living? Do you want the Townhome lifestyle without the neighbors? Well then this one of a kind custom built Home is the one for you! It offers a private yard for intimate gatherings, barbeques, or play area set on a … (5 comments)
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osceola county: IS WHAT YOU SEE WHAT YOU GET? - 01/14/08 09:36 AM
It is true that many Realtors have left the business. The 80/20 rule suggests that 20 percent of the Realtors do 80 percent of the work. With declining renewals in most markets this can be a benefit. The ones actively working, have refined their communication skills. They are keeping in … (9 comments)
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osceola county: Builder Closeout Means Added Value For Buyers - 01/14/08 08:21 AM
Everyone loves a bargain.Buyers who waited out the recent building boom are gaining added benefits from builders liquidating inventory homes. In addition to reducing prices, added upgrades are making inventory homes a desireable commodity. More and more buyers are exploring development close outs. While the supply of single family homes have … (5 comments)
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osceola county: REAL ESTATE RECAP OF 2007- A MATTER OF DOLLARS & SENSE - 12/29/07 06:49 AM
Most people are under the misconception that a foreclosure or short sale means purchasing power for pennies on the dollar which we know is not true. In the wake of jumbo loans, the foreclosures are not the steals they used to be. Mortgages amounts defaulted on were commonly in the hundred or several … (6 comments)
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osceola county: 2008 A DECIDING YEAR-GET IN THE GAME OR GET OUT? - 12/26/07 08:49 AM
2008 A year of decisions for many things. Florida Property Owners will decide if the Property Tax Reform Act will help them and they must decide if they can weather the storm of the Real Estate Market. For buyers, they will decide if now is the right time to buy. For … (12 comments)
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osceola county: WIMPY ECONOMICS - DO YOU LIVE IN TOON- TOWN? - 12/18/07 07:59 AM
Remember this guy? He is "WIMPY". Wimpy's economic theory was simple. "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a Hamburger today". Is he the mastermind behind local government spending? His economic theories are in practice in politics and local government everywhere.
In Florida local government spending is based on tax revenue not yet collected, to fund road construction for … (2 comments)
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osceola county: DEAR SANTA FROM THE DOG - 11/29/07 08:51 AM
Renters love pets. Renters are humans who have not realized they can afford a great house with a yard for the same money they pay now. Especially in St. Cloud, Florida. The wonderful historic homes, have been renovated and have terrific yards for pets like me. Prices are the lowest they have been in … (4 comments)
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osceola county: I LOVE THIS MARKET! - 11/26/07 02:58 PM
It has been years since the average person, with the average job, from an average family could afford an average house, anywhere in St. Cloud. Osceola County in Florida has experienced record setting growth over the past five years. St. Cloud went from being a sleepy little town in the shadow … (8 comments)
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osceola county: IF NO ONE IS BUYING WHY AM I OUT OF HOUSES? - 11/22/07 06:20 AM
Yep that's right...I am out of houses. Sold Out. What's in the inventory? Nada, zip, zilch, squat. I have had to turn down more upside properties in the last three months than I have been able to take. What is in short supply these days, are homes which were purchased before … (7 comments)
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osceola county: Buyers Are Like Bassetts - 11/20/07 08:27 AM
You don't have to be a bassett hound to sniff out a good deal in Osceola County, Florida these days. Great deals are everywhere. But like this Bassett, most buyers are laying and waiting for the bushes to stir a little before investigating what their money can and does buy. In … (1 comments)
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osceola county: WHO'S WHO ARE YOU IN? - 11/07/07 07:06 AM
Well, it's official. I have been nominated for Who's Who in Real Estate. Not to be confused with the infamous "Whoo Woo" (created by Sally Cheeseman) perhaps it was my "incredible good looks" nope, (Broker Bryants got that one all sewn up) Hmmm. It must have been my amazing sense of … (15 comments)
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osceola county: WHO IS PULLING THE STRINGS BANKS OR BUYERS? - 11/05/07 05:23 PM
Florida Real Estate is prime for picking. Foreign Investors are looking long and hard at the largest selection of inventory in recent history and have choice properties available. Are the banks or the buyers pulling the strings? The latest market information, would indicate that it is the buyers now making … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Housing Following The Law Of Physics - 10/25/07 09:04 AM
It is simple physics folks. No need to panic. Since the 1880 Real Estate has been tracked and charted. While it is true, that the American Economy heavily weights it economic health on the well being of the Real Estate Market, and experts are now suggesting that the next growth cycle … (5 comments)
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osceola county: Benefits to Home Owners In Osceola County Florida - 10/22/07 12:03 PM
Home Ownership- The American dream. Many would-be homeowners are sitting on the side lines waiting to see what the market will do. The best deals will pass them by, not because they cannot afford it, because they were not aware of some of the programs being offered to Low Income, and … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Distressed Properties And A Diamond in The Ruff? - 10/14/07 07:10 AM
Turbulent times, market conditions, and changes of circumstance are all factors in Real Estate. Too often we fail to venture outside of our comfort zones, break our routines or change our patterns. But it is those changes, which can alter the course of our destiny or that of someone else.
I … (18 comments)
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osceola county: The Most Important Tool You Will Ever Use. - 09/26/07 05:42 AM
What is the single most important tool in your tool box? I will give you a hint. It is not a widget. It is an instrument. It can be used anywhere at any time. It is not expensive. It does not require batteries. It can be used by anyone. It can save your career. … (28 comments)
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osceola county: 976 Days To Close... Reality or Realty? - 09/15/07 08:26 AM
The world changed in a single day 78 years ago. The world changed in a single day 6 years ago. The Realty World is changing everyday. We used to say we sell houses every day. Not anymore. In looking through the stats over the past two weeks, it appears that no … (7 comments)
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osceola county: The Facts and Figures For Osceola County, Florida - 09/15/07 07:44 AM
Chris Gardners Story "The Pursuit of Happyness", is one man's struggle from homelessness to affluence. Gardner attributes his success to one simple word. Passion. Gardner went from seeking shelter in the bathroom of a subway to becoming a multimillionaire. He believed in his ability, and worked tirelessly to achieve his goals.
American families are … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Prada, Louis, Chanel, Gucci & Real Estate -The Ultimate Purchase - 09/13/07 07:51 AM
Real Estate. The ultimate purchase. Designers handbags are a status symbol amoung successful women. With so many working women choosing to marry later, and establish their careers first, it is no surprise they make up 18% of today's buyers. In working with these women, is image everything? Is what you carry definitive … (6 comments)
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osceola county: Right or Left handed? - 09/12/07 06:53 AM
Are you right handed or left handed? Does it impact how you think and do business? Left handed people are a minority. Yet, adapt amazingly well. Studies suggest that the brain of a left handed person does function differently from that of a right handed person. Do left handed people have advantages … (43 comments)
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osceola county: To Everything There Is A Season - 09/03/07 04:47 PM
As we near the begining of fall, the changing of the leaves, the seasons, the mortgage market, and the Real Estate Market. Prices like the leaves have begun to fall. Hopes and expectations have turned to barren realization that values will not be realized. The opportunity for many buyers has … (8 comments)
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osceola county: Labor of Love - 09/03/07 07:40 AM
For anyone wishing to do a slide show, they are free. This is a wonderful way to enhance customer service, or pick up your spirits. You can choose any topic, and loadingthe slides is easy and fun- the choice of back grounds is good, and music is provided as well. … (6 comments)
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osceola county: Was The Fed Alseep? - 09/01/07 10:24 AM
Was Jim Cramer right? Was the Fed Asleep? On August 7th, Jim Cramer had some very poignant and soul felt remorse regarding the Mortgage meltdown and what is happening to the Home Owners in America. His impassioned pleas to Bernanke and others to "call someone" and "do something" are seen here … (8 comments)
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osceola county: Are You Stuck in The Trenches or Gaining More Ground? - 08/30/07 04:20 PM
Are you stuck in the trenches lying in wait for things to get better, or are you aggressively seeking to gain more ground as the market begins its turn around? Sellers frustrated by stagnate sales, have been chasing the market for months, trying to figure out when it will hit rock … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Anthem Park- In The Heart Of St. Cloud, Florida - 08/28/07 08:18 AM
There it is. Located just off Kissimmee Park Road which intersects both Hwy192 and Neptune Road. Adjacent to the newest Florida Turnpike Entrance. Anthem Park. A DR Horton Community. Nestled right in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida in Osceola County. If you have not been to this area, it has … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Solid As Jello- Real Estate in 2007 - 08/27/07 06:25 AM
The Real Estate Market is as solid as Jello these days. The foundation of housing prices is far from Rock solid, nor has the market hit rock bottom. Lenders are wobbling and loan commitments are a bit shaky as well.
Offers in this market, are equally unsturdy. Many come in as verbals testing the … (33 comments)
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osceola county: Taxes, Tactfulness and Timing - 08/24/07 01:29 PM
In Osceola County, the newest tax bill proposals were just released. This has caused some homeowners to reconsider selling at the recommended price their Realtor recently gave them. The new tax proposals are scaring quite a few Osceola County homeowners. But, what they do not realize is like anything a tax assessment … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Divine Intervention - 08/19/07 11:25 AM
Yesterday, I witnessed the coming together of two strangers with a common thread of purpose. Each seeking a new beginning. For the seller, there was a profound sense of sadness matched in a parallel universe buy the buyers optimistic hope of a new beginning. A home can mean so many things to … (42 comments)
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osceola county: It's About Keep Moving Forward - 08/14/07 05:44 AM
Real Estate has been a "Rocky" road and it is expected to remain that way for some time to come. For many the exhaustion of doing battle has become overwhelming. "It is not about how hard you can hit, it is about taking the hit and keep moving forward."
Nothing … (44 comments)
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osceola county: What Pushes You To Be Your Best? - 08/13/07 10:13 AM
Sometimes we all need a little push. While pushing someone's buttons is generally not considered a "good thing" A push in the Right Direction is. I have been encouraging new members whenever I can. Offering helpful hints, motivation, and inspiration in difficult times. Recently I was asked to speak at … (20 comments)
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osceola county: 1861 17th Street- St. Cloud, Florida 34769 - 08/07/07 07:43 AM
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
3/4 Acres Downtown in St. Cloud
2+ Car Garage and Room for all the Big Boys Toys, Pool, Volleyball Court This is a double Lot with Possible Lot Split
Tongue & Grove Hardwood FLoors
Upgraded lighting, New Electrical, Plumbing, Sheetrock, Recessed Lighting, and large spacious rooms
Formal Dining Room
Counrty … (6 comments)
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osceola county: Is Turtle Creek An Empty Shell? - 08/02/07 07:52 AM
Is Turtle Creek an Empty Shell? This planned unit development community located on the Southeastern side of Oscela County just south of Orlando was orignally slated to provide new housing with the construction of over 1500 new homes. On a recent drive by, there are several beautifully appointed model homes on display … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Pound Puppies and Professionals Prospecting ...Revealed! - 07/18/07 11:25 AM
Has selecting a Real Estate Professional become like choosing a puppy at the pound? Ever walked through the local pound? As perspective owners walk down the rows on cages each dog pitches "the prospect" differently. There are the Uber-Friendly, charismatic ones "pick me, pick me", there are the shy ones, the sad … (49 comments)
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osceola county: VoiceMail or Real Deal? - 07/02/07 08:42 AM
How many times have you tried reaching a Realtor, and gotten bumped into voicemail? I hate when that happens. Usually I do leave a message,and eventually the person will call me back. When I signed on to becoming a Realtor, the family discussed how it would impact our lives.
There … (4 comments)
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osceola county: Tourism- Localism- Professionalism Where To Go To Sightsee? - 06/29/07 06:20 PM
Time off. That rare commody many Real Estate Professionals forget is an essential key to productivity. Guilty as charged. Most days the computer goes on at 5am. Check MLS, read updates from the local board, and trying to stay current with what is going on locally, as well as professionally. My … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Going for the SOLD Market reductions=sales - 06/26/07 09:46 AM
It is a Buyers Market. In Osceola County, in particular St. Cloud market activity has appears to picking up. When doing a search on single family homes for sale, the news was encouraging. Twenty homes were available under $150,000 that number swells to 131 under the $200,000 price range. While most … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Rainers & Rainbows - 06/23/07 07:14 AM
A short time I wrote a blog titled Remember That Thing called a Starter Home? It was also featured in the local newspaper. The other day I got a referal from one of our Active Rainer Victor Henry. Victor is Mortgage Broker in St. Cloud, and an all around nice guy. … (11 comments)
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osceola county: Kids: The Unexpected When Expecting - 06/21/07 09:41 AM
Expect the Unexpected. You never know when life is going to throw you a curve.Buying a Home From a Kid's Perspective Collen Kulkowski wrote about kids perspective in home shopping. When the sonogram came back there was a deafening silence in the room. Nervous and apprehensive I asked.."What is the problem?" … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Oh Give Me A Home..Where My Horse Can Free Roam - 06/12/07 11:05 AM
What child doesn't dream of having a horse someday? But as urban sprawl creeps into the countryside, there are fewer and fewer places where it is possible to own and board your own horse. Bay Lake Ranch in Osceola County happens to be one them. Lots range from an acre+. Two … (3 comments)
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osceola county: St. Cloud FLorida A City Celebrating Small Town Life! - 06/12/07 11:02 AM
A lot can be said for having the option of the cultural events and activities offered in Orlando, without the headaches of the traffic. It is for that reason, that so many people and young families have discovered the peaceful town of St. Cloud. In the shadow if Disney, Universal, and … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Look for those Sleepers - 05/31/07 07:50 AM
The public impression of Realtors is one of mixed emotions. Some people love them, others want nothing to do with them. The later, are usually most concerned about the cost of commissions. While there are some truly excellent Realty Professionals out there as Broker Bryant points out in Freedom of … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Brokers Open, Blinders On.. Ready Set Go - 05/24/07 03:05 PM
I recently got an invitation to a Brokers Open. For those that don't know what that is-basically it an opportunity to add a bunch of points to your weight watchers list, see a few homes, and make sellers happy. There is food, food, desert, and beverages served from a variety of … (5 comments)
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osceola county: Five Secrets To Making People Choose You - 05/23/07 11:50 AM
It is simple, it is easy and anyone can do it. The five simple secrets to making people want to work with you are:
1) Likeability- The "it" factor. Warm smile, commanding presence, not initimadating
2) Knowledge- keep informed on whats going on in your area.
3) Marketing- Clever eye catching out of the … (11 comments)
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osceola county: Florida Condos, Townhomes, Existing Homes or New? - 05/22/07 10:23 AM
What is selling? As an expert in Osceola County, Florida the trend for young families and single professionals seems to be leaning towards the purchase of Town Homes, Town Houses, compact communities, whatever you prefer to call them. They are also an affordable alternative to existing single family homes ranging from the … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Seasons In The Sun - 05/20/07 08:02 AM
Perhaps the biggest adjustment in moving to Florida was getting used to the school schedule. As a lifelong New Yorker, the norm was September to June. After arriving here, we experienced something called Tracks where huge gaps were created in the school calendar to share classrooms. Must have looked great on … (1 comments)
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osceola county: How Much Does A Piece Of Heaven Cost? - 05/18/07 08:05 AM
Everyone yearns for their own private "piece of heaven" a perfect, peaceful santuary they can call home. In the madness of 2005 most of these were priced so high no one could really afford them. Well the good news is, the market has shifted and prices have come down.
Seeking sanctuary away … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Lake Lizzie Preserve- Hike Bike or Ride Your Horse - 05/09/07 04:53 PM
Lake Lizzie Reserve-Osceola County St. Cloud, Florida. The perfect place to hike, walk, or trail ride with your horse. Open dusk through dawn. Osceola County Parks and Recreation has done a wonderful job recently renovating the reserve. Weekends it is not uncommon to see horse back riders mounting up for the … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Choosing An Area Expert in Florida - 04/30/07 11:36 AM
Over 2 Million visitors a day come to Florida according to the Florida Visitors Bureau. 1100 families arrive to live in Florida on a daily basis. Toursim of course is the main contributing factor.
But did you know...There are 64 Counties, and over 59,000 sq miles the State is huge.
Migration … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Harmony In St. Cloud Florida 34773 - 04/24/07 06:30 AM
What is not to love about Harmony? Eleven thousand acres with a 7700 acre preserved conservation area. Star Gazing, Two beautiful Lakes, bike trails, nature trails, a conservation center, an award winning restaurant with home delivery, a signature golf course, beautiful large homes, a community pool, an intereactive water park, a … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Ruby Red, or Regular? - 04/23/07 05:23 PM
Whichever you prefer, you favorite fruits can be found in St. Cloud, Florida Osceola County. This is just one of many fruity named streets attractive to seniors in Osceola County. This quiet, secluded 55+ community, is home to over a 100 families. Mostly comprised of retirees from every part of the … (9 comments)
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osceola county: Lemons to Lemonade - 04/23/07 05:19 PM
Has the cold weather left a bitter taste in you rmouth? Tired of shoveling snow, wearing overcoats, and sloshing through frigid winters? Nothing beats a nice cool glass of Lemonade on a hot summers day. It is time to move to Florida! Where the average winter temperature is 80 degrees. Many … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Rhyming with Lime...Just in Time - 04/23/07 05:15 PM
When the Active Rain Fruit Challenge Rain sent us out with cameras in hand to photograph street names, I immediately got a citrus rush. Off Hwy 192 in east St. Cloud, In Osceola County is a little community known exclusively for its citrus named streets. You kind of have to be local … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Tangerine...Sweet Juicy Delicious St. Cloud - 04/23/07 05:10 PM
When posed with the Active Rain Fruit Challenge the quest was to find fruit named streets and write about them.the sweet juicy tangerine popped into mind. Mmmm who does not love a good honeybell in January? They are a special treat here in Florida. The honeybells are only available three weeks … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Me Mango - 04/23/07 05:05 PM
Tropically delicious, delightfully tasty Mango Drive in St, CLoud, is home to mostly retirees who love living in the Florida sun. This lovely 55+ community adds "flavor" to the local neighborhood of fruit named streets. Nestled in the eastern side about 30 miles from Melbourne Beach Osceola County is growing. The … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Passion For Fruit? Come To Osceola County EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS IN SEASON! - 04/20/07 08:35 AM
Do You have a passion for fruit? Osceola County has some great street names. In St. Cloud, Florida where I am a local expert I found a fresh crop of delightful juicy street names.
Orangen't you glad I posted this?
Florida is the citrus capital of the Southeast USA. It was … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Are You Making Hay or Wasting Away? - 04/03/07 07:28 AM
What is the definition of a Farmer? It is a person "Out-standing" in their field! Okay I know it was corny, I have come to realize we are Farmers of Sorts. Not the postcard term necessarily. We plant seeds of hope in our sellers, if all we do is feed them … (18 comments)
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osceola county: Eastern Osceola County - 03/23/07 07:21 AM
Thinking of Living in Florida? It is a great place to visit. Each each over 22 million people come to vacation in Florida. On average 1200 people a day move here. The Eastern side of Osceola County is attracting major attention these days. I-4 to the west is congested. Many people … (3 comments)
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osceola county: 3329 Bracken Fern Drive -Harmony Florida 34773 - 03/11/07 09:54 AM
NOT $700,000 NOT $600,000 NOT $500,000 NOT $400,000 How About $348,500 NOT A MISPRINT! This Amazing Corner Lot Property in the Prestigeous Town of Harmony is a HOT Property! Just Listed.... 4 Bedroom with a bonus Room (office,den or possible 5th bedroom) 2444 square feet of luxurious upgrades, … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Understanding What You Need - 03/09/07 07:26 AM
Mrs. Buyer and her Husband are in their 80's. They are tired of living in Polk County and wanted to be closer to the kids and grandkids. Holidays are a time when the family gathers together. They wanted to be more centralized so the kids could all come to them. We looked … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Are You Squaking or Talking? - 03/06/07 06:01 PM
All too often we hear the complaints. This is not right, or that is not right, or buyers are not fair, or sellers want too much. Loans cannot get approved...we didn't close. You name it someone is squaking about it. Like the Macaw...a few words can get a lot of attention … (3 comments)
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osceola county: Prices are Falling NOW is a Great Time to Buy - 03/06/07 05:47 PM
More and More For Sale Signs are Turning into SOLD signs. This is a sign the Buyers Market is picking up momentum. Many consumers may miss an opportunity to negotiate good deals on Real Estate. Many have made offers a little too late to be competitive. While it is true, there … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Bay Lake Ranch-SOLD! - 03/06/07 06:44 AM
If you missed the Beautiful Victorian Style Home I sold last week fear not. As a local leading expert I have many more. Osceola County is selling fast. There are great values to be had here. If you are tired of the rat race, and are looking for convenience, close proximity … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Is Harmony The Community of the Future? - 03/06/07 06:34 AM
Harmony-Located 7 miles East Of CR15 (Narcoossee Rd) Lushly Landscaped, A Championship Golf Course, Community Club House, A Wonderful Restaurant. And A great public school. This community of 625 families is growing everyday. The custom built homes line the golf course. Venture down any of the side streets, and it is … (0 comments)
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osceola county: 3325 Bracken Fern Drive- Harmony, Fl 34773 - 03/05/07 03:36 PM
WOW Two (2) Master Suites- Golf Community-with access to BUCK Lake, This Environmentally Friendly- Great Restaurant -Great Schools! This is Harmony. A lovely community located in Osceola County in St. Cloud Florida. This former Builders Model is now available. Immaculate- designer decorated. Custom window treatments, Beautful upper Master with balcony … (3 comments)
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osceola county: YOU ARE SPECIAL-Spelling It Out - 02/28/07 09:24 AM
Sometimes we just need it spelled out for us. Deal Making is an art. Taking the pieces and putting them together so they make sense. One task at a time. We have a way of measuring who we are by what we have accomplished. We determine our self worth based on … (6 comments)
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osceola county: 6132 Waterfield Way St. Cloud Florida 34771 - 02/08/07 05:48 AM
JUST REDUCED! $899,900
(Appraisal estimates value at $1,007,000) 5 Bedroom 4 bath on almost 2 acres of LAKEFRONT Property. Fromt he towering 10 foot Oak Front doors, to the 5 inch naseboards, real wood floors, and amazing panoramic view this house is stunning! Located in a lovely gated community.
To see the … (1 comments)
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osceola county: 6100 Waterfield Way St. Cloud, Fl Pre-foreclosue $425,000 - 02/08/07 05:35 AM
Lake Lizzie Reserve Awaits You. A gated community of executive homes, waterfront homes, and luxury living. This lovely home is situated on a corner lot, on a half acre, has 5 bedrooms 2½ baths, screen enclosed pool, and 2 family rooms, on upper and one lower level and a home office. Located in … (6 comments)
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osceola county: NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY IN FLORIDA - 01/13/07 07:29 AM
Are You ready to leave winter behind you? Come to Florida!Osceola County is a fast growing area. With a population of 27,000 growth in this area is expected to double by 2020. Retail and commercial development along the Narcoosee Road area, Hwy 15 has sparked a flurry of new construction. The … (2 comments)
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osceola county: Osceola Childrens H0me- Old Town- Kissimmee - 01/13/07 06:54 AM
Local Corvair Club and local Realtor -Finding balance in Community Goodwill and seeing how those efforts improve the lives for those special kids, year after year, the euphoric smiles on their faces, when we come with gifts and something special for them during the holidays makes the struggles we face in Real Estate … (2 comments)
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osceola county: St. Cloud-City Council To Purchase Lot For Parking Lot -Local News - 01/09/07 08:40 AM
$565,000 was approved by the St. Cloud City Council for the purchase of a little over one acre a combination of two lots on Lakeshore Boulevard and New York Avenues. With the city to pay closing costs. The city plans build an overflow parking lot to be used for the Lakefront … (0 comments)
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osceola county: St. Cloud Victorian Style Home on 2.5 acres WOW Bring your horse! - 12/29/06 05:46 PM
Beautiful and elegant 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Victorian Style Home. Lovely inground pool, plenty of room for a horse, home office, balcony, Jenn Aire oven, 2 family rooms this home is over 3700 sq ft! Has a fireplace. A fine example of elegant country living in Osceola County.
Why do people want to … (1 comments)
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osceola county: IS the Market Finally starting to Take Off? - 11/25/06 07:35 AM
We have been pondering the "WHEN" for a long time. The press has done a fine job convincingwould be buyers we have a S L O W market. The wait and see, has left many Realtors struggling. An influx of sellers have joined the market, many hoping to get out … (24 comments)
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osceola county: Looking for Signs of Buyer Life - 11/14/06 07:40 AM
Have you ever noticed after a total disaster like a volcanic eruption, eventually there will be signs of life rising from the ashes? It takes years for the rejeuvenation process to begin. While in Oregon this summer, I made a point to visit Mt. St. Helens. To remind myself that after the … (8 comments)
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osceola county: Strike Up the Band Paying Tribute To Our Vets! - 11/12/06 07:05 AM
Here in Osceola County, Florida we love our Vets. St. Cloud was established as a retirement village for returning Civil War Veterans in the late 1800's. Osceola County has a Veteran's Museum which is manned by troops of volunteers from every branch of the military. Every Veteran's Day there is a … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Market Niche- Capturing Renters Ready to Renew - 11/11/06 05:56 AM
Affordable Housing
It is a New Year. The market niche apparently overlooked lately and certainly in the "boom" of last year was affordable housing for middle income families. Ther is a unique opportunity here to work with clients who have previously derived no tax advantages for renting versus owning. Mortgage Brokers and bankers … (1 comments)
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osceola county: No Mo' BORING Blog Title... - 11/08/06 08:06 AM
My Blog Name was B O R I N G. Unimaginative, uninspiring, "The Lovely Wife" has the monopoly on "Lovely"even though she calls me "Lovely Allison" I don't think she would take to kindly to me slipping that one on for size! But, she however, inspired me to come up with something with … (0 comments)
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osceola county: Osceola Stats By the Numbers... - 11/06/06 06:59 PM
As a Realtor perhaps the number one question I hear is..."How is the Market doing?" The answer may surprise you. I usually smile widely and say only one word.... "UNbelievable". The numbers are most interesting. I have previously written blogs about Osceola County, why it is a great place to live, … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Gatorland NOW RE-OPENED Osceola County News and Events - 11/06/06 05:52 PM
For 56 years Gatorland a Family owned and operated attraction stood as an Icon located on Orange Blossom Trail (17/92) in Kissimmee, Florida in Osceola County under the shadow of Disney, Universal, and Sea World. It is home to hundreds of animals, reptiles, snakes, and exotic animals. It serves not only as one of … (5 comments)
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osceola county: Osceola County What's Happening and What is Listed -What's Hot and What's Not - 11/06/06 08:28 AM
Osceola County is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida. Located east of Disney and Southeast Of Orlando, Osceola attracts more than two million visitors to the region annually.
Sales the first two quarters of the year are remarkably slower compared to twelve months ago. However, Osceola County has … (3 comments)
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osceola county: Buyer CPR (Console Prepare Regroup) - 10/22/06 06:57 AM
Looking for the positive here, we are faced with a challenge. Last year, was a record setting year in Real Estate. With fewer homes offered for sale it created a sense of urgency for buyers. Competition to get a home was at an all time high. Agreed?
With more homes on … (1 comments)
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osceola county: Osceola County Florida-The Benefits of Small Town Living - 10/14/06 10:16 AM
Coming from NYC and growing up in the shadow of mass transportation, overcrowded schools, people herding onto subways like sardines, and traffic jams that took hours out of daily life...
A lot can be said for re-discovering the country. I came to realize that Urban living works for some people but … (5 comments)
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