DeYanna's Blog

The Residences of Winter Park

2008-01-05T13:04:07Z

The time is now to own your own a piece of paradise. These units are the best price on the market!!!

This is the ideal location to call home. Located only steps off world famous Park Av you are assured luxurious surroundings. Dine out at irresistible bistros( I recommend the fantastic Turkish cousine of Bosporus on Park and New England), shop at fabulous boutiques and enjoy the local entertainment in the park all with out the hassle of driving. The views are superb.... Absolutely amazing! from the roof top pool deck you have the ability to relax, watch the city light up every evening and forget all the stress from the day while soaking in the jacuzzi. There is truly no place like home when you call the Residences home.

The New Year is Comming... The New Year is Comming!!!

2007-12-28T08:05:10Z

As the New Year approaches I find myself caught up in the hurried frenzy that most agents create regarding their business and personal goals for the next year. I realized that my 08 business plan was completed in October 07 and I really have nothing to scramble to complete. I was really feeling a bit on the outside as some peers were pulling together their plans for marketing and siking themselves up for a busy year. I already had my business plan, my coach, marketing plan.... Then it hit me.... I had not made myself accountable to anyone for those goals!!! The solution seemed incredibly simple. I would post my top 3 areas for improvement here and ask that everyone who reads this hold me accountable. Simple right? So here are my goals... feel free to call me out on any of these:

1. Make my 21 days complaint free. For anyone who does not know about this great challenge... www.complaintfreeworld.comhas FREE purple bracelets. You order this bracelet (and perhaps the audio book), accept a challenge to go 21 days without complaining, gossiping, or nagging (really not as easy as it sounds) and hopefully complete the 21 days with a new habit and lifestyle change that benefits EVERYONE.

2. I have a weekly follow up program...Every Wednesday regardless of what is happening with my listings I promise myself to follow up. I suck at this simple action..... I will call on Monday or Thursday perhaps even on Friday. I really intend to stick to my goal of calling every WEDNESDAY..... at the same routine time.

3. I am on the Board of Trustees for the Orlando Marine Institute (OMI). This is a fantastic program for children Who are heading down a very troubled path. the kids are referred to the program by the juvenile Justice department. It is my goal for 2008 to make sure their reward pantry is filled at all times with items worth working toward. The kids earn points that can be used weekly to purchase items. It was quite bare in 2007... If you would like to help me with this challenge items that are needed are the basics of life pretty much.... Personal hygiene products (shampoo,soap, deodorant ect.) non perishable food items that the kids can carry home to help feed their family, and fun things like a bike that they can use for transportation once released from the program, or baseball caps, t-shirts, restaurant gift cards.

Good News for Short Sellers!!!

2007-12-26T09:33:29Z

President Bush has acknowledged your cries. Now those struggling to survive their previous mortgage pitfalls through the short sale process get a break. Until 2009 you will not be taxed on the forgiven debt. Seems to make sense that if you've lost your home after most likely a long term struggle that you really deserve a break. Most people hold on to the hope of saving their home as long as possible. Just as buying a home is an emotional experience, so is letting it go in a short sale. Those people have likely poured every dollar into saving their investment until they have nothing left. Then they turn to an agent to help them sell at an amount less than what is owed. (Upon mortgage company's approval of course.) Previously, the differance between what was owed and the sales price would be considered income to the seller. This created a loose/loose situation for the devastated sellers who ended up with a huge tax debt on top of the bruised credit and the loss of their home. Thank you President Bush for the repreve you have granted for these people!

Orlando Real Estate Inventory

2007-11-06T13:55:06Z

WOW!!!! Our inventory was reduced by oly three homes in September 2007. This tell us that home sales were nearly equal to home listings. In August inventory was up by almost three hundred homes. July inventory was up by nearly 100 homes. Even with this proportion of sales to listings, we currently have more than a 2 year inventory of homes on the market. IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!!!

Winter Park Condo For Sale

2007-11-05T12:22:40Z

Please Call for more information 407-619-6512 or e-mail DeYanna@TotalRealtyTeam.com

Wine Tasting and Networking event

2007-11-05T12:15:48Z

Join us at the Pecock Room on North Mills for a great opportunity to chat with the Maestro of the Orlando Philharmonic. We are sure to have fun, meet new people and enjoy a selection of wines. I will be on hand to answer any of the real estate questions that you may have. Please RSVP via e-mail to RSVP@TotalRealtyTeam.com

Place Peacock Room

Time 6-8 PM

Cost $10.00 pp

Hope to see you there!!!!!!

Homes in Orlando become more affordable

2007-11-02T15:08:50Z

According to Orlando Regional Realtor's Association, The median price of a home in Orlando fell to $235,000.00 in October. That is a 3.69 percent decrease from August 2007. This is good news as the affordability index increased by more than 7% to 92.4%. What this means to you is that if your income is $51,104 or less per year you can quailfy to purchase a home in Orlando. Currently you have 6,163 homes to choose from in the Orlando area under the max price of $217,140.00. Also good news for you... the number of home sales decreased by over 55 percent. You will have no problem finding a home, and your agent will be able to get you the best deals.