orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: New Smyrna Beach, Florida - 11/04/07 10:12 PM
New Smyrna Beach occupies a notable place in history as the site of the largest single attempt at colonial settlement in what is now the United States. Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician and entrepreneur, obtained a grant of land from the British Crown. In 1768 he established a colony of … (2 comments)
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orlando real estate: Examples of Seller Desperation - 11/04/07 10:11 PM
The market continues to lag.
You've heard the reasons repeated over and over again. If you don't believe it, check out this story in Fox News. It's definitely a unique potential solution and a shining example of desperation in the marketplace.
Fox News Article
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orlando real estate: Orlando Real Estate Weekly Market Update 11.02.07 - 11/04/07 10:09 PM
With everything going on in the housing market, it is tempting to "over correct" in order to fix our problems. We must be careful in finding the way out of this mess by avoiding methods of over correction. By completely cutting out some offerings, we could only hurt ourselves worse. Find … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando Real Estate Weekly Market Update 10.26.07 - 11/04/07 10:09 PM
With the onslaught of external factors such as increasing property taxes, insurance and the adjustable rate mortgages, foreclosures are becoming a major problem in the state of Florida. Many simply walk away from their investments, only to cause more foreclosure and hurt the market, as well as hurting their own credit. … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Top 10 Worst Housing Markets in the U.S. - 11/04/07 10:07 PM
Normally, being in the top ten on a list is considered a distinctive honor. However, in this particular case, there's no honor at all. According to a report from http://www.consumerist.com/, we have the "honor" of being in the top ten list of worst housing markets in the U.S.
10. Miami, FL
9. Tampa, … (1 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando Real Estate Weekly Market Update 10.19.07 - 11/04/07 10:06 PM
This week, we dig deeper into how the current lender bureaucracy, property insurance and property taxes have contributed to the foreclosure crisis. Orlando places at #7 on a top 10 list. It's not a good top 10 list. Find out why in Gitta's Weekly Market Update for 10.19.07.
For the full update, go to … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Helpful Central Florida Relocation Information - 11/04/07 10:05 PM
We've compiled all of the necessary information about our area in this handy resource. You'll be able to go directly to any city in Central Florida and examine the city, the type of lifestyle that's offered, and look into other stats and information that will help you in your homebuying efforts. … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: Winter Park, Florida - 11/04/07 10:04 PM
Winter Park an old and distinguished address in Central Florida, located on the North East side of Orlando. Minutes from downtown, it is convenient to all of downtown amenities while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. Winter Park offers some of the most picturesque areas and some of the best window shopping opportunities … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: General Market Indicators - Greater Orlando - October 2007 - 11/04/07 10:02 PM
General Market Indicators
While many in the press insist that the Orlando real estate market in an envious position compared to many other areas of Florida or the country, the facts indicate that we are suffering. In fact, the market conditions are just outright terrible! For the full report, view Gitta's Blog … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando Real Estate Weekly Market Update 10.12.07 - 11/04/07 10:01 PM
The greater Orlando market, much like many other real estate markets across the country, is facing a downward slide that has yet to level off. It will continue to drop well through the end of next year, with no end in sight. In this week's report, we'll discuss the variety of auctions … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Gitta's Team to Hold $10,000 Drawing November 6th! - 11/04/07 09:59 PM
Orlando, FL - November 4, 2007: Gitta Urbainczyk (P.A., E-Pro, RECS, CLHMS, Broker Associate), with Keller Williams Heritage Realty, will hold her $10,000 agent drawing at the Luxurious Fountain Parke Development in Lake Mary on November 6, 2007. Over 200 real estate agents from all different companies are invited.
The event … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: The Orlando Real Estate bubble...will it burst? - 11/04/07 09:55 PM
The Orlando real estate market has yet to see the bottom of the real estate bubble and looks to stay in trouble for another one to two years. For the complete breakdown, click here.
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orlando real estate: Bashing in the Media - 11/04/07 09:53 PM
In this week's market update, we dive into Wall Street Journal Online and its constant negative reporting regarding Florida and its real estate market. We also spotlight another great Orlando area community and feature valuable links showcasing all that Florida has to offer.
For all of this and more, go to Gitta's main blog … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Affordable Home Options Despite the Market! - 09/19/07 12:12 AM
Is the current market as bad as everyone thinks? Or, despite news headlines, perhaps there are some silver linings to the dark cloud that hangs over real estate! Builders are turning their focus to lower priced homes. These homes are perfect for a first-time home buyer. Centex is building a bunch of … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: Mt. Dora, Florida - 09/08/07 08:14 PM
The City of Mount Dora was established in 1880, the City of Mount Dora was first named Royellou after one of the city's pioneers. Lake Dora was named for a local resident who provided camping hospitality to Federal surveyors in 1883. The town was later renamed after the lake. The "mount" … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: Clermont, Florida - 09/08/07 08:13 PM
Named for its 1400 plus lakes, Clermont was formed from a portion of Orange County and Sumter County in 1887. We are approximately 1200 square miles and are known for our diverse landscape and terrain ranging from 0 to 315 feet above sea level.
In Lake County's earliest beginnings, pioneers looked to … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: Winter Springs, Florida - 09/08/07 08:12 PM
Winter Springs originated from Spanish land grants given to a successful New York merchant who traded lumber and other goods with Spain. Lake wharves used to be home to steamboats delivering freight for wagon delivery inland to Maitland and Orlando. Farmers, lumbering crews, sawmill workers and more migrated into the area, … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Community Spotlight: Celebration, Florida - 09/08/07 08:10 PM
Celebration, Florida is a planned community created by a real estate division of The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company commissioned famous architects to create the master plan and to design the buildings.
Founded in 1994, Celebration has the flavor of southern American village from the 1930s. About 2,500 homes are … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: General Market Indicators - September 2007 - 09/08/07 08:08 PM
This week, the market actually took a turn for the better by a reduction of the overall inventory from 31,500 homes to 31,100. This is a welcomed occurrence. We hope this will continue in the future and the market will stabilize. Because of the increase in unemployment numbers, we are going … (0 comments)
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orlando real estate: Orlando Weekly Market Update - 09.07.07 - 09/08/07 08:07 PM
The Real Estate Market Synopsis
Slight Improvements in Orlando Unsold Inventory of Resale Homes and Average Home Prices
Gitta Urbainczyk, P.A., E-Pro, RECS, CLHMS, Broker Associate
While the negative real estate news on the national scene seems to indicate that the sky is falling, we are so lucky to be in the Orlando area … (0 comments)
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