Poinciana Post Office.... - 03/31/08 05:05 PM
Finally after all these years, the more than 70,000 residents of Poinciana will be getting its full service 7,270-square-foot post office.  This will replace the tiny store-front postal office.
The new post office will be located on 1.9 acres off San Remo Road directly behind the Publix Supermarket.  Hopefully this new addition will also generate more jobs in this area.
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Affordable Housing Apartment Complex Under Construction.... - 03/31/08 03:27 PM
Things might be down, but not out.  In the Four Corners area, there is construction going on for 270-unit apartment complex which is expected to bring affordable housing to the Polk County portion o f U.S. 192.  This according the reports published in the local reporter.
Despite this fact, they are expecting a large portion of their tenants to come from the tourist industry.
The first apartment would not be ready for occupancy until January of 2009.  These apartments are expected to rent for $700 to $1,400 per month.
Some of the features of the apartment complex will include children's playground, swimming pool, clubhouse, business … (1 comments)

Career Month For Poinciana Students - 03/31/08 03:03 PM
From April 15th thru May 2nd, local business people will share their career experience with high school students in Poinciana.
Two senior students from Poinciana will receive a Scholarship Award in the amount of $1,000 - this will be the first year for this type of scholarship here and it is been funded by Area Council members and local business of community events last year.
This event was organized by the Poinciana Area Council for the second straight year. 
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Three-Story Mansions.... - 03/31/08 02:56 PM
Did you hear?  Walt Disney World is negotiating with Orange County on plans to build homes at Eagle Pines Golf Course.  This would include three-story mansions along with hundreds of other homes valued at millions of dollars apiece and sold to private individuals.
According to the reports in the Orlando Sentinel, Disney insist that this stage is too early to discuss many details due to the slump in the housing market.
These plans by Disney were first announced back in March 2007  to build a luxury housing resort on 429 acres.  Yet, few details have been reported.
In the meantime, Disney is asking Orange … (0 comments)

Moving On Up..... - 03/31/08 01:51 PM
Due to some great deal out there, some homeowners who have purchased homes within the last two plus years are trading in or basically just walking away from their current homes to purchase larger homes due to their holding more value than their current homes.  Their credits are still good because they acquire their other homes first before walking away.  However, within the next months to follow, this will start to affect many of their credits.  Despite this fact, many do not seems to mind.  Is this a good or a bad thing to do?  It all depends on each individual … (5 comments)

Central Florida Bank Owned Properties....Slowly Stripped Of Their Values.... - 03/31/08 01:39 PM
What are they thinking?  As realtors, many of know that before many homes goes into foreclosure, the bank request to have a broker price option (bpo) done on the property.  At that time, we generally take pictures of the exterior of the properties and if it is listed, we would take interior pictures as well.
However, I can't count how many homes I've gone to and find that the fence is missing, plants/trees - once planted into the ground are missing.  Sometimes even the A/C units are missing.  There are cases in which the dishwasher, stove or even the hotwater heater are … (2 comments)

Poinciana Roadway - Downfall To Poinciana Growth..... - 03/30/08 04:53 AM
One of the largest PUD however one of the poorest in planning when it comes to road.  If you live in Poinciana, you know that its best to avoid rush hour.  You might think that you are in New York traveling on the roads - no, NY is better at least you have an alternate route to travel.  If you get stuck behind an accident there are not many options open to you.
However, if you are on Pleasant Hill, you might have to turn back and head towards Poinciana Blvd and hope there is not an accident there as well.  Or … (0 comments)

Commercial Growth In Poinciana... - 03/30/08 04:25 AM
As the market continues to change in the housing industry, the commercial industry here in Poinciana is increasing - FINALLY.
Within the past year, Poinciana has added Home Depot to its list of residents, in addition to other local stores like Walgreen, Bravo supermarket, and a new Publix is also underway.  Now they have just open a Lowes in the area.  Lowes will bring 175 jobs to the area.  Some of these jobs will be taken by local residents while others will be from outside the area - hopefully those from outside will move in soon. 
Residents are also eagerly anticipating the construction … (1 comments)

Vacant Homes - What Are you Doing About It..... - 03/30/08 04:08 AM
Yes, its true, that more and more homes are going into foreclosure and are also affecting your property value.    Some of these homes appear to be forgotten by the Realtors a well as by the bank.  But remember, you are the ones who have to live next to some of these homes.
What are you doing about it?  Have you tried contacting the Realtor listed to get someone to come and cut the grass?  Have you tried picking up the garbage around this vacant property?  Have you gone over to cut the grass of this property?  Remember, even if you were to … (0 comments)

 

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