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What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 18, 2009

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:54:43 -0500

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY

What: rock recording artist Oshan

When: June 19 - noon

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

MARY CARTY

What: signing by the author of The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test

When: June 19 - 6:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

HARRY MOORE

What: Spongebob Squarepants illustrator

When: June 20 - 3pm

Where: Urban Think! Kids

1309 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-615-0583

MOVIES ON THE LAWN

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: June 20 - 8pm

Where: Highland Manor

604 E. Main St.

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-886-6226

CLASSICS IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: June 20

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

CONCERT - THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Sovereign Brass

When: June 22 - 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $17 - 37

Contact: 407-770-0071

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

TREE GIVEAWAY

What: for Orange County residents; 15 min training session is required; 1^st come 1^st served

When: June 20 - 8am - noon

Where: Blanchard Park

2451 N. Dean Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

FLORIDA GREAT OUTDOORS

What: Wekiwa Springs & Lake Louisa State Park staff discuss hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing & horseback riding on the 1000's of acres of parkland in Central Florida

When & Where: various times & libraries throughout the Greater Orlando area

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

FOOD & WINE

GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA

What: Malbec wine tasting

When: June 25 - 6pm

Where: Morton's Steakhouse

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $45

Contact: 407-248-3485

SUMMER WINE TASTING

What: wine, beer, spirits & appetizers benefitting the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre

When: June 25 - 6pm

Where: Total Wine & More

2712 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

ETC

FCSPORTS FOUNDATION MVP'S PUB CRAWL

What: Sports fans show their spirit and drink their way through a series of downtown bars, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation

When: June 19 - 6pm

Where: Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge

26 Wall Street Plaza

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-481-1199

ROCK FEST

What: vendors sell gemstones, minerals & hand-made jewelry

When: June 20 - 9am - noon

Where: Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society

2721 Forsyth Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-625-6336

JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: Educational and activities celebrating the freeing of slaves in 1862 with youth jazz clinics, a health fair, vendors, art and performances from dancers, actors and musicians, culminating in a concert by Midnight Star

When: June 20 - 10am

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY

What: Surf clinics, live music, food and more to celebrate the summer solstice and the sport of surfing

When: June 20 - 10am - 5pm

Where: Dinky Dock Park

Ollie Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

DAIRY DAY

What: the science of milk in an interactive presentation featuring a live cow, a Q&A with a dairy farmer and a cooking demonstration from chef Jon Ashton

When: June 20 - 11am - 3pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

What: recognizing the achievements of many refugees in Central Florida naturalization ceremony, art, entertainment, health fair

When: June 20 - 11am - 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

BLUES ‘N' SOUL EXCHANGE 2

What: live music and dancing at various venues around town

When: June 20 & 21 - various times

Where: Orlando

Cost: $5 - 90

Contact: 407-766-9849

www.bluesnsoul.com

IGNITE ORLANDO

What: presentations on local culture and technology

When: June 24 - 6:30pm

Where: Slingapour's

Wall Street Plaza

18 Wall St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-849-1515

GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS

What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky

When: June 26 - 8:30

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SOL

What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star

When: June 20 & 27 - 8:30

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ON-GOING

SUNDAY STORYTIME

What: fun reading of a story for children

When: 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 - 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

SECOND SUNDAYS - FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday - 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY'S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Third Saturday's

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons

When: Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY - AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours

When: Tues - Thurs & Sat - 9:30am - 4pm

Fri - 9:30am - 8pm

Sun - 1 - 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 - July 28 with reservations

Contact: 407-645-5311

PLAN AHEAD

MUSLIM WOMEN; BEYOND THE MYTHS

What: experts from UCF discuss Muslim life from the woman's perspective

When: June 27 - 2pm

Where: Alafaya Public Library

12000 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

SHAMPOOCHI

What: dog washing & photography to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy

When: June 28 - 9am - 4pm

Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon

804 E. Washington St.

Orlando

Cost: Free; donations accepted

Contact: 407-245-7006

RED, HOT & BOOM

What: fireworks & celebration

When: July 3 - 4 - 11pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:54:21 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

21 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $231,919 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price is $232,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive home sold for $535,000 and was on the market 188 days

The least expensive home sold for $22,000 in Williamson Heights after 98 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $322,606 with 167 days on the market on 25 sales, a decrease of 8%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 13% and a decrease in the median sales price of 37%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 10% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

1 home sold with a sales price $152,000 in the Landings at Parkstone after 84 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The average sales price a year earlier was $123,500 with 281 days on the market on 3 sales, a 67% decrease.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 34% and an increase in the median sales price of 43%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 86% with a 9% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:46:40 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for May 2009. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

47 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $334,891 with 191 days on the market.

The median sales price is $197,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $2,137,500 in Osceola Shores after 528 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $40,000 in Windward Square after 582 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $564,626 with 140 days on the market and on 40 sales, an increase of 18%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 9%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 18% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

21 homes sold

The average sales price was $183,545 with 182 days on the market.

The median sales price was $156,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive condo sold for $230,000 in Townhomes at Harper Place and was on the market 200 days.

The least expensive sold for $38,000 in Wrenwood Condo after 103 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $151,443 with 136 days on the market on 12 sales, an increase of 33%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 46% and a decrease in the median sales price of 47%. These decreases are somewhat equivalent to the previous month's increases. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 24% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Windermere, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:42:06 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for May 2009. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

35 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $376,121 with 107 days on the market.

The median sales price is $285,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $909K in Estates of Lake Clarice and was on the market 516 days.

The least expensive home sold for $173,250 in Lakes of Windermere Peachtree after 178 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $916,394 with 179 days on the market on 38 sales, a decrease of 8%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 15% and an increase in the median sales price of 2%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 20% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

9 homes sold.

The average sales price is $376,374 with 170 days on the market.

The median sales price is $120,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 89%.

The more expensive villa sold for $2.4M in Isleworth and was on the market 249 days.

The less expensive sold for $104,000 in Lakes of Windermere Lake Reams Townhomes after 59 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $187,050 with 179 days on the market on 8 sales, an increase of 13%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 171% and a decrease in the median sales price of 14%. The increases are due to the fact that a villa sold for over $2M this month. Yet, there was also an increase in sales volume of 50% with a 25% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:37:51 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

257 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $204,091with 167 days on the market.

The median sales price is $177,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $900K in Carisbrooke in Lake Mary and was on the market 639 days.

The least expensive home sold for $6,500 in Seminole Park in Sanford after 94 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $329,856 with 143 days on the market and on 262 sales a decrease of 2%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 11% and a decrease in the median sales price of 7%. There was an increase in sales volume of 12% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

99 homes sold

The average sales price was $81,765 with 141 days on the market.

The median sales price was $64,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $188,380 at Provenance in Oviedo and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $18,500 at Waterside at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs after 53 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $155,597 with 182 days on the market on 63 sales, an increase of 57%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 10% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 9% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Seminole County real estate and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Sanford, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:31:04 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

50 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $141,356 with 222 days on the market.

The median sales price is $131,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $625,000 in the Lake Forest and was on the market 739 days.

The least expensive home sold for $6,500 in Seminole Park after 72 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $313,232 with 133 days on the market on 45 sales, an increase of 11%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 16% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 39% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

19 homes sold

The average sales price was $114,635 with 153 days on the market.

The median sales price was $110,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $175,000 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $29,950 in Sandlewood Condominium after 300 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $174,817 with 202 days on the market on 12 sales, an increase of 58%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 5% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 27% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Oviedo, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:24:25 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 & 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

59 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $241,118 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price is $235,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $523,500 in Killaloe By The Lake and was on the market 46 days

The least expensive home sold for $55,125 in Round Lake Estates with 265 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $290,269 with 166 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 59 sales.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 14%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 31% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

18 homes sold

The average sales price was $124,042 with 67 days on the market.

The median sales price was $150,990.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $188,380 in Provenance and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $32,025 in Villas at Lakeside after 212 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $180,158 with 217 days on the market on 16 sales, an increase of 13%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 21% and a decrease in the median sales price of 59%. Ten units sold in Villas at Lakeside with the most expensive selling for $68K. There was a decrease in sales volume of 5% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Oviedo and Seminole County real estate and Oviedo and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Oviedo and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Oviedo and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Orlando, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:15:49 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for May 2009. Orlando is made up of a multitude of zip codes. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

635 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $174,870 with 145 days on the market.

The median sales price is $149,900.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.695M in Emerson Point and was new construction.

The least expensive home sold for $5,000 in Rio Grande Subdivision after 126 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $256,106 with 155 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 431 sales, an increase of 47%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 1%. Yet, there was an increase in the sales volume of 9% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

401 homes sold

The average sales price was $74,481 with 117 days on the market.

The median sales price was $52,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive condo sold for $743K in Bay View Reserve and was on the market 100 days.

The least expensive sold for $10,000 in Hawthorne Village Condo and was on the market for 60 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $188,676 with 144 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 138 sales, an increase of 191%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 5% and no change in the median sales price. There was also an increase in sales volume of 24% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orlando Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:09:16 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Orange County, Florida for May 2009. The major city in Orange County is Orlando. For purposes of this analysis we are splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

850 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $193,565 with 145 days on the market.

The median sales price is $160,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%

The most expensive home sold for $2.695M in Emerson Pointe in Orlando and was new construction.

The least expensive home sold for $5,000 in Rio Grande Subdivision in Orlando after 126 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $319,099 with 151 days on the market on 620 sales, a 37% increase.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and no change in the median sales price. There was an increase in sales volume of 4%.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

460 homes sold.

The average sales price was $82,970 with 120 days on the market.

The median sales price was $55,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%

The most expensive villa sold for $2.4M in Isleworth in Windermere and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $10,000 in Hawthorne Village in Orlando and was on the market for 600 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $186,829 with 162 days on the market on 149 sales, an increase of 209%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 3% and no change in the median sales price. There was an increase in sales volume of 21% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Orange and Seminole County real estate and Orange and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Orange and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orange and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:06:16 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for May 2009. Maitland is made up of the zip code 32751. For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

9 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $203,791 with 128 days on the market.

The median sales price is $217,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive home sold for $410,000 in Druid Isle and was on the market 247 days

The least expensive home sold for $27,000 in Calhouns Subdivision after 75 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $339,264 with 99 days on the market on 11 sales, a decrease of 18%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 55% with a 23% decrease in the median sales price. The reduction in average and median sales prices is due to the fact that there were homes that sold for more than $1M the previous month. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 36% with a 5% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

7 homes sold

The average sales price is $72,221 with 319 days on the market, but this is skewed due to the fact that one home was on the market over 1000 days.

The median sales price is $59,650.

The sales to list price ratio is 87%.

The most expensive condo sold for $130,000 in Sun Bay and was on the market 1005 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $39,900 in Carrington Park after 237 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $262,450 with 377 days on the market on 2 sales, a 250% increase.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 3% with a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was a 30% decrease in sales volume with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Maitland and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Maitland and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Maitland and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Maitland and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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Longwood, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:55:54 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

25 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $218,533 with 223 days on the market.

The median sales price is $200,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $654,000 in Wingfield North and was on the market 130 days..

The least expensive home sold for $50,000 in Longdale after 79 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $408,787 with 132 days on the market on 36 sales, a decrease of 31%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 33% and a decrease in the median sales price of 17%. The change in average & median sales prices was due to the fact that two homes sold for more than $1M the previous month. There was a decrease in sales volume of 11% with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

6 homes sold

The average sales price is $81,833 with 175 days on the market.

The median sales price is $63,250.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive sold for $166,500 in Wekiva County Club Villas and was on the market 122 days.

The least expensive sold for $48,000 in Clubside at Sabal Point a Condominium after 86 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $157,500 with 228 days on the market on 4 sales, an increase of 50%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 23% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 25% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Longwood and Seminole County real estate and Longwood and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Longwood and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Longwood and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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Lake Mary, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:45:41 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Lake Mary, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Lake Mary is made up of the zip code 32746. For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

19 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $288,259 with 131 days on the market.

The median sales price is $226,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 91%.

The most expensive home sold for $900K in Carisbrooke and was on the market 639 days.

The least expensive home sold for $110,000 after 109 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $419,482 with 138 days on the market on 24 sales a decrease of 21%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 16% and a decrease in the median sales price of 38%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 34% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

25 homes sold

The average sales price was $57,259 with 115 days on the market.

The median sales price was $48,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $134,990 in Villas at Chase Groves and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $34,000 in Regency Park at Lake Mary Condo after 92 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $207,362 with 73 days on the market on 6 sales, an increase of 317%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 39% and a decrease in the median sales price of 40%. These decreases can be attributed to the fact that 19 of these sales were located in Regency Park at Lake Mary with the majority sold for less than $70K with 9 under $40K. There was an increase in sales volume of 150% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Lake Mary and Seminole County real estate and Lake Mary and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Lake Mary and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Lake Mary and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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Casselberry, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:37:54 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Casselberry is made up of the zip codes 32707 and 32730. For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

14 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $168,585 with 331 days on the market.

The median sales price is $161,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive home sold for $250,200 in Legacy Park and was on the market 124 days

The least expensive home sold for $84,000 in Heftler Homes after 71 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $201,077 with 124 days on the market on 21 sales, a decrease of 33%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 28% and an increase in the median sales price of 11%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 26% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

1 homes sold in Villas at Deer Run during the month with a sales price is $118,000 and 81 days on the market.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The average sales price a year earlier was $112,075 with 93 days on the market on 4 sales, a decrease of 75%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 74% and an increase in the median sales price of 176%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 75% with a 8% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Casselberry and Seminole County real estate and Casselberry and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Casselberry and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Casselberry and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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Apopka, Seminole & Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:29:45 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Apopka, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for May 2009. Apopka is made up of the zip codes of 32703 & 32712. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

63 homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $144,858 with 170 days on the market.

The median sales price is $145,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $357,500 in Emerald Estates and was on the market 190 days

The least expensive home sold for $24,000 in Braswell Court after 24 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $227,156 with 210 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 55 sales, an increase of 15%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 17% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 13% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

4 homes sold

The average sales price is $94,000 with 134 days on the market.

The median sales price is $95,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The more expensive sold for $135,000 in Wekiva Park Townhomes and was on the market 460 days

The less expensive townhome sold for $51,000 in Milan after 57 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $167,500 with 62 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 2 sales, a 100% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 22% and an increase in the median sales price of 23%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 100% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Apopka and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Apopka and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Apopka and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Apopka and Seminole & Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for May ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:21:53 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for May 2009. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 & 32714. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

32homes sold during the month of May.

The average sales price is $199,034 with 112 days on the market.

The median sales price is $173,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $472,000 in Tranquility Cove and was on the market 142 days

The least expensive home sold for $48,200 in Weathersfield after 40 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $382,738 with 180 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 21 sales, an increase of 52%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 5% and an increase in the median sales price of 5.5%. There was an increase in sales volume of 7% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

22 homes sold

The average sales price was $56,345 with 163 days on the market.

The median sales price was $46,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive sold for $150,000 in Corniche Townhomes and was on the market 249 days.

The least expensive sold for $18,500 in Waterside at Cranes Roost Condo after 53 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $120,537 with 96 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 16 sales, an increase of 38%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. There was no change in sales volume with a 7% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Altamonte Springs and Seminole County real estate and Altamonte Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Altamonte Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Altamonte Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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Hurricane Preparedness

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:26:57 -0500

Hurricane season is upon us and will be with us for the next six months. Even though we are expecting a mild season, we still need to be prepared for the unfortunate occurrence of a catastrophe. This can occur without a hurricane upon us as we've recently seen from our recent rains and ensuing flooding.

With that said, here are some important phone numbers and a checklist of items that you should have stocked and handy.

- Assess your home for vulnerable areas, such as roofs, windows, garage doors, landscaping

- Battery-operated radio with weather band

- Bedding and clothing, possibly

- Bleach - unscented to purify water at a rate of 8 drops per gallon

- Candles with lighters and matches, preferably wooden

- Cash on hand

- Clean containers to store drinking water - should have 1 gal. per person per day for 3 - 7 days

- Disposable plates and eating utensils

- Emergency phone numbers

- Fill up your vehicles' gas tanks

- Flashlights - preferably 1 per person

- Important documents - placed in a watertight container & easily accessible if needed in a moments notice: insurance policies (home, auto, health), bank account numbers (passbook & checkbook), Social Security Cards

- Inventory your home possessions and review your insurance policies

- Fire Extinguisher

- First-aid kit - bandages, gauze, petroleum jelly, aspirin, antiseptic spray, hydrogen peroxide, antacids, thermometer, rubbing alcohol

- Food for 3 - 7 days: non-perishable canned or packaged goods & juices; comfort foods/snacks; food for infants and the elderly

- Gas grill or sterno stove with extra fuel

- Hygiene and personal care items, also moist wipes

- Keys

- Large trash bags

- Manual can opener

- Prescription medicines

- Rope or cord - 100 feet

- Soap

- Spare batteries for flashlights & other needs

- Tools - hammer, nails, ax, knife, pliers, handsaw, screwdrivers

- Toys or games for children and also books for reading material

- Whistle or air horn

Seminole County -

Information Line - 407-665-7219

Hurricane Warnings - 407-665-8000

Emergency Shelters & Management - 407-665-5102

Animal Services - 407-665-5110

American Red Cross - 407-894-4141

Orange County -

Helpline - 407-836-3111

Emergency Shelters & Management - 407-836-9140

Animal Services - 407-254-9140

American Red Cross - 407-894-4141

Volusia County -

Citizen's Information Center - 866-345-0345

Emergency Shelters - 866-345-0345

Emergency Management - 386-254-1500

Animal Services - 386-248-1790

American Red Cross - 386-226-1400

Brevard County -

Citizens Hotline - 321-637-4070

Special Needs Shelter Information & Emergency Management - 321-637-6670

Animal Services - 321-633-2024

American Red Cross - 321-890-1002

Please comment and add to these lists as they are surely not inclusive in any way whatsoever nor are they in order of importance, but gives you an idea of some things to have readily available. Additionally, many of these things should be kept in a watertight container as a storm approaches because what use are many of these items if they get wet.

If you know a major storm is approaching possibly turn the refrigerator and freezer up to their coldest settings and make as much ice as possible with the time that you have. Yes, it will cost you a little electricity, but it also may have your refrigerated products last longer. If the power does go out and you need to retrieve something from the refrigerator, think about where it is before opening the door. You don't want too much cold air escaping. Also, don't forget that over time your food will thaw and there will be water that will collect in the bottom of your freezer and refrigerator.

I know this may appear to be somewhat scary and overwhelming, but preparing ahead of time will allow you to cope with a situation more easily.

For up to date weather information, go to www.nhc.noaa.gov - The National Hurricane Center

Here's hoping that you won't need to use any of these suggestions!

Till next time....Marc It Sold!

Apopka Is Going Wireless

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:58:07 -0500

The City of Apopka is rolling out a Wireless Broadband Internet network that is mainly intended for city workers, law enforcement & emergency response teams, but will be available to the public within the city limits. For more information go to www.ILoveApopka.net.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 2, 2009

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:37:52 -0500

ART, MUSIC & THEATER

GAY DAYS 2009

What: music, shows, parties, expos, etc.

When: through June 7

Where: various locations throughout Orlando and hotel row at Walt Disney World including Typhoon Lagoon

Cost: varies per event

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Roman Holiday

When: June 5 - 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adult; $2 children; gates open at 6pm; bring picnic baskets, chairs, blankets

Contact: 407-246-2620

ART GLASS WALKING TOUR

What: Terry Olson, director of arts for Orange County, leads an expedition to churches and museums around town to examine works of glass art

When: June 6 - 10am

Where: Orange County Administration Bldg.

201 S. Rosalind Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free; limited space

Contact: 407-836-5540

GRAFFITI BUS JAM

What: Graffiti crews paint a bus to music from Dope Sandwich, the Union of Sacred Monsters, Andrew Spear and DJ Mot, plus BBQ and brews

When: June 6 - noon - 8pm

Where: Orlando Brewing

1301 Atlanta Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-872-1117

ABOUT FACE

What: Local artists produce works based on human facial expressions, including the gallery's first photography submissions

When: June 6 - 7pm

Where: Uberbot

480 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. # 126

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-788-8237

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Hotel for Dogs

When: June 6 - 8:30pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free; opens at 7pm; bring lawn chairs & blankets

Contact: 407-905-3180

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

FLORIDA GREAT OUTDOORS

What: Wekiwa Springs & Lake Louisa State Park staff discuss hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing & horseback riding on the 1000's of acres of parkland in Central Florida

When & Where: various times & libraries throughout the Greater Orlando areaa

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

MINOR VEGETABLES CLASS

What: learn how to grow a wide assortment of vegetables

When: June 4 - 6 - 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

WALK

What: 5 & 10K walks through the gardens & surrounding streets

When: June 6 - starts 9 - 10am

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning St.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; $3 for the Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club for credit

Contact: 407-695-9181

OPEN HOUSE & ENCHANTED WALKABOUT

What: use your imagination & see the whimsy on the trail

When: June 6 - 9am - 1pm

Where: Environmental Studies Center

2985 Osprey Trail

Longwood

Cost: $2 per person or $5 per family

Contact: 407-320-0467

ETC

HEALTH TESTS

What: EKG, blood pressure & stroke tests

When: June 5 - 1 - 4pm

Where: Florida Hospital Apopka Medical Center Builiding

206 N. Park Ave.

Apopka

Cost: Free - appt. required

Contact: 407-303-1700

GOSLING'S RUM RECEPTION

What: rum pairings

When: June 5 - 6:30pm

Where: Sunset Sam's Fish Camp

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy.

Kissimmee

Cost: $39 + tax + gratuity

Contact: 407-586-1602

7^TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FAIR & PICNIC

What: the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency

When: June 6 - 11am - 2pm

Where: Shady Park

721 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3506

SOL

What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star

When: June 6 - 6 - 11pm

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ON-GOING

SUNDAY STORYTIME

What: fun reading of a story for children

When: 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 - 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Second Thursday's

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

SECOND SUNDAYS - FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday - 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY'S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons

When: Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY - AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours

When: Tues - Thurs & Sat - 9:30am - 4pm

Fri - 9:30am - 8pm

Sun - 1 - 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 - July 28 with reservations

Contact: 407-645-5311

PLAN AHEAD

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Back to the Future

When: June 11 - 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-1088

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board and video games, nostalgic treats, cash bar

When: June 12 - 7pm - midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; must be at least 18 yrs old; retro attire encouraged

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

MOVIE ON THE PLAZA

What: outdoor screening of Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

When: June 12 - 7pm

Where: Knights Plaza at University of Central Florida Arena

North Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-3070

TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ON HOLOCAUST STUDIES

What: 40hr program designed for teachers about the Holocaust & its important lessons.

When: June 15 - 19

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Central Florida

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $100 includes lunches, books, curriculum guides, materials, etc.

Contact: 407-628-0555

TREE GIVEAWAY

What: for Orange County residents; 15 min training session is required; 1^st come 1^st served

When: June 20 - 8am - noon

Where: Blanchard Park

2451 N. Dean Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

CONCERT - THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Sovereign Brass

When: June 22 - 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $17 - 37

Contact: 407-770-0071

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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What’s Happening in Central Florida - May 28, 2009

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:15:09 -0500

ART, MUSIC & THEATER

ARTS ON THE EDGE

What: Live art demonstrations & music, plus handmade goods & food

When: May 28 - 7 - 10pm

Where: Infusion Tea

1600 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5255

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of King Kong vs. Godzilla

When: May 28 - 8pm

Where: Shady Park

crnr Pennsylvania & New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL

When: May 29 - 5 - 7pm (3-day ticketholders only)

30^th - 3 - 9pm

31^st - 1 - 5pm

Where: Lakeside Inn

100 N. Alexander St.

Mount Dora

Cost: $48 - 3 day ticket; $38 - Sat; $18 - Sun

Contact: 800-556-5016

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons

When: Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY - AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours

When: Tues - Thurs & Sat - 9:30am - 4pm

Fri - 9:30am - 8pm

Sun - 1 - 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 - July 28 with reservations

Contact: 407-645-5311

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: learn to identify different constellations, planets, etc.

When: May 29 - 8:30pm

Where: Seminole County Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ORCHID SHOW & SALE

What: supplies, books, education, sale

When: May 29 -30 - 10am - 4pm

31^st - 11am - 4pm

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-8003

ETC

BAND-AID FUNDRAISER FOR EDUCATION

What: Benefit concert with former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers and the Outlaws, plus local talent

When: May 29 - 7pm

Where: Wekiva High School

2501 N. Hiawassee Road

Apopka

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-297-4900

FLORIDA GAMING MAY-HEM

What: video gaming competition with live music

When: May 30 - 8am

Where: Ramada Resort & Convention Center

6375 W. Irlo Bronson Highway

Kissimmee

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-390-5800

FARMERS' MARKET ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What: The Winter Park Farmers' Market rings in 30 years with games, prizes and the "Dress to Impress" dog show

When: May 30 - 9am - 1pm

Where: Winter Park Farmers Market

200 W. New England Ave.

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

TRANSFORMING YOUR CAREER FROM GOOD TO GREAT

What: Leadership conference geared toward students and professionals looking to improve their standing

When: May 30 - 9am - 1pm

Where: Disney Entrepreneur Center

315 E. Robinson St. - Ste. 100

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-420-4850

MYTH & MONSTERS WEEK

What: Explore the science behind some of history's most fantastic legends

When: through May 30 - 10am - 5pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

CREATURECON

What: Innuagural comics and sci-fi convention, featuring special guests, panels and contests

When: May 30 - 10am - 5pm

31^st - 10am - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $8 - 10

Contact: 863-278-4273

www.CreatureCon.com

OPPORTUNITIES IN DUBAI

What: NAI Realvest managing partner Paul P. Partyka speaks about opportunities for business leaders

When: June 1 - noon

Where: Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center

1050 W. Morse Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3342

GAY DAYS KICKOFF PARTY

What: Launch the Gay Days celebrations with music from DJ MarkFrank, a guest appearance by Jade from RuPaul's Drag Race and a visit by Mayor Buddy Dyer

When: June 2 - 5:30 - 9pm

Where: Saks Fifth Avenue

The Florida Mall

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando

Cost: $25-30

Contact: 407-812-4500

ON-GOING

SUNDAY STORYTIME

What: fun reading of a story for children

When: 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 - 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Second Thursday's

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

SECOND SUNDAYS - FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday - 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY'S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

MINOR VEGETABLES CLASS

What: learn how to grow a wide assortment of vegetables

When: June 4 - 6 - 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

GOSLING'S RUM RECEPTION

What: rum pairings

When: June 5 - 6:30pm

Where: Sunset Sam's Fish Camp

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy.

Kissimmee

Cost: $39 + tax + gratuity

Contact: 407-586-1602

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Roman Holiday

When: June 5 - 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adult; $2 children; gates open at 6pm; bring picnic baskets, chairs, blankets

Contact: 407-246-2620

7^TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FAIR & PICNIC

What: the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency

When: June 6 - 11am - 2pm

Where: Shady Park

721 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3506

SOL

What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star

When: June 6 - 6 - 11pm

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ABOUT FACE

What: Local artists produce works based on human facial expressions, including the gallery's first photography submissions

When: June 6 - 7pm

Where: Uberbot

480 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. # 126

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-788-8237

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Hotel for Dogs

When: June 6 - 8:30pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free; opens at 7pm; bring lawn chairs & blankets

Contact: 407-905-3180

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board and video games, nostalgic treats, cash bar

When: June 12 - 7pm - midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; must be at least 18 yrs old; retro attire encouraged

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

What’s Happening in Central Florida - May 19, 2009

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:46:29 -0500

ART, MUSIC & THEATER

ABSINTHE JAZZ TRIO

When: May 20 - 10pm

Where: Taste

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-835-0646

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Silver Streak with Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder

When: May 21 - 8pm

Where: Shady Park

Crn of New England & Pennsylvania Aves.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

MORRISSEY'S 50^TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

What: Mozz-related trivia games, giveaways and a performance by Smiths cover band, Rusholme Ruffians

When: May 22 - 8 - 11pm

Where: Ethos Vegan Kitchen

1235 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-3899

360 ROAD BLOCK PARTY

What: Indoor/outdoor block party with live DJs from all around the country

When: May 23 - 9pm

Where: 360 Nightclub & Lounge

360 State Lane

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-244-0299

JANIS IAN

When: May 24 - 8pm

Where: The Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $32

Contact: 407-228-1220

18^TH ANNUAL ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL

What: theater, art, music and more

When: through May 25^th - various dates & times

Where: Loch Haven Park

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: varies per show, day, but you must buy an $8 button - cash only

Contact: 888-695-0888

www.OrlandoFringe.org

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons

When: Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY - AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours

When: Tues - Thurs & Sat - 9:30am - 4pm

Fri - 9:30am - 8pm

Sun - 1 - 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 - July 28 with reservations

Contact: 407-645-5311

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

"RECYCLING IN A CLOSED LOOP" - STYROFOAM

What: a Sierra Club educational program

When: May 20 - 7 - 8:45pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; doors open at 6:30pm

Contact: 407-637-2461

NINE PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPING SEMINAR

What: Orange County Cooperative Extension Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program

When: May 21 - 7pm

Where: Winter Park Welcome Center

151 W. Lyman Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-599-3597

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: learn to identify different constellations, planets, etc.

When: May 29 - 8:30pm

Where: Seminole County Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ETC

JOB FAIR

What: more than 70 employers - Central Florida Employment Council

When: May 20 - noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; dress appropriately, bring resumes, no children

Contact: 407-834-4022

OASIS 22

What: sci-fi convention

When: May 22 - 24

Where: Sheraton Orlando Downtown

60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $40 weekend pass; daily pass prices vary

Contact: 407-376-7359

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

What: speakers, etc.

When: May 22 - 11am

Where: Starke Lake Gazebo

125 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

ORLANDO CARNIVAL 2009

What: Massive island party with vendors, musicians and more, following a raucous parade around town

When: May 24 - 11am - midnight

Where: Festival Field at the Citrus Bowl

400 S. Rio Grande Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: www.OrlandoCarnivalAssociation.com

ON-GOING

SUNDAY STORYTIME

What: fun reading of a story for children

When: 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 - 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Second Thursday's

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

SECOND SUNDAYS - FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday - 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY'S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

ARTS ON THE EDGE

What: Live art demonstrations & music, plus handmade goods & food

When: May 28 - 7 - 10pm

Where: Infusion Tea

1600 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5255

FARMERS' MARKET ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What: The Winter Park Farmers' Market rings in 30 years with games, prizes and the "Dress to Impress" dog show

When: May 30 - 9am - 1pm

Where: Winter Park Farmers Market

200 W. New England Ave.

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

ORCHID SHOW & SALE

What: supplies, books, education, sale

When: May 29 -30 - 10am - 4pm

31^st - 11am - 4pm

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-8003

MINOR VEGETABLES CLASS

What: learn how to grow a wide assortment of vegetables

When: June 4 - 6 - 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of a romantic movie

When: June 5 - 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adult; $2 children; gates open at 6pm; bring picnic baskets, chairs, blankets

Contact: 407-246-2620

7^TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FAIR & PICNIC

What: the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency

When: June 6 - 11am - 2pm

Where: Shady Park

721 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3506

SOL

What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star

When: June 6 - 6 - 11pm

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ABOUT FACE

What: Local artists produce works based on human facial expressions, including the gallery's first photography submissions

When: June 6 - 7pm

Where: Uberbot

480 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. # 126

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-788-8237

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Hotel for Dogs

When: June 6 - 8:30pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free; opens at 7pm; bring lawn chairs & blankets

Contact: 407-905-3180

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board and video games, nostalgic treats, cash bar

When: June 12 - 7pm - midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; must be at least 18 yrs old; retro attire encouraged

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for April ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:38:53 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for April 2009. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

21 homes sold during the month of April.

The average sales price is $231,919 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price is $232,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive home sold for $562,000 in St. Johns Landing and was on the market 304 days

The least expensive home sold for $93,000 in North Orlando Townsite after 86 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $259,130 with 130 days on the market on 23 sales, a decrease of 9%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 9% and a decrease in the median sales price of 9%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 11% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

7 homes sold

The average sales price was $113,114 with 155 days on the market.

The median sales price was $106,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 89%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $174,000 in The Landings at Parkstone and was on the market 57 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $65,000 in Baytree Village after 197 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $176,000 with 142 days on the market on 6 sales, a 17% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 3% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. There was an increase in sales volume of 40% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for April ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:31:37 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for April 2009. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

40 homes sold during the month of April.

The average sales price is $309,995 with 179 days on the market.

The median sales price is $217,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.17M in Villa View Park after 220 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $64,000 in Lake Bell Terrace after 69 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $557,572 with 154 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 25 sales, an increase of 60%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 3% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 14% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

21 homes sold

The average sales price was $183,545 with 182 days on the market.

The median sales price was $156,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive condo sold for $649,000 in Douglas Grand and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $34,511 in Winter Park Woods Condos after 154 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $258,148 with 219 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 20 sales, an increase of 5%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 86% and an increase in the median sales price of 108%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 40% with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Windermere, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for April ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:24:37 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for April 2009. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

44 homes sold during the month of April.

The average sales price is $443,056 with 154 days on the market.

The median sales price is $280,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.425M in Chaine du Lax and was on the market 81 days.

The least expensive home sold for $177,000 in Lakes of Windermere after 97 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $657,285 with 156 days on the market on 23 sales, an increase of 91%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 16% and a decrease in the median sales price of 13%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 13% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

6 homes sold.

The average sales price is $139,000 with 224 days on the market.

The median sales price is $140,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The more expensive townhome sold for $160,000 in Tennyson Park at Summerport and was on the market 226 days.

The less expensive condo sold for $107,000 in Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere after 468 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $180,932 with 104 days on the market on 3 sales, an increase of 100%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5%. Yet, there was also an increase in sales volume of 200% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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Sanford, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for April ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:17:35 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for April 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

36 homes sold during the month of April.

The average sales price is $167,983 with 145 days on the market.

The median sales price is $137,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.12M in the Lake Markham Preserve and was on the market 339 days.

The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Robinsons Survey after 238 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $295,343 with 146 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 37 sales, a decrease of 3%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 1%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 33% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

15 homes sold

The average sales price was $114,635 with 153 days on the market.

The median sales price was $110,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $215,320 in Savannah Park and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $54,000 in Pine Ridge Club after 751 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $136,709 with 128 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 82% on 13 sales, an increase of 15%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 25% and a decrease in the median sales price of 27%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 25% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

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Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for April ‘09

Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Specialist (Marc It Sold!) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:10:23 -0500

The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for April 2009. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

Single-Family Homes

229 homes sold during the month of April.

The average sales price is $229,754 with 132 days on the market.

The median sales price is $190,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.475M in Alaqua Lakes in Longwood and was on the market 54 days.

The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Sanford after 238 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $299,638 with 176 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 219 sales a decrease of 5%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 9% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was an increase in sales volume of 4% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

91 homes sold

The average sales price was $90,420 with 119 days on the market.

The median sales price was $72,300.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $215,320 at Savannah Park in Sanford and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $18,500 at Waterside at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs after 35 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $164,568 with 138 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 68 sales, an increase of 34%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 7%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 18% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

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You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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