http://activerain.com/blogs/mgrossfl This blog is an avenue to relate information and sites that may be of interest to you in regard to real estate. There will be miscellaneous meanderings about me and opinions in regard to Central Florida and Orlando homes for sale and real estate in particular. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/1355577/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-25-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a> These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of <a href="../2009/11/holiday-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="holiday events and happenings in the orlando central florida area">Holiday Events &amp; Happenings</a> in the area, just go to <a href="../2009/11/holiday-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="holiday events and happenings in the orlando central florida area">here</a>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATIVE PLANTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lecturer &amp; teacher Milton Heiberg will discuss photographic techniques</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 1 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-647-5233</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE LEARNED LADIES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Moliere's comedy about the dangers of following all the latest trends</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>thru Dec 6</p> <p>Thurs - Sat - 8pm</p> <p>Sun - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>UCF Conservatory Theatre</p> <p>12501 Research Pkwy</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-1500</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE LION IN WINTER</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> James Goldman's dramedy about the affairs of King Henry II on a peculiar Christmas</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>thru Dec 20</p> <p>Thurs - Sat - 7:30pm</p> <p>Sun - 2:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Mad Cow Theatre</p> <p>105 S. Magnolia Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$24 - 26</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-297-8788</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A CHRISTMAS CAROL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> traditional telling of the classic tale, directed by Frank Hilgenberg</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>thru Dec 20</p> <p>Thurs - Sat - 8pm</p> <p>Sun - 2:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Theatre Downtown</p> <p>2113 N. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$18</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-841-0083</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DEAR SANTA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A child's request throws a wrench in Santa's works in this family comedy</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>thru Dec 20</p> <p>Fri - 7pm</p> <p style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Sat - 2 &amp; 7pm</p> <p>Sun - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Repertory Theatre</p> <p>1001 E. Princeton St</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$17</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-896-7365</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUNDAY NIGHT VINYL 15^TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Erik Dennison does a live broadcast of his retro radio show</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 27 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Social</p> <p>54 N. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$8 - 10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-1419</p> <p><a href="http://www.thesocial.org/">www.TheSocial.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> POPS CONCERT</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 29 - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Park Stage</p> <p>Park Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - bring a blanket &amp; picnic</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-896-6700</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LECTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUN WITH FLOWERS - A FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> a make &amp; take workshop creating a seasonal door hanging with Jan Silk, a flower show judge</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 3 - 1pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Winter Park Garden Club</p> <p>1300 S. Denning Dr</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20; registration deadline Nov. 30</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-5770</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> PLANTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 3 - 6 - 7:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension</p> <p>6021 S. Conway Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - registration required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-254-9200</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THAT FRIDAY THING: BLACK FRIDAY WINEDOWN</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Wine and beer tasting to take the edge off holiday shopping</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 27 - 6 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Audubon Park Garden District</p> <p>E Winter Park Rd &amp; Corrine Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> HARBOR NIGHTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> food &amp; wine tasting with live jazz</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 27 - 6:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal</p> <p>5601 Universal Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 - 60</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-503-1200</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BEER BOMB BUS TOUR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Shipyard Bus takes beer enthusiasts on a circuit to different beer classes, including a tour of Cigar City Brewing</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 30 - 1 - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Redlight Redlight</p> <p>745 Bennett Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-893-9832</p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight">www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LIPIZZANER STALLIONS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Original Herrmann's Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria perform a rare, intimate show, with proceeds benefitting Freedom Ride <strong>When: </strong>Nov 28 - 4pm</p> <p>29^th- 1:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Freedom Ride</p> <p>1905 Lee Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12 - 15</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-293-0411</p> <p><a href="http://www.freedomride.com/">www.FreedomRide.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></strong><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THANSGIVING EVE STREET PARTY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Drinks and music downtown to help remind people to give thanks</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 25 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Orlando</p> <p>Church St &amp; Garland Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINTER WONDERLAND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> tree lighting ceremony with carriage rides, ice rink &amp; hourly snowfalls</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 28 - 6 - 9pm - thru Dec. 31</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Celebration Town Center</p> <p>610 Sycamore St.</p> <p>Celebration</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-566-4007</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HISTORY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CENTER HOLIDAY AT HERITAGE SQUARE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lighting ceremony with music &amp; activities</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 2 - 5:30 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Regional History Center</p> <p>65 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-836-8500</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> New 2010 model cars displayed with interactive test exhibits and information sessions</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 26 - noon - 10pm</p> <p>27 &amp; 28 - 10am - 10pm</p> <p>29 - 10am - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Convention Center</p> <p>9800 International Drive</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$9</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-685-9800</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> GUN SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Browse arms and arms accessories, plus concealed weapons classes and demonstrations</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 28 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p>29^th - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$8</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-295-3247</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CFA CAT SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Owners bring their cats to compete to be the cutest kitty</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 28 - 10am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>561-274-1911</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOATING, FISHING &amp; OUTDOORS FALL FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> vendors, seminars &amp; entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 28 - 11am - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Barn</p> <p>1200 S. French Ave</p> <p>Sanford</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 adults; free 15 &amp; younger</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>386-235-6274</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A NIGHT OF EXTREME TASTE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> cocktail, wine &amp; food tastings</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 3 - 7 - 11pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Ritz-Carlton Orlando - Grande Lakes</p> <p>4012 Central Florida Pkwy</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$95</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-206-2400</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> INTERNATIONAL BEER &amp; FOOD FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 4 - 6 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Regional History Center</p> <p>65 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 - 35</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-383-2331</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">76^TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VESPERS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> presented by the Rollins College Choir, Singers, Chamber Singers &amp; Orchestra with scriptural passages</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 4 - 6 - 6:15pm (doors open at 6)</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2233</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHRISTMAS WITH THE BASILICA CHOIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> sacred &amp; secular music from both Advent &amp; Christmas sources plus a holiday sing-a-long</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 4 - 7:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Mary Queen of the Universe</p> <p>8300 Vineland Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10; children under 11 free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-239-6600 x 317</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINTER</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> PARK</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CHRISTMAS PARADE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 5 - 9am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Winter Park</p> <p>Park Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-599-3399</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AVALON AGLOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Christmas parade &amp; fireworks</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 5 - 4 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Avalon Park</p> <p>13001 Founder's Square</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-658-6565</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> tree &amp; park lighting ceremony with entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 5 - 5 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cranes Roost Park</p> <p>Uptown Altamonte</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-571-8863</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PAST &amp; PRESENT STYLES OF FASHION FOR THE HOLIDAYS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka ReStore</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 6 - 11:30am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Highland Manor</p> <p>604 E. Main St</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 includes lunch - reservations required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-880-8852</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AFTERNOON WITH SANTA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> for children 10 &amp; younger - holiday crafts, Santa, moonwalk &amp; games</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 12 - 1 - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Magnolia Park</p> <p>2929 Binion Rd</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$3 per child; adults free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-886-4231</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINE TASTING &amp; PERFORMANCE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with wines, appetizers, music, raffles &amp; a performance by &amp; benefitting Shakespeare Alive! workshops in the local schools @ 6:30pm</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 10 - 5:30 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Whole Foods Market</p> <p>1989 Aloma Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-447-1700</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:16:10 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1355577/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-25-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1343541/holiday-events-in-the-central-florida-greater-orlando-area <p>This is a guide to holiday events and happenings occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. This post will be updated to include new events and changes that may occur.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FESTIVAL OF TREES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Experience the festive sight of designer-decorated Christmas trees in this glittering holiday event</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Nov 22</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Museum of Art</p> <p>2416 N. Mills Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-672-3838</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MICKEY'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Mickey and friends celebrate the season with special holiday shows, fireworks, parades and treats</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Dec 18</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Magic Kingdom</p> <p>Walt Disney World Resort</p> <p>Lake Buena Vista</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$52 - 59</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-824-4321</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BEST OF FLORIDA CHRISTMAS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Holiday shows and displays, featuring ICE!, the walk-through ice sculpture</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Jan 3</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Gaylord Palms Resort</p> <p>6000 W. Osceola Pkwy</p> <p>Kissimmee</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12.99</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-586-1600</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SEAWORLD HOLIDAY CELEBRATION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Enjoy festive fountain shows, carolers, nightly snowfall and the musical Polar Express Experiences</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Jan 3</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>SeaWorld</p> <p>7007 SeaWorld Drive</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$69.65</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-363-2613</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF DANCING LIGHTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A dazzling light show in collaboration with businessman Jennings Osborne, who developed the display for his daughter</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Jan 4</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Disney Hollywood Studios</p> <p>Walt Disney World Resort</p> <p>Lake Buena Vista</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$55 - 65</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-824-4321</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LEU'S HOLIDAY HOUSE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Christmas trees, decorations and seasonally spirited dioramas adorn the gardens, with guided tours available</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>through Jan 7</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$7</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-2620</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:17:19 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1343541/holiday-events-in-the-central-florida-greater-orlando-area http://activerain.com/blogsview/1343535/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-17-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a> These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of <a href="../2009/11/holiday-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="holiday events and happenings in the orlando central florida area">Holiday Events &amp; Happenings</a> in the area, just go to <a href="../2009/11/holiday-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="holiday events and happenings in the orlando central florida area">here</a>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GLENN BECK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> signing by author of <strong><em>Arguing with Idiots</em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 11:30am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Barnes &amp; Noble</p> <p>2418 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-894-6024</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MFA READINGS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> by UCF students</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 7 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Urban Think! Bookstore</p> <p>625 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-650-8004</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">APARTMENT E ART ROCKS THE BLOCK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Two-night party featuring art from local artists, plus music performances and vendors</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 &amp; 21 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Taste Restaurant</p> <p>717 W. Smith St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-0646</p> <p><a href="http://www.tastecp.com/">www.TasteCP.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SEALEGS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> show of new works by Central Florida artists including Doug Boehm, Hyrdo74, Dres13 and more</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Orange Studio</p> <p>1121 N. Mills Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10 donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-898-7234</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELIZABETH</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> SIGNER</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> signing by the author of <strong><em>Fat Boxing: A Guide to Weight Loss</em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 22 - 1 - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Urban Think! Bookstore</p> <p>625 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-650-8004</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> WEEKLY 2009 READER APPRECIATION NIGHT</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Free showings of <strong><em>2012</em> </strong>and <strong><em>Where the Wild Things Are</em></strong>, plus drinks, to say thanks for reading</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 5:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Plaza Cinema Caf&eacute;</p> <p>155 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>321-558-2878</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandoweekly.com/">www.OrlandoWeekly.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NORMA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Filmed production of Bellini's masterwork, performed by Teatro Comunale di Bologna</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - noon</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Enzian Theater</p> <p>1300 S. Orlando Ave</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-629-0054</p> <p><a href="http://www.enzian.org/">www.Enzian.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSTARD SEED FILM FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> film festival and competition featuring movies produced, directed, or written by some of today's most talented young artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Winter Park Playhouse</p> <p>711-B Orange Ave.</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-645-0145</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> JEWISH FILM FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Screenings of films that look at historical and contemporary Jewish issues</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 22 - 23 - various times</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Enzian Theater</p> <p>1300 S. Orlando Ave</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10 - 60</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-629-0054</p> <p><a href="http://www.enzian.org/">www.Enzian.org</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COCO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> BEFORE CHANEL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The film opens with a wine reception featuring special guest Gael de Maisonneuve, consul general of France in Miami</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 22 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Enzian Theater</p> <p>1300 S. Orlando Ave</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-629-0054</p> <p><a href="http://www.enzian.org/">www.Enzian.org</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.fabco.us/events">www.fabco.us/events</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> College bands go head-to-head</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Amway Arena</p> <p>600 W. Amelia St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15 - 26</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-849-2020</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST RECITAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Competitive high school vocalists and instrumentalists prepare before judges</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College - Tiedtke Concert Hall</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2182</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LECTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WAYNE WIEGAND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> historian and director of the Florida Book Awards discusses "Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Heartland, 1865-1956"</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 18 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTHY LIVING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> information on healthful living for all ages</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 18 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University Club &amp; Art Gallery</p> <p>841 N. Park Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-6149</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOREVER WILD</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Folksinger Walkin' Jim Stoltz presents a multimedia show about wilderness, sponsored by the Sierra Club</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 18 - 6:30 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$8</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-481-4398</p> <p><a href="http://www.centralfloridasierra.org/">www.CentralFloridaSierra.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM - BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> by Fred Antonio</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-658-5742</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIRDING WALK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 2 mile hike - bring lunch, drink &amp; birding gear</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lotus Park</p> <p>1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-851-5416</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> MEGA WINE TASTING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A sampling of more than 100 wines</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 3 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Wine Barn</p> <p>1711 33^rd St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-704-8816</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THANKSGIVING DINNER</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> potluck dinner with games &amp; entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 22 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Mead Gardens</p> <p>1300 S. Denning Dr</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 with dish; $10 without</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-968-2400</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FASHION SHOW &amp; SILENT AUCTION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> to benefit the Retired &amp; Senior Volunteer Program</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Plaza Cinema Caf&eacute;</p> <p>155 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$30 advance; $40 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-422-1535</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TASTE OF ORLANDO</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Food tastings from local restaurants, plus live music; proceeds benefit Simon Youth Foundation</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 11am - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Waterford Lakes Town Center</p> <p>413 N. Alafaya Trail</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - $12</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-737-2866</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PUFMM-PALOOZA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> People United for Medical Marijuana host a 10-night, nine-venue celebration to champion their cause, with concerts and information</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 28 - various times</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Plaza Theatre</p> <p>425 N. Bumby Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>various prices</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-228-1220</p> <p><a href="http://www.pufmm.org/">www.pufmm.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ZONACON 2009</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Combination anime and horror convention with games, events and celebrity guests</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 22 - various times</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Holiday Inn</p> <p>6515 International Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>various prices</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-351-4430</p> <p><a href="http://www.zonacon.com/">www.Zonacon.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AVALON JUBILEE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Fall carnival with rides, games and food</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 3 - 10pm</p> <p>21 - 22 - 10am - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Avalon Park Town Center</p> <p>13001 Founders Square Drive</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-658-6565</p> <p><a href="http://www.avalonpark.com/">www.AvalonPark.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JINGLE EVE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Holiday open house featuring carolers, food and activities</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 6 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Ivanhoe Village Main Street</p> <p>Orange Ave between New Hampshire &amp; Princeton</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-484-5839</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> JAZZ STROLL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Guests take in the elaborate decorations, taste hors d'oeuvre from restaurants and dance to the bebop of Jeff Rupert &amp; Dirty Martinis</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 20 - 7 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Museum of Art</p> <p>2416 N. Mills Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-896-4231</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROCK FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> vendors to buy, sell &amp; trade gemstones, mineral specimens &amp; hand-made jewelry</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 9am - noon</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Mineral &amp; Gem Society</p> <p>2721 Forsyth Rd - Ste. 101</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-625-6336</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> TOY TRAIN SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 11am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Maitland Civic Center</p> <p>641 S. Maitland Ave</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 - free 11 &amp; younger</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-647-2111</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LATIN JAZZ &amp; ART SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Hispanic art expo, food and music from Sol y Mar and more</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Brewing Company</p> <p>1301 Atlanta Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-872-1117</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> PLANTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Dec 3 - 6 - 7:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension</p> <p>6021 S. Conway Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - registration required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-254-9200</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:12:54 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1343535/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-17-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336821/winter-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/winter-springs.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/winter-springs-300x270.jpg" height="270" alt="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>40 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $259,037 with 131 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $204,950.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $699K in Wicklow Greens at Tuscawilla and was on the market 581 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $54,000 in Deersong after 78 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $272,271 with 157 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 27 sales, an increase of 48%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was an increase of 48% in sales volume with no change in sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-sfh-stats-300x141.jpg" height="141" alt="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>9 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $121,810 with 150 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $128,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 90%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> townhome sold for $175,000 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> sold for $58,800 in Serenity at Tuskawilla Condo after 198 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $146,333 with 87 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 6 sales, a 50% increase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 22% and an increase in the median sales price of 23%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 25% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo1.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo1-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo-stats-300x141.jpg" height="141" alt="winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs&nbsp;and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate, Homes for Sale, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Winter Springs Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:11:09 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336821/winter-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336815/winter-park-seminole-and-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/winter-park.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/winter-park-300x207.jpg" height="207" alt="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 &amp; 32792.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>57 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $324,110 with 100 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $175,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 95%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $2.05M in Osceola Shores after 1363 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $44,900 after 216 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $279,879 with 131 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% and on 20 sales, an increase of 185%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 8% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-sfh-300x201.jpg" height="201" alt="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-sfh-stats-300x138.jpg" height="138" alt="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>20 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $67,957 with 181 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $50,250.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> sold for $220,000 in Townhomes at Harper Place and was on the market 259 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $17,990 in The Colonies after 343 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $195,124 with 227 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, an increase of 67%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 23% and a decrease in the median sales price of 32%. There was an increase in sales volume of 5% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ws-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wp-condo-stats-300x138.jpg" height="138" alt="winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Winter Park</strong><strong> and Seminole and Orange County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Winter Park</strong><strong> and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Winter Park</strong><strong> and Seminole and Orange County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Realtor - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Winter Park Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:05:24 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336815/winter-park-seminole-and-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336810/windermere-orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/windermere.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="windermere orange county florida 34786 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/windermere-277x300.jpg" height="300" alt="windermere orange county florida 34786 market sales stats for october 2009" width="277" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>38 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $524,640 with 241 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $373,070.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 93%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $1.5M in Reserve at Lake Butler Sound and was new construction built in 2007.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $176,000 in Lakes of Windermere Peachtree after 44 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $413,271 with 196 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 32 sales, an increase of 19%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 26%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 17% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="windermere orange county florida 34786 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="windermere orange county florida 34786 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="windermere orange county florida 34786 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="windermere orange county florida 34786 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>12 homes sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $135,691 with 85 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $131,450.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 97%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>more expensive</strong> townhome sold for $188,000 in Oasis Cove and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>less expensive</strong> sold for $85,000 in Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere Condominiums after 305 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $345,834 with 112 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 9 sales, an increase of 33%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 33% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="windermere orange county florida 34786 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="windermere orange county florida 34786 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="windermere orange county florida 34786 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/wind-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="windermere orange county florida 34786 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Windermere and Orange County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Windermere&nbsp;and Orange County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Windermere and Orange County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Windermere and Orange County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Windermere Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:02:18 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336810/windermere-orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336806/seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09- <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/seminole-county.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="seminole county florida market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/seminole-county-300x194.jpg" height="194" alt="seminole county florida market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>325 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $238,545 with 123 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $190,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 95%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $1.7M in Alaqua Lakes in Longwood and was on the market 44 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $20,000 in Sanford after 38 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $300,789 with 145 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 201 sales an increase of 62%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 12% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. There was an increase in sales volume of 5% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="seminole county florida single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="seminole county florida single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="seminole county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-sfh-stats-300x141.jpg" height="141" alt="seminole county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>137 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $84,764 with 115 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $66,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 97%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> condo sold for $308,000 at Devon Green in Heathrow in Lake Mary and was on the market 50 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive </strong><strong>condo</strong> sold for $17,700 at Waterside at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs after 33 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $144,843 with 102 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 56 sales, an increase of 191%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 9% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="seminole county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-condo-300x184.jpg" height="184" alt="seminole county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="seminole county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sm-condo-stats-300x141.jpg" height="141" alt="seminole county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>For information on <strong>Seminole</strong><strong> County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong> Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong> Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong> Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Seminole County Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:59:06 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336806/seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336802/sanford-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sanford.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sanford-300x227.jpg" height="227" alt="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 &amp; 32771.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>56 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $195,731 with 98 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $152,500.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 95%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $955,000 in the Lake Markham Preserve and was on the market 253 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $20,000 after 38 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $195,831 with 141 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 31 sales, an increase of 81%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 31% and an increase in the median sales price of 27%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 14% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-sfh-stats-300x139.jpg" height="139" alt="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>18 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $116,124 with 80 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $98,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 97%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> condo sold for $212,000 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> sold for $45,000 in Castille Townhomes after 106 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $122,869 with 108 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 90% on 5 sales, an increase of 260%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 9%. There was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/san-condo-stats-300x139.jpg" height="139" alt="sanford seminole county florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Sanford</strong><strong> and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Sanford</strong><strong> and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Sanford</strong><strong> and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Sanford and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Realtor - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Sanford Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:06 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336802/sanford-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336767/oviedo-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-300x164.jpg" height="164" alt="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 &amp; 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>65 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $246,796 with 112 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $230,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 96%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $520,000 in Stonehurst and was on the market 151 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $45,000 in North Chuluota with 36 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $280,541 with 101 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 41 sales, a 59% increase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of less than 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 44% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-sfh-stats-300x138.jpg" height="138" alt="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>14 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $95,086 with 34 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $63,250.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 107%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> sold for $193,990 in Stratford Green and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $35,365 in Villas at Lakeside after 65 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $157,444 with 96 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 17 sales, a decrease of 18%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 15% and a decrease in the median sales price of 45%. There was an increase in sales volume of 8% with 8% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo1.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo1-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oviedo-condo-stats-300x138.jpg" height="138" alt="oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Oviedo</strong><strong> and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Oviedo</strong><strong> and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Oviedo</strong><strong> and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Oviedo and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Oviedo Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes For Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:17:36 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336767/oviedo-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336764/orlando-orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orlando.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orlando orange county florida market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orlando-300x158.jpg" height="158" alt="orlando orange county florida market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Orlando is made up of a multitude of zip codes.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>725 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $163,187 with 108 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $150,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 96%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389443147/" title="maitland, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $1.4M in North Shore at Lake Hart and was on the market 59 days.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390276060/" title="orlando, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $9000 in Angebilt after 43 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $218,460 with 146 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 421 sales, an increase of 72%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of less than 1% and an increase in the median sales price of 1%. There was an increase in the sales volume of 3% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orlando orange county florida single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="orlando orange county florida single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orlando orange county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="orlando orange county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>408 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $72,666 with 88 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $51,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 102%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390276162/" title="winter park, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> condo sold for $580K in Vizcaya and was on the market 103 days.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389443305/" title="orlando, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> sold for $8000 in Magnolia Court Condo and was on the market for 61 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $133,831 with 157 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 120 sales, an increase of 240%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 7%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 7% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orlando orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="orlando orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orlando orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orl-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="orlando orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Orlando Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Realtor, Real Estate and homes for sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:35 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336764/orlando-orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336756/orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orange-county.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orange county florida market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/orange-county-300x191.jpg" height="191" alt="orange county florida market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Orange County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; The major city in Orange County is Orlando.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>1010 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $189,182 with 117 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $158,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 96%</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389443147/" title="maitland, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $2.05M in Osceola Shores in Winter Park and was on the market 136 days.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390276060/" title="orlando, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $9,000 in Angebilt in Orlando after 43 days on the market.</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $234,658 with 152 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 579 sales, a 74% increase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. There was an increase in sales volume of 3% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orange county florida single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-sfh-300x201.jpg" height="201" alt="orange county florida single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orange county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="orange county florida single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>471 homes sold.</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $76,175 with 94 days on the market.</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $55,000.</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 101%</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390276162/" title="winter park, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> villa sold for $580,000 in Vizcaya in Orlando and was on the market 103 days.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389443305/" title="orlando, orange county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> sold for $8000 in Magnolia Court Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 61 days.</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $151,189 with 97 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 141 sales, an increase of 234%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of less than 3%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 6% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oc-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="orange county florida condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orange</strong><strong> and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orange</strong><strong> and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orange</strong><strong> and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Orange and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orange County Florida Realtor, Real Estate &amp; homes for sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:07:32 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336756/orange-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336073/maitland-seminole-and-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/maitland.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/maitland-300x167.jpg" height="167" alt="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Maitland is made up of the zip code 32751.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>11 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $350,795 with 215 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $335,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $767,350 in Maitland Isle and was on the market 54 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $58,000 in Hamlet at Maitland after 64 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $333,857 with 173 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 7 sales, an increase of 57%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an in crease in the average sales price of 32% with an increase in the median sales price of 53%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 45% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>12 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $71,504 with 167 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $62,250.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> condo sold for $185,000 in West Cove Condo and was on the market 423 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $25,000 in Carrington Park after 120 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $95,267 with 87 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 97% on 4 sales, a 2000% increase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 44% with an increase in the median sales price of 15%. There was a 20% increase in sales volume with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-condo-300x192.jpg" height="192" alt="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mait-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="maitland orange and seminole county florida 32751 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Maitland and Seminole and Orange County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Maitland&nbsp;and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Maitland and Seminole and Orange County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Maitland and Seminole and Orange County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Realtor - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Maitland Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:17:36 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336073/maitland-seminole-and-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336053/longwood-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/longwood.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/longwood-300x242.jpg" height="242" alt="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 &amp; 32750.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>54 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $277,863 with 124 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $200,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 97%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $1.7M in Alaqua Lakes and was on the market 44 days..</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $43,000 in Longdale after 57 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $617,509 with 191 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 27 sales, an increase of 100%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 14% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was an increase in sales volume of 17% with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-sfh-300x201.jpg" height="201" alt="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>13 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $96,246 with 84 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $66,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 103%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> townhome sold for $197,500 in Hanover Pointe and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $23,000 in Clubside at Sabal Point after 58 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $151,950 with 41 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 99% on 4 sales, an increase of 225%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 21% and an increase in the median sales price of 11%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 19% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="longwood seminole county florida 32750 and 32779 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Longwood and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Longwood&nbsp;and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Longwood and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Longwood and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Realtor - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Longwood Florida Realtor, Real Estate, Homes for Sale and Relocation" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:24 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336053/longwood-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336048/lake-mary-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lake-mary.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lake-mary-300x213.jpg" height="213" alt="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Lake Mary, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Lake Mary is made up of the zip code 32746.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>35 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $341,000 with 113 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $251,888.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $1,411,750 in Chestnut Hill at Heathrow and was on the market 876 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $56,650 in Crystal Lake Winter Homes after 324 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $365,894 with 108 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 19 sales an increase of 84%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and a decrease in the median sales price of 13%. There was an increase in sales volume of 9% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-sfh-stats-300x136.jpg" height="136" alt="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>19 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $91,548 with 183 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $66,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 101%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> townhome sold for $308,000 in Devon Green and was on the market 50 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $28,000 in Regency Park after 100 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $166,151 with 77 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 10 sales, an increase of 90%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 58% and an increase in the median sales price of 10%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 10% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-condo-300x192.jpg" height="192" alt="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lm-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="lake mary and heathrow seminole county florida 32746 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Lake</strong><strong> Mary and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Lake</strong><strong> Mary&nbsp;and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Lake</strong><strong> Mary and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Lake Mary and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Realtor - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Lake Mary Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:06:18 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336048/lake-mary-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336044/casselberry-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casselberry.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/casselberry-285x300.jpg" height="300" alt="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 market sales stats for october 2009" width="285" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Casselberry is made up of the zip codes 32707 and 32730.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>27 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $161,209 with 137 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $162,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 95%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $260K in Copperfield and was on the market 53 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $30,000 in the Colonnades after 65 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $176,840 with 96 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 16 sales, an increase of 69%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 14%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 13% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>8 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $98,851 with 90 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $81,375.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> townhome sold for $220,000 in Legacy Park and was on the market 57 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $24,900 in Cabana Key after 66 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $125,000 with 156 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 88% on 4 sales, an increase of 100%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show no change in the average sales price and a decrease in the median sales price of 40%. There was an increase in sales volume of 60% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cas-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="casselberry and fern park seminole county florida 32707 and 32730 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Casselberry</strong><strong> and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Casselberry</strong><strong> and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Casselberry</strong><strong> and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Casselberry and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://activerain/mgrossfl" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">profile</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Casselberry Florida Realtor, Real Estate &amp; Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:02:26 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336044/casselberry-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336037/apopka-seminole-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-264x300.jpg" height="300" alt="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 market sales stats for october 2009" width="264" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Apopka, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2009.&nbsp; Apopka is made up of the zip codes of 32703 &amp; 32712.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>80 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $140,555 with 116 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $118,500.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 95%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $755K in Bluegrass Estates and was on the market 126 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $10,500 in Paradise Heights after 70 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $205,369 with 190 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 56 sales, an increase of 43%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 11% and a decrease in the median sales price of 24%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 1% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>10 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $82,940 with 98 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $96,750.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> sold for $106,000 in Wekiva Park Townhomes and was on the market 53 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> condo sold for $34,000 in Milan after 74 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> the average sales price was $138,100 with 110 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 99% on 4 sales, an increase of 150%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 15% and an increase in the median sales price of 29%. There was a 100% increase in sales volume with a 5% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-condo-300x192.jpg" height="192" alt="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/apopka-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="apopka seminole and orange county florida 32703 and 32712 condo villa and townhome average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>For information on <strong>Apopka and Seminole and Orange County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Apopka&nbsp;and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Apopka and Seminole and Orange County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Apopka and Seminole &amp; Orange County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Apopka Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:58:59 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336037/apopka-seminole-orange-counties-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336029/altamonte-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/altamonte-springs.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 market sales stats for october 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/altamonte-springs-300x185.jpg" height="185" alt="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 market sales stats for october 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 &amp; 32714. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>23 homes sold during the month of October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $147,017 with 183 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $145,000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 93%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $347,500 in Spring Lake Hills and was on the market 118 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $27,500 in Lavada Court after 85 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $213,125 with 155 days on the market with a sales to list ration of 90% on 12 sales, an increase of 92%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 20% and a decrease in the median sales price of 19%. There was no change in sales volume or the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-sfh-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 single family home average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>42 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> was $62,516 with 137 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price</strong> was $42,500.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> is 96%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875313/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> sold for $268,000 in Lotus Vista Condominium and was on the market 415 days.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/?saved=1" title="sanford, seminle county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> sold for $17,700 in Waterside at Cranes Roost Condo after 33 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $117,316 with 230 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 98% on 6 sales, an increase of 600%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 18% and an increase in the median sales price of 10%. There was a 20% increase in sales volume with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-condo-300x192.jpg" height="192" alt="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/as-condo-stats-300x135.jpg" height="135" alt="altamonte springs seminole county florida 32714 and 32701 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Altamonte Springs</strong><strong> and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Altamonte Springs</strong><strong> and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Altamonte Springs</strong><strong> and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Altamonte Springs and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Altamonte Springs Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:55:51 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1336029/altamonte-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-october-09 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1332744/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-11-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a> These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CREATURE OF HABIT OPENING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Gar BaiLey presents new paintings</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 13 - 7 - 9pm; runs through Dec. 8^th</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Taste Restaurant</p> <p>717 W. Smith St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-0646</p> <p><a href="http://www.tastecp.com/">www.TasteCP.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10^TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> photography, ceramics, painting, drawings, jewelry &amp; sculptures</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p>15^th - 11am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Crealde School of Art</p> <p>600 St. Andrews Blvd</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-671-1886</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> HISTORY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> panel of local authors will discuss Central Florida's history</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 10am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange Public Library</p> <p>101 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7481</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HISTORY</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CENTER</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> BOOK CLUB: THE LAST TIMICUAN</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Author Fredric M. Hitt discusses his book about the early Native Americans of Florida<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 3 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Regional History Center</p> <p>65 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-836-8500</p> <p><a href="http://www.thehistorycenter.org/">www.TheHistoryCenter.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MIKE HUCKABEE SIGNING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> former Republican presidential candidate makes an appearance to promote his book, <strong><em>A Simple Christmas</em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 16 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Barnes &amp; Noble</p> <p>2418 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-894-6024</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FARM TO TABLE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> screening of the documentary <em>Food Fight</em> and food by chef Josh Oakley</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 15 - 12:30 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Enzian Theater</p> <p>1300 S. Orlando Ave</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$18</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-629-0054</p> <p><a href="http://www.enzian.org/">www.Enzian.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTI-POP MUSIC FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Dozens of indie and experimental bands converge on venues around town</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 14</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Back Booth</p> <p>37 W. Pine St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-999-2570</p> <p><a href="http://www.antipopmusicfestival.com/">www.AntiPopMusicFestival.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROCKIN' IN THE PASTURE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Three-day music and camping fest to raise money for an outdoor classroom at the Wekiwa Springs State Park</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 13 - 15</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rock Springs Run State Reserve</p> <p>30601 CR 433</p> <p>Sorrento</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-884-2008</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WOULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY: THE MUSIC OF LERNER &amp; LOWE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Broadway at the Plaza reviews the best works of the two hit musical writers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 4 &amp; 7pm</p> <p>15^th - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Plaza Theatre</p> <p>425 N. Bumby Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 - 35</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-228-1220</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> BRASS QUINTET</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 15 - 7:30PM</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Timucua White House</p> <p>2000 S. Summerlin Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-851-2847</p> <p><a href="http://www.timucua.com/">www.Timucua.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LECTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENTS IN ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> presented by global business executive Adis Vila</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 10 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BROWN BAG LUNCH &amp; LEARN: MICHAEL ROTHFELD</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> President of the nonprofit organization Florida Veterans Programs &amp; Projects discusses the work on the documentary <strong><em>Korea</em></strong><strong><em>: Forgotten War, Remembered Heroes</em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 12 - noon - 1pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Regional History Center</p> <p>65 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-836-8500</p> <p><a href="http://www.thehistorycenter.org/">www.TheHistoryCenter.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY PARADE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> marching bands &amp; floats</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 10am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Orlando</p> <p>Livingston &amp; Orange to left on Central &amp; left on Rosalind ending at Livingston</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-3720</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY CEREMONY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lunch will be served after the ceremony honoring our veterans</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 11am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Starke Lake Gazebo</p> <p>125 N. Lakeshore Dr.</p> <p>Ocoee</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-905-3100</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VERTERANS DAY PANEL DISCUSSION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> veterans will discuss their experiences &amp; the current state of the military with refreshments &amp; cake</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Library System</p> <p>12000 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7480</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STEP OUT WALK TO FIGHT DIABETES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Wellness expo and walk for awareness about the disease</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 7am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Loch Haven Park</p> <p>2416 N. Mills Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - reservations required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-660-1926 x 3054</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BREAST CANCER LECTURE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> physicians will discuss, prevention, diagnosis &amp; treatment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 17 - 6:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Florida Hospital Apopka</p> <p>201 N. Park Ave.</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - reservations required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-303-1700</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE - SCOTT MARLOWE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> discussion of cryptozoology and paleontology analyzing accounts of strange animal encounters</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 12 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>321-948-3994</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BROMELIAD SHOW &amp; SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> seminars &amp; hourly raffles</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel</p> <p>5445 Forbes Place</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-348-2139</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OWL FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> hooting contest, face painting, crafts, live music, bounce house &amp; flight demonstrations</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 -10am - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Avian Reconditioning Center</p> <p>323 W. Lester Rd</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-461-1056</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> plant selection, fertilization, irrigation, etc. presented by University of Florida IFAS extension</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 10:30am - 12:30pm</p> <p>17^th - 6 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>North Orange Library</p> <p>1211 E. Semoran Blvd.</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - registration required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7481</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AUTUMN STROLL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Live jazz accompanies a walk through the gardens with only the moon (and some candles) to light the way</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$19</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-2620</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OLE!</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Spanish tapas, wine and dancing gala</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 12 - 7 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Tastings: A Wine Experience</p> <p>111 N. Magnolia Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-999-9950</p> <p><a href="http://www.awineexperience.com/">www.AWineExperience.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUNSHINE CHALLENGE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Central Florida Home Brewers beer tasting &amp; competition</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 13 - 7 - 11pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Holiday Inn</p> <p>5905 S. Kirkman Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 advance; $35 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-351-3333</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> FOOD &amp; WINE FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 35 restaurants represented - food, wine &amp; music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - noon - 9pm</p> <p>15^th - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola &amp; Robinson St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food &amp; beverages $2 - $6</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/">www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DISTINGUISHED CHEF BUFFET</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 15 - 11am - 1pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rosen College of Hospitality Management</p> <p>9907 Universal Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$22.50</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-903-8165</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> gala with dancing and fashion show to benefit Maitland non-profit organizations</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 13 - 7:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Maitland Civic Center</p> <p>641 S. Maitland Ave.</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$50 advance; $75 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-677-1425</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB 2009</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Run up the 25-stories of the downtown Bank of America building to raise money for the American Lung Association</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 8:30am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Bank of America Center</p> <p>390 N. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 registration with $100 fundraising minimum</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-244-7041</p> <p><a href="http://www.fightforairclimborlando.org/">www.FightForAirClimbOrlando.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10^TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> art, photography, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, etc. benefitting the Creadle School of Art</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p>15^th - 11am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Creadle School of Art</p> <p>600 St. Andrews Blvd</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-671-1886</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ISLAND HOP</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> to benefit Special Olympics Florida</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 6 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Gaylord Palms Resort &amp; Convention Center</p> <p>6000 W. Osceola Pkwy</p> <p>Kissimmee</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$100</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-756-3626</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TRIVIAL PURSUIT GAME NIGHT</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> game questions, prizes, wine &amp; appetizers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 5:30 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University Club &amp; Art Gallery</p> <p>841 N. Park Ave.</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-6149</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALIVE AFTER 5: SEAFOOD HARVEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Street party celebrating the bounty of the sea</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 12 - 5 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Sanford</p> <p>Sanford Ave &amp; First St</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-302-2586</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GEM, MINERAL &amp; JEWELRY SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The Central Florida Gem and Mineral Society present a weekend of demonstrations, custom jewelry, fossil displays, door prizes and more</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 13 - 1 - 8pm</p> <p>14^th - 10am - 8pm</p> <p>15^th - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$4</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-295-3247</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLANT AND CRAFT SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lunch and refreshments available</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 -9am - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Garden Club</p> <p>710 E. Rollins St</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-422-6284</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> arts, crafts, food, inflatables, toddler area &amp; entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 15 - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cranes Roost Park</p> <p>Uptown Altamonte</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-645-0923</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with Tom MacCubbin</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 17 - 6:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Winter Park Garden Club</p> <p>1300 S. Denning Dr</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-5770</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FASHION SHOW &amp; SILENT AUCTION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> to benefit the Retired &amp; Senior Volunteer Program</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Plaza Cinema Caf&eacute;</p> <p>155 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$30 advance; $40 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-422-1535</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM - BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> by Fred Antonio</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-658-5742</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIRDING WALK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 2 mile hike - bring lunch, drink &amp; birding gear</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lotus Park</p> <p>1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-851-5416</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:49:55 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1332744/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-11-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1322941/homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-and-expanded <p><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tax_credit.jpg"><img title="first time homebuyer tax credit" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tax_credit-300x199.jpg" height="199" alt="first time homebuyer tax credit" width="300" /></a>Today the Senate &amp; House of Representatives extended the Homebuyer Tax Credit that was to expire on Nov. 30^th. The new and expanded bill will take effect when President Obama signs it into legislation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The new bill extends the <strong>deadline</strong> until April 30, 2010 where the homebuyer will have to have a written and binding contract to close no later than July 1, 2010.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>First-time Buyer Credit</strong> stays the same in that the buyer may not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to the purchase. The amount will also remain at $8000.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The new bill is expanded to also cover <strong>Existing Homeowners</strong>, who must have used the home sold as a principal residence for 5 consecutive years out of the previous 8 years. The amount that they would receive will be only $6500, yet this is $6500 more than has been the case.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>income limits</strong> have risen to $125K for a single person &amp; $225K for a married couple. These are up from $75K and $150K, respectively.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There previous was no cost limit for the purchase price of the home, but this will now be limited to a $800K home.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There is also an <strong>Anti-fraud Rule</strong> that was attached to the bill and rightly so. Now the purchaser will have to attach documentation to their tax return.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is very good news &amp; well needed for the real estate recovery as well as that of the economy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Till next time...<strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Greater Orlando Central Florida Real Estate Broker">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1322941/homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-and-expanded http://activerain.com/blogsview/1320241/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-3-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> book sale &amp; signing by 22 Florida romance authors</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 2 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Altamonte Mall</p> <p>451 E. Altamonte Dr</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-422-1540</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2009 ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Screenings of independent, children's and short films, often with filmmaker Q&amp;As.</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 4 - 8 - various times</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Plaza Cinema Caf&eacute;</p> <p>155 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>various prices</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>321-558-2878</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandofilmfest.com/">www.OrlandoFilmFest.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> REEL FILM FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> screenings of original works by emerging filmmakers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 5 - 5pm</p> <p>6^th - 2 - 9:30pm</p> <p>7^th - 2 - 11pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>New Concept Art Gallery</p> <p>11229 E. Colonial Dr. - Ste. 105</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - $1</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-429-4721</p> <p><a href="http://www.floridareel.com/">www.FloridaReel.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">POPCORN FLICKS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> outdoor screening of <strong><em>The Land Before Time</em></strong></p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 5 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Park Stage</p> <p>Park Avenue</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-599-3334</p> <p><a href="http://www.enzian.org/">www.Enzian.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> outdoor screening of <strong><em>Footloose</em></strong>; bring lawn chairs, picnic basket, blanket, etc.</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 6 - 8:30pm - gates open at 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$7 adult; $2 children</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-2620</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JAZZED IN SANFORD</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> concert</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 4 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Magnolia Square</p> <p>200 S. Magnoia Ave.</p> <p>Sanford</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-688-5004</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUZZY FREAK SHOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A story about a circus of kittens and fluffy acrobats performed by hand puppets</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 4 - 8 - various times</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Altamonte Mall</p> <p>451 E. Altamonte Dr.</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-834-8757</p> <p><a href="http://www.pinocchios.net/">www.Pinocchios.net</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY PARADE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> marching bands &amp; floats</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 10am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Orlando</p> <p>Livingston &amp; Orange to left on Central &amp; left on Rosalind ending at Livingston</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-246-3720</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VETERANS DAY CEREMONY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lunch will be served after the ceremony honoring our veterans</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 11 - 11am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Starke Lake Gazebo</p> <p>125 N. Lakeshore Dr.</p> <p>Ocoee</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-905-3100</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> health care vendors, classic car show &amp; music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 10am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Palm Garden of Orlando</p> <p>654 N. Econlockhatchee Trl</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-273-6158</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE - SCOTT MARLOWE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> discussion of cryptozoology and paleontology analyzing accounts of strange animal encounters</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 12 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>321-948-3994</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">12^TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAITLAND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> food &amp; beverage vendors from area restaurants with live music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 9 - 5:30 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lily Park</p> <p>840 Lake Lily Drive</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12 advance; $15 at the gate; children 3-12 - &frac12; price</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-0741</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GO FLY A KITE!</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Participants build kites to benefit the International Measles Initiative</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Austin's Coffee</p> <p>929 W. Fairbanks Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-975-3664</p> <p><a href="http://www.austinscoffee.com/">www.AustinsCoffee.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CASINO NIGHT BENEFITTING AUTISM SPEAKS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> presented by the Orlando Regional Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Seminole Harley-Davidson Buell</p> <p>620 Hickman Circle</p> <p>Sanford</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$30 per person; $50 per couple</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-968-1224</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JOB FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 70 employers - bring resumes &amp; dress professionally</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 4 - noon - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-834-4022</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATIONAL/GLOBAL SECURITY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Speakers and panelists discuss the relationship between global warming and security issues</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 5 - 9am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-5126</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">23^RD ANNUAL AIA ORLANDO POWWOW</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Native American celebration with dancing, entertainment &amp; art</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 6 - 7 - 10am - 10pm</p> <p>8^th - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$6 adults; $4 students &amp; military; $3 seniors &amp; children</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-327-8207</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTIQUES SHOW &amp; SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 20+ vendors of antiques, jewelry &amp; collectibles</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p>8^th - 11am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Women's Club of Winter Park</p> <p>419 S. Interlachen Ave.</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 - good for both days</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-2237</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> More than 200 artists exhibit works, plus a juried art show and the festival's classic car show, music and entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p>8^th - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Oval Park</p> <p>W. Lake Mary Blvd &amp; International Pkwy</p> <p>Lake Mary</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-444-0484</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> More than 600 arts and crafts vendors display their works at the two-day event with music, food, activities and demonstrations</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 - 8 - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola Park</p> <p>N. Rosalind &amp; E Washington</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-649-3152</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY FUN SHOP: FLORIDA NATIVES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The Central Florida Zoo brings some native animals and explains why their habitats are important</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 -10am - noon</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orange County Regional History Center</p> <p>65 E. Central Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$7</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-836-8500</p> <p><a href="http://www.thehistorycenter.org/">www.TheHistoryCenter.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY FUN KITE FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with rides and entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 7 -10am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Blanchard Park</p> <p>2451 N. Dean Rd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-836-6249</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> exotic &amp; collector car show</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 8 -10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Winter Park</p> <p>Park Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-649-9190</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALTAMONTE SPRINGS</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> HISPANIC FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Celebrating Hispanic culture with art, dance and music peformances and cuisine</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 8 - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cranes Roost Park</p> <p>Uptown Altamonte</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-571-8863</p> <p><a href="http://www.uptownaltamonte.com/">www.UptownAltamonte.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SHAPING HOLOCAUST MEMORY: THE 2^ND &amp; 3^RD GENERATIONS RESPOND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Alan L. Berger, Director of Holocaust and Judaic Studies at Florida Atlantic University, presents his address in commemoration of the Kristallnacht</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 8 - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center</p> <p>851 N. Maitland Ave.</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-628-0555</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10^TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> photography, ceramics, painting, drawings, jewelry &amp; sculptures</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p>15^th - 11am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Crealde School of Art</p> <p>600 St. Andrews Blvd</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-671-1886</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLANT AND CRAFT SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> lunch and refreshments available</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 -9am - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Garden Club</p> <p>710 E. Rollins St</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-422-6284</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BROMELIAD SHOW &amp; SALE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> seminars &amp; hourly raffles</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel</p> <p>5445 Forbes Place</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-348-2139</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OWL FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> hooting contest, face painting, crafts, live music, bounce house &amp; flight demonstrations</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 -10am - 3pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Avian Reconditioning Center</p> <p>323 W. Lester Rd</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-461-1056</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> FOOD &amp; WINE FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 35 restaurants represented - food, wine &amp; music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - noon - 9pm</p> <p>15^th - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola &amp; Robinson St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food &amp; beverages $2 - $6</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/">www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY FESTIVAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> arts, crafts, food, inflatables, toddler area &amp; entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 15 - 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cranes Roost Park</p> <p>Uptown Altamonte</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-645-0923</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM - BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> by Fred Antonio</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 19 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-658-5742</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIRDING WALK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 2 mile hike - bring lunch, drink &amp; birding gear</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 21 - 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lotus Park</p> <p>1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd</p> <p>Altamonte Springs</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-851-5416</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:08:50 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1320241/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-november-3-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297546/handyman-craftsman-in-the-greater-orlando-central-florida-area <p>This is not a story about the work that I recently had done at my home, but more so of the workmanship of the man who did it. I will have to give a disclaimer here, that I've become friends with this man, but the pictures will tell a story in itself.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There comes a time when we have to do some work to our homes. I've always kept up my home fairly well, but it was definitely time for some needed renovations and improvements. A gentleman that I had met online earlier this year had previously done some work for me on my rentals as well as repair work to some listings.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I was not only impressed with his work, but his work ethic as well. It is so hard to find people that will consistently give you quality work. In all my years of being a Realtor&reg;, I would come across workman that will do a good job, but after time their quality of work appears to dissipate. I can't see that happening with Tony Politis.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <dt><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa020049.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa020049-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="before" width="300" /></a></dt><dd>before</dd><dt><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16000704.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16000704-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="after" width="225" /></a></dt><dd>after</dd> <p>His eye for details &amp; going the extra mile is what really got me. Here are just some of the things that really stood out.&nbsp;When he was laying the flooring, I did not anticipate him also doing the closets, but he did. And he did so without making a comment or batting an eyelash.&nbsp; I'm sure if you'd ask him, he would just say that's the way it's supposed to be done.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It was a collaborative effort in many ways, but he definitely has an eye for design. While he was laying the flooring in my office, he mentioned that I should paint the walls. He wasn't doing this to create more work for himself, but because he knew the effect that it would have on the whole room. He was right!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <dt><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa020055.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa020055-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="before" width="300" /></a></dt><dd>before</dd><dt><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001207.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001207-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="after" width="300" /></a></dt><dd>after</dd><dt><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001308.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001308-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="after" width="225" /></a></dt><dd>after</dd> <p>While doing the master bath, the medicine cabinet was never placed in the correct position. Since I never really used it anyway, he removed it &amp; put in decorative glass shelves. The towel rack was behind the bathroom door in a ridiculous location, so he just moved it to where it would be better suited.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I could go on and on with the details, but the pics will tell a better story. Oh, and I did forget to mention one of the most important things. He is very reasonable and especially when you consider the workmanship that you are getting for the price. Can you spell - VALUE!?!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001409.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001409-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="300" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001911.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16001911-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="225" /></a></p> <p>In fact at one time during the work, I said to Tony that he shouldn't be calling himself a handyman, it should be a craftsman. Just to give you an idea, the different work that was done included, plumbing, electrical, tile work - laying &amp; regrouting, flooring, carpentry, drywall, etc. Additionally, he's done wood rot, siding, roof repairs, etc. for me as well. He will even tell you if you are doing more work than is necessary for the benefits derived.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The name of his company is <strong>Repair Your Home</strong> and his logo is <em><strong>"Fix it all...with just one call"</strong></em> Tony can be reached at <a href="mailto:RepairYourHome@ymail.com">RepairYourHome@ymail.com</a> or call 407-620-5474. &nbsp; He is licensed and insured.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002012.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002012-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="225" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002113.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002113-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="300" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002214.jpg"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002214-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="225" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002517.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002517-300x225.jpg" height="225" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="300" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002919.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16002919-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="225" /></a><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16000603.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pa16000603-225x300.jpg" height="300" alt="tony politis home improvement repairs and renovations in the greater orlando central florida area" width="225" /></a></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:58:35 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297546/handyman-craftsman-in-the-greater-orlando-central-florida-area http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297541/recession-recovery-tax-credits <p><a href="http://realestateofftheleash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/money.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="recession, recovery, tax credits, gross national product, economists, unemployment, foreclosure, dow jones, irs, housing industry" src="http://realestateofftheleash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/money.jpg" height="300" alt="recession, recovery, tax credits, gross national product, economists, unemployment, foreclosure, dow jones, irs, housing industry" width="300" /></a>It appears that many congressional leaders believe that the <strong><em>$8K tax credit</em></strong> should be extended as it appears to have helped stimulate increased demand for homes and therefore industry related employment as well. The <strong><em>housing industry</em></strong> is still in a fragile state, but we are seeing fairly steady improvement.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Unfortunately, with every good program, there are those out there that will try to find <strong><em>scams</em></strong> to enrich themselves at the cost of everyone else. This is true with this program as well and the <strong><em>IRS </em></strong>(Internal Revenue Service)<strong><em> is examining questionable claims</em></strong>. Of course, this adds more expense to the program which is generally thought to cost approximately $1B per month.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mixed Reviews - the <strong><em>Dow'</em></strong>s been toying with the <strong><em>10K</em></strong> mark and we've seen some steps toward improvement in the real estate industry, yet, <strong><em>unemployment figures and foreclosures</em></strong> are putting a <strong><em>damper</em></strong> on any kind of thought of a quick recovery. We are experiencing the longest recession since the &lsquo;30's and the worst unemployment rate in 26 years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Now it could be worse, but how do you tell that to your neighbor who's out of work and in jeopardy of losing their home? I have a dear friend who's been out of work for 6 months, but what makes this situation worse is that he has a roommate who is not only out of work but also dealing with chemotherapy. Now he's in jeopardy of eventually losing his home and doesn't know what he can do to help the roommate.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is just one situation, yet there are many, many like this and these are our neighbors and friends.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>OK, so now with all that doom &amp; gloom said, the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) released a report last week in which more than <strong><em>80% of economists surveyed believe that the recession is over</em></strong> &amp; we are starting a period of expansion. Granted, the unemployment rate and federal deficit are expected to remain somewhat high through 2010.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Additionally, they <strong><em>expect overall housing prices to increase by 2%</em></strong> and that 2010 will be the first year since '05 that the housing industry will contribute to the nation's overall growth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many economists believe that we've exited the recession during the last quarter and that we are <strong><em>entering the recovery period</em></strong>. The situation that we currently find ourselves in did not occur overnight. It took years to create and will take more than just a few quarters of growth to repair it.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Till next time....<strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:54:17 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297541/recession-recovery-tax-credits http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297529/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-october-20-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a> It's Fall and of course that means time for <a href="../2009/10/halloween-2009" title="halloween events and festivals in central florida greater orlando">Halloween</a>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THANE MAYNARD</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Rollins alum and director of the Cincinnati Zoo reads from and discusses his and Jane Goodall's book, <em>Hope for Animals and Their World</em> <strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Bush Auditorium</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2200</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH POETRY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Members of the International Association of Poets &amp; Writers share poems in their native Spanish dialects</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Public Library</p> <p>101 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7481</p> <p><a href="http://www.ocls.info/">www.ocls.info</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CATS CHAT BACK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The cast of the touring production of the musical meet and talk with fans</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Barnes &amp; Noble</p> <p>2418 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-894-6024</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BRIDE OF WILDENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Marsian &amp; Company present this adult puppet show about a marriage that turns a woman into a beast</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 24 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Gallery at Avalon Island</p> <p>39 S. Magnolia Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-803-6670</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandopuppetfestival.com/">www.OrlandoPuppetFestival.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7 DEADLY SINS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Emotions Dance Company combines with local artists, singers and more to create a walk-through performance about temptation <strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 24 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cameo Theater</p> <p>1013 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20 - 25</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-403-5993</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Blues bands and solo/duo acts compete for a chance to represent Central Florida at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis <strong>When: </strong>Oct 25 - noon - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>McWells Restaurant &amp; Bar</p> <p>4757 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-855-4006</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcwellsorlando.com/">www.McWellsOrlando.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LECTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ENDING MODERN DAY SLAVERY IN FLORIDA AND ACROSS THE GLOBE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Film screenings, lectures and panel discussions on the practice of human trafficking</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - 10am - 2pm &amp; 6 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida - Student Union</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-2000</p> <p><a href="http://www.stophumantrafficking.org/">www.StopHumanTrafficking.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABDUL KALAM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The eleventh president of India speaks on the topic "World Space Vision 2050"</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 4:15pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida</p> <p style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Student Union - Pegasus Ballroom</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">"THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN DREAM" DISCUSSION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> William Grieder a political journalist &amp; author will lead the discussion</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 8 - 9:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Bush Auditorium</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2203</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JEAN-MICHAEL COUSTEAU</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The oceanographer, activist and son of Jacques Cousteau speaks about "The Great Ocean Adventure"</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-691-1995</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">"THE 21^ST CENTURY: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM" SYMPOSIUM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 3 panels &amp; discussion presented by the Winter Park Institute</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23</p> <p>9 - 10:30am - "Politics and the Economy" with William</p> <p>Grieder, Leah Nedderman &amp; Anya Kamentez</p> <p>11am - 12:30pm - "The Human Environment" with</p> <p>Christopher Leinberger, Mark Jerome Walters &amp; Jerome</p> <p>Ringo</p> <p>2 - 3:30pm - "The Natural World" with Michael Cousteau,</p> <p>Thane Maynard and John Cronin</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Tiedke Concert Hall</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-691-1995</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOUR THOUSAND YEARS OF ANDEAN GOLD: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> presented by Mark Aldenderfer &amp; sponsored by UCF's Anthropology Dept &amp; the Central Florida Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd</p> <p>Psychology Bldg - Rm 108</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - call for a parking pass &amp; information</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-6725</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">IS YOUR ANCESTRY A RISK FACTOR FOR BREAST CANCER - A WOMEN'S FORUM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> moderated by Dr. Kamy R. Kemp</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - noon - 1pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Jewish Family Services</p> <p>2100 Lee Road</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$6 includes a light lunch - reservations required by 10/19</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-7593 x 237</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIRD IDENTIFICATION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 3-class course presented by the Orange Audubon Society</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Saturdays - Oct 24 - Nov 7 - 8:30am - 12:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 society members; $40 nonmembers - registration required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-0796</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HARBOR NIGHTS: LA DOLCE VITA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A Mediterranean-style food, wine and jazz festival for the season</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 6:30 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lowe's Portofino Bay Hotel</p> <p>5601 Universal Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 - 60</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-363-6890</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4^TH ANNUAL NURTURE THE NATIONS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> international food &amp; wine tasting, entertainment, auction, guest speakers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 5:30 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Mennello Museum of Art</p> <p>900 E. Princeton St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15 students &amp; UNA members; $25 non members</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-832-1777</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPAGHETTI DINNER</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> In honor of World Pasta Day, Brian Feldman prepares and serves the title dish for one diner at a time</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25 - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Frames Forever &amp; Art Gallery</p> <p>941 Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10 - reservations required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-622-6358</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND GIVING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Fashion show to raise money for breast cancer and lupus</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Vintage Lounge</p> <p>114 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>877-386-7346</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DRINK PINK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Tastings: A Wine Experience</p> <p>111 N. Magnolia Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-999-9950</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Former UF football star Darryl Perry comes out to raise money for the Miracle of Life Foundation</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 5:30 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University Club of Orlando</p> <p>150 E. Central Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-425-2514</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHEERS TO CHARITIES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> appetizers, entertainment &amp; silent auction sponsored by the Orlando Junior Woman's Club to benefit local charities</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 7 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Houlihan's</p> <p>9150 International Drive</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15 advance; $20 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-426-9642</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> COMEDY SHOWCASE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Former Orlando Improv veterans Tight Mike, Laurie Fondiler, Jersey and Maryellen Hooper reunite to benefit the fight against breast and prostate cancers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Embassy Suites</p> <p>191 E. Pine St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20 - 30</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandoeventseries.com/">www.OrlandoEventSeries.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOOOOWL FOR THE ARTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> the Seminole Cultural Arts Councils sponsors an auction of masks made by community leaders and local artists, with dinner and live entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 6:30 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Seminole Harley Davidson</p> <p>620 Hickman Circle</p> <p>Sanford</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 - 100</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-261-2314</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FEST - WINDERMERE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> arts, crafts food, entertainment &amp; bounce houses</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Windermere</p> <p>Main St between 5^th &amp; 6^th</p> <p>Windermere</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-876-0270</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MOUNT</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> DORA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CRAFT FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 350 crafters from around the country will be on display at this nationally-ranked, juried annual event</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 25 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Mount Dora</p> <p>N. Donnelly St</p> <p>Mount Dora</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>352-735-1191</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FEST - WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with games &amp; environmental exhibits by Wekiwa Wilderness Trust</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 10am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Wekiwa Springs State Park</p> <p>1800 Wekiwa Circle</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$6 per car</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-884-2006</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FINDING MONEY FOR YOUR EDUCATION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> learn how to obtain financial aid for studies using resources available OCLS' Foundation Center Cooperating Collection</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 10am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Public Library</p> <p>101 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7480</p> <p><a href="http://www.ocls.info/">www.ocls.info</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPO</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Exhibits, seminars, workshops, films, and more on the world of clean energy and energy efficiency technology</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 25- 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Science Center</p> <p>777 E. Princeton St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$17</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-514-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FESTIVAL CALLE ORANGE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Latin American festivities including live entertainment from celebrity guests, dancing and food</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25- 11am - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Orlando</p> <p>Orange Ave &amp; Central Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-381-5310</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OPA! FEST '09 GREEK FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Taverna Opa offers this celebration of Greek culture with music, food, dancing and prizes</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25- noon - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Taverna Opa</p> <p>Pointe Orlando</p> <p>9101 International Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-879-2481</p> <p><a href="http://www.opaorlando.com/">www.OpaOrlando.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">11^TH ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 5K walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Metro Orlando</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 31 - 8am - registration 7am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola Park</p> <p>1 N Rosalind Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-843-8680</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTIQUE ROSES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> demonstration for fall &amp; holiday arrangements presented by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Soceity</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 1 - 2:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free; doors open 2pm</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-647-1219</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JOB FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 70 employers - bring resumes &amp; dress professionally</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 4 - noon - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-834-4022</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">12^TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAITLAND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> food &amp; beverage vendors from area restaurants with live music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 9 - 5:30 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lily Park</p> <p>840 Lake Lily Drive</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12 advance; $15 at the gate; children 3-12 - &frac12; price</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-0741</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> FOOD &amp; WINE FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 35 restaurants represented - food, wine &amp; music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - noon - 9pm</p> <p>15^th - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola &amp; Robinson St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food &amp; beverages $2 - $6</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/">www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:48:32 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297529/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-october-20-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297525/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-october-20-2009 <p>This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">On-Going events</a> in the area as well &amp; you can find those by <a href="../2009/07/on-going-events-in-the-central-floridagreater-orlando-area" title="On-Going Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando area">Clicking Here!</a> It's Fall and of course that means time for <a href="../2009/10/halloween-2009" title="halloween events and festivals in central florida greater orlando">Halloween</a>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ART &amp; LITERATURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THANE MAYNARD</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Rollins alum and director of the Cincinnati Zoo reads from and discusses his and Jane Goodall's book, <em>Hope for Animals and Their World</em> <strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Bush Auditorium</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2200</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH POETRY</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Members of the International Association of Poets &amp; Writers share poems in their native Spanish dialects</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Public Library</p> <p>101 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7481</p> <p><a href="http://www.ocls.info/">www.ocls.info</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THEATER &amp; MOVIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CATS CHAT BACK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The cast of the touring production of the musical meet and talk with fans</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Barnes &amp; Noble</p> <p>2418 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-894-6024</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BRIDE OF WILDENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Marsian &amp; Company present this adult puppet show about a marriage that turns a woman into a beast</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 24 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>The Gallery at Avalon Island</p> <p>39 S. Magnolia Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-803-6670</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandopuppetfestival.com/">www.OrlandoPuppetFestival.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7 DEADLY SINS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Emotions Dance Company combines with local artists, singers and more to create a walk-through performance about temptation <strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 24 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Cameo Theater</p> <p>1013 E. Colonial Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20 - 25</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-403-5993</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUSIC</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Blues bands and solo/duo acts compete for a chance to represent Central Florida at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis <strong>When: </strong>Oct 25 - noon - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>McWells Restaurant &amp; Bar</p> <p>4757 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-855-4006</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcwellsorlando.com/">www.McWellsOrlando.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LECTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ENDING MODERN DAY SLAVERY IN FLORIDA AND ACROSS THE GLOBE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Film screenings, lectures and panel discussions on the practice of human trafficking</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - 10am - 2pm &amp; 6 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida - Student Union</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-2000</p> <p><a href="http://www.stophumantrafficking.org/">www.StopHumanTrafficking.org</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABDUL KALAM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The eleventh president of India speaks on the topic "World Space Vision 2050"</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 4:15pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida</p> <p style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Student Union - Pegasus Ballroom</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">"THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN DREAM" DISCUSSION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> William Grieder a political journalist &amp; author will lead the discussion</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 8 - 9:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Bush Auditorium</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-646-2203</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JEAN-MICHAEL COUSTEAU</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> The oceanographer, activist and son of Jacques Cousteau speaks about "The Great Ocean Adventure"</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-691-1995</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">"THE 21^ST CENTURY: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM" SYMPOSIUM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 3 panels &amp; discussion presented by the Winter Park Institute</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23</p> <p>9 - 10:30am - "Politics and the Economy" with William</p> <p>Grieder, Leah Nedderman &amp; Anya Kamentez</p> <p>11am - 12:30pm - "The Human Environment" with</p> <p>Christopher Leinberger, Mark Jerome Walters &amp; Jerome</p> <p>Ringo</p> <p>2 - 3:30pm - "The Natural World" with Michael Cousteau,</p> <p>Thane Maynard and John Cronin</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College Tiedke Concert Hall</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-691-1995</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOUR THOUSAND YEARS OF ANDEAN GOLD: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> presented by Mark Aldenderfer &amp; sponsored by UCF's Anthropology Dept &amp; the Central Florida Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University of Central Florida</p> <p>4000 Central Florida Blvd</p> <p>Psychology Bldg - Rm 108</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free - call for a parking pass &amp; information</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-823-6725</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HEALTH</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">IS YOUR ANCESTRY A RISK FACTOR FOR BREAST CANCER - A WOMEN'S FORUM</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> moderated by Dr. Kamy R. Kemp</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - noon - 1pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Jewish Family Services</p> <p>2100 Lee Road</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$6 includes a light lunch - reservations required by 10/19</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-7593 x 237</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATURE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIRD IDENTIFICATION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 3-class course presented by the Orange Audubon Society</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Saturdays - Oct 24 - Nov 7 - 8:30am - 12:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Rollins College</p> <p>1000 Holt Ave</p> <p>Winter Park</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 society members; $40 nonmembers - registration required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-0796</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD, BEER &amp; WINE</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HARBOR NIGHTS: LA DOLCE VITA</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> A Mediterranean-style food, wine and jazz festival for the season</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 6:30 - 9pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lowe's Portofino Bay Hotel</p> <p>5601 Universal Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 - 60</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-363-6890</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4^TH ANNUAL NURTURE THE NATIONS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> international food &amp; wine tasting, entertainment, auction, guest speakers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 5:30 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Mennello Museum of Art</p> <p>900 E. Princeton St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15 students &amp; UNA members; $25 non members</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-832-1777</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPAGHETTI DINNER</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> In honor of World Pasta Day, Brian Feldman prepares and serves the title dish for one diner at a time</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25 - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Frames Forever &amp; Art Gallery</p> <p>941 Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$10 - reservations required</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-622-6358</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISERS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND GIVING</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Fashion show to raise money for breast cancer and lupus</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 21 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Vintage Lounge</p> <p>114 S. Orange Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$5 donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>877-386-7346</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DRINK PINK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 22 - 5:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Tastings: A Wine Experience</p> <p>111 N. Magnolia Ave</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>donation</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-999-9950</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Former UF football star Darryl Perry comes out to raise money for the Miracle of Life Foundation</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 5:30 - 7pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>University Club of Orlando</p> <p>150 E. Central Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-425-2514</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHEERS TO CHARITIES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> appetizers, entertainment &amp; silent auction sponsored by the Orlando Junior Woman's Club to benefit local charities</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 7 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Houlihan's</p> <p>9150 International Drive</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$15 advance; $20 at the door</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-426-9642</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CENTRAL FLORIDA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> COMEDY SHOWCASE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Former Orlando Improv veterans Tight Mike, Laurie Fondiler, Jersey and Maryellen Hooper reunite to benefit the fight against breast and prostate cancers</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 23 - 8:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Embassy Suites</p> <p>191 E. Pine St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$20 - 30</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandoeventseries.com/">www.OrlandoEventSeries.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOOOOWL FOR THE ARTS</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> the Seminole Cultural Arts Councils sponsors an auction of masks made by community leaders and local artists, with dinner and live entertainment</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 6:30 - 10pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Seminole Harley Davidson</p> <p>620 Hickman Circle</p> <p>Sanford</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$35 - 100</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-261-2314</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETC.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FEST - WINDERMERE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> arts, crafts food, entertainment &amp; bounce houses</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 9am - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Windermere</p> <p>Main St between 5^th &amp; 6^th</p> <p>Windermere</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-876-0270</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MOUNT</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> DORA</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> CRAFT FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 350 crafters from around the country will be on display at this nationally-ranked, juried annual event</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 25 - 9am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Mount Dora</p> <p>N. Donnelly St</p> <p>Mount Dora</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>352-735-1191</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FEST - WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> with games &amp; environmental exhibits by Wekiwa Wilderness Trust</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 10am - 2pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Wekiwa Springs State Park</p> <p>1800 Wekiwa Circle</p> <p>Apopka</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$6 per car</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-884-2006</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FINDING MONEY FOR YOUR EDUCATION</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> learn how to obtain financial aid for studies using resources available OCLS' Foundation Center Cooperating Collection</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 10am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Public Library</p> <p>101 E. Central Blvd</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-835-7480</p> <p><a href="http://www.ocls.info/">www.ocls.info</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPO</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Exhibits, seminars, workshops, films, and more on the world of clean energy and energy efficiency technology</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 24 - 25- 10am - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Orlando Science Center</p> <p>777 E. Princeton St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$17</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-514-2000</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FESTIVAL CALLE ORANGE</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Latin American festivities including live entertainment from celebrity guests, dancing and food</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25- 11am - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Orlando</p> <p>Orange Ave &amp; Central Blvd.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-381-5310</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OPA! FEST '09 GREEK FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> Taverna Opa offers this celebration of Greek culture with music, food, dancing and prizes</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 25- noon - 5pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Taverna Opa</p> <p>Pointe Orlando</p> <p>9101 International Dr</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-879-2481</p> <p><a href="http://www.opaorlando.com/">www.OpaOrlando.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">11^TH ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> 5K walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Metro Orlando</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Oct 31 - 8am - registration 7am</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola Park</p> <p>1 N Rosalind Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-843-8680</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANTIQUE ROSES</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> demonstration for fall &amp; holiday arrangements presented by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Soceity</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 1 - 2:30pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Harry P. Leu Gardens</p> <p>1920 N. Forest Ave.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free; doors open 2pm</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-647-1219</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JOB FAIR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 70 employers - bring resumes &amp; dress professionally</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 4 - noon - 4pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Central Florida Fairgrounds</p> <p>4603 W. Colonial Dr.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-834-4022</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">12^TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAITLAND</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> food &amp; beverage vendors from area restaurants with live music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 9 - 5:30 - 8pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Lily Park</p> <p>840 Lake Lily Drive</p> <p>Maitland</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>$12 advance; $15 at the gate; children 3-12 - &frac12; price</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong>407-644-0741</p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORLANDO</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> FOOD &amp; WINE FEST</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>What:</strong> over 35 restaurants represented - food, wine &amp; music</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Nov 14 - noon - 9pm</p> <p>15^th - noon - 6pm</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Lake Eola &amp; Robinson St.</p> <p>Orlando</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food &amp; beverages $2 - $6</p> <p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/">www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com</a></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Orlando</strong><strong> real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong><strong> relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Greater Orlando Area&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Orlando Florida Real Estate - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></span></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:44:54 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1297525/what-s-happening-in-central-florida-october-20-2009 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1285632/winter-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-september-09 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/winter-springs.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 Market Sales Statistics for September 2009" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/winter-springs-300x270.jpg" height="270" alt="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 Market Sales Statistics for September 2009" width="300" /></a></p> <p>The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for September 2009.&nbsp; Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708.&nbsp; For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of definitions are in order. The <strong>median sales price</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong>, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio</strong> 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There needs to be a disclaimer here.&nbsp; These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.&nbsp; Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.&nbsp; What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.&nbsp; Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Single-Family Homes</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>27 homes sold during the month of September.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $254,446 with 116 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $222,500.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 94%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> home sold for $740K in Bear Creek Estates and was on the market 133 days</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> home sold for $42,750 in North Orlando Townsite after 240 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price for the same period a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $234,112 with 184 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 24 sales, an increase of 13%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 39% and an increase in the median sales price of 27%. There was no change in sales volume nor sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-sfh.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-sfh-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-sfh-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home sales volume average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-sfh-stats-300x140.jpg" height="140" alt="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home sales volume average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Condos, Townhomes &amp; Villas</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>12 homes sold</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>average sales price</strong> is $99,856 with 162 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>median sales price </strong>is $103,750.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>sales to list price ratio </strong>is 96%.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2389875259/" title="heathrow, lake mary, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>most expensive</strong> townhome sold for $161,680 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22928563@N08/2390707850/" title="sanford, seminole county, florida" target="_blank"></a>The <strong>least expensive</strong> townhome sold for $49,000 in Moss Place after 151 days on the market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The average sales price a <strong>year earlier</strong> was $196,359 with 72 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 97% on 3 sales, a 300% increase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>month to month</strong> changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and an increase in the median sales price of 16%. There was no change in sales volume with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-condo.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-condo-300x200.jpg" height="200" alt="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-condo-stats.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome and villa sales volume average and median sales price" src="http://orlando-blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ws-condo-stats-300x140.jpg" height="140" alt="Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome and villa sales volume average and median sales price" width="300" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For information on <strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs&nbsp;and Seminole County homes for sale</strong> in addition to&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation</strong> contact Marc Grossman, your&nbsp;<strong>Winter Springs and Seminole County&nbsp;Realtor</strong> @ 407-463-1034.&nbsp; Additional information is available for <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong> real estate</strong>, <strong>Orange</strong><strong> County real estate</strong>, West Volusia County and South Lake County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate Specialist - Marc Grossman, GRI - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Realtor and Relocation - Marc It Sold!" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Central Florida Real Estate, Homes for Sale, Realtor and Relocation" target="_blank"></a>To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marc Grossman, GRI&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/">http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/</a> -&nbsp; 407-463-1034</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can read Marc's other blogs <a href="http://www.orlando-blogger.com/">Real Estate Morsels</a>, <a href="http://www.realestateofftheleash.com/">Real Estate Off The Leash</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.realestatecracker.com/">Real Estate Cracker</a></p> <p>Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to <a href="http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/" title="Hospice of the Comforter" target="_blank">Hospice of the Comforter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.orlandohomes-4u.com/" title="Winter Springs Florida Realtor, Real Estate and Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Marc It Sold!</a></em></strong></p> Marc Grossman, GRI - Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker (Marc It Sold!) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:57:40 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1285632/winter-springs-seminole-county-fl-market-sales-statistics-for-september-09