highlands county info: Highlands County Chat Forum - come and join us on "Florida Talk"
- 07/25/09 01:36 PM
Highlands County Chat Forum - come and join us on "Florida Talk"Do you live in Highlands County (or anywhere else in the world) and have been wondering when someone would finally come up with a local forum where people from Highlands County can connect with each other online? Have you been waiting to discuss the proposed Sam's Club on US 27 with other locals?Are you curious to find out who's going to move into the old Barnhill's restaurant and when the MowerPlex season starts in Avon Park? Join us on Highlands County's Chat Forum "Florida Talk" to discuss anything about Highlands … (0 comments)
highlands county info: First 2009 Tropical Storm forms Southwest of Mexico
- 06/22/09 01:27 AM
Tropical Storm Andres formed overnight off the southwestern coast of Mexico, becoming the first named storm of the season in the Eastern Pacific. Yes, hurricane season is here once again. Make sure you are ready for this. Below is a list with supplies you should have handy: Hurricane Kit· Flashlights and extra bulbs· Battery operated radio· Fully charged battery operated lanterns. Candles and kerosene lanterns are fire hazards.· Extra batteries· Matches· Clock (wind up or battery operated)· Plastic garbage bags· Working fire extinguishers· Scissors· Clean change of clothes, rain gear, sturdy swamp boots· Inexpensive rabbit ears tv antenna to use if cable goes out House Checklist· Gather supplies early· Store loose outdoor items· Anchor smalls … (0 comments)
Trends: Buyers are clearly looking for reasonably priced homes with the bulk of sales happening in the lower price ranges, $150,000 being the upper threshold. With the arrival of our annual winter residents, we expect a busy selling season, especially in the Mobile on rented land sector, which is always very popular during the winter months.There are plenty of buyers coming back into the game but they do expect fair market value! … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Highlands County Market Updates
- 07/31/08 02:45 PM
How is the Market Doing?Traditionally, the hottest months in our local market are March and April. This is mainly due to our winter residents who are then either getting ready to head up north or decide to purchase their permanent spot in the sun. However, we are not doing too bad for mid-summer. However, we had 0 sales in theMobile Home on rented land section and also 0 sales of vacant residential lots in Avon Park.The average time a property stays on the market has dropped significantly with Avon Park as the fastest market for the month of July. Traditionally, … (0 comments)
This is the sad view on Lake Olivia in Avon Park. Half of it is dried out. The red line indicates normal water levels: This is what it should look like:
Andrea Mills - "Celebrate Caladiums" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/ Water your lawn once weekly only. Here's the schedule: ...0 or 1, water only on Monday ...2 or 3, … (2 comments)
highlands county info: Short Sales - Hunting down that bargain...
- 07/13/08 07:01 AM
I can count the buyers that haven't asked me to show them short sales on one hand. Everyone is after them and there's plenty short sales and foreclosures available in Highlands County. Dear Bargain Hunters, short sales are most likely not turnkey. They are most likely not ready to move in. Don't expect curb appeal. Don't ask for seller concessions. Short Sales are WYSIWYG's - What You See Is What You Get.If there's a big ol' hole in the roof, you'll buy it that way. If the walls haven't been painted since Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show, then this … (2 comments)
highlands county info: Celebrate Caladiums!
- 07/11/08 02:32 AM
For the last couple of weeks, I've been driving by a caladium road side stand every morning on my way to work and it reminded me of when I was a little girl in Germany and my Mom's favorite house plant was a vividly colored caladium. In Germany, due to the climate, they can only be grown indoors. Here in Florida, they grow adorn front yards! Oh, I know my Mom would love that! I live in Avon Park, 30 minutes north of The Caladium Capital of the World - Lake Placid, where 98% of caladiums are coming from. I visited … (1 comments)
highlands county info: Staycationing in Sebring
- 07/09/08 02:04 PM
I'm sure you've heard the term "Staycation" at least once in the media this summer. Many folks thinks twice before heading up north for vacations. Instead they stay local and go on a Staycation instead of a Vacation. Living in Highlands County, it doesn't appear that there's much to do during the summer. I recently read a post on a city forum from someone complaining there is nothing to do in Sebring. While I agree that Lawnmower Racing (I'm not kidding you!) isn't everyone's cup of tea, how about a day or two at the beach? Right behind the Sebring Library … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Highlands County is Dancing in the Rain
- 07/09/08 02:29 AM
Highlands County is dancing in the Rain. I didn't keep tabs on how many inches of rain Highlands County received last summer but earlier this year it was evident that our lakes are running dry. By dry I mean, every lake in Highlands County has now its own beach. You'll find people sunbathing, building sand castles, putting up umbrellas......We saw "It's a Draught! Conserve Water!" signs going up faster than real estate signs. Of course, hardly anyone conserved water. Sprinklers were running on schedule, folks were washing their cars just as frequently. I showed a lake front home a few … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Market Stats for Sebring 6-2008
- 07/03/08 03:40 AM
SebringDays on the Market: 187Number of Sales: 31Average List Price: $162,168Average Sale Price: $149,221Sold to Original Ratio: 79.68%Sold to List Ratio: 92.02% Amount of Sales by Price Range:Under $100,000: 7$100,000-$150,000: 9$150,000-$200,000: 10$200,000-$250,000 2$250,000-$300,000 1$300,000 and up 2 Absorption Rate: 25.06 (increased 1 month from May)It will take 25.06 month to sell the current inventory if no new listings enter the market.
Andrea Mills - "market stats for sebring 6-2008" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/
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highlands county info: Market Stats for Sebring 5-2008
- 07/03/08 03:36 AM
SebringDays on the Market: 160Number of Sales: 39Average List Price: $148,167Average Sale Price: $135,813Sold to Original Ratio: 81.34%Sold to List Ratio: 91.66% Amount of Sales by Price Range:Under $100,000: 11$100,000-$150,000: 18$150,000-$200,000: 7$200,000-$250,000 5$250,000-$300,000 3$300,000 and up - Absorption Rate: 24.07If no new homes enter the market it will take 24.07 months to sell the current inventory at the current rate of sales per month.
Andrea Mills - "market stats for sebing 5-2008" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/
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highlands county info: Avon Park, Sebring, Lake Placid Market Stats Update - 4/2008
- 05/04/08 12:12 AM
April 2008 Residential Real Estate (Villa, Duplex, Condo, Single Family Home, Mobiles on Owned Land) Avon Park Sold Units: 11 Average Days on the Market: 90 Average List Price: $124,014 Average Sold Price: $113,564 Price Differential Sold to List: 91.57% Price Differential Sold to Original: 85.99% Sebring Sold Units: 45 Average Days on the Market: 155 Average List Price: $154,533 Average Sold Price: $139,306 Price Differential Sold to List: 90.15% Price Differential Sold to Original: 81.80%Lake Placid Sold Units: 20 Average Days on the Market: 172 Average List Price: $185,395 Average Sold Price: $170,649 Price Differential Sold to List: 92.05% Price … (2 comments)
highlands county info: Market Update January thru March 2008
- 05/04/08 12:04 AM
April 2008Sold Units: 77Average Days on the Market: 151Average List Price: $156,769Average Sold Price: $142,467Price Differential Sold to List: 90.88%Price Differential Sold to Original: 80.30%March 2008Sold Units: 93Average Days on the Market: 156Average List Price: $155,410Average Sold Price: $144,028Price Differential Sold to List: 92.68%Price Differential Sold to Original: 81.41%February 2008Sold Units: 83Average Days on the Market: 181Average List Price: $157,058Sold Price: $146,698Price Differential Sold to List: 93.40%Price Differential Sold to Original: 83.37%January 2008Sold Units: 53Average Days on the Market: 153Average List Price: $172,481Average Sold Price: $149,267Price Differential Sold to List: 86.54%Price Differential Sold to Original: 81.95% Andrea Mills - "Market Update … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Local Market Update
- 04/29/08 12:49 PM
March 2008Sold Units: 93Average Days on the Market: 156Average List Price: $155,410Average Sold Price: $144,028Price Differential Sold to List: 92.68%Price Differential Sold to Original: 81.41%February 2008Sold Units: 83Average Days on the Market: 181Average List Price: $157,058Sold Price: $146,698Price Differential Sold to List: 93.40%Price Differential Sold to Original: 83.37%January 2008Sold Units: 53Average Days on the Market: 153Average List Price: $172,481Average Sold Price: $149,267Price Differential Sold to List: 86.54%Price Differential Sold to Original: 81.95% Andrea Mills - "Local market update" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/
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highlands county info: Sebring Market Update Jan - Nov 2007
- 12/02/07 09:42 AM
5 times as many sales in November compared to the month before and a record high for 2007. WOW, and only 137 DOM's. That's lower than the average for all of Highlands County. Yes, our annual winter residents have arrived but I'm also wondering if those numbers aren't also due to the market having bottomed out. What say you? Andrea Mills - "Sebring Market Update Jan - Nov 2007" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/
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highlands county info: Avon Park Market Stats Jan - Nov 2007
- 12/02/07 09:30 AM
Wow, look at that! The amount of sales in Avon Park has almost doubled while the average list and average sold price have taken a huge dive compared to the last two months. I know that's not good news for home owners wanting to sell. But then again, look at the DOM's. 136 days on the market sounds lot better than 229, doesn't it. Dear Homeowner, listen to the agents that want to list your home at market value and it will SELL! Andrea Mills - "Avon Park Market Stats Jan - Nov 2007" Copyright 2008 *All Rights ReservedThis article was … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Avon Park - Sebring - Lake Placid Market Stats Jan-Nov 2007
- 12/02/07 09:21 AM
Wow, the average list and average sold price has gone down considerably. In fact, both are either at or close to a record low for 2007. DOM's or Days On the Market have also decreased to 139, another record low for 2007! A fellow Realtor said the other day if all agents would take their overpriced listings and either reduced them to market value or took them off the market completely, we wouldn't have this huge inventory and it would help our market recover! Ya think he's got a point there?
Andrea Mills - "Avon Park - Sebring - Lake … (0 comments)
highlands county info: Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credit
- 12/02/07 09:07 AM
1 - Add attic and/or basement insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 40% of all air leaks in the average home are in the attic, and homeowners can expect to see up to a 30% savings on heating and cooling costs with a well-insulated and air-sealed home. Adding insulation is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways for homeowners to take advantage of the tax credit. By purchasing insulation, homeowners can improve their home's thermal envelope and decrease monthly energy bills for an immediate return on investment. A majority of homes in the U.S. are under-insulated, and most … (0 comments)
Highlands County Chat Forum - come and join us on "Florida Talk"Do you live in Highlands County (or anywhere else in the world) and have been wondering when someone would finally come up with a local forum where people from Highlands County can connect with each other online?
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