central florida commuter rail: Sunrail is on its way to being a reality in Central Florida - 12/08/09 10:16 AM
Central Florida's first commuter rail system looks like it will become a reality.  Legislation that would create Sunrail passed both houses of the Florida legislature and is headed to Governor Charlie Crist for a signature.  He has indicated that he will in fact sign it.  Thus paving the way for a brand new mode of mass transit serving Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola Counties.
You can read some of the details of this breaking news in the Orlando Sentinel.
I have mixed emotions on this subject.  Personally, I doubt that I will ever ride on Sunrail except maybe just as an adventure … (0 comments)

central florida commuter rail: Sunrail in Central Florida - is it the answer to traffic problems or a financial thunderstorm? - 12/03/09 12:04 AM
Today starts a special session by Florida's legislature on Sunrail, the proposed 61+ mile commuter railway running north-south through Central Florida / metro Orlando. 
The benefits touted by Sunrail are great.  Saving the expense of a whole lane off of I-4.  Getting all those commuters and cars off the road and onto mass transit.  Seriously, who doesn't want less traffic and less pollution in Central Florida?  The concept is fantastic.  Our local Realtor associations are for it. Our local chambers of commerce are for it. Most of the cities and county governments are for it. 
 
However, there are 2 giant issues that … (3 comments)

central florida commuter rail: Central Florida commuter rail - traffic solution or giant boondoggle? - 12/14/08 01:04 AM
Commuter rail has been big talk around Orlando and Central Florida for several years.  Last year the Florida legislature came so close to approving the rail-line, but things broke down because the attorneys wouldn't tolerate giving CSX Transportation limited liability.  That's actually pretty bizarre considering the Tri-Rail in South Florida and most other similar projects around the country have this limited liability language as standard boiler plate contract language.  After all why would CSX be motivated to sell and leaseback their own rail-line if they didn't have this language built into the lease???  
   
Regardless, this is my big question "Is commuter rail really all it is … (5 comments)

 
Rob Arnold, Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F (Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.)

Rob Arnold

Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

Altamonte Springs, FL

More about me…

Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.

Address: Apopka, FL, Longwood, FL, Winter Springs, FL, Casselberry, FL, Orlando, FL, Deltona, FL, Debary, FL, , Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714

Office: (407) 389-7318

Fax: (407) 389-4418


***Sign up for our email hot property list & newsletter***



We Buy Houses Florida.com (TM)



We Buy Sinkhole .com

I Buy Houses Orlando .com

My thoughts on the real estate industry, real estate investing, rental properties, mortgages, listing houses in the MLS, government and legislative issues affecting real estate brokers and investors. Serving metro Orlando & most of Florida.

Rob Arnold - ABR, CPL, CRB, GRI, PHP - Managing real estate broker, Notary Public














Disclaimer: This blog is for educational, entertainment, and yes blatant advertising purposes. Read it at your own risk and enjoyment :-) It is not meant to be construed as legal or financial advice. These are my personal views and opinions only. Regarding any properties advertised on this blog site - all information is deemed reliable but is not warranted nor guaranteed - price, terms, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2007-2013. Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. All rights reserved.



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog