orlando realtor: Is the Market Insane?
- 12/18/06 01:05 AM
Wanted to Blog, but wasn't sure what to write & then I spoke with a friend & she was under the impression that the "Market is Insane!" I won't deny that I was taken aback by this. But from what we talked about, it seems that quite a few people think this. Now, I know from talking with quite a few realtors that the impression is that buyers are waiting for prices to come down. I won't deny that I still see homes that are priced for the type of market that we saw last year. But, in general, it seems … (1 comments)
orlando realtor: Orlando Rankings
- 12/17/06 07:13 AM
What a coincidence! After writing the previous post, I came across an article in the Orlando Sentinel by Lynn Thomasson, entitled, "Where Orlando Ranks." Orlando is ranked #2 behind Las Vegas as a summer destination according to Expedia. But, it seems that we are 1st, according to the American Society of Travel Agents, as a domestic travel destination. According the Milken Institute, Orlando is 6th in job creation & sustainability. This all bodes well for the Greater Orlando area and proves out some of the things that I have written in regard to Orlando & real estate. So, until next time, let's just … (0 comments)
orlando realtor: A Little of This - A Little of That!
- 12/17/06 07:10 AM
Housing costs have risen substantially within the last couple of years. Have wages increased as much? We know the answer there. Now, I'm not going to get on my soapbox. But, we continually each day lock more and more people out of the housing market. Condos are costing in the 100K's; a nice relatively reasonable 3/2 single-family home will run approximately the mid 200's. Enough of that, but it is something that we do have to keep in mind. We should never forget, because that only leads to possibly losing the lesson. Real Estate has returned to what it was normally. The market is very healthy. We are very lucky … (0 comments)
orlando realtor: Boost Your Home's Value Reasonably
- 12/17/06 07:02 AM
Really wanted to discuss the previous post a little more, but felt that the tone of this blog might be taken the wrong way. There is so much information that I wish to impart upon you. Yet, at the same time, wish to make this a not only useful, but some lighthearted blog in nature. So, with that known, I am changing the direction a little today to tell you about several cheap ways in which you can update your home & also increase it's curb appeal. Whether you're getting ready to sell your home or want to spiff it up, inexpensively, for your … (1 comments)
orlando realtor: Greater Orlando Real Estate Market - Originally posted May 28, 2006
- 12/14/06 12:14 AM
It's amazing! You go on vacation and even though you may prepare for such work wise - you inevitably come back to more work than you thought. Do not get me wrong, I am not complaining. It's just almost laughable to me and unfortunately because of such I have not been able to post here. So, let's talk about the Real Estate Market as it is today. And that right there is the point - today! The market has changed and is always evolving, sometimes more quickly than others. Yet, we have to be prepared for this, especially myself as a realtor. But so do you, so that … (2 comments)
orlando realtor: Flood Insurance - You don't think you need it - Do You?!? - Original Post Date May 18, 2006
- 12/14/06 12:06 AM
A recent article that I read, states that flooding is the #1 natural disaster in the United States. And more importantly, you don't have to live near water to be affected. "Regional weather systems, hurricanes and tropical storms, runoff changes from new construction and damage caused by wildfires can precipitate flooding in every region of the country." Accordingly, 20-25% of all claims come from areas with a low to moderate risk of flooding. You can only gather that the majority of these victims don't have flood insurance. There is a really good site to check out by FEMA - www.floodsmart.gov. Flood insurance is relatively cheap … (1 comments)
orlando realtor: Miscellaneous Meanderings - Original Post Date May 15, 2006
- 12/13/06 10:34 AM
It's funny how things work out. Guess that we should start out with who and what this blog will be about. It's an avenue for us to relate information and sites that may be of interest to you in regard to real estate. There will be miscellaneous meanders about us & our opinions and feelings in regard to real estate and the Central Florida mraket in particular. We are in a very unique market in the Greater Orlando area. One main reason being that we are in a destination city - whether it be for tourism, etc. This has allowed Orlando to basically buck the … (2 comments)
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.
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Wanted to Blog, but wasn't sure what to write & then I spoke with a friend & she was under the impression that the "Market is Insane!" I won't deny that I was taken aback by this. But from what we talked about, it seems that quite a few people think this. Now, I know from talking with quite a few realtors that the impression is that buyers are waiting for prices to come down. I won't deny that I still see homes that are priced for the type of market that we saw last year. But, in general, it seems … (1 comments)
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