florida: Workforce Poinciana Seeking Job-Seekers - 04/04/11 09:38 AM
Poinciana Digital Village is hot with employment and income opportunities.  To find out more, find their opportunities flyer at http://ivic02.residentinteractive.com/programs/download.pdf?xinput=58136138.
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florida: Vendor Outreach Initiative - 03/04/11 06:22 AM
Poinciana Area Council and the Osceola County Economic Development Department will host a Vendor Outreach Initiative in April. This event will focus on teaching local contractors about the pre-qualification process for work on the Medical Arts Building and hospital.  To find more information about this program, go to Poinciana Home, your local honest agent.
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florida: Poinciana, Florida, USA - 09/21/10 09:28 AM
• This Week's Hottest Deals
Posted: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0400
So what's going on this week? Market conditions were stable over the past week, although we must caution on this good news. While values were stable, absorption rates these days are less than 10%. (Normal is 35%.) The lowest asking price for a single family home in Poinciana this week stands at...
• Landscaping for Curb Appeal
Posted: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:09:00 -0400
A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain maximum value, but a beautiful yard is a head-turner, no doubt about it. The … (0 comments)

florida: News from the Greater Poinciana Area, Florida USA! - 07/10/10 05:09 AM
"Zoning" Poinciana for Recovery
Posted: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400
You know what would really help Poinciana get over its economic hurdle? A concept that would perfectly coincide with the future build-out of the hospital in 2013. How about a medical innovation incubator? With all of our high-end housing at record lows, a medical innovation center may just be the... Once Upon a Time in Poinciana ...
Posted: Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:30:00 -0400
Did you know that a piece of historical Poinciana is preserved near Irlo Bronson, a.k.a., Route 192? Yeppers! Originally located on Ham Brown Road, the Cracker … (0 comments)

florida: News from the Greater Poinciana Area, Florida USA! - 06/25/10 10:10 AM
Only $87,500 for Pool Home Near Siesta Lago
Posted: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:15:00 -0400
Zoned for short-term rentals, this Pembroke-model home had a new roof installed in 2006. Located in Chatham Park, near Disney, it includes a swimming pool, lanai, and all kitchen appliances. Needs some TLC. Cul-de-sac neighborhood without gates. Community features tennis and basketball courts,...' Poinciana's Worst Home Photo
Posted: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:30:00 -0400
This is always my favorite type of photo on the MLS, the ones with the cars in the driveway and the homes cropped out. In the age of Photoshop you'd think the … (0 comments)

florida: Latest News from Poinciana, Florida, USA - 05/16/10 08:56 AM
•·  For Rent in Crescent Lakes
Posted: Sat, 15 May
This home features an artisan-style interior, two master suites with one set-up as a Media Room with both a specialized wall screen and equipment bay. Its master garden bath features a Jacuzzi. Within walking distance of Reedy Creek Elementary and Poinciana High School, manned by a student crossing...
•·  For Homes -- Odd Pricing Better than Rounding
Posted: Sat, 15 May 2010
While good realtors know to price homes just below mark lines -- such as taking a home priced at $200,000 down to $199,000 -- did you know that the … (0 comments)

florida: Seeking REALTOR - Buyers Agent - 08/18/09 01:07 PM
Buyer Referral Available - First-time home buyer seeking property in Sanford/Orlando/Northern Kissimmee area.  Has $3,000 to put down on a SFH - 3/2.  For more information, email us at BuyThisHome@PoincianaHome.net and provide an image of your Florida real estate license.  (Reference: Buyer PB/MB.)
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florida: Latest from Poinciana Home - 08/18/09 12:58 PM
Hot Deal Sold in July This home, with the Solivita-styled exterior, was sold in 10 days. 1,008 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Listed By: Darhlene Zeanwick, All Star Properties of Central Florida. Sold By: Mary Jean Lantz, RE/MAX Paramount Properties. List Price: $44,900. Sold For: $50,150. How did we do it? We...' Wooded Residential Land for Sale Wooded lot in established suburban area located in the heart of Florida's Chain-of-Lakes region. This 0.17-acre, corner lot is located in Lake Marion Village, a community within a picturesque area in southwest Kissimmee, Florida, named Poinciana. Poinciana includes 18,000-acres of nature; … (0 comments)

florida: News from Poinciana, Florida - 07/17/09 05:24 AM
 
Don't Drain Yourself Ever wonder where chemicals end up after they've been dumped down the drain? Try answering, "Me." Former CEO of General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Greg Horn says, Collectively, we dump 32 million pounds of toxic chemistry down our drains each day, just from household cleaning chemicals. That doesn't...' Land Just Listed for Sale Wooded lot in established suburban area located in the heart of Florida's Chain-of-Lakes region. This 0.17-acre, corner lot is located in Lake Marion Village, a community within a picturesque area in southwest Kissimmee, Florida, named Poinciana. Poinciana includes 18,000-acres of nature; outdoor...' PBA's & Carbon … (0 comments)

florida: News from Poinciana, Florida - 02/13/09 04:22 AM
"Smart Change" Group Working to Expand
How many reasons can we find for a "Smart Change" group in Poinciana? Let me count a few. We don't want: Poinciana referred to as a "ghost town," as "Angelina of Florida" describes our once bustling expanse of "Disney Preserve" real estate. The quality of our community to suffer from the long-term...REO Sold
113 Cheltenham Place, a pool home in Poinciana. Sold Date: 01/02/2009 Seller Credit: $4,800 in Poinciana's Village 2. List Price: $96,900 Sold Price: $98,500FL #1 in Fraud?
Now more than ever, it's critically important to make sure that, when you work with … (0 comments)

florida: News from Poinciana, Florida - 02/13/09 04:17 AM
Incorporating Poinciana - Take the Poll!
The Association of Poinciana Villages recently hired the University of Central Florida to study the possibility of incorporating Poinciana as a city. What in your opinion would be the best form of future governance for Poinciana? Incorporation of Poinciana as a city. Establishing Poinciana as...
CFD's Empower HOA's, Communities
While the acronym sounds more like a virus, if it works, CFD's will likely be welcomed as beneficial to Osceola residents as bumble bees are to plants. Common facilities districts, or CFD's, have been implemented by two exclusive communities within the Greater Poinciana area so far: Crescent … (1 comments)

florida: News for Poinciana Homeowners - 11/13/08 09:56 AM
Top 10 Blogs Want the world to know about your favorite blogs? You can now submit your "Top 10 List" to Blogs.com. Don't forget to support your local blogosphere either and add The Poinciana Crane to your favorites or email us at Home@PoincianaHome.net if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for...  It Happened Again Another fool realtor did it again. The agent did what we define as crazy, that is, the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. It was a lockbox issue. The agent depended on a "contractor" to maintain a key box on a house for sale, … (0 comments)

florida: News for Poinciana Homeowners - 10/31/08 12:24 AM
Hola Osceola Kicks Off A web site for the Hispanic community of Osceola County! Now we're talking, "El cliente es primero!" Sponsored by the Osceola News-Gazette, HolaOsceola.com offers Poinciana residents a meeting place for instantaneous distribution of information. Anyone may register and post event information,...' $1.5 Million for Fair Housing A federal grant could mean better housing for some Florida residents. The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) were in Florida on October 22nd to announce a $1.5 million fair housing grant for several Florida housing organizations. The grants will be used to investigate allegations...' Poinciana Update The Eighth … (0 comments)

florida: News for Poinciana Homeowners - 10/02/08 07:30 AM
Bouncing Baby "Bubbles!" As The "Four-Corners" Reporter focused their attention on Poinciana, Florida, on what looks an untamed painting of the world economic crisis, the local association manager, Jeannette Coughenor, referenced an eight-month inventory of homes in the area. Data from the MidFlorida MLS suggests something...' Expo Less Than Hit Poinciana's 2008 business expo was not the hit vendors were expecting but did attract a small crowd. A vendor from Lake Toho Water Authority suggested that the problem was both location and lack of adequate signage from Pleasant Hill. This year's event was held at Poinciana High School, a new and...' … (0 comments)

florida: Bouncing Baby "Bubbles!" - 10/02/08 07:06 AM
As The "Four-Corners" Reporter focused their attention on Poinciana, Florida, on what looks an untamed painting of the world economic crisis, the local association manager, Jeannette Coughenor, referenced an eight-month inventory of homes in the area. 
Data from the MidFlorida MLS suggests something more like an 18-month inventory on hand for the future.  Based on statistics maintained since 2001, Poinciana real estate associate, Darhlene Zeanwick with Overton Realty, reports that less than two homes per day are selling in the area. While buyers from Canada have been sweeping into the area purchasing in blocks, homeowners who are trying to sell are still having trouble with the predicament of … (0 comments)

florida: News from Poinciana in Kissimmee, Florida, near Disney World, U.S.A. - 09/18/08 06:32 AM
Snippets from The Poinciana Crane (tm)
One-stop Voting Registration We're coming down the pike to end the last lap of the race for the White House. You're on your way to Yeehaw Junction when all of a sudden you realize, "I forgot to register to vote!" (Yeah, right.) But let's just say that really happened. What are your options? Stop at the your next Starbucks?...' No Help for the Defrauded Sept. 16, 2008 | Now burdened with the nation's highest level of mortgage fraud, Florida residents are now just finding out that a program -- that at one time reimbursed people … (0 comments)

florida: News from Poinciana, Florida - 08/21/08 10:36 PM
Poinciana May Welcome Hatchineha Lakes
First Tuscany Preserve, now Hatchineha Lakes, developers of a proposed city-sized development are hatching a plan for a large upscale, retirement community on Lake Hatchineha.  The developers, however, still have work to do to see their project for a 4,900-unit community they are calling Hatchineha Lakes.  The plan is for a 5,134-acre ranch to be located on the southern-most side of Village 7, near Tuscany Preserve, with homes on one-acre lots with an expected population of ... read more ...
SPCA Seeking Pet Foster Homes
According to The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence, one in five women involved in … (2 comments)

florida: Headline News from Poinciana, Florida - 08/15/08 05:26 AM
For the latest in Poinciana real estate information, go to www.PoincianaHome.net.
Pineapple-E Victory
Ready to save $4.00 every time you eat a pineapple in Central Florida?  Try pineapple gardening. It's the ... read more ...
Few Know About Low-Interest Loans
The state of the housing market has left many homeowners trapped with homes that no longer suit their needs.  With negative home equity gaining ground these days, it is also impossible for many of these same homeowners to "move up," but an antidote exists!  It's in an under-utilized ... read more ...
Rail to Poinciana Re-Ok'd
The Federal Transit Administration okayed the final design … (0 comments)

florida: Florida's Fatigued Footwork - 05/08/08 01:37 AM
My take on what happened in our last legislative session ... 
A serious budget crunch and seemingly clueless reps led to an uneventful legislative session for Florida lawmakers last week.  Nonetheless they manage to squeeze out some dribble for both their constituents and Florida property owners.  Here are some highlights from this year's bull pen.
Fraud Against Distressed Homeowners. Homeowners beware.  Anyone who asks you to pay up front, including lawyers, are mortal demons.  Let those courting your financial failure prove that they can help.  With  HB 643 (Rep. Clay Ford, R-Pensacola) anyone offering you foreclosure assistance is now required to enter … (0 comments)