Orlando Vacation Home Real Estate

Orlando this week: NBA All-Star Game, Daytona 500 mean big business, lots of traffic

2012-02-19T08:05:00.000-08:00

NBA All-Star Game, Daytona 500 mean big business, lots of traffic

Unbelievable vacation home value near Disney World: 101 Cypress Pointe Ct.

2012-02-17T08:06:00.001-08:00

Orlando Housing Market Report: January 2012

2012-02-16T19:06:00.002-08:00

Putting National finances into a much better perspective

2012-02-12T09:42:00.001-08:00

* U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 * Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000 * New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000 * National debt: $14,271,000,000,000 * Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000 Let's now remove 8 zeros and pretend it's a household budget: * Annual family income: $21,700 * Money the family spent: $38,200 * New debt on the credit card: $16,500 * Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710 * Total budget cuts: $385

Orlando area's home-price rebound proves spotty

2012-02-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

Orlando area's home-price rebound proves spotty

Eli Manning Interview and Parada at Disney World after winning his 2nd Superbowl

2012-02-06T16:39:00.000-08:00

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Remove the clutter before listing / showing your home.

2012-02-03T06:53:00.001-08:00

This was an article by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision) which was posted on Active Rain.

Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your home for sale.

10. Personal photos. I don't always recommend removing photos of the 'family' but if you have hallways filled with photos or photos on every end table it is probably necessary. Buyers really DO get distracted by them. They will take them all in as they walk down the hall. Not only do they take away from the home, but it's really disturbing when a buyer is excited to 'know' the sellers. And, the buyers do look at them.

9. Bills and personal papers. I understand that you cannot remove these document from the home all together, but please take the time to organize them, box them up and put them out of sight. If you have bills laying out on the counter or kitchen table it's like an invitation for the buyers to 'peek' at them. Believe me - I discourage it - but it still happens. And as a seller you just don't want to leave the temptation behind.

8. Money. I would love to say that every buyer (and Realtor) going through every home is honest, but I really don't want to test those waters. If you have cash, cash boxes or coin jars sitting out in the open... put them away. It's just better for everyone if it's out of sight. As Realtors we do what we can to protect your home, but your help makes a difference!

7. Valuables. Jewelry, watches, valuable antiques.... anything that might be worth a bit of money that you wouldn't want to lose. Out of sight, out of mind. If buyers don't know they are there they won't think about it. I can't tell you how many homes I've been in where the jewelry is left on the dresser.... somehow it's uncomfortable. At least put it away.

6. Guns and ammo. I don't care if they are in a case or out laying around or under a bed. It's better if you just plain old remove them from the home prior to listing. For some reason they make buyers (in my experience) feel really insecure.

5. Shoes! If you have a pile of shoes at the door... ask yourself why. A pile of shoes gives a buyer two impressions. The first? That there isn't enough storage in your home. 2. That there are too many people living in the home. So, in order to avoid wondering on the part of the buyer... just put them away.

4. Medicine. Take it out. Don't store it on the counter. Don't store it in the cabinet. Don't store it in the bathroom. Remove it. There have been many complaints over the years of potential buyers 'stealing' the medicine out of the cabinets. I have never had it happen on my time clock, but to avoid any trouble it's best to simply remove it.

3. All things on your kitchen counter. Everything? Really? Yup. The cleaner you can leave the counter, the more buyers dream of being in there. Have you ever been in a cluttered kitchen? Does it feel inviting? How about a cleaned up kitchen? Does it make you wanna spend time there? Also, if you store things on the counter it gives the appearance that you do not have enough storage space.

2. No more junk drawers. Seriously. Clean 'em out. There is nothing more tacky than a potential buyer opening the cupboards and drawers and having things sticking out everywhere. Box up all the notes, pens, tacks, and odds and ends and put them away. Chances are you don't dig in the drawer often anyways.

1. Nothing but magnets.... and maybe not even that. Take a photo of your fridge, take everything off, wash the front (and side), and take another photo. It is really refreshing to walk into a home that has a clean fridge. The kids pictures are beautiful (believe me... my fridge is covered in them) but buyer's can't imagine their own children's drawing on there if it is covered with yours. And, the magnets... If they aren't decorative (and even then) they are generally more of a distraction to the room than a help. Consider it.

Floridians' home prices up with surge in consumer confidence in January

2012-02-01T07:40:00.000-08:00

Floridians' consumer confidence jumps in January

Universal Orlando details new attractions, shows

2012-01-25T13:01:00.001-08:00

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Orlando best city in the U.S. to find bargains, Forbes magazine says

2012-01-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

Orlando best city in the U.S. to find bargains, Forbes magazine says

President Obama to visit Orlando Florida today to expand tourism industry and plans on a major announcement!

2012-01-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

Thursday's Daily Pulse - from Florida Trend, Florida's Source For Business News

Do you own or are you thinking about owning real estate in the Orlando area. Watch this video regarding the market conditions!

2012-01-16T19:16:00.000-08:00

Orlando Housing Market Report: December 2011 click HERE

Housing outlook is more upbeat – USATODAY.com

2012-01-16T08:07:00.000-08:00

Housing outlook is more upbeat – USATODAY.com

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games - Central Winds Park - Orlando Weekly

2012-01-13T10:09:00.000-08:00

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games - Central Winds Park - Orlando Weekly

Report: Orlando to lead nation in 2012 house-price gains

2012-01-11T05:50:00.000-08:00

Report: Orlando to lead nation in 2012 house-price gains

A NOTE FROM ONE OF OUR SATISFIED CLIENTS

2012-01-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Below is the response from a guest who stayed in a vacation home for the first time. Read about their experience: "We will never stay at a hotel in Disney again! I have never rented a private home before, and I have to say this was a wonderful experience. The owner is super nice and responds quickly to any questions you might have. The home was very nice, it was much larger than I expected. The rooms were all very spacious with high ceilings. My family of six (2 adults, 4 kids) stayed here the first week in January. On previous Disney trips we have rented two hotel rooms in one of Disney's value resorts ~ for 2 cramped rooms without so much as a mini-fridge we paid much more than this spacious home where we could all spread out with a full size kitchen to help keep the food costs down. I think my kids were almost as excited to have their own bathroom as to visit Disney! The private pool & hot tub was wonderful after a long day in the park, and I love that the backyard is more private than many of the other lots. We did see the nightly fireworks in the distance from the pool area, also we arrived on New Years Eve and there was a BIG display close by that night! The home was very clean, as was the entire resort area. We never made it out to the

clubhouse area, there was just too much else to see and do! The resort is literally 10 minutes drive to the Disney gates, and about 20 minutes to Universal. It was close enough that a couple times we came back to the home midday for lunch and a swim (which we never did when staying "on-site"). I actually think it was quicker & less hassle driving into the parks from this home than it was when we had to wait around in the Disney resort shuttle bus lines, especially at the end of the day when everyone is leaving. There is a Publick right down the road where you can grab some groceries as well as some pizza places for nights when you don't want to cook. I will be recommending this home to all my friends and will definitely be back! The home did have a few pool floaties and some umbrella strollers could be found in the garage. There were plenty of towels and dish/flatware as well as pots and pans. There was a roll of toilet paper, hotel type mini toiletries & a hairdryer in each bathroom, paper towels in the kitchen and a few trash bags. I would recommend bringing some 13 gallon trash bags, dishwasher detergent (and paper plates to cut down on dishes!), laundry detergent (it was so nice to be able to wash wet clothes from Kali River Rapids, and to not bring home a week's worth of dirty clothes!). Thanks - we can't wait to come back!"

A year of big changes for Orlando's Medical City at Lake Nona

2012-01-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

More jobs, medical tourism, more opportunities for Central Florida. Watch the video: A year of big changes for Medical City at Lake Nona

Lake County zoning board OKs 1,600-home development

2012-01-06T10:39:00.001-08:00

This is great news for the tourism corridor adjacent to 192 and the Disney area: Click HERE for more information

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2012-01-06T10:06:00.000-08:00

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Disney World theme park offer: 3 days, $99

2012-01-05T10:11:00.000-08:00

Disney World theme park offer: 3 days, $99

Amazing Orlando area vacation home with pool, price reduced today:

2012-01-05T09:04:00.000-08:00

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Vista Cay foreclosure, 3Br, 2 Bath over 2000 sq. ft.

2012-01-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

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New Homes: Windermere Florida priced under $700K

2012-01-03T11:29:00.000-08:00

New homes in Windermere Florida priced under $700K. This list reflects availability of Windermere homes as of 1/3/12. For a customized list of homes narrowed down to your price range, email us at JasonCGermaine@Gmail.com or by calling 407-325-3011.

2012-01-02T11:53:00.001-08:00

The steady depletion of inventory in Central Florida's top resort communities.

FRESH FROM FLORIDA PARADE THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO

2011-12-30T12:50:00.001-08:00

FRESH FROM FLORIDA PARADE THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO