Forget about the past. It’s over and done with and no matter how much rumination you do about it, it won’t change the present.  This is the here and now.

OK, so let me take a step backward for a moment.  Let’s not totally forget about the past, just the learn and remember the lessons that it has taught us.  Now move forward!

We will most likely not see a real estate market like we’ve dealt with for the past 7 years.  With that said, real estate is and always has been cyclical.  There is an 18-year cycle to real estate, with the exception of the WWII time period.

Every depression is preceded by a boom of which real estate dominates.

So, of course, the question is when will this end?  When will housing values begin to increase?  A crystal ball is a wonderful item, but since the one I have doesn’t appear to work well….

In a perfect world…well this probably wouldn’t have happened.  What I’m trying to say is this.  There are many factors that will contribute to the when and where.  Right now with the price of oil, and therefore, gasoline being so high is a major contributing factor.  That will contribute to the lengthening of this recessionary cycle as well as some major global events.

But history indicates that a balanced market is on the horizon. We are already seeing some improvements, albeit not very dramatic or maybe even permanent.  But they are steps in the right direction.

OK, so enough doom and gloom.  The fact is that everything is relative.  Homes bought and sold in today’s market are equivalent.

Mortgage rates are still quite low.  We will not, or hopefully shouldn’t, see some of the mortgage products that were out there where we could purchase property with basically no documentation.  Unfortunately, we appear to have very short memories, so….time will tell.

Now on the bright side, unemployment is down and tourism, or at least the hotel occupancy rate, is up having hit a 3-year high.  These are some key factors in the Greater Orlando area which has a tourist economy.

The facts are that the month over month figures show that the number of sales are up as are the average and median sales prices.  Also, the inventory has been reducing and in greater numbers as each month passes.  The unfortunate item is that foreclosures and short sales still dominate the market, but this too shall change as well as we progress.

And that’s what it all comes down to – Progress – a movement toward a goal.

As always…Marc It Sold!…and have a great day!!

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A seven letter word, yet powerful in it’s own right.  Aretha Franklin said it so well in the song, Respect.  There are many levels and kinds of respect .  You may respect someone for a variety of different reasons and this could be considered esteem or admiration.  A butcher may have respect for their knives while a mountain climber for the elements.  Take for instance having respect for someone’s rights or that of a judge or court.  This may be considered deference, but it is nonetheless another form of respect.

Unfortunately, there are too many that feel that respect is a right.  It isn’t – it’s something that is earned.  It’s intangible, but at the same time, very real!  Before you can show respect for others, you must first have respect of yourself.  Conversely, for others to show you respect, you must respect others as well.

We take too much for granted in our daily lives and this includes the people around us.  I believe that a strong ingredient of respect is that of common courtesy.  Being courteous to others is not only respectful to others, but it directly reflects on you as a person. It means putting yourself in the other persons shoes instead of thinking of yourself first.

This reminds me of the “ME” generation of the 80’s where it was all about me, me, me!!  Personally, I could never understand that concept, yet I know of others, that still to this day, feel that it is all about ‘Me!’  Unfortunately, I always found this somewhat distasteful.  I may be wrong, but as much as I can respect someone’s viewpoint, I also find the ‘me’ thing as a lack of respect of others.  I don’t see how the two can co-exist.

I can go on and on with this topic, but it all comes down to that we have to learn and in some cases relearn what respect is.  I’m not saying to always put yourself in the backseat, so to speak.  You have to take care of yourself, but not at someone else’s expense. How can someone respect themselves while doing so?

Maybe I’m crazy…OK, let me rephrase that…I know I’m crazy and others with attest to this, but I also firmly believe that if you give common courtesy and respect you will get back an abundance of it.  It is not just a concept, but a way of life. Imagine what a better place this would be if we could all understand those two simple concepts and put them into actions.  Some may say I’m being a Pollyanna, but maybe if we all just started with someone….who knows how large this could grow!

As always….Marc It Sold!….and have a great day!!

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There comes a time at some point and for whatever reason that we may feel it is time to reinvent ourselves.  We all do it, even if we think that we don’t.  Of course, a lot of introspection comes with this.  This time of year and especially during the holidays, for most Easter and Passover, generally bring on a reflection of our lives – where we’ve been and where we are going.

‘Reinventing’ ourselves has become a buzz word as of late.  I’ve heard so many use it.  Some have called it a transformation.  Yes, I’m sure it is a sign of our times.  There is a lot of uncertainty out there.  We may be concerned about our job, our finances, where we are going – in short, OUR FUTURE!!

As I stated, a lot of introspection is needed now.  I obviously came to this crossroad as well.  How I got here probably differs from many for we all take our own path, but here I am, or I should say was.

I’ve been a licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker for almost 12 years.  I love what I do!!  I consider what I do as helping people achieve a goal and that is so rewarding to me.  I do not have an issue with change and actually embrace it!  I sometimes consider it a challenge and that is good for the mind, nevermind body and soul.

We all know, or should know, what has been occurring in the real estate and mortgage industries.  The news if full of it.  It has affected many of our lives greatly.  This is what has led to my questioning where I stand.  What should I do?  Where should I go?

After searching several different avenues and looking at some of the opportunities out there as well as the ones that I could create.  I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t want to be anywhere else.  I already love what I do.  I never wanted to fully leave real estate.  In fact, a very close friend and client said to me the other day, that real estate and I were made for each other.  I know that I’m good at what I do and, no, I’m not being an egotistical bastard.  But this compliment did make me think and helped in my reevaluation.

In fact, I’ve been very lucky throughout my life to have always loved what I was doing.  Unfortunately, too many can not say this, so I know that I’ve lived a very fortunate life!  What probably helps most, is that I have a very supportive partner.

If you are embarking on a reinvention or transformation – remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day!  In other words, you need to need to be patient with yourself and have a plan.  All this is for naught without some sort of plan.  Look at where you want to go and then look at what will it take to get there.  Do research, just don’t do this willy-nilly.  Otherwise you are setting yourself up for disaster and defeating your own purpose.

This is a new path that you are taking.  It involves many aspects of which education is a very important one.  But remember – life is an education.  School is not out yet.  That doesn’t happen until you take your last breath.

No matter what obstacles we’ve seen or are in our way, all we should be doing is looking forward.  This is not to say forget the past.  Otherwise you lose the lesson.

Believe in yourself – remind yourself of all your personal accomplishments.  At the same time, be true to yourself.  Don’t try to make something of yourself that you are not.  Not everyone is an entrepreneur.

Good luck on your journey!  You’re not alone!

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It’s amazing to me.  A week ago I was tumbling down into the depths of an abyss, and yet a couple of days later, I found myself climbing a mountainside reaching for its heights!  Life is grand!  Especially, when you have such caring & loving true friends!!

What does the word ‘friend’ mean to you?

According to Dictionary.com, the definition is, “a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.”

I am a very, very rich and lucky man!  I’ve always known that I have some very close people in my life that care very much about me and my well-being.  But, I never, never realized how so very much loved I am.  I always knew that a few of these people loved & cared for me, but the extent to which it went is still mind-boggling to me.  This may sound crazy, but I don’t see where I deserve that much attention.  I know that I’m good to my friends and will go out of my way for them and even beyond where most would go, but to have this returned in such great enormity defies comprehension to me.

I generally put myself out there and my life is an open book.  This is how I’ve always been.  I don’t believe in secrets and as most of my friends have heard me say at one time or another – “I yam what I yam” as Popeye would say.

So that you may understand more clearly, a little background may be in order.  I had found myself in a situation with a person who called themself a friend.  I truly believe that they were as much of one as they could be.  Unfortunately there came a comfort level of being friends for quite a while & I found myself being taken advantage of.  Yes, there were other feelings involved, but that’s really neither here nor there.  Because I believed in this person as a friend, I would elide over the many transgressions that occurred over this long period of time.  Unfortunately, this was to my detriment and I was deeply hurt.  And this is by someone that I considered a very close and dear friend who would be there for the rest of our days on this planet.  So for me, this has been a difficult pill to swallow.

I won’t deny that writing this is somewhat uplifting to me and kind of cathartic at the same time.

While on the way down its slippery slope it was difficult to see clearly, even though I thought I was being completely rational and realistic.  But with the help of ‘Friends,’ I was able to see the light more clearly in all its clarity.  It really just doesn’t get any better than that – does it!?!  What more can a person ask for?  As a friend wrote, “without lows, you can’t judge the highs.”

Our friends are so much more a measure of our wealth than dollars in the bank or any other materialistic goods.  You can’t put a monetary value on friendship!!  You can’t quantitate it.  Yet, at the same time, it’s not the quantity of the friendships that matters, but the quality of those that are really ‘true friends.’

What does the word ‘friend’ conjure up in your mind? To me the faces of the people that I love come to mind first.

Recently, in the Orlando Sentinel, there was an article A Friendly Reminder.

According to the article, “a 2006 study from the American Sociological Review reported that 23 percent of us don’t have a single close confidant, and nearly 20 percent have only one.  Clearly a confidant crisis, with nearly half of us in serious short supply. Over the past two decades, in fact, the number of Americans without even one confidant has tripled, and the average number of confidants has dropped from three to two.”

This boggled my mind.  I have a few friends that I am in contact with daily.  They know what is going on in my life as I do theirs.  Amongst them, there is one that we talk at length daily.  Before a dear friend passed away a couple of years ago, we always had out 10:30am talk and this went on for years.

So it amazes me and at the same time I have to come to the conclusion of how lonely of a society have we become.  Is this a result of progress?  Have we really lost so much of our interpersonal skills? Unfortunately, but technology, as I guess with everything else when you really look at it, appears to be a bane and bonus at the same time.

Where the problem then lies is with us!  Many of us have lost the art of conversation.  Many of us have tended to hide behind the keyboard rather than face-to-face communication.  It’s easier to text someone a simple phrase or two, rather than pick up the phone.  Why?  Wouldn’t you rather hear their voice and inflection? A text or email cannot show that inflection in their voice.  It can’t tell you if that person is happy or sad.  You can’t read those qualities.  It’s not like reading a book with descriptive text.  But it’s easier and for some it allows them to isolate themselves from being further involved in the other person.

Friendship vs. Acquaintance

Are you my Friend?  Do I know you? There are differently levels of friendship as well as there are different levels of love.

With the advent of social media and it’s ever growing popularity, it seems that these two terms have lost their particular meanings.  It seems that everyone is my friend or wants to be my friend on Facebook.  On Twitter, they are called followers, but are still referred to as friends.  Many people are carrying this over into everyday life calling everyone that they know a friend.  But are you really my friend?

The word ‘friend’ was generally known to be a noun, but is now used as a verb and is recognized as such in many dictionaries, as in ‘to friend’ and even ‘unfriend’ someone, especially on Facebook.  Now, granted, it has been used as a verb in that we would sometimes say ‘to befriend’ someone.  Also, while doing a little research, it’s been noted that the word ‘unfriend’ is not totally new in that it was used in the late 13^th through 19^th century as meaning an enemy.

The definition of ‘acquaintance’ is ‘a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.’

Some people are simply acquaintances. Some are “fair weather” friends. Some are friends when it’s convenient. There are some who are extremely friendly only when they need something from you.

Friendships don’t just happen. They require attention, nurturing, love and energy to create them and keep them alive.

True friends will not judge you and will easily forgive and have compassion & love for you. They will support you and help you shine.

What is a friend to you?

What do your friends mean to you?

I wish you the wealth of friends that I am so very lucky to have.  For without friends, what are we really? Can we exist without friends – Sure!  But what kind of life would that be – other than just an existence.  Granted, my friends do not define who and what I am, but they surely do tell a story of my life and how I’ve lived it.  I am such a very rich man and love my friends dearly!!

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ART

ABC’S OF FUNDING FOR ARTISTS

What: Learn about finding sources of funding from corporations and foundations for those involved in the arts

When: July 22 – 5pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

SANFORD ART WALK

What: Stroll the streets of historic downtown Sanford with art displays and refreshments

When: July 23

Where: Downtown Sanford

W First St & S Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-302-2586

MEMORY JARS WORKSHOP

What: Melissa Menzer presents a hands-on workshop creating painted clay-memory jars

When: July 24 – 9:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: $55 including supplies

Contact: 407-323-2774

LECTURE

ARMIN VIT

What: The graphic designer and writer shares a behind-the-scenes look at his UnderConsideration enterprise

When: July 22 – 6pm

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

www.NeonForestGallery.com & www.orlando.aiga.org

MUSIC

ORLANDO BOLSHOI VIOLIN ENSEMBLE:  STRINGS OF PASSION

What: the Strings of Passion concert that elevates violins by the power of six. A half-dozen fiddlers from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, dubbed the Orlando Bolshoi Violinist Ensemble

When: July 26 – 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Margeson Theater

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $14 – 37

Contact: 407-447-1700

MOVIE/THEATER

ANNIE

What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan

When: July 22 – 24, 29 – 31 – 8pm

25 & 8/1  – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

6 GUITARS

What: Chase Padgett portrays six different musicians in a toe-tapping journey

When: July 23 – 24 & August 6 – 7 – 8pm

July 25^th & August 8^th – 4pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-447-1700

MAN IS THE ONLY ANIMAL WHO BLUSHES…OR NEEDS TO

What: A humorous one-man show written by and starring Michael Edwards as Mark Twain

When: Fri & Sat – 7:30pm through August 1^st

Sat & Sun – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711-C Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-645-0145

www.WinterParkPlayhouse.org

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

What: Breakthrough Theatre production about what it means to be of color and female in the 20th century

When: Fri & Sat – 8pm through August 1^st

Sun – 3pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-920-4034

www.BreakthroughTheatre.com

CULT CLASSICS:  ROAD HOUSE

What: Showing of the modern-day Western starring Patrick Swayze

When: July 27 – 9:30pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

DANCE

FLORIDA’S 13^TH ANNUAL HULA COMPETITION

What: Hawaiian hula and Polynesian competition admission with a concert by the Makaha Sons, Kahanu’ala and a performance by Kealo Koko

When: July 24 – 25 – various times

Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort

8001 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $10 – 35

Contact: 407-240-2578

ORLANDO SWING DANCE

What: Cut a rug with live music provided by the Big Band, New Tradition Jazz Ensemble

When: July 24 – 9pm to midnight

Where: Whirl & Twirl Dance Club

6949 Ventura Circle

Orlando

Cost: $12 – beginner lessons @ 8pm included in admission

Contact: 407-947-8218

www.OrlandoSwingDance.com

CHILDREN

TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL

What: Orlando Repertory Theatre presents a 10-day festival with face painting, musical petting zoo, interactive activities and entertainment by Milkshake, Airborne Comedians and others

When: July 16 – 25 – various times

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free – $12

Contact: 407-896-7365

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Friday – 3pm through July 31^st

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD SHOW

What: Orlando Shakes production of the children’s play about grandmother’s house and the big bad wolf

When: Tues – Fri – 10:30am through August 8^th

Sat – 2pm

Sun – 4:30pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $9 – 10

Contact: 407-447-1700

KIDFEST

What: Family-friendly film festival with screenings of The Freshman, The Wizard of Oz, The Golden Voyage and Back to the Future

When: July 26 – August 1

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free – $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY

What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night’s sky

When: July 23 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SMART IRRIGATION WORKSHOP

What: Learn about proper lawn irrigation from Orange County Water Division experts

When: July 24 – 10:30am

Where: Alafaya Library

9318 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free – reservations required

Contact: 407-254-9850

GIFTS FOR THE GULF

What: Learn about the affect the oil crisis has had on birds and other wildlife in the Gulf to benefit the Florida Audubon

When: July 24 – 25 – noon – 5pm

Where: Seminole Towne Center

200 Towne Center Circle

Sanford

Cost: Donations accepted

Contact: 407-323-1843

A STAR TO STEER BY:  CONCEPTS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

What: Full-dome video explores the impact the stars have had on world exploration

When: July 24 & 31 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SKIES DOWN UNDER:  SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: July 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

CHOP, CHOP & ROLL:  SPRING SUMMER ROLLS

What: Learn how to create summer and spring rolls in a workshop led by Asian chef Ha Roda

When: July 24 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

FUNDRAISING

WILDLIFE JAMBANDO

What: Local musicians including Sam Rivers & the Rivbea Orchestra, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, Junkie Rush and others perform to raise money for the Wildlife Foundation of Florida

When: July 25 – 4pm

Where: The Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-228-1220

www.ThePlazaTheatre.com

ETC

CULTURE QUEST:  FLORIDA IN THE CIVIL WAR

What: Three-day educational seminar on Florida’s role in the War Between the States

When: July 20 – 22 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 – 85

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

MOON ZOOM

What: Travel through the trees like an animal with zip lines and rope bridges in the new ZOOm Air Adventure Park

When: July 24 – 26 – 6pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N. Hwy 17-92

Sanford

Cost: $45 – reservations required

Contact: 407-330-0767

www.CentralFloridaZoo.org

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What: Public information session exploring the issue of hunger in Central Florida

When: July 27 – 11:30am – 12:30pm

August 10 – 7:45 – 8:45pm

Where: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

2008 Brengle Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-295-1066

www.FoodBankCentralFlorida.org

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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ART

3^RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP

What: Including CityArts Factory, Gallery at Avalon Island, The Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando City Hall Gallery, The Office Gallery, Gallery at Metro, Nu Visions in Photography, Blank Space, Mother Falcon Clothing, Dog & Friends and Kush Gallery

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648–7060

THE ARTWORK OF MARLEN MUCCIO & PRAYONG DEEYING OPENING RECEPTION

What: The two artists present traditional paintings, realistic portraiture, photography and a life-size bronze sculpture

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-312-0708

www.GalleryAtAvalonIsland.com

SHADES OF GREY

What: Paintings and drawings hitting the greyscale palette by Rustin Robinson

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Blank Space

201 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-481-9001

www.BlankSpaceArt.net

SIXTH ANNUAL RED CHAIR AFFAIR VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION

What: ArtistRegistry.com presents works relating to a red chair

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648–7060

JAZZ ART ON A SUMMER NIGHT

What: Jazz-inspired art display with music by The Jazz Revolvers

When: July 15 – 7pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

THE DAILYCITY.COM MOBILE ART SHOW #11

What: Betsy Dye will hang cardboard cukoo clocks, felt clutches, Bob Dylan tribute paintings and more on a giant tree inside the U-Haul

When: July 15 – 7 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Pine St

Orlando

Cost: Free

FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE

What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live music

When: July 16 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

www.IvanhoeVillage.org

GALLERY TALK WITH AB THE FLAGMAN

What: Hear about the artist’s inspirations for making folk art

When: July 17 – 1PM

Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-323-2774

CREATIVE NATIVES

What: A collection of artists showcasing mural-type installations, original paintings, large-scale etchings and sculpture

When: July 17 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

www.NeonForestGallery.com

FROM DUST TO LIFE

What: The Arts Hub Florida and curator Mendi Cowles present a solo exhibition featuring the free-form artwork of Jason L. Lee

When: July 19 – 8 – 11pm

Where: Peacock Room

1321 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0048

www.PeacockRoom.com

AUTHOR

THE RAVENOUS ROAD TRIP

What: Author John Perry shares a special reading of his book The Book That Eats People

When: July 17 – 11:30am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

MUSIC

LOUNGE BATTLES

What: Four-day hip-hop and emcee convention with Varras Tower, Myka, Tzarizm and others

When: July 15 – 18 – 5pm – 2am

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-403-5993

www.LoungeBattles.com

NERDAPALOOZA

What: Nerd culture and rock & roll meet with nerdcore hip-hop, chiptunes, wizard rock and video game-inspired music

When: July 17 & 18 – 10am – 11pm

Where: Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel

7499 August National Dr

Orlando

Cost: $20 – 30

Contact: 407-851-9000

www.BrazilJazzFest.com

MOVIE/THEATER

ANNIE

What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan

When: July 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – 31 – 8pm

18, 25 & 8/1  – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

CINEMA IN THE PARK

What: Outdoor screening of The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

When: July 16 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W. First St & S. Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

CHILDREN

TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL

What: Orlando Repertory Theatre presents a 10-day festival with face painting, musical petting zoo, interactive activities and entertainment by Milkshake, Airborne Comedians and others

When: July 16 – 25 – various times

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free – $12

Contact: 407-896-7365

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: July 16 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD SHOW

What: Orlando Shakes production of the children’s play about grandmother’s house and the big bad wolf

When: Tues – Fri – 10:30am through August 8^th

Sat – 2pm

Sun – 4:30pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $9 – 10

Contact: 407-447-1700

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

A STAR TO STEER BY:  CONCEPTS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

What: Full-dome video explores the impact the stars have had on world exploration

When: July 17, 24 & 31 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY

What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night’s sky

When: July 23 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SKIES DOWN UNDER:  SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: July 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

5^TH ANNUAL CRAZY 80’S PUB CRAWL

What: Drink around downtown in your favorite retro getup making stops at the Lodge, Finnhenry’s, I-Bar, Tabu, Wall Street and Church Street

When: July 17 – 8pm

Where: The Lodge

49 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $15 – 20

Contact: 407-650-8786

www.DowntownLodge.com

FUNDRAISING

17^TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY MASCOT GAMES

What: Professional sports team mascots from around the country compete in wacky games benefitting Orlando New Hope For Kids

When: July 16 – 12:30pm

17^th – 2pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St

Orlando

Cost: $9 – 15

Contact: 407-849-2020

MEL’S BAD GIRLS CLUB ADULT PROM:  IT’S YOUR LUCKY NIGHT

What: Dancing, prom games, appetizers, a silent auction and raffles to benefit B.A.S.E. Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation

When: July 17 – 8pm

Where: Legends Sports Bar & Grill

1315 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $30 – 40

Contact: 407-704-3644

SOUTHERN FRIED SUNDAY’S 2^ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THE MUSTARD SEED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

What: Classic cars, a pin-up girl contest, cornhole tournament, dunk tank, barbecue buffet and live music to benefit the Mustard Seed of Central Florida

When: July 18 – 3:30 – 11pm

Where: Copper Rocket Pub

106 Lake Ave

Maitland

Cost: $8 w/barbeque

Contact: 407-645-0069

www.CopperRocketPub.com

ETC

MAITLAND’S FOUNDING FAMILIES OPENING RECEPTION

What: As part of the Founders’ Week Celebration for the 125th City of Maitland anniversary

When: July 16 – 5:30 – 7pm

Where: Maitland Historical and Telephone Museum

221 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-644-1364

TWO WEEKS IN LOUISIANA

What: Crealde’s Photography Department Head Rick Lang speaks about his photographic trip to Louisiana in May 200

When: July 16 – 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Creadle School of Art

600 St. Andrew Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

PARTY IN THE PARK

What: A parade, food and fireworks to celebrate Maitland’s 125th anniversary

When: July 17 – 3pm

Where: Lake Lily Park

641 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-539-6268

CULTURE QUEST:  FLORIDA IN THE CIVIL WAR

What: Three-day educational seminar on Florida’s role in the War Between the States

When: July 20 – 22 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 – 85

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for June 2010.  Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

36 homes sold during the month of June.

The average sales price is $231,002 with 124 days on the market.

The median sales price is $167,400.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive home sold for $840,000 in Arrowhead at Tuscawilla and was on the market 316 days

The least expensive home sold for $50,000 in Wildwood after 91 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $235,395 with 79 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 51 sales, a 29% decrease.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 32% and an increase in the median sales price of 14%.  There was a decrease of 3% in sales volume with a 1% increase in sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

28 homes sold

The average sales price is $118,886 with 119 days on the market.

The median sales price is $125,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 99%.

The most expensive sold for $199,900 in Jesups Reserve Townhomes and was new construction built in ‘07.

The least expensive villa sold for $27,000 in Wildwood after 198 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $120,207 with 123 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 8 sales, a decrease of 250%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 13% and an increase in the median sales price of 17%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 47% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for June 2010.  Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

73 homes sold during the month of June.

The average sales price is $371,953 with 174 days on the market.

The median sales price is $235,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.975M in Windsong Preserve Point after 563 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $40,851 in Golfview after 46 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $298,426 with 112 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% and on 39 sales, an increase of 87%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 8% and an increase in the median sales price of 24%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

29 homes sold

The average sales price was $90,642 with 164 days on the market.

The median sales price was $40,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $490,000 in Douglas Grand and was new construction built in ‘08.

The least expensive sold for $16,000 in Summerlin at Winter Park Condo after 42 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $121,104 with 107 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 89% on 14 sales, an increase of 107%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 16% and no change in the median sales price.  There was an increase in sales volume of 16% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for June 2010.  Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

63 homes sold during the month of June.

The average sales price is $517,105 with 211 days on the market.

The median sales price is $375,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive home sold for $3.325M in Keenes Pointe and was on the market 1472 days.

The least expensive home sold for $175,000 in Lakes of Windermere after 198 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $420,165 with 111 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 61 sales, an increase of 3%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 22% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 50% with 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

13 homes sold.

The average sales price is $136,721 with 163 days on the market.

The median sales price is $116,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The more expensive townhome sold for $189,891 in Oasis Cove at Lakeside Village and was new construction.

The less expensive sold for $89,500 in Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere Condo after 134 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $112,250 with 126 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 8 sales, an increase of 63%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 5% and a decrease in the median sales price of 16%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 18% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for June 2010.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

409 homes sold during the month of June.

The average sales price is $208,816 with 146 days on the market.

The median sales price is $161,250.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $2M in Heathrow Woods in Lake Mary and was on the market 34 days.

The least expensive home sold for $14,100 in Sanford after 78 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $239,510 with 93 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 338 sales, an increase of 21%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 25% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

243 homes sold

The average sales price was $72,962 with 118 days on the market.

The median sales price was $58,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 100%.

The most expensive condo sold for $217,869 at Savannah Park in Sanford and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $11,100 at Carrington Park in Maitland after 42 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $75,725 with 83 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 129 sales, an increase of 88%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of less than 1% and an increase in the median sales price of 14%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 15% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Seminole County real estate and  Seminole County homes for sale in addition to  Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your  Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

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