by Steve Silcock | Nov 29, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, New Construction, Retirement / 55+
STAY FOR FREE – 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS* !!!! Looking for new retirement communities Orlando – we are excited to promote one of the areas newest 55+ retirement communities being built in Clermont, just a short drive from Disney and all the Central Florida attractions.
A Mediterranean-inspired Active Adult community located in the hometown of Clermont Florida.
Enjoy the rolling hills, verdant parks, crystalline lakes, wooded preserves and a variety of shops and cafes outside the community or stay in and enjoy your resort style heated swimming pool with the grand kids.
In conjunction with Lennar, we are offering
- Three days and two nights accommodation
- Community, Clubhouse and Model tour with a Lennar New Home Consultant
- VIP Clubhouse and amenity access to meet neighbors and experience the resident lifestyle.
We have helped clients purchasing homes in retirement communities in Orlando for over twenty years and have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the process. Call and speak to one of our experienced retirement community Realtors and ask for details on this limited time “play and stay for free” offer.
* Offer applies to new construction homes in selected retirement communities Orlando area. The cost of your accommodation will be reimbursed at closing. Restrictions apply.
by Steve Silcock | Nov 28, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, Property for Sale in Orlando
DR Horton are offering a special deal on one of their inventory homes at Solterra Resort. This beautiful short term rental community is located just minutes from Champions Gate and the world famous theme parks at Disney World and Universal.
Click the video below to take a walk through The Castillo – a stunning five bedroom five bathroom pool home available right now at a special price of $347,000. I know it’s not the best video in the world….but this is a great opportunity to own your own piece of luxury at Solterra Resort – one of the newest vacation resort developments near Disney World Orlando Florida.
Solterra Resort includes many amenities for a resort style community feel. This community was aimed for Disney visitors providing amenities that allow you to stay on property through out vacation.
- Grand Clubhouse
- Pool & Spa
- Large Lounge
- Cyber Cafe
- Fitness Center
- Sports Center
- Picnic Area
- Childrens Playground
by Steve Silcock | Nov 27, 2013 | Local Events, News, Property for Sale in Orlando, Real Estate News
Anyone monitoring Orlando properties for sale will have noticed Florida’s housing market continued on a positive track in Oct. Recent reports confirms the trend is not just in Orlando but across the state.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Florida’s housing market continued its upswing in October 2013, with more closed sales, higher median prices, more new listings and a stabilizing supply of Orlando Properties for Sale, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.
“Florida’s economy continues to improve, and that’s good news for the housing market,” says 2013 Florida Realtors President Dean Asher, broker-owner with Don Asher & Associates Inc. in Orlando. “October marks 23 months in a row that statewide median sales prices rose year-over-year for both single-family homes and for townhouse-condo properties. Last month, the median days on market (the midpoint of the number of days it took for a property to sell) was 46 days for single-family homes and 48 days for townhouses and condos. That means 50 percent of homes on the market in Florida sell in less than two months.
“On average, sellers received about 94 percent of their asking price in October. Interested home sellers are paying attention to this positive trend and entering the market, which in turn is helping to stabilize inventory levels.”
Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 18,728 in October, up 6.5 percent compared to the year-ago figure, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Closed sales typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.
Meanwhile, pending sales – contracts that are signed but not yet completed or closed – for existing single-family homes last month rose 3.4 percent over the previous October, and new listings increased 16.4 percent. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $169,000, up 16.6 percent from the previous year. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Looking at Florida’s year-to-year comparison for sales of townhouse-condos, a total of 8,598 units sold statewide last month, up 3.1 percent from October 2012. Meanwhile, pending sales for townhouse-condos last month eased slightly, down 3.6 percent compared to the year-ago figure, but new listings rose 9.8 percent. The statewide median price for townhouse-condo properties in October was $130,000, up 22.1 percent over the previous year. NAR reported that the national median existing condo price in September 2013 was $198,600.
Inventory was at a 5.5-months’ supply in October for single-family homes and at a 5.6-months’ supply for townhouse-condo properties, according to Florida Realtors. © 2013 Florida Realtors®
by Steve Silcock | Nov 26, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction, Property for Sale in Orlando
Investment Property in Orlando continues to attract buyers from around the Globe – and the message they are sending to local developers is clear – quality sells. Over recent years we have seen very little new property in Orlando due to the economic slow down but the market is back and the developers are responding with exciting new developments incorporating standard features that in the past were not even available as options. The following article was published recently in the Orlando Sentinel.
Builders are busy again now that the housing marking is rebounding. More importantly, buyers are buying. Sitting on the sidelines for years didn’t stop future Florida homeowners from dreaming big, with a long list of bells and whistles on their wish lists.
Now that buyers are spending money, they want what they want. Items that were once rare expensive add-ons are now becoming more commonplace. And when buyers demand it, builders deliver it, often as part of the base price of a new home. Now with the touch of a button, you can dim the lights and close the blinds as a movie screen lowers from above. Or if you are out of town, a high-tech security system lets you log onto a computer and view the inside and outside of your house from many angles.
Home construction was largely dormant during the six-year housing bust as prices cratered, buyers walked away from contracts and the backlog of unsold homes, swelled. Builders sought bankruptcy relief or went out of business entirely. But now the survivors are trying to out-do one another in an effort to capture buyers willing to pay for luxury and convenience, said Ken H. Johnson, an economist and real estate professional at Florida International University. They’re upping the ante to remain competitive with other builders,” Johnson said. “The reason they’re doing this is so they can say ‘My product is better than the other builders – choose me’.”
By Paul Owers
Orlando Sentinel
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by Steve Silcock | Nov 25, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction, Property for Sale in Orlando
The first phase in the Retreat at Champions Gate has been sold out for a while but we have a new, completed home back on the market.
Lot Number: 50
Model: Aruba
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Other Details: One Story, Heated Pool, Ceiling Fans
Located in the short term rental section, The Retreat at Champions Gate, this single story four bedroom three bathroom vacation home complete with private pool is available immediately for $374,990.
In addition to the great pricing and closing incentives attached, Lennar is offering a 70″ flat screen TV to any buyer who purchases and closes by Nov 30th this year. If you thought you had missed your chance to purchase in this first phase at Champions Gate this could really be an early Christmas present !!!!
It won’t last long so call today and ask to speak with one of our vacation home specialists.
