The "Real" Central Florida Blog

Interest Rates Due to RISE.

Lee Rosa — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:42:00 GMT

There was major economic news on many fronts this week, with mixed results for mortgage markets. The Fed statement essentially followed the expected script, demand was strong for the Treasury auctions, and much of the economic data released during the...(read more)

Evernote | A Powerful Tool for Homebuyers

Lee Rosa — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Evernote is a great tool to use when hunting for a new home. I use evernote everyday in my life ... and this is a great BLOG entry from their website - feel free to email me any questions about this program ... you can download it for FREE here . Here...(read more)

SunRail Bill has been Signed | Home Prices Will Be Effected

Lee Rosa — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Yesterday at 1:00PM , Governor Charlie Crist, Mayor Buddy Dyer, members of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission and other elected officials in Downtown Orlando signed and celebrated the passage of a comprehensive statewide rail plan. This legislation...(read more)

Orlando prices hit 8-year low | March 2001 Level

Lee Rosa — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:26:00 GMT

The last time Orlando-area home prices were as low as now, it was the year George W. Bush first took office, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and Apple released the iPod. Last month the number of existing-home sales doubled from a year ago as...(read more)

What is an ABR Specialist? | Accredited Buyer Representative

Lee Rosa — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:09:00 GMT

Why Choose a Realtor® With an ABR designation? An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) represents the buyer who is purchasing property in a real estate transaction. Research by the National Association of REALTORS has shown that when a buyer's...(read more)

Condo Prices Drop | Buyer's Cue to Buy

Lee Rosa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:25:00 GMT

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Single Story For Sale in Grand Central Square

Lisa Kelsey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Amazing Investment Opportunity

• 537 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm single story - MLS® $45,000

Grand Central Square , Orlando - Great Downtown Orlando Investment! Large Master Bedroom, conveniently Located, Move-In Condition! This Fun, Contemporary and Social Community is Pet Friendly With A Courtyard & Pool. Easily Travel Downtown with O-Cartz! If You Liked Melrose Place... You'll Love This Condo!

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Own or Buying a House Built | 2003-2008?

Lee Rosa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:34:00 GMT

At the beginning of the presentation @ ORRA, I was given this disclosure, so I will pass that along with this BLOG POST: Everything I tell you will be true, accurate, and correct … but may be wrong. Years of Effected Home(s): 2003-2008. Chinese...(read more)

$8,000 Tax Credit Information | (10.27.09)

Lee Rosa — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:09:00 GMT

US Senate to vote for extension of 8K Tax Credit The United States Senate is expected to vote, later today, on a bill to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits. This bill will contain the Dodd - Lieberman - Isakson Amendment to Extend and Expand the $8,000...(read more)

HomeSteps SmartBuy Program | Foreclosure Homes in Orlando

Lee Rosa — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Have you ever heard of the HomeSteps SmartBuy program? Well it is an incentive designed to help sell Real Estate Owned (REO) homes, or houses taken over by banks or other lenders after foreclosure, will expire soon. Freddie Mac in July launched this magnificent...(read more)

How to Nail Down $8,000 Tax Credit on New Home

Lee Rosa — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:43:00 GMT

This article was copied from SmartMoney.com Most house hunters spend months juggling numbers like mortgage rates, list prices and broker fees. Here’s another figure they should keep in mind: 68. That’s the number of days left to snag the $8,000...(read more)

Homes Under Contract UP | Values Down

Lee Rosa — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Existing single-family home and condominium sales continued to grow in August in the Orlando market, but values keep falling. Condo resales in the Orlando area totaled 377 in June, a 181% Difference sold in the month a year prior. The median price, however,...(read more)

A Buyers and Sellers Guide to Multiple Offers by NAR

Lee Rosa — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:39:00 GMT

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Single Story For Sale in Park North at Cheney Place Condos

Lisa Kelsey — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:17:00 GMT

• 1,040 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $103,000

Park North at Cheney Place Condos, Orlando - Resort Style Condominium Located In "Uptown" Downtown Orlando. Spacious Unit With Peaceful Views. Crown Molding, Built-In Desk, Large Pantry, Private Reserved Parking In Garage, 2 Pools, 3 Elevators, Business Office, Fitness Room, PET FRIENDLY. On-site Management And Maintenance, A MUST SEE! Short Sale!

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Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program | Free $8,000

Lee Rosa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:26:00 GMT

The Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FL HOP) was created during the 2009 regular legislative session it will provide $30 million in financial assistance to first time homebuyers eligible to receive the federal first time homebuyer tax credit established...(read more)