There are 2 home collections to choose from, The Heritage Collection and The Traditional Collection. The Heritage Collection consists of 5 floor plans (see below) ranging in size from 1173 sq.ft. to 2421 sq.ft. Home prices in this collection start in the high 100’s to low 200’s.

• Parkwood: 1173 sq.ft. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Luray: 1563 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Somerville: 1873 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Lynnhurst: 2150 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, Loft, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Woodland: 2421 sq.ft. 4 Bedroom, Home Office, Loft, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage

The Traditional Collection consists of 9 floor plans with all garages having front entry. The Tradition Collection also includes a larger home site with water view lots available. Home sizes range from 1628 sq.ft to 3070 sq.ft. Home prices for the Traditional Collection start in the low 200’s to the mid 200’s.

• Aurora: 1628 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, Great Room, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Granby: 1847 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, Living Room, Covered Lanai, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Bristol: 1874 sq.ft. 4 Bedroom, Family Room, Covered Lanai, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Bromont: 2212 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, Living Room, Loft, 2.5 Bath, 2 car Garage
• Crawford: 2210 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom (master on first), Home Office, Loft,3 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Burlington: 2215 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom (master on first), Loft, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage
• Whitwell: 2562 sq.ft. 4 Bedroom, Home Office, Loft, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car garage
• Belington: 2764 sq.ft. 4 Bedroom, Loft, 2.5 bath, 2 Car Garage
• Canton: 3070 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, Home Office, Loft, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage

Call: 407-616-7286 or email: steve@thefloridalivingteam.com for the latest in pricing and as well as available floor plans. Ask me about the latest “NEW HOME BUYER INCENTIVE” from The Florida Living Team.

K.Hovnanian home buyer incentives are offered in addition and are subject to change without notice. The Florida Living Team are licensed Realtors and represent home buyers in the purchase of new home construction. No cash value is associated with any Florida Living Team incentive program and all incentives are subject to change without notice.

KB Home located at 12678 Sawgrass Plantation Blvd has 10 new Open Series Models to choose from. Sizes range from 1443 sqft to 3512 sqft. KB Homes is a “Built To Order” builder with many options and upgrades that can be added to each home to suit your lifestyle. Each floor plan has 4 different elevations and several of the larger floor plans offer optional floor plan additions.

M I Homes located at 12636 Sawgrass Plantation Blvd has 8 new Sunrise Series Models to choose from. Sizes for these homes range from 1480 sqft to 2892 sqft. M I Homes come loaded with many features and upgrades are available for all models. Elevations vary depending upon floor plans. Every M I Home is energy Star rated making this builder one of the top builders for energy efficient homes.

Beazer Homes located at 12647 Sawgrass Plantation Blvd has 8 new Vista Models to choose from. Sizes range from 1416 sqft to over 3289 sqft. Beazer Homes offer a variety of upgrades but you will find that most home come fully appointed with many options included. Each Beazer Homes built is an eSmart home. ESmart homes offer a higher performance when it comes to energy conservation and home comfort. All new Beazer homes have a minimum of a 14 seer rated cooling system and low E windows.

To learn more about all 3 builders in Sawgrass Plantation and how to get an additional $500 Savings Bonus contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or email steve@thefloridalivingteam.com

$500 bonus offer only valid when using the Real Estate services of Steve Glose / Keller Williams Realty when purchasing a home in Sawgrass Plantation Orlando. One bonus per home. Offer can only be applied to closing cost or additional upgrades to any home. No cash refunds are allowed.

Highlights of this event include:

•1. Old-fashioned carnival rides
•2. Inflatable bounce houses for younger children
•3. Slides and obstacle courses
•4. Main stage entertainment
•5. Face painting
•6. Delicious food
•7. Raffles and competitions
•8. Local vendor booths
In previous years, attendance levels have reached 3,000 to 5,000 people on just the single day, so if you plan on attending this event, be sure to get there early to find a parking spot. You can purchase game tickets at the event, and families can register for activities and games upon arrival. Family-friendly activities have included a three-legged race, potato sack races and a water balloon toss.

The raffle is among the biggest draws of the Hunter’s Creek Fourth of July Celebration because it gives attendees a chance to win luxury items and trips. All raffle prizes have a value of $50 or more, and past prizes have included a 7-day cruise package, 4-night stays at luxury resorts, free rounds of golf, spa packages, cooking classes, dining certificates, local attraction tickets and televisions. Raffle winners are announced on the main stage in the middle of the event. Local businesses are encouraged to donate items for the raffle and participate in the event by setting up a booth. Both for-profit and non-profit vendors are invited to participate in this annual celebration.

You can find parking around Town Center Boulevard early in the day, but can expect to park further away from the park and walk a few blocks if you arrive by mid-day. This is a safe, family-friendly event that gives attendees to celebrate an annual tradition with neighbors and friends. The Citizens on Patrol (COP), a volunteer unit of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, will be providing support for this event.

Osprey Park is located at 5100 Town Center Boulevard in Hunter’s Creek.
Call the Hunter’s Creek Community Association at (407) 240-6000 for more information.

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Much of this week’s National Association of Home Builders conference has dwelled on the housing needs of an aging baby boomer population. But their children actually represent an even larger demographic. An estimated 80 million people comprise the category known as “Gen Y,” youth born roughly between 1980 and the early 2000s. The boomers, meanwhile, boast 76 million.

Gen Y housing preferences are the subject of at least two panels at this week’s convention. A key finding: They want to walk everywhere. Surveys show that 13% carpool to work, while 7% walk, said Melina Duggal, a principal with Orlando-based real estate adviser RCLCO. A whopping 88% want to be in an urban setting, but since cities themselves can be so expensive, places with shopping, dining and transit such as Bethesda, Arlington and the Washington suburbs will do just fine.

“One-third are willing to pay for the ability to walk,” Ms. Duggal said. “They don’t want to be in a cookie-cutter type of development. …The suburbs will need to evolve to be attractive to Gen Y.”

Outdoor space is important-but please, just a place to put the grill and have some friends over. Lawn-mowing not desired. Amenities such as fitness centers, game rooms and party rooms are important (“Is the room big enough to host a baby shower?” a millennial might think). “Outdoor fire pits,” suggested Tony Weremeichik of Canin Associates, an architecture firm in Orlando. “Consider designing outdoor spaces as if they were living rooms.”

Smaller rooms and fewer cavernous hallways to get everywhere, a bigger shower stall and skip the tub, he said. Oh, but don’t forget space in front of the television for the Wii, and space to eat meals while glued to the tube, because dinner parties and families gathered around the table are so last-Gen. And maybe a little nook in the laundry room for Rover’s bed?

Places to congregate are more important than a big apartments, he cautioned. He showed one layout of a studio apartment-350 square feet, as big as Mom and Dad’s Great Room. Common space has migrated to “club rooms,” he said, where Gen-Y residents can host meals and hang out before heading to a common movie-screening room or rooftop swimming pool that they share with the building’s other tenants.

The Great Recession and its effects on young people’s wages will affect how much home they can buy or rent for years to come.

“Not too many college grads can afford a lot of space in the city,” he said. “Think lots of amenities with little tiny units-and a lot of them to keep (fees) down. …The things these places are doing is constantly coordinating activities. The residents get to know each other and it makes for a much livelier and friendlier environment.”

Popular Places for Pizza in Hunter’s Creek

You’ll find plenty of places for good pizza in Hunter’s Creek, and many venues offer free delivery. Some of the most popular places for pizza in Hunter’s Creek include:

Gourmet Restaurants and Specialty Cafes in Hunter’s Creek Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy dinner away from home, tuck into a delicious meal at any of these gourmet restaurants in Hunter’s Creek:

Chain Restaurants in Hunter’s Creek

Many chain restaurants in Hunter’s Creek are located around Town Center Boulevard. The popular chains in the area include:

Hunter’s Creek is also a very short drive from several restaurants and gourmet dining destinations on International Drive near SeaWorld. Whether you’re looking for some good pizza places in Hunter’s Creek, a semi-upscale restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, or want to enjoy a cup of tea with friends, you’ll find several great restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of unique and delicious menu items!

In addition to enjoying the special live performances and festive music, families can participate in hands-on holiday activities, watch a holiday movie and purchase crafts for stocking stuffers and gifts. Younger children can have their picture taken with Santa, and everyone can enjoy delicious holiday treats and hot chocolate throughout the evening.

Many of the local restaurants, shops and cafes in The Village at Hunter’s Creek are also decked out for the holidays with shimmering lights and holiday décor, so concert attendees can walk around the park to see some of the festive light displays and decorations. Parking is free, and Wi-Fi access is available in the park.

In addition to enjoying the festivities at the Holiday Concert in the Park, residents and friends can make a donation to Toys for Tots and the Second Harvest Food Bank at the Hunter’s Creek Town Hall. Donations will be accepted through December 13.

Families who want to enjoy a holiday movie together can gather at Osprey Park Lawn on Saturday, December 11 at 7 p.m. for a showing of Deck the Halls. Concessions are available and admission is free for all ages.

This year’s Holiday Concert in the Park will take place on Saturday, December 4 at The Village at Hunger’s Creek from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A separate Kids Run begins at 9 a.m. and is designed for kids eight years of age and under. There is no entry fee for kids running the race.

The fee for Turkey Trot race participants is $20 per entrant if registered by November 18, and $25 on the day of the event. Participants who bring at least five non-perishable food items as a donation will receive $2 off their registration fee.

Each participant receives an official event t-shirt, snacks, water and is eligible to win prizes for completing the race. The official registration form can be downloaded here http://www.hunterscreek.net/doc/AdobeViewer.asp?doc_filename=/HOA/assn14540/documents/Turkey%20Trot%202010%20Registration%20Form.pdf&sfind=&print=1&docid=558435, or picked up at the Hunter’s Creek Town Hall and at the Publix kiosk.

This year’s Turkey Trot is in its ninth year, and continues to be a popular event for local residents, their families and friends. All non-perishable food items collected at this event will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

The Hunter’s Creek community is also encouraging residents to donate non-perishable food items through December 13 at the Hunter’s Creek Town Hall. All food collected at this annual food drive helps needy families in Central Florida, and donations go directly to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Companies and individuals who wish to show their support for the Hunter’s Creek Turkey Trot can sponsor the event for a minimum of $100. For more information about the Turkey Trot and sponsorship opportunities, call (407) 240-6000.

The attached website https://www.optoutprescreen.com/opt_form.cgi allows you to safely opt-out of all credit soft hits. Not only will your credit score increase but you will see a decrease in junk mail because this information will be restricted. Keep in mind that creditors that you currently do business with will still have access to screen your credit but the vast majority will be locked out.

It was suggested to only do the 5 year time and not the “Permanent Opt-Out by Mail. If you do the permanent opt out it is very difficult to get this changed back if you decide you  want to receive this information in the future. This opt-out does take time to take effect. Plan on a minimum or 30 day for this to reflect on your credit scores.

So, how does a U.K. home Buyer submit an offer to purchase and show proof of funds without a U.K. bank account? The answer is very easy. Moneycorp is a foreign currency exchange company based in the U.K. that can convert U.K. Pounds to Dollars and show statements if this transaction in any currency required. The process is very easy once an account is opened with Moneycorp and the transaction can be completed within 24 hours. Moneycorp can hold the funds for a Buyer or direct the funds to a U.S. bank or escrow account.

Time is of the essence when dealing with properties in our current market. Often a foreclosure property will sell in a matter of days so it is necessary to provide the information the seller is requiring very quickly. Using Moneycorp to show proof of funds gives a buyer a fast access to show funds in U.S. dollars as well as a more effective way to transfer funds at very competitive rates.

MLS#  O4999418  5560 METROWEST BLVD # 3-201, ORLANDO FL 32811 $69.900

Exterior Front	Dining Room
Living Room	Living Room
Kitchen	Master Bedroom
Master Bath	Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3	Bath2
Exterior Back

Look no further.  This gorgous 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo is ready to welcome you home!  Entertain friends around your dining room table, or just kick off your shoes to relax on the couch in your large living room.  Of course, you can recruit others to help with the cooking. Not a homebody?  Then head to the pool just a few steps beyond your door.  Minutes to shopping, restaurants, Millenia Mall, and Universal Studios, you’ll never run out of options! 

For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. U.K callers dial: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted.

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