Here’s what Generation Y doesn’t want: formal living rooms, soaker bathtubs, dependence on a car. In other words, they don’t want their parents’ homes. 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 … Read More »
Orlando Real Estate
What Generation Y Want’s and Does Not Want In A Home
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011111 E Smith Street #2 Orlando FL 32804
Friday, August 13th, 2010MLS# O4999316 111 E SMITH ST # 2, ORLANDO FL 32804 $ 62,640 Exterior Front Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Exterior Back College Park Condo with balcony! Need we say more? This charming 2 bed/1 bath home awaits you! Quiet nights in, or on the … Read More »
Foriegn National Loans For U.K. Buyers
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Lately there has been some good news from several lender and banks in regards to financing for Foreign National loans in the Orlando area. In the past few years trying to find financing for these types of loan has been difficult and in some cases near impossible. This is beginning … Read More »
Disney Vacation Luxury Homes
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Walt Disney Co. plans to unveil Wednesday its first foray into residential real estate in more than a decade with a pricey vacation-home development in Florida’s Walt Disney World. It’s a risky move. Disney will offer homes priced between $1.5 million and $8 million in a state where the foreclosure … Read More »
Should I Add a Game Room To My Vacation Home??
Thursday, May 6th, 2010We often get asked if it is important to have a game room as part of a vacation home property. The answer to this is simple, yes. While it may not be a requirement to have a vacation home is certainly adds to the overall rental ability of a property … Read More »
New Home Sale For March 2010 Jump 26.9%
Friday, April 23rd, 2010According to a government report, new home sales jumped 26.9 percent for the month of March. This was the largest advance since April of 1963. This rebound can be attributed to several factors. The tax credit for first time home buyers is about to expire April 30th so there is … Read More »
Bank of America to offer Mortgage Principal Modification
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Bank of America is the first of the major banks to start a new program for Homeowners who are in trouble of losing their property to foreclosure. The new program will allow homeowners who owe more that 120% of their homes value to adjust their principal balance. Bank of America … Read More »
Orlando Home Sale Market Report For January 2010
Thursday, January 21st, 2010The final numbers for 2009 are in and as expected the overall results were quite positive for the Orlando area Real Estate market. We saw a 59.31% increase in sales over the same period for 2008, The inventory of homes dropped by 25% , the number of properties under contract … Read More »
New EPA Requirements For All Home Air Conditioners
Thursday, January 7th, 20102010 brings in new requirements for all replacement or new are conditioning units being installed in a home. Starting in 2010 all new units must be R410a refrigerant systems. The new federal law requires all manufacturers to stop production on systems that use R22 which contains ozone depleting chlorine and … Read More »
Central Florida Home Buying Outlook For 2010
Tuesday, January 5th, 20102010 is here so what does the Real Estate outlook for Central Florida look like for the coming year. We can expect pretty much the same as 2009. With all 5 year ARM loans coming due, we can expect a fresh round of foreclosures for the year. The American Banking … Read More »