Apopka is located in Central Florida just Northwest of Orlando straddling both Orange County and Seminole County. Apopka is very accessible to all areas of Central Florida due to the major roads that traverse it. The City of Apopka is abutted by Longwood and Altamonte Springs on the east and Orlando to it’s south. Apopka is just minutes away from downtown Orlando, the Orlando International Airport and the major theme attractions.
In the early 1900’s the City of Apopka was known as ‘Fern City’ and today is known as the ‘Indoor Foliage Capital of the World.’ Apopka is one the fastest growing communities in Central Florida in both residential and business development.
Recreation facilities abound in Apopka, especially with having not only the Wekiva Springs State Park, but also Kelly Springs State Park. You can swim in the cool springs, picnic, canoe down the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. There are 13 miles of trails with camping areas available.
Golfing is abundantly available at many fine courses in and around the Apopka area. There are at least six golf courses communities within easy reach .
The West Orange Trail originates in Apopka and at present is 19 miles long and will eventually be a part of the 200 mile planned regional connection known as the Central Florida Loop, where walking, bicycling and roller blading is often seen.
The City of Apopka opened Doctors’ Dog Park in 2007 and is a great place to have your dog go romp and play.
The City of Apopka is utilizing approximately 33 acres at the intersection of SR 436 & US 441 and forging ahead to build a mixed development area that will include retail, office space and residential units including condominiums and apartments.
Apopka is a great place to live, work & play!
For more information on Apopka real estate and Apopka homes for sale in addition to Apopka relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Apopka Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
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Lake Mary has been ranked by CNN as the # 1 Best Place to Live in Florida and the # 4 city in the U.S. It is located in Central Florida abutting Longwood and Sanford in Seminole County straddling I-4 (a major thoroughfare reaching from Tampa, on Florida’s West Coast to Daytona Beach on its East Coast). Lake Mary is just minutes away from downtown Orlando, the Orlando Sanford Airport, Orlando International Airport and the major theme attractions.
Lake Mary, which is an actual lake, was named for the wife of Major William Randolph.
Lake Mary is geographically located between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Shopping abounds from upscale boutiques and shopping centers to department stores. Right next door there is the Seminole Town Center. You will find a wide-range 
of dining choices from fast food, as would be expected, to fine dining restaurants with some of the best in Central Florida.
Lake Mary is a very unique in its mix of commerce and residential areas. It includes Heathrow, a gated residential golf-course community of approximately 2000 homes started in the mid 80’s by Jeno Palucci, who is well known for such brands as Chun King, Jeno’s & Luigino’s foods. Next door you will find Heathrow International Parkway, an office park which includes being the home of AAA.
Lake Mary is home to the Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts which is held in the fall each year and you will find a Farmer’s Market on the weekends.
Lake Mary boasts some of the best golf country clubs in the Central Florida region including Heathrow, Alaqua, Timacuan & Magnolia Plantation. Lake Mary also has a park and recreation system in addition to a Community Center which is being joined by a 19,000 square foot Events Center.
Lake Mary is a great place to live, work & play!
For more information on Lake Mary real estate and Lake Mary homes for sale in addition to Lake Mary relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Lake Mary Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate and homes for sale, Orange County, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.
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Longwood is located in Central Florida abutting Altamonte Springs in Seminole County straddling I-4 (a major thoroughfare reaching from Tampa, on Florida’s West Coast to Daytona Beach on its East Coast) and State Road 434. Longwood is just minutes away from downtown Orlando, the Orlando Sanford Airport, Orlando International Airport and the major theme attractions.
Longwood is rich in history including that of its early settlers John Neill Searcy & Edward Warren Henck. Longwood has a historic district with many structures dating to the 1800’s. There is the Bradlee-McIntyre House, which was originally located in Altamonte Springs and is on the U. S. National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Longwood Hotel.
Because of Longwood’s geographic location, you can enjoy a wide range of shopping available to you not only in Longwood, but also in neighboring Altamonte Springs including the Altamonte Mall, one of the larger shopping malls in Central Florida, or the new Uptown Altamonte, a mixed-use development which abuts the Altamonte Mall and Cranes Roost Park where people can live, work, play and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to shopping in Lake Mary & Sanford with their wide range of shopping choices from discount department stores to high-end boutique shops including the Seminole Town Center. Dining choices abound in Longwood and the surrounding communities with some of the finest dining available in the Central Florida area.
There are several parks located in Longwood with some having lighted baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts & playground equipment. Longwood is also home to The Senator at Big Tree Park, which is the largest Bald Cypress of over 3000 years old.
Longwood is a great place to live, work & play!
For more information on Longwood real estate and Longwood homes for sale in addition to Longwood relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Longwood Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate and homes for sale, Orange County, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.
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Altamonte Springs is located in the geographic heart of Central Florida in Seminole County straddling I-4 (a major thoroughfare reaching from Tampa, on Florida’s West Coast to Daytona Beach on its East Coast) and State Road 436. Altamonte Springs is just minutes away from downtown Orlando, the Orlando Sanford Airport, Orlando International Airport and the major theme attractions.
The first settlers of Altamonte Springs, which is Spanish for ‘high hill,’ were a group of businessmen who intended to create a tourist haven at Snow Junction, as it was then called. It has evolved into a residential community with its strength lying in its many retail and office centers.
You can enjoy a wide range of shopping available to you in Altamonte Springs including the Altamonte Mall, one of the larger shopping malls in Central Florida, or the new Uptown Altamonte, a mixed-use development which abuts the Altamonte Mall and Cranes Roost Park where people can live, work, play and enjoy the outdoors.
There are many activities at Uptown Altamonte and Cranes Roost Park, with the Eddie Rose Amphitheater for the whole family including the Fourth of July celebration, Red, Hot & Boom which has an attendance of approximately 100,000 people. There is almost always something going on a weekly basis including Jazz concerts and other musical attractions, Karaoke nights, comedy, and Streetmosphere, the Russian born members of CirqueMosphere, an artistic troupe of performers.
The park system in Altamonte Springs offers so much including Lake Lotus Nature Park, Eastmonte Park, Westmonte Park with its outdoor Therapeutic Pool, and Merrill Park to name just a few.
Altamonte Springs is a great place to live, work & play!
For more information on Altamonte Springs real estate and Altamonte Springs homes for sale in addition to Altamonte Springs relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Altamonte Springs Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.
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Seminole County is situated between Orlando’s Central Business District, the Theme Parks and the Volusia beaches on the east coast. The county can’t be beat for accessibility to the best that Central Florida has to offer.
Seminole County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. It is a collection of comfortable bedroom communities with housing ranging in price from very affordable to among the most expensive in the area.
Seminole County has carefully protected its natural resources. These include Lake Monroe and the scenic St. John’s River, with its alligators and moss-draped cypress trees; Wekiva Springs State Park and the Central Florida Zoological Park, not to mention the many large lakes that dot the county. There are parks that offer jogging trails, athletic fields, even a pet park and many miles of trails throughout the county.
For shopping there are three major indoor malls: Altamonte Mall, Seminole Town Center and Oviedo Marketplace. This is in addition to many other shopping areas and mixed-use developments.
Seminole County is the home of the Orlando-Sanford International Airport and the Amtrak Auto Train which originates in Lorton, VA.
The many cities of Seminole County include:
Altamonte Springs
Casselberry
Lake Mary
Longwood
Oviedo
Sanford
Winter Springs
For more information on Central Florida & the Greater Orlando area including Seminole, Orange, West Volusia and South Lake Counties 
contact Marc Grossman @ 407-463-1034.
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This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART
SUMMER FAMILY TOURS: QUEST OF BEAUTY – LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY
What: for elementary school children and their parents or guardians
When: Tuesday’s in June and July – 45 min. tour
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311 x 117
INFORMED VISIONS
What: art of Jamie Baldridge
When: through Aug 1
Where: Millenia Fine Art
555 Lake Destiny Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-304-8100
THEATER
TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL
What: free performances opening day celebration
When: July 19 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-896-7365
MOVIE
HAIRSPRAY: SING-A-LONG VERSION
What: presented by Enzian Popcorn Flicks
When: July 19 – 8:30pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-896-7365
LA TRAVIATA
What: screening of the La Scala opera
When: July 20 – noon
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orange Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-1088
ETC
MAGICAL BRIDAL SHOW
What: exhibitors and refreshments
When: July 20 – 1-4pm
Where: Dubsdread Golf Course
549 W. Par St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-296-5882
WINE FOR WHISKERS
What: to benefit for the SCPA of Central Florida
When: July 24 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Downtown Marriott
400 W. Livingston Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $40 – advance; 45 – at the door
Contact: 407-248-1741
ON-GOING
JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK
When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike
When: first Tuesday – 7pm
Where: The Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe
807 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-839-4009
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; $45 individuals; $30 students
Contact: 407-896-4231
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 yearsold
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
CRANES COMEDY
What: Joby Saad the Village Idiot and Luke Bailey
When: July 29 – 7pm
Where: Cranes Roost Amphitheatre
Cranes Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
ART FOR WISHES
What: benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
When: August 2 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-622-4673 x 202
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 profile & website.
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The grades have recently come out for Florida’s schools. Click the link below and then choose either Orange or Seminole county for an alphabetical listing of the schools and their corresponding grades.
Orange and Seminole County Schools - Central Florida Real Estate
Of course, if you have any additional questions you may always contact me.
For information on Orange and Seminole County real estate and Orange and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Orange and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orange 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 profile & website.
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The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for June 2008. 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.
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. Additionally, 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. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
22 homes sold during the month of June.
The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $269,541with 139 days on the market.
The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $267,350.
The most expensive home sold for $595,000 and was on the market 77 days. It was a 5 bedroom, 2½ bath, 3-car garage 3488sf home built in 1985 on .77 acre in a gated golf community with a screen enclosed pool, updated kitchen countertops and tile and newer roof. The community offers a pool and the HOA is $275/quarter.
The least expensive home sold for $110,000 after 74 days on the market. It was a bank-owned 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2- car garage 1526sf home built in 1972 on .13 acre with no HOA. It was listed as needing some work and looked like the kitchen cabinets needed to be replaced.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $323,209 with 120 days on the market.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
5 homes sold
The average sales price was $166,507 with 85 days on the market.
The median sales price was $160,000.
The most expensive condo sold for $257,536 and is new construction. It was a 3 bedroom, 3 bath 2215sf end-unit townhome with a 2-car garage in a gated community. The community offers a pool with a maintenance fee of $576/quarter.
The least expensive sold for $96,000 and was on the market for 87 days. It was a bank owned fixer upper 2 bedroom, 2 bath 816sf 1-car garage villa built in 1980. The maintenance fee is $265/year.
The average sales price a year earlier was $182,188 with 111 days on the market.
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 profile & website.
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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 2008. 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.
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. Additionally, 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. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
44 homes sold during the month of June.
The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $546,795 with 185 days on the market.
The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $309,500.
The most expensive home sold for $3.1M and was on the market for 315 days. It was a 4 bedroom, 4½ baths, lakefront home in 3571sf built in 1921 on .7 acre with a circular driveway and 1-car garage, a boat house w/hoist, fireplace, screen enclosed pool and was listed as ‘renovate or rebuild’ with no HOA.
The least expensive home sold for $149,000 after 52 days on the market. It was a bank owned 3 bedroom, 2 bath home 1751sf home with a 2-car garage built in 1976 on .3 acre with no HOA.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $555,131 with 120 days on the market.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
10 homes sold
The average sales price was $287,899 with 193 days on the market.
The median sales price was $161,000.
The most expensive condo sold for $1.4M and was on the market 86 days. It was a 3 bedroom, 4½ bath condo with 3272sf built in 1990 in Winter Park with underground parking, 2 balconies, 2 fireplaces, French doors, secure building and elevator with Spanish tiled courtyard with a fountain and palms. The complex has a pool with a monthly maintenance of $1750.
The least expensive sold for $76,000 and was on the market for 50 days. It was a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 727sf condo built in 1970 and was in need of updating. The community offers 3 pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard and a clubhouse with a monthly maintenance is $305.
The average sales price a year earlier was $237,699 with 131 days on the market.
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 profile & website.
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The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for June 2008. 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.
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. Additionally, 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. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
43 homes sold during the month of June.
The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $633,735 with a 189 days on the market.
The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $385,000.
The most expensive home sold for $3.748M and was on the market for 111 days. It was a 5 bedroom, 6½ baths 9400sf lakefront home on a chain of lakes with a 3-car garage, a swimming pool and spa built in 2007 on 4.65 acres in a gated golf community with a home theater that is also a hurricane shelter, 2-story dock, marble, limestone and hardwood flooring, Busby cabinets, etc. The HOA $2000/year.
The least expensive home sold for $230,000 after 75 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1814sf home with 2-car garage built in 1987 on .31 acre lot with a pool and spa in need of TLC. The HOA is $200/year.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $873,227 with 163 days on the market.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
11 homes sold
The average sales price was $184,556 with 161 days on the market.
The median sales price was $178,000.
The most expensive sold for $220,466 and was new construction built in 2007. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath, 2-car garage 2179sf townhome with a den and loft, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and crown moulding. This gated community offers a pool and clubhouse with a maintenance of $415/month.
The least expensive sold for $153,300 after being on the market 270 days. It was a bank owned 1st floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1442sf corner unit condo built in 2006 and with lots of tile and a screened patio. The community offers a swimming pool and clubhouse with a monthly maintenance $324.
The average sales price a year earlier was $241,509 with 74 days on the market.
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 profile & website.
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