This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
POSSIBLE LIVES
What: a Global Lens film screening
When: Aug 28 – 4 & 7pm
30th – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: adults – $12; seniors & students – $11; 17 & under – $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
ROMEO ET JULIETTE
What: Charles Gounod’s operatic translation of Shakespeare’s tragic play, shown as part of the Enzian’s Summer Opera Series
When: Aug 29 – noon
31st – 8pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
MAITLAND POETS & WRITERS
What: readings on the Farmer’s Market stage
When: Aug 30 – 11:15am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-274-4329
AVERAGE COMMUNITY
What: documentary about the ’80s hardcore punk scene through the eyes teens from Trenton, N.J
When: Aug 30 – 12:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
BOOTLEG ON THE BIG SCREEN
What: Dave Segal of Bootleg Television intercuts road videos with performances by Shak Nasti and Thomas Wynn & the Believers
When: Aug 30 – 9pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-929-6600
www.Enzian.org
MOVIE MONDAY
What: The intimate pub screens watery epics, with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Abyss and Das Boot
When: Aug 31 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-2578
http://www.myspace.com/theredlightredlight
JUST FOR CHILDREN
ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
What: hosted by Orlando PlayDate Foundation, a social networking site connecting children with disabilities; also a panel of doctors for parents to ask questions & get information about resources available; food & drinks provided
When: Aug 29 – noon – 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-770-7809
NATURE
GREEN GARDENING: NATIONAL WILDLIFE CERTIFICATION
What: Learn sustainable gardening practices that can turn any garden into a wildlife friendly habitat and become a Certified Wildlife Habitat When: Aug 29 – 10am – noon
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 US Hgwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-4450
www.CentralFloridaZoo.org
FOOD
HIGH & MIGHTY BEER KICKOFF
What: new brew offers sample flights, with music from Jazz Revolver
When: Aug 27 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-893-9832
http://www.myspace.com/theredlightredlight
FUNDRAISERS
LES PAUL TRIBUTE SHOW
What: Local musicians Thomas Wynn, Kaleigh Baker, Jeff Nolan, Joseph Martens and more pay tribute to the guitar pioneer, with videos of Paul’s work and a live art show Jim Jackson; all proceeds benefit Connections4Kids and Family
When: Aug 27 – 9pm
Where: The Lodge
49 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-650-8786
www.DowntownLodge.com
HOGS SAVING DOGS
What: bike ride, raffle & auction to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy
When: Aug 30 – 9am
Where: Fleet Reserve
3040 SR 46
Sanford
Cost: $6 breakfast/lunch
Contact: 407-302-4497
ETC.
CITY SKIP DAY
What: A street party to celebrate not going to your job, featuring live music, food and drink specials
When: Aug 28 – noon
Where: Downtown Orlando
Church St. & Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
PLAYDATE ORLANDO
What: board game night for adults
When: Aug 28 – 8pm – 2am
Where: Rix’s Lounge
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $5 – $10 after 9pm; must be over 21
Contact: 407-939-3806
ALL-BREED HORSE SHOW
What: presented by the Orlando Arabian Horse Club
When: Aug 29 – 30 – 9am
Where: Clarcona Horseman’s Park
3535 Damon Rd
Apopka
Cost: Free for spectators; concessions & BBQ on 29th
Contact: 321-231-1221
BBQ COOKOFF & FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: 12-15 teams; live music; children’s activities; lunch
When: Aug 29 – 10am – 7pm
Where: Trinity Downtown
123 E. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 – all-you-can-eat BBQ wristbands
Contact: 407-295-6269
LUNA
What: Learn about the interactions between life on Earth and our moon
When: Aug 29 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
A TASTE OF THE J
What: local restaurants sample their wares for the grand opening ceremony of the new southwest campus for the Orlando Jewish Community Center
When: Aug 30 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Campus
11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-7593
WALKING TOURS IN WINTER PARK
What: A guided tour of the churches detailed in the current Heritage Center exhibit Sacred Places, Sacred History: Black Churches of West Winter Park
When: Aug 30, Sept 6 & 20 – 1:30 – 3:30pm
Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
www.crealde.org
VOLUNTEER FAIR
What: non-profit orgs will have booths for people to find out about volunteer opportunities within the community
When: Aug 30 – 2 – 5pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements
When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed
Contact: 407-254-7389
PLAN AHEAD
FALL LAWN CARE
What: how to repair lawn damage caused by insects, weeds & root rot
When: Sept 3 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
What: screening of Race to Witch Mountain
When: Sept 3 – 6:30pm
Where: Winter Garden Library
805 E. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of America’s Sweetheart
When: Sept 4 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
BRAILE TRANSCRIBER
What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home
When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am
Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.
1500 Falcon Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am
Contact: 407-894-8130
GROWING ORCHIDS
What: with Doug Watson or World Wide Orchids
When: Sept 9 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
JOB FAIR
What: over 70 employers hosted by the Central Florida Employment Council
When: Sept 9 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – dress properly; no children; bring resumes
Contact: 407-834-4022
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN
What: with Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner for Orange & Osceola counties
When: Sept 10 – noon – 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring your lunch or pre-order for a small charge
Contact: 407-836-7010
SEMINOLE UNCORKED
What: wine tasting and auction to benefit The Mustard Seed
When: Sept 10 – 5:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole Towne Center
200 N. Entrance Rd
Sanford
Cost: $35 advance; $45 day of the event
Contact: 407-290-1060
HIDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT BY GREG DAWSON
What: true story how his mother & aunt survived the Holocaust as entertainers to then study at Julliard; with a book signing and reception
When: Sept 10 – 7pm
Where: Holocaust Resource & Education Center of Central Florida
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
7TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN HEALTH FAIR
What: prevention education and free screenings for blood pressure, body mass, HIV, glucose, cholesterol (must fast), pap smears & prostrate offered by The Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention
When: Sept 12 – 8am – 2pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free – screenings on a first come-first served basis
Contact: 407-648-9440 x 14
COIN AND MONEY SHOW
What: over 125 vendors buying and selling
When: Sept 11 & 12 – 10am – 6pm
13th – 10am – 3pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free & receive a free coin
Contact: 407-889-3658
5TH ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY
What: presented by Smithsonian Magazine
When: Sept 26
Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free – download your card at www.smithsonian.com/museumday
Contact: 407-647-6294
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area 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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
Whether you are selling or just want to spruce up your property, here are some simple ideas that are fairly affordable.
1. Add a Splash of Color - By adding color to your landscape, you are in essence adding another dimension. Flowering annuals produce an abundance of color for a sustained period of time.
2. The size of trees and shrubs should be in proportion to the size of the home, whether it be a one-story, two-story, etc. They should also not be blocking windows, doors or other architectural features of the home.
3. Lush Green Lawn - in other words get rid of those brown spots. And if you are located in a drought area, how about drought resistant plants, rocks, boulders and other ornamental grasses.
4. Shine the light - Add low voltage or solar lighting to the outside to add drama to your home at night. Highlight the front door, walkway, trees or branches, but don’t overdo it.
5. Add a fountain - The sound of water is very appealing and soothing. You can put a nice one together fairly reasonably.
Sales are up! For the past couple of months we’ve been closing over 2000 homes a month. We haven’t seen numbers like that since mid ’06. Of those sales, 58% were what would be considered ‘normal’ sales and 42% were either bank-owned or short sales.
The pending sales, those under contract, increased as well for the sixth straight month. While this used to be a good indicator of future closings, I don’t feel it is as accurate as it used to be since many under contract do not make it to the closing table.
Inventory has been pretty much steadily dropping for the past year – down over 7000 properties to 17,231. We still have a long way to go as during a normal cycle we would see an inventory of about 7K homes.
The affordability index for Orange & Seminole counties is 181.48. An affordability index of 100 tells you that a median income family can qualify for a median priced home. Therefore, a higher index number shows you that they are more than qualified.
Current low interest rates should also be fueling increased demand as is the $8K tax credit.
So why are so many people still on the fence?
Well some do have the legitimate fear of losing their job. That is wholly understandable and should be a major consideration when undertaking a purchase of a home. But at the same time many are still frightened that prices will still drop. I can only talk about the Greater Orlando/Central Florida region, but I doubt if that will happen unless something catastrophic occurs. But that’s out of our control in almost any situation, anyway.
The other side of the coin is that interest rates will rise. That is an inevitability that we have to face. They will not stay at these levels much longer. That will also affect affordability in that as they rise homes become less affordable.
I think we are on the road to recovery. Granted, it won’t happen overnight, but neither did the debacle that we’re dealing with. We can not lose sight of the fact that real estate is a long-term investment. The run up and run down of the market has put us below the level where we should be at this time. But we will get back there. It will take time. Real estate is not supposed to appreciate like we saw, but at the same time it is a good investment. But as with any good investment, you have to put into it and nurture it & not take out from it and rape it (home equity loans).
Till next time…Marc It Sold!
In the last newsletter, I wrote about the City of Apopka proposing a tax hike. (You can read it here.) What’s more interesting is that TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notice that was just sent out shows this increase in both sections whether there is a proposed budget change or no budget change. So, I guess they’ll have their public hearings, but really do they mean anything?
Now I must admit that I’m thrilled with the several hundred dollar savings that I’m noting in investment properties. On the other hand, many people that have lived in their home for a while will note tax increases. This is partly due to the ‘recapture provision’ of Save Our Homes homestead. It’s interesting because the taxable value of my home rose $93, yet my taxes will rise a minimum of $63 to a maximum increase of $113. Huh!!
Here is some great information that the Seminole County Property Appraisers Office put together in regard to taxes, the millage rate, homestead exemption, portability, etc.
Till next time…Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
SMALL CHANGE
What: screening of the Francois Truffaut film
When: Aug 20 – 7pm
Where: The Painter’s Daughter
331 Donnelly St.
Mount Dora
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-735-3470
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Wiz
When: Aug 20 – 8:30pm
Where: Shady Park
crnr New England & Pennsylvania Aves.
next to Winter Park Community Center
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
What: various screenings of movies about cyclists
When: Aug 21 – 22
Where: Backbooth
37 W. Pine St.
and
Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Charlotte’s Web
When: Aug 21 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
www.AvalonPark.com
MOVIE BY THE POOL
What: outdoor screening of Race to Witch Mountain
When: Aug 21 – 8:30pm
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Rd
Ocoee
Cost: Movie – free; concessions available; pool – $1.25 adults, .75 children
Contact: 407-905-3100
BRIAN TURNER
What: farewell reading by the poet & Kerouac House resident
When: Aug 22 – 8pm
Where: Kerouac House
1418 Clouser Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.KerouacProject.org
EASY RIDER 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What: film screening, barbecue & bikes
When: Aug 23 – 1pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
JUST FOR CHILDREN
DANCE BABY DANCE LUAU
What: for parents & children aged 6 mo – 7 yrs
When: Aug 22 – 2 – 5pm
Where: Rix Lounge at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-832-4814
FUNDRAISERS
17TH ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
What: coed teams of 6 – 10 players
When: Aug 22
Where: Lee Vista Center
Lee Vista between Judd Rd & SR 436
Orlando
Cost: team registration $450 til 8/1; $500 after – teams raising over $1500 receive special benefits
Contact: 407-599-5077 x 24
A.U.T.I.S.M.
What: music festival benefitting Autism Speaks
When: Aug 23 – 2pm – 2am
Where: Fusion Ultra Lounge
875 Woodbury Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-281-8987
ETC.
PEACE THROUGH MASS MEDIA
What: Peace University of Mass Communications present a seminar on using media for global conflict resolution
When: Aug 21 – 4 – 8pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Blvd
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-239-1234
UNITING FOR AMERICA
What: Activists gather for an evening of patriotism and entertainment featuring Lloyd Marcus & the McPhersons
When: Aug 22 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
N. Rosalind Ave. & E. Washington St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
MINI-MEGACON
What: comic book & sci-fi convention
When: Aug 22 – 10am – 7pm
23rd – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: Sat – $22; Sun – $19; 2-day pass $36
Contact: 386-364-1826
PRO-HEALTH CARE REFORM RALLY
What: Activists voice their opinion in support of the Congressional health care plan
When: Aug 23 – 4 – 6pm
Where: Orlando City Hall
400 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4279
PLAN AHEAD
POSSIBLE LIVES
What: a Global Lens film screening
When: Aug 28 – 4 & 7pm
30th – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: adults – $12; seniors & students – $11; 17 & under – $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
PLAYDATE ORLANDO
What: board game night for adults
When: Aug 28 – 8pm – 2am
Where: Rix’s Lounge
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $5 – $10 after 9pm; must be over 21
Contact: 407-939-3806
HORSE SHOW
What: presented by the Orlando Arabian Horse Club
When: Aug 29 – 30 – 9am
Where: Clarcona Horseman’s Park
3535 Damon Rd
Apopka
Cost: Free for spectators; concessions & BBQ on 29th
Contact: 321-231-1221
BBQ COOKOFF & FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: 12-15 teams; live music; children’s activities; lunch
When: Aug 29 – 10am – 7pm
Where: Trinity Downtown
123 E. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 – all-you-can-eat BBQ wristbands
Contact: 407-295-6269
ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
What: hosted by Orlando PlayDate Foundation, a social networking site connecting children with disabilities; also a panel of doctors for parents to ask questions & get information about resources available; food & drinks provided
When: Aug 29 – noon – 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-770-7809
LUNA
What: Learn about the interactions between life on Earth and our moon
When: Aug 29 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements
When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed
Contact: 407-254-7389
BRAILE TRANSCRIBER
What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home
When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am
Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.
1500 Falcon Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am
Contact: 407-894-8130
GROWING ORCHIDS
What: with Doug Watson or World Wide Orchids
When: Sept 9 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
JOB FAIR
What: over 70 employers hosted by the Central Florida Employment Council
When: Sept 9 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – dress properly; no children; bring resumes
Contact: 407-834-4022
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN
What: with Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner for Orange & Osceola counties
When: Sept 10 – noon – 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring your lunch or pre-order for a small charge
Contact: 407-836-7010
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area 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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for July 2009. 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.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
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. Also, 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.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
32 homes sold during the month of July.
The average sales price is $237,318 with 123 days on the market.
The median sales price is $219,900.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $500K in Grand Reserve and was on the market 588 days
The least expensive home sold for $60,000 in North Orlando Terrace after 192 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $315,076 with 128 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 38 sales, an decrease of 16%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and an almost imperceptible decrease in the median sales price. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 37% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
5 homes sold
The average sales price is $79,727 with 62 days on the market.
The median sales price is $87,136.
The sales to list price ratio is 96%.
The most expensive sold for $100,000 in Barclay Reserve Townhomes and was on the market 24 days.
The least expensive sold for $53,000 in Casa Park Villas after 210 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $172,199 with 81 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 98% on 4 sales, a 25% increase.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 34% and a decrease in the median sales price of 30%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 38% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for July 2009. 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.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
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. Also, 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.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
53 homes sold during the month of July.
The average sales price is $380,267 with 154 days on the market.
The median sales price is $225,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $2.6M in Sicilian Shores after 455 days on the market.
The least expensive home sold for $75,000 after 43 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $524,678 with 210 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% and on 50 sales, an increase of 6%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 27% and an increase in the median sales price of 18%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 36% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
15 homes sold
The average sales price was $134,696 with 133 days on the market.
The median sales price was $89,900.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive sold for $465,000 in Casa Jardin Condo and was on the market 300 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $34,000 in The Stratford after 109 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $194,951 with 320 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 89% on 9 sales, an increase of 67%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 11% and an increase in the median sales price of 15%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 7% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
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The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for July 2009. 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.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
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. Also, 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.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
54 homes sold during the month of July.
The average sales price is $424,877 with 160 days on the market.
The median sales price is $251,225.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $5M in Isleworth West and was new construction.
The least expensive home sold for $176,000 in Lakes of Windermere after 179 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $918,168 with 239 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 36 sales, an increase of 50%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 11% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
2 homes sold.
The average sales price is $135,500 with 28 days on the market.
The median sales price is $135,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 97%.
The more expensive townhome sold for $150,000 in Tennyson Park at Summerport and was on the market 77 days.
The less expensive townhome sold for $121,000 in Lakeside Lakes of Windermere after 45 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $170,872 with 51 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 3 sales, a decrease of 33%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 21% and an increase in the median sales price of 24%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 75% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for July 2009. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
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. Also, 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.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
346 homes sold during the month of July.
The average sales price is $226,518 with 126 days on the market.
The median sales price is $190,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.06M in Alaqua Lakes in Longwood and was on the market 74 days.
The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Buena Vista Estates in Sanford after 363 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $301,744 with 152 days on the market and on 291 sales an increase of 19%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 5% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was an increase in sales volume of 2% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
136 homes sold
The average sales price was $83,054 with 114 days on the market.
The median sales price was $64,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 96%.
The most expensive condo sold for $270,000 at Lotus Vista in Altamonte Springs and was on the market 150 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $21,000 at Cabana Key in Casselberry after 21 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $162,017 with 113 days on the market on 61 sales, an increase of 137%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and no change in the median sales price. There was also an increase in sales volume of 36% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for July 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
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. Also, 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.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
66 homes sold during the month of July.
The average sales price is $194,105 with 13+ days on the market.
The median sales price is $164,929.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $937,000 in the Lake Forest and was on the market 188 days.
The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Buena Vista Estates after 363 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $237,300 with 131 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 42 sales, an increase of 57%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 19% and an increase in the median sales price of 15%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 22% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
23 homes sold
The average sales price was $115,438 with 135 days on the market.
The median sales price was $119,900.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive condo sold for $215,000 in Gateway at Riverwalk and was new construction.
The least expensive townhome sold for $37,000 in Pine Ridge Club after 152 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $164,612 with 183 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 13 sales, an increase of 77%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 8% and an increase in the median sales price of 45%. There was an increase in sales volume of 44% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford 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 website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
