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 ART AFTER HOURS What: photos by local photographers When: January 16 – 7pm Where: Orlando Public Library 101…
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Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for August ‘08
(click image to enlarge) The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for August 2008. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 & 32714. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. There needs…
On This Day in History…
On This Day in History… 1st lighthouse in US was lit in Boston Harbor in 1716. The Gregorian calendar was adopted by Great Britain and the American colonies in 1752. Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. 2 billion board feet of lumber destroyed in Tillamook Oregon fire in 1933. Graf…
Grandparent’s Day
On this day in history… Columbus’ fleet set sail westward in 1492. The New England colonies declared war on Wampanoag Indians in 1675. 1st steam engine arrived in US colonies in 1753. “The United Colonies” were renamed the “United States” by the Continental Congress in 1776. California became 31st state in 1850 and they call…
Property Insurance – Our Nemesis II
Unfortunately here, in the State of Florida, we have a couple of items that are creating havoc with our economy and even forcing some into foreclosure. But that is another story and those people need to take blame for getting into something that they shouldn’t have in the first place. Anyway, back to property insurance….
WOW! – 2007 – What Will This Year Bring Us In Real Estate?
Most of my posts are geared towards the consumer, but the thoughts that are coming to my mind make this agent-oriented. Well, let’s start out with the fact that the market has ‘corrected’ itself in many locales, but surely in the Orlando area. We are still in a very healthy market. Inventory is on a…
Deducting Interest When You Are Not on Title
The following is an interesting article entitled, “Housing Counsel: Deducting Interest When You Are Not on Title,” written by Benny L. Kass & published on Realty Times. I did not know that it was possible to deduct the interest on your taxes if you were not on the title. But read the follow case in…
Prices are going to drop $50K!
I don’t think so, but a dear friend of mine who is also a realtor heard this from her client. I, myself, also heard someone say that they will not buy in this market because they expect prices to drop $25-35K. This is absolutely ridiculous!! But, unfortunately, people believe this because of what they’ve read…
Boost Your Home’s Value Reasonably
Really wanted to discuss the previous post a little more, but felt that the tone of this blog might be taken the wrong way. There is so much information that I wish to impart upon you. Yet, at the same time, wish to make this a not only useful, but some lighthearted blog in nature….
