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Winter Garden’s latest single-family community is Avalon Reserve built by Royal Oak Homes. Avalon Reserve is centered around a neighborhood water feature and offers 66 homes ranging from $299,999 – $400,999. This new highly sought out community in Winter Garden offers easy access to the 429 Western Beltway and the Florida Turnpike. For families looking to enjoy […]
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For those searching for a new home in Winter Garden, you may not have to look very far as Lennar has built a beautiful community called Alexander Ridge Estates. These lovely homes range from $289,990 – $397,990 and are complete with sports field, swimming pool and tot lot. It’s convenient Winter Garden location makes for an easy drive […]
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If you are in search for new homes for sale in Winter Garden, make sure to visit the residential gated community of Bradford Creek. Bradford Creek is a park-like community less than two miles from Winter Garden’s historic downtown district, alive with art studios, live theater, and a wide range of restaurants flanking the West Orange Trail. The bustling shops of […]
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You have heard it before…in real estate, its all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Our “location” in Central Florida does not only contribute to growing property values, but also to our quality of life as residents. This week, I attended a great luncheon presented by the Women’s Council of Realtors. The guest speaker was Jacob Stuart, […]
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The mortgage world is constantly changing – new regulations, updated restrictions – it is enough to make your head spin. Here are five ways that the new mortgage regulations in effect January 2014 will change the real estate market and your future home purchase. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me […]
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That time is here again…Uncle Sam is knocking. He’s knocking on your brand new front door. The good news is that there are many tax advantages to home ownership. For the best advice and customized guidance for your individual situation, always consult a tax professional. For a quick summary, here are some of the most […]
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Buying a home is a challenging process these days. There are so many obstacles to overcome and so many potential bumps along the way. However, with the help of a trusted real estate professional like myself, we can navigate the rough waters together and get to the closing table! Here are the TEN most important […]
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We all know—or maybe we assume—that spring and summer are the best times to sell a home. And it’s true that many buyers do plan their new home purchases during the warmer months. But that doesn’t mean all the serious buyers evaporate after Labor Day. If your home is for sale now, you’re actually in […]
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I have heard that a few times recently from prospective buyers clear disbelief that the payment for their dream house will be much less than they expected and/or way less than their current rent payments. Today’s extremely low interest rates coupled with many flexible loan options create great options for most buyers. While shopping for a […]
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I can’t lie to you. Current market conditions can be extremely frustrating and disheartening for home buyers especially in Orlando Florida. Current inventory is historically low, so it is difficult enough to find a home in your price range that you like…then, when you make an offer…you are most likely competing against multiple other offers […]
