Orlando Real Estate News

Orlando Home Staging Tips

Christopher Myers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:40:17 -0500

Setting the Stage for a Successful Real Estate Sale In Orlando Florida

What's the best way to help your Orlando home make a glorious first impression on would-be buyers? Central Florida Real estate experts agree that "staging" (also called "fluffing") your home to show it in the most favorable light is well worth your time and effort.

Beyond the pre-sale cleaning and organizing you would expect to do, successful home staging includes strategically arranging objects and furniture, adding decorative touches and more. Here are a few tips from the pros to help buyers make an immediate emotional connection with your home:

Add a pot of fresh blooming flowers to the entryway (yellow is a very welcoming color)
Open blinds to show off nice views. A vase on the window sill plays down less attractive views
Add throw pillows, a soft lap blanket, candles and a candy dish for a cozy living room
Use a soft bedspread, quilt, pillows and a throw rug to turn a bedroom into a relaxing retreat
Set your dining room table with dishes, placemats, wine glasses, etc.
Banish television sets, computers, kitchen and bathroom appliances from sight
Don't forget the garage! Make sure surfaces are clean and neat. Store tools and gardening products to make room for cars.

Whether you do the staging yourself or have your home fluffed by a professional, one Chicago-area staging expert confirms that homes that are staged often sell 75% faster and for 3%6% higher than the asking price!

How Do You Buy The Most Home For Your Money In Orlando Florida?

Christopher Myers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:58:39 -0500

How To Buy The Most Home For Your Money In Orlando Florida

You're neither rich nor poor, and you're ready to buy your first home in Orlando Florida. You look around...So many homes on the market in Central Florida! All seemingly priced out of reach!

Cheer up. You're not alone. With some solid real estate counseling and some help from lenders and/or home sellers and others, you can not only get your toe in the door, but you can own the house too. It just takes some creativity, a few inside tips from a top real estate agent, and a bit of homework.

Examine your goals

How ironclad are your dreams? Can your ideal of a formal dining room or a hot tub on a redwood deck be postponed? Must you have a two-car garage? Lowering your expectations and starting out modestly (in good housing that meets your needs) can lead to owning those dreams -- in time.

Start saving for a down payment or closing costs

Get your priorities straight. Without taking all the fun out of life, what's more important to you, weekends on the road and dinners out or stashing away at least part of your down payment for your new home? (Although 100% financing is still available, most lenders want to see that some of the money you invest is your own...and it will dramatically reduce your monthly payment!)

Need Help Purchasing Your First Home?

Christopher Myers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:09:47 -0500

How can a real estate agent in Orlando, Florida help a first time homebuyer?

If you are a first time buyer, an experienced real estate agent can guide you through the process of buying a home, and make it all much easier. The real estate agent will consult with you about the different types of mortgages, help you find a reputable lender, and advise you about how you can structure the deal, so you can save money.

Your real estate agent will help you to determine the price range that you can afford, and get valuable information about the neighborhood you are considering. To buy a home in Orlando Florida, you need to understand the Central Florida home buying process, the Orlando market and more.

Knowledge and experience can save you time, money, aggrivation and worse, and that's why it pays to hire a real estate professional. Buying a home, of course, involves much more than driving around neighborhoods and looking at homes. An experienced real estate agent, will offer you the following 12 services (and many more) to make your house hunting a successful and satisfying process.

Sanford Short Sale | 1462 Travertine Terrace Sanford FL 32771

Christopher Myers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:48:32 -0500

1462 Travertine Terrace Sanford FL 32771

Sanford Short sale. Amazing Greystone gated community, 3/2/1 townhouse. Kitchen with snack bar & 42" cabinetry with crown molding. Screened covered porch where you can sit and relax. Community includes a pool, clubhouse, and nice playground.			$165,000 Short Sale
			Beds	3
			Baths	2.5
			SqFt	1,914
			Year Built	2005
			HOA Fee	$138/Monthly
			Taxes	$4,008
			Garage	2 Car
			Pool	None
Room Sizes:		Exterior Features: Block,Stucco Style: Contemporary Exterior Features:Patio/Porch Screened Garage 2 Car Garage,Attached,Door Opener Dimensions: Roof: Shingle
Living Room	14x18
Family Room	NA
Kitchen	12x10
Dining Room	NA
Master Bedroom	15x13
2^nd Bedroom	NA	Interior Features: Blinds/Sh,Smoke Alarm(s),Walk In Closet,Wshr/Dryr Hkup Master Bath: Appliances Incl: Dishwasher,Hot Water Electric,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator Kitchen: Closet Pantry
3^rd Bedroom	NA
4^th Bedroom	NA

Is Tuscawilla for you?

Christopher Myers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:56 -0500

Relocating to Orlando, or buying a home in Central Florida? Consider Tuscawilla!

Tuscawilla is a master planned community with more than 4,500 homes, located on the banks of Lake Jesup, in Seminole County, Florida, minutes from Downtown Orlando. Even though Tuscawilla is a small community, it lies next to a large urban area, between Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida, just 8 miles northeast of Orlando.

Tuscawilla boasts beautiful wildlife areas, and has much to offer, including great fishing, boating, and waterskiing. There are plenty of soccer fields, basketball courts, parks with playgrounds, excellent schools, many luxury homes, and a full service country club with an amazing 18-hole golf course.