Lake Mary, Florida ranked as one of America's best places to live!

Lake Mary, Florida in Seminole County was voted as one of the Best Places To Live in the US by CNNMoney.com in 2005.  It made the list again in 2007, ranking fourth in the country, and first in the South in Money Magazine's list of America's best cities to live! The cities were ranked on the basis of criteria that included inexpensive real estate, housing & schools, and economic opportunities.

Cities that had high crime rates and those that did not have much racial and ethnic diversity were removed from the list, as were those that were too elitist, or not exclusive enough!

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What does Lake Mary have to offer?

Residents of Lake Mary, Florida are very happy to live in a city with lots of greenery, a booming economy, and no income tax. The city has no snow, though residents have to live with the Florida summers!

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The city has a small-town atmosphere, but it offers job opportunities normally found in big cities. Lake Mary, Florida and Seminole County also have many good schools, and some of the friendliest people! Money Magazine has identified the school district as one of the top 100 in the country. Indeed, all eight public high schools in Seminole County, Florida have been ranked by Newsweek in the top 3% of nationwide schools. 

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Enjoy the best that Lake Mary, Florida has to offer at the Timacuan Golf Club!

People who are crazy about golf, as well as those who can't tell a golf club from a base ball bat, can live it up in the Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Florida. The club has an 18-hole course, which is rated as one of the most challenging courses in Florida. It hosts many important tournaments every year, and boasts of a 24,000 square-foot club house.

If I don't play golf, what can I do at the Timacuan Golf Club?

The management of the club caters to the tastes of the Seminole County community, and is aware that not everyone who lives in Timacuan is a golfer. The club offers meals on most days, and has a well-stocked bar. It also offers buffets and banquets.

Timacuan Golf Club is a great place to hang out, to eat and also to play golf! If you are planning to buy real estate and settle down in Lake Mary, Florida, Timacuan Golf Club will give you a taste of the best that Florida and Seminole County have to offer!

The neighborhood of Timacuan features spectacular homes with amazing golf-front and water-front homesites with great views.  Feel free to use our website to search for homes in Timacuan.

Enjoy The Good Life at Heathrow Country Club in Lake Mary, Florida!

I'm asked all the time: "Where are the best luxury homes and golf communities in Seminole County?"  Well Heathrow  has both! Heathrow Country Club in Lake Mary Florida, near Orlando, boasts an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and gym! This exclusive private country club has an outside patio, main dining hall, bar and lounge, men's and women's card room and lounge, and a banquet hall for private functions. The club also hosts social events and dining for members every week. 

Enjoy the best of Heathrow at the Country Club!

The Heathrow Country Club is a great place where you and your family can relax and have fun. The lush green grass and the crystal clear water of the lake make it an idyllic retreat for people of all ages!

Heathrow has much to offer - job opportunities, wonderful weather, lots of entertainment, and great real estate investment opportunities! Heathrow's guard gated community is a wonderful place to live, and you can get a taste of the best that it has to offer at the Heathrow Country Club!  

For more information on other golf communities, luxury homes or  any other real estate information around Central Florida, feel free to check out our website, or simply contact us!  

Amazing Restaurants Abound Throughout Lake Mary, Florida in Seminole County

Austral: Savor Latin American fusion cuisine in Central Florida!

Lake Mary, in Central Florida now has a new restaurant called "Austral," where you can enjoy the cuisine of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Chile. Lake Mary is rated as one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida and a great place to live!

The restaurant is capable of meeting the dining requirements of people with different types of requirements and tastes, including vegetarians. 

What does Austral have to offer?

Austral offers a full bar, outdoor dining, and live entertainment on weekends! The restaurant specializes in "Latin fusion" cuisine, which involves the use of traditional spices in innovative ways.

The restaurant has five dining rooms and the bar has a wide selection of wines. It has the capacity to host parties and corporate meetings. It has a large dance floor, and a large screen projector.

Austral is an exciting addition to the collection of restaurants that already exist in Lake Mary, in Central Florida!

Relocating to Central Florida and need information on all it has to offer?  Contact us today!  We're happy to help. 

Lake Mary FL Market Update - February 2009

Located about 20 minutes north of Orlando Lake Mary has an abundance of outdoor resources, parks, lakes, biking and hiking trails, sports centers and tree-shaded retreats. In 2007, it was rated fourth on Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" list. The Lake Mary area also has some of the finest luxury home and golf communities in the Orlando area.

Real Estate Update for Lake Mary

This monthly update provides residential real estate listings and sales statistics for Lake Mary, Florida. While this is an accurate overall snapshot of what's happening in the local housing market, sales trends vary from neighborhood to neighborhood and from budget-priced condo to comfortable single-family home to elegant luxury estate.

Active Listings (Real Estate for Sale):
Property being marketed for sale by a Realtor®, as contracted with the seller.

February 2009:
 • Total active listings: 517
 • Highest listing price: $3,400,000
 • Lowest listing price: $38,500
 • Average listing price: $379,600
 • Average days on the market: 210

January 2009:
 • Total active listings: 517
 • Highest listing price: $3,400,000
 • Lowest listing price: $35,900
 • Average listing price: $377,539
 • Average days on the market: 210

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