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Well, it has not even been a day or two and I have ANOTHER
prayer request from a listing agent I know. She and I are in
negotiations between the owner and my buyer for a mobile
home/RV park near Disney Property.

I have been trying to get the P&L statment and other pertinent
figures for my buyer from the listing agent.

I e-mailed her this morning at about 10AM for the documents.
It is around 6PM now and I had not heard a thing. So, I gave her
a call.

She said she was not looking at and will not be seeing her e-mail
today... she was taking a day off. I found that kind of unsual to be
taking off a work day in the middle of the week, so I asked if there was anything going on I could pray for her about.

She gave a small laugh and told me it was for a friend of hers...
the friends baby was in the hospital. I told her I would be praying...

 

I hope you all will join me in this prayer of love for this little creation
of God. I do not know what is wrong, but I do know GOD DOES....

May the Lord bring this little one to complete health and happiness....
no little baby should have such trauma.....

 

Alex Harb --- Founder of:
"Christianity and Real Estate"

 

 

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The central Florida real estate market is continuing to florish,
according to sales numbers contrasting this year from last year.

• 44% MORE sales have been made year to date over last year.
• 38% more homes sold in May this year than in 2008.

 

Driving this sales wave are the homes in "Special Circumstances":

• 51% of homes sold this year were bank owned or
  "distress sales". The Knights Team reports on these homes
  in city and community market reports every week.
• This has driven the median home price in central Florida
  down to $130,000.
• The median price for "normal" homes being sold is $165,000
  (Homes NOT being sold in distress situations), so home owners
  who sell their home and do not tap into their equity should make
  a good return on thier investment, assuming they have been in
  their home for around 5 years or more.

 

Pending sales are also WAY up over last year at this time:

• There are over 6,600 homes currently pending to close, as
  opposed to about 3,200 last May.
  
• 3,400 of those homes under contract in May of this year were
  put into agreements in that month alone, which is a forward
  looking indicator of an further imporoving of the central Florida
  real estate market.

 

The first time homebuyer affordability index is WAY over 100%, which means any person making the reported median state income of $35,600 or more can purchase a home from the over 6,500 homes advertized in the regional central Florida MLS for $155,000 or less.

The Knights Team has contact information that can get you money for a downpayment and closing costs that you DO NOT PAY BACK. Just contact us for more information (guidelines and rules apply, ask for more information).

 

 

 

Knowing what to expect from The Knights Team is important....
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here is the link to see.

 

 

 

To get FREE access to the Orlando and central Florida MLS to see current
homes for sale, just click on this link!

 

 

This Lake Nona Market Report
is brought to you by:

Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®
The Knights Team Sales leader

Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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View Lake Nona in eastern central Florida. in a larger map

 

This is the Lake Nona Market report for June 12, 2009.

From the last report we see:

• The low asking price in prestigious Lake Nona is an
  UNBELIEVEABLE $120,000 for a 1600 square foot
  townhouse. This home has not been on the market
  for too long, compared to most other homes in central
  Florida.... IT WILL NOT LAST LONG!!
• The high asking price is STILL the same estate that was
  being marketed in the last Lake Nona market report.
  The asking price has not come down and is holding
  steady at $7,495,000...this home has a LOT of wonderful
  features, if you are in the market for a high end estate
  home.
• There are 90 homes for sale in Lake Nona.... with 18 of
  these wonderful homes in "Special Circumstances":
  Owner will assist with closing costs and/or financing
  Bank Owned
  Corporate Owned
  In Foreclosure
  In Pre-forclosure
  Sold As-Is
  Sold as a Short Sale
  Has an Assumable Mortgage
  Is a Fixer-Upper
• The average time on the market for properties in Lake
  Nona is 21 months....... being that these are mostly
  high end properties, this number makes a lot of sense.
  
  

Extensive care has been taken to include walking trails all through out the community. Nature is NOT something to be pushed aside in Lake Nona, but something to be celebrated! 

Over 40 percent of Lake Nona is open space...which leaves You free to bike, ride horses, rollerblade, hike, jog, run or just observe nature in its unhurried setting.

Lake Nona has over 1000 acres of parks to enjoy family and freinds with. There are even two dog parks just for your four footed pets! There is an Aquatic Center and an Equestrian center....weather you want to swim or go for a brisk ride on a horse, Lake Nona has it all!!

To get FREE access to the Orlando and central Florida MLS to see current
homes for sale, just click on this link!

 

 

This Lake Nona Market Report
is brought to you by:

Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®
The Knights Team Sales leader

Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here is a list of homes for sale in Longwood, Florida.

• There are over 300 single family, condominium, townhouses
  and villa units available for sale in Longwood.
• The low price in Longwood is for a 1500 square foot short sale
  property. The asking price is $139,000... WHAT A STEAL !!
• The high asking price is $5,499,900 for a home originally priced
  at $7,500,000... this home is exquisite!!
• There are 73 homes for sale in "Special Circumstances"
  ...including foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, bank owned, as-is and
  other special circumstances.
• ALL homes in my list have the following features (PLUS MORE):
  They have attached garages with door openers and come with
  these appliances ~~~
  Dishwasher
  Refrigerator
  Range
  Washer
  Dryer
• There are 300 homes in Longwood that are READY to for
  you move into.
• To see more homes in Longwood, Florida for sale and
  get current MLS listings for the central Florida area directly
  to your e-mail inbox, click that link above!

 

Longwood has replaced Winter Park as an "Executive City" to live
in. LOTS of white collar workers make Longwood their home.
Department Heads, Managers, Company Executives, and Business
Owners love this city for it's many amenities.

 

Established in 1878, Longwood will continue to grow its already strong base of commercial, retail, and industrial centers.  With major economic bases such as the Florida Central Commerce Park, the Orlando Regional South Seminole Hospital, and the SR 434, CR 427, and US 17-92 commercial corridors, Longwood is home base to a large, skilled workforce.  With many housing opportunities and awesome ability connecting to local and regional markets, Longwood encapsulates the "complete community".

 

One of Longwoods premire sites is its Community Building, open since October 2002.

 

This Community Building can be rented out for:

• Receptions
• Weddings
• Birthday Parties
• Anniversary Parties
• And much, much more

 

The facility is located at 200 West Warren Avenue, on the corner of Wilma Street and Warren Avenue. This beautiful Victorian home is approximately 9,000 square feet including the carriage house. The maximum capacity of the building is 169.

 

The building has a totally equiped kitchen with:

• OvenStove
• Microwave
• Two Refrigerators
• Dishwasher
• Ice machine

 

There is a stage in the main room, a wrap around porch, gazebo and rooms upstairs (bride’s room, groom's room and conference room). The main first floor is where all the activities are held.

The City of Longwood provides the following items for the main social room:

• 15 - round 5’ 6” tables
• 10 - rectangle 6’ tables
• 160+ chairs

 

Longwood has many community pavilions and ball fields that can be rented for a modest fee. There are also batting cages for practicing and other places you can take your family out to have fun in Longwood.

The Longwood Parks and Recreation Dept. has MANY family things to do throughout the year:

Art Classes

Athletics

Community Events

Events/Classes for Seniors

Every year there is Summer Camp, a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Easter Celebration at Candyland Park,
Fall Festival, National Night Out, and Rock the Park...all GREAT family events for you and your children!

 

Here is the link to the Longwood, Florida Parks and Recreation Page.

 

To see the other posts about the central Florida real estate
market, just click on this link:

Central Florida Real Estate News

You will find a wealth of information and links to
webpages that will help you get inside information
on what is happening in popular communities and
areas of central Florida.

 

Brought to you by:
Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®
The Knights Team Sales Leader

Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Just click on any of these links
to find the type of help you need.

 

  

Buying, selling or just searching, 
The Knights Team has what 
you are looking for!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to: Naufragio,  johndalles
and www.flickr.com for the GREAT
Longwood, Florida pictures!!

 

 

 

View Altamonte Springs, Florida Real Estate in a larger map

Here are some links to Altamonte Springs, Florida homes for sale in
northern central Florida.

What is out there currently are these 120 properties for sale
in Altamonte Springs which have the following features:

• 1 or two car attached garage with opener.
• Dishwasher, washer, dryer, range and refridgerator
  included with the price of the home.
• The high asking price is $1,490,000 for a wonderful
  condo with almost 3000 square feet of living space,
  a 280 degree panoramic view of central Florida from
  the 12th floor..... and MUCH much more!
• The low asking price in Altamonte Springs is $39,900
  for a condo that is almost 800 square feet large! MY
  GOODNESS, you CANNOT beat this price!!
• Out of these properties I have listed, 40 of them
  are in SPECIAL circumstances: bank owned, corp. owned,
  in foreclosure, in pre-foreclosure, sold as-is, short sale,
  fixer-upper, owner will assist with closing costs and/or
  financing... you had better MOVE FAST on these!!

 

There are LOTS more homes that do not have the criteria I have mentioned in this post, so to see everything out there for sale in Altamonte Springs, Florida, just contact me via this link!

Central Florida Homes for Sale

If you want to see all there is to offer you in Altamonte Springs, Florida,
just click on this link.

 

To see the other posts about the central Florida real estate
market, just click on this link:

Central Florida Real Estate News

You will find a wealth of information and links to
webpages that will help you get inside information
on what is happening in popular communities and
areas of central Florida.

 

Brought to you by:
Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®
The Knights Team Sales Leader

Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Just click on any of these links
to find the type of help you need.

 

  

Buying, selling or just searching, 
The Knights Team has what 
you are looking for!

 

 

 

The central Florida real estate home market continues it's upward surge!!

Here are the market statistics for April 2009:

• SEVEN times MORE homes were exchanged in the lower sales price ranges than upper price ranges.
• 75% of homes sold were less than $200,000 in price.
• There has been almost double the number of sales transactions
  as this time last year.
• The median price of Orlando homes sold in April ($132,900)
  decreased by over 37% compared to April 2008..this is GREAT
  news for home buyers looking to take advantage of the $8000.00
  credit for new home buyers!!
• Almost half of homes sold were in a distressed condition... (Bank owned, in foreclosure, etc.) I REGULARLY report on homes in this situation on ALL the Orlando and central Florida real estate market reports I give! YOU will find out what is happening and be able to take advantage of what is out there!
• There are currently 20,194 homes available for purchase through the Orlando Regional Realtors® MLS.
• The sales of condos in the Orlando area have increased by a staggering 167%.
• 148 condos in the price category that sold were in the $1 - $50,000 price range, nearly three times the number (49) that were sold in the next category ~~ $50,000 - $60,000. Do you see a trend here too?
• Orlando real estate buyers purchased 148 duplexes, town homes,
  and villas in April 2009, which is over a 23% increase from April 2008
  when 120 of these alternative housing types were purchased.
• The majority of duplexes, town homes, and villas sold in April 2009
  fell into the $100,000 - $120,000 price category.

 

Here is what has been happening for the past 10 to 12
MONTHS in the central Florida real estate market. And
I have PAST blogs to show I am on TOP of what is
happening in the area:

• Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... A CONTINUING upsurge in market activity!! Authored on 03/26/2009

• • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... The Median Sales price is Even LOWER!!  Authored 12/11/08
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... wondering if things are happening in Orlando... heres some news!! Authored 12/03/08
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... 2 months of GREAT THINGS happening in the market!!  Authored 11/20/08 
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Orlando and central Florida real estate Market report 9.19.2008  Authored 09/19/08
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings --- The Market report for central Florida July 2008  Authored on 08/24/08
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... The Market CONTINUES to strengthen!!  Authored 07/11/08
  • Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... The market is slowly turning around... Authored 06/10/08

   

 

 

 This just a smattering of the over 100 posts I have
made about the local central Florida real estate market.

 

 

 

To see the other posts, just click on this link:

Central Florida Real Estate News

You will find a wealth of information and links to
webpages that will help you get inside information
on what is happening in popular communities and
areas of central Florida.

 

Brought to you by:
Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent®
The Knights Team Sales Leader

Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Just click on any of these links
to find the type of help you need.

 

  

Buying, selling or just searching, 
The Knights Team has what 
you are looking for!