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Ricky and Juanita Velasquez

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

We were very fortunate to find Vanessa to be our agent. Being from out of state we weren’t sure who or what we would find when we decided to buy our property in Orlando, Florida. Vanessa has done so much more than what we expected an agent should do for a client. From helping us get the best deal on our mortgage to getting the best deal on a hotel room for the closing of our home. She even took a whole day out of her busy schedule to help us look for the best property management group we could find.

Vanessa advised us on the process of getting our house rented, guiding us through ever step. Every once in a while she even checks up on our property to make sure everything is okay.

It has been a blessing to have Vanessa work with us. She’s someone you can always count on. Whenever we call her, she’s always there to help, happily. She has become a friend who truly cares. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. Vanessa is truly one of the best agents out there.

The Moore Family

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Words cannot even describe how amazing our journey for finding the perfect house was with Vanessa by our side. For a whole year, Vanessa patiently showed us house after house and made the entire process FUN!

She knew from the start which houses would suite my husband and me the best, and we ended up buying one of the first houses she ever showed us (those are some good instincts!) Vanessa was professional, punctual, always on top of things, and best of all, FUN! She was tough when she needed to be tough and relaxed when she needed to be relaxed, and most importantly, she always looked out for our best interests throughout the entire process of buying our first house!

I have never met such a hard worker that is so on top of things! Vanessa will not only help you find the perfect home, she will create lasting and fun memories throughout the entire process as well!

Robert and Kathleen Brooks in Worcestershire, England

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

We wanted to write you this letter to let you know that we think that you, and your dear husband working so laboriously behind the scenes, are stars. We truly do not believe that anyone else would have put in the time and patience that you have, in your magnificent attempt to sell our property.

In a time where the property market is in recession, the bank’s in remission and people just plain scared to spend, you have persevered over the last three years, and finally sold our property. We feel sure that anyone else would have given up on us by now.

We cannot thank you enough for the effort that you have expended on this project. It was not limited to the property sale either, we thank you so much for all the help that you have given us in other matters. You have been our eyes and ears in respect of general information that we have required on tax, service providers, attorneys and insurance requirements. As we are 5000 miles away your help has been invaluable.

Thank you, also, for the way that you steered us through the selling process and closing. We were expecting a rough ride as we could not be in the USA, but your emails and phone calls made the transition rather painless.

We would like to stay in touch Vanessa, if you do not mind; as now the transaction is complete we could not bear just to sever ties. We wish you all the very best for the future, hope that you have a better time selling your next property than you did ours and know that whatever is on the market for sale or purchase, you will seal the deal, as you just do not give up.

Kind Regards,

The Moore Family

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Words cannot even describe how amazing our journey for finding the perfect house was with Vanessa by our side. For a whole year, Vanessa patiently showed us house after house and made the entire process FUN!

She knew from the start which houses would suite my husband and me the best, and we ended up buying one of the first houses she ever showed us (those are some good instincts!) Vanessa was professional, punctual, always on top of things, and best of all, FUN! She was tough when she needed to be tough and relaxed when she needed to be relaxed, and most importantly, she always looked out for our best interests throughout the entire process of buying our first house!

I have never met such a hard worker that is so on top of things! Vanessa will not only help you find the perfect home, she will create lasting and fun memories throughout the entire process as well!

Celebration Stats as of May 1, 2010

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Celebration offers a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single family homes.  Here is a brief snapshot of the current state of the market here in Celebration.

As of May 1, 2010

There are currently 122 HOMES for Sale listed in our MLS system ranging from $224,000 for a 2 bed/2 bath in North Village to $4.5 Million for a 6 bedroom/7 bathroom home in North Village/Acadia’s

There are 83 Condominiums/Towhomes for Sale in the MLS ranging from $73,000 for a 1 bed/1 bath in Siena to $675,605 for a 5 bedroom/4.5 bathroom townhome on Mulberry in downtown Celebration.

ACTIVE: HOMES 
122 Total: 25 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 20% of the inventory). Average Sales Price = $918,827 and Median Price – $599,450
ACTIVE: CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOMES  
90 Total: 24 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 27% of the inventory). Average Sales Price = $265,286

PENDING: HOMES 
37 Total: 24 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 65% of the inventory).  Average pending price = $517,559 and Median pending price = $369K
PENDING: CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOMES  
62: Total: 52 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 84% of the inventory). Average pending price = $175,937

SOLD: HOMES (last 30 DAYS)  
11 Total: 4 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 36% of the inventory). Average SOLD Price = $434,545

SOLD: CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOMES  
12 Total: 5 are pre-foreclosure/short sales/bank-owned  (making up 42% of the inventory). Average SOLD Price = $198,300

If you would like a specific Market Analysis for your home, please contact us directly.

We look forward to helping you realize your real estate dreams!

Chinese drywall maker in talks with builders

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

At least one Chinese drywall maker that produced tainted gypsum board burdening U.S. homeowners with health issues and property problems has signaled its willingness to settle claims with American builders.

The material was brought in from China to replenish a shortage of domestic product during the housing boom. Now, however, homeowners are complaining that imports from Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. and other Chinese manufacturers has led to corrosion of metals, caused air conditioners and other appliances to fail, and produced a sulfurous odor as well as triggered human reactions including headaches and itchy skin.

More than 3,000 reports of defective drywall have been submitted in 37 states. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have advised homeowners to remove any offending material and replace electrical components and wiring that may have become corroded.

KPT just this week settled with one Louisiana homeowner for $164,000, and a court judgment earlier in April awarded seven families in Virginia $2.6 million – more than $385,000 each – against a different Chinese drywall firm. The settlement costs are considered low based on what actual remediation costs are believed to be.

Source: Wall Street Journal, Dawn Wotapka, M.P. McQueen (4/28/10)

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