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Barias, Kissimmee FL

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

I feel so lucky to have met and had the opportunity to work with Vanessa Franz Barnes, a Licensed Realtor serving the Orlando/Kissimmee area in Florida.  In May 2010, my parents found themselves in a very difficult financial situation which required them to sell their home through a lender approved Short Sale.  Since I live in [...]

HAFA – Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

HAFA – Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative – the idea is that if borrowers are eligible for the modification program BUT are unable to work out a plan to stay in their home, they – and their lenders – have a well mapped route for executing a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure. [...]

Regal Palms Resort, Davenport FL

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The Regal Palms Resort incorporates a 2.5 acre tropical pool complex with two heated pools, lazy river, waterfalls and waterslide. Additional recreational facilities include children’s play area, sunbathing terraces, beauty spas, barbeque areas and a poolside tiki bar, music and supervised children’s activities. Our selection of Regal Palms homes are all located with in a [...]

Windsor Palms Resort, Kissimmee FL

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Windsor Palms is a resort-style secure gated community and is ideally located just three miles from the Disney entrance, and has unrivaled  resort facilities. So, whether you’re in Florida for the attractions or simply to relax, this the perfect location. Windsor Palms Resort is just one mile from the eating, shopping and services from highway [...]

Windermere Stats as of August 1, 2010

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Windermere is located in Southwest Orlando and nestled between numerous large lakes that form the Butler Chain of Lakes. Windermere was established in 1889 and works hard to maintain that small town feel. For instance, many local streets are still dirt roads. Windermere has expanded to include newer subdivisions such as Lakes of Windermere, Keene’s [...]

Hunters Creek Stats as of August 1, 2010

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Hunter’s Creek offers a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single family homes.  Here is a brief snapshot of the current state of the market: As of  August 1, 2010 : There are currently 211 HOMES for Sale listed in our MLS system ranging from $65,000 for a 3 bed/2 bath in Sky Lake to $539,900 for [...]

Celebration Stats as of August 1, 2010

Tuesday, August 3rd, 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 August 1, 2010 There are currently 118 HOMES for Sale listed in our MLS system ranging from $224,900 for a 3 bed/2 bath in North Village to $4.5 [...]

IRS offers info on tax credits

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

U.S. taxes can be offset by a number of real estate-related credits and deductions, and the IRS offers information on each. Florida compiled a list of educational documents for the real estate industry to share with homebuyers and sellers. Energy Incentives for Individuals: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206875,00.html Seven Facts about the Non-business Energy Property Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=214979,00.html First-Time Homebuyer [...]