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  • Orlando Realty Property Management 4:21 am on March 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Eco-luxury, , Green, , , ,   

    Going Green in Florida 

    Have you heard the news! Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden Florida is happening as we know it.

    Not only are we worried about our cleaning supplies being green, but now we want our homes to be green also. Homes with amenities like Gammpar floors, LEED-certified building materials, double-paned windows and even docking stations for electric cars! Also, homes that boast features like rainwater harvesting, passive air ventilation, reclaimed fixtures and recycled content tile and flooring.

    This may all seem very over-whelming, but there are a lot of sites on the web that will help you fully understand just what finding a “green” home entails. It will be worth the research and will make your life more comfortable in the long run. Just “Google” the words “green real estate”, for starters. Enjoy the search and learn what makes a “green” home; a home that you want to be a part of. We all want to do our part and so let’s enjoy all of the eco-luxury that we can.

    Just a side note – there’s no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around. You’ll see there’s very positive activity in many vibrant markets throughout the US especially in Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden Florida areas. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery. Don’t panic, let’s all do our part!

    See our next blog for more property management and real estate sales information.

    Here at Orlando Realty & Property Management our motto is “We Treat Your Home Like it is Our Own.“  We manage homes, townhomes, and condos in Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Kissimmee, and other areas of Central Florida.  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us a call today at 407-641-5049. 

     
  • Orlando Realty Property Management 9:26 pm on February 11, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    Real Estate – it’s not going away! 

    The oldest use of the term “Real Estate” that has been preserved in historical records was in 1666. In other words, real estate has been around for a very long time. However, it is not going away! It will be around until the end of time. What a comfort that is. With the slump that is happening, it is a reassurance to know that even if the economy gets bad, real estate is here to stay.

    Real Estate is a legal term, according to Wikipedia, that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. The word “fixed” is the keyword here, meaning unmovable. Real Estate is here to stay!

    Wikipedia also states that it has been argued that the word Real is derived from “royal”. For hundreds of years the Royal family and/or King owned the land, and the peasants paid rent or property taxes to be on the Royal’s land. Today, just like hundreds of years in the past, we pay property taxes, or rent to be on the government’s land or the Royal Estate. Isn’t it great to know that even though we do have to pay property taxes our homes are owned by us and not a king or government or royal family!

    This article has been a little bit about the history of Real Estate, but thankfully there is a great future for real estate. Make your own future and invest in “Real” estate.

    If you are looking for a home or selling real estate in the Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden Florida areas then we can help!

     
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