However, if you’re simply looking at the intricate architecture and are thinking how great it would be to own a piece of the city’s history, you might want to take a step back and consider all the work involved in becoming a historic home owner.

Home Quality

The most important consideration for purchasing a historic home in Orlando is the quality of the house. Whether you’re looking at a bungalow or a mansion, you have to remember that time is rarely kind to real estate.

In addition to outdated materials (like plaster instead of drywall or lead pipes) and difficult-to-work-with architectural styles, you have to consider the costs of restoring the house with authenticity in mind. Many materials are no longer available or can be costly if you want to maintain the historic integrity of your home. The same is true of the availability and cost of craftsman qualified to work with your particular home.

Florida Housing Regulations

Many historic homes are overseen by governing bodies that regulate what you can and can’t do to your own home. If you’re in the market to purchase a historic home, make sure you know who you will have to go through to get the right permits for renovation, or if you’ll need to register and pay a fee to get your home listed as an authentic historic site. You might also want to note what kind of tourist interest you will get from having a historically-listed site.

Financial Investments

Fortunately, not everything about owning a Orlando historic home is hard work! Historic homes, when restored with authenticity, safety, and modern comfort in mind, are an incredible financial investment. Many people are willing to pay top dollar for homes that are in perfect shape or that have a keen attention to detail.

Many local governments also offer tax credits and tax freezes for those who maintain a certain level of quality in their registered historic homes. This means that a historic home can be a great investment, as well as a beautiful piece of architecture.

Finding and Buying Your Historic Home

When refurbished to contain all the modern amenities today’s families need and enjoy, a historic home can become a showpiece – both for your own visitors as well as those interested in the history of Orlando, Winter Garden and Windermere. As with all real estate purchases, however, this one should be made after much consideration and under the guidance of your trusted agent.

However, an open house can be an unnerving event; after all, you’re opening your home up to complete strangers, and in most cases, you won’t be there to witness the event. By knowing what to expect, you have a better chance of selling your FL home – all while keeping a handle on your peace of mind.

• Remember that an open house is just one part of a larger marketing process. No one wants to sell your home more than your Orlando real estate agent, and the best approach in any sales climate is to reach as many potential homebuyers as possible. That means diversifying the way you market to include those who prefer the low-key atmosphere of an open house.
• Don’t expect immediate results. Few people enter an open house and make a purchase right then and there. The real outcome is most likely going to be a few appointments for a private viewing or future appointment.
• Remove your valuables, money, keys, pets, medications, and any paperwork that has personal information on it (such as bills). Although a good real estate agent will keep an eye on your property to avoid damages, anything that is of value (for either monetary or personal reasons) should be safely tucked away. This can actually help sell the house in the long run, since personal effects tend to turn buyers off.
• Do a walk-through with your real estate agent immediately before and after the open house. This will allow you both to determine damages or thefts with an objective eye.
• Remember that an open house can tell you a lot about your property. Your real estate agent will be able to draw conclusions based on the turnout and the overheard comments. If few people show up, it could indicate that your asking price is too high, or that your curb appeal simply isn’t up to snuff. A large turnout with few leads could mean that the problem lies with the layout or “dressing” of your home.

Selling a home in FL can be difficult in today’s market – but it isn’t impossible. By approaching your marketing strategies with an open mind – and an open house – you can get your home effectively promoted throughout the Orlando, Windermere and Winter Garden housing market with better results than ever before.

Price: $1625/mo
112 E Esther Street
Orlando, FL 32806
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 3
Property Sub Type: Townhome
Square Ft: 2034
Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 2007

*Priced low to rent fast!
*3 Bedrm/2.5 bath townhome
*Built in 2007
*Wood, Travertine & Slate Floors
*Granite Counters
*42” Cabinets
*Upgraded Kitchen
*2 Car Garage
*Just 5 minutes to Downtown Orlando
*Convenient to I-4 & 408
*Stainless steel appliances
*Blinds included
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets Ok
*Available 5/1/2010
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this townhome

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Orlando, take I-4 W. to Michigan St., turn left on Michigan to N. Orange Ave. (turn left) to E. Esther St. (turn right). Townhome is the front unit (112) on the right side of the street. 

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Price: $1250/mo
11824 Delfina Lane
Orlando, Fl 32827
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 2
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 1600
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2006

* Priced to rent NOW!
* 2 Bedrm 2 Bath Home
* Living and Family Rooms
* Cable TV INCLUDED
* Monitored security alarm INCLUDED
* LAWN CARE INCLUDED
* Corian counters
* Newer home, all the upgrades
* Pond View
* Convenient to the airport & 417 & 528
* Guard-Gated community
* Community POOL
* Community Fitness Center
* Community Playground
* Community Tennis Courts
* All kitchen appliances included
* Blinds TOO
* Washer and Dryer also.
* SORRY, SECTION 8 NOT ACCEPTED
* https://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
* Call 407-641-5782 to see this home
* Pets ok
* Available now

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From 417 (GreenWay) to Narcoossee Rd., head north on Narcoossee 1/8th of a mile to Lake Nona Blvd. Head West 1.7 miles to the entrance of Village Walk at Lake Nona on the (L), go through security gate (tell them you are going to see the home on Delfina for rent). Thru the security gate, make a (L), make a (R) onto Delfina. 

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Choosing a home in FL based on the quality of the neighborhood is especially important. There are so many diverse and incredible places to live here that you can change your lifestyle simply by moving closer to that hip, urban center or further out, where suburban sprawl or a few acres of your own are calling.

Most people already look at neighborhoods and communities in Orlando when considering a home purchase. In fact, some of the more common considerations include:

• School districts
• Type of neighborhood (gated, urban, suburban, etc.)
• Public transportation options
• Access to commuting routes
• Proximity to shopping
• Proximity to facilities like police, fire, or medical care
• Tax rates
• Crime rates

However, although these are all very important parts of choosing a neighborhood in the Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden Florida areas, finding the facts might not be as easy as you hope. For example, things like tax rates can be researched, but you’ll also need to look at the future of development in the area. If there’s a big plan for condos to go up in your family neighborhood, you might find that the area is gearing for development. This might mean higher tax rates as the community draws in a higher-income crowd. (It might also mean a change in the neighborhood dynamic).

It’s also important to consider the different times of day and the year in which you visit your prospective home.

• How crowded are the streets during rush hour? On the weekends?
• How safe do you feel walking around during the day? What about at night?
• How maintained are the parks and streets in the winter? In the summer?
• How is the noise level at night or in the morning? Does this change on the weekends?

In order to make the most well-informed decision possible on your new home in Orlando, it’s best to ask a trusted real estate professional like Jay Myers or to talk with current (and past) residents. Not only will you get an insider’s view on what the FL community looks like after hours and in real life, but you might also learn that the people who will become your new neighbors are an enticing draw all on their own.

Price:$1595/mo
4887 Fells Cove Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Contact: Orlando Realt & Property Management by Keller Williams at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 5
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 3660
Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 2005

* Priced cheap!
* Large half acre lot
* Securilty system
* Formal living and dining
* Master downstairs / Large Bedrms
* Brand New 5 Bedrm 2.5 Bath
* Ceramic tile & Carpet
* Large BONUS room upstairs
* Family room that is open to the kitchen
* Convenient to 417 & the airport
* All kitchen appliances included
* Blinds included
* Washer & Dryer TOO
* SORRY, SECTION 8 NOT ACCEPTED
* http://www.osceola.k12.fl.us/Disclaimer.asp
* Call 407-641-5782 to see this home
* Pets under 50lbs are ok
* AVAILABLE May 1, 2010

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From 417 and Narcoossee, go towards Saint Cloud South, make a right on Boggy Creek Road and 1 mile to Fells Cove Community, make a left on Wax Myrtle and a right on Fells Cove and home on left side. 

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Price: $1450/mo
5972 Buford Street
Orlando, Fl 32835
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 4
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 1959
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2004

*Priced to rent now!
*4 Bedrm/2 Bath home
*Conservation lot
*Gated community
*Large Living & Family Rooms
*Ceiling Fans
*2 Car Garage
*Convenient to Downtown Orlando
*Convenient to I-4, 408
*Convenient to Theme Parks
*All kitchen appliances included
*Blinds included
*Washer & Dryer TOO
*Excellent area schools
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Small pets Ok
*Available April 1, 2010
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Conroy Windermere take Hiawassee, Turn Right on Metro West Blvd., Turn Right on Robert Trent Jones, Turn Right at STOP Sign, Turn Left At Next STOP Sign (Buford).

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Price: $1050/mo
696 Seabrook Court #103
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 2
Property Sub Type: Condo
Square Ft: 1230
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2003

*Priced low to rent fast!
*2 Bedrm/2 Bath Condo
*Office too
*Water Included!
*Laminate & Tile Flooring Throughout
*Walk-In Closets in Both Rooms
*Double Sinks in Master Bathroom
*Living and Dining Rooms
*Move in Ready!
*Alarm System
*1st Floor Unit
*No rear neighbors
*Screened in patio
*1 Car Garage
*Just 20 minutes to Downtown Orlando & Airport
*Convenient I-4
*Fitness Center
*Community Pool
*All appliances included
*Washer/dryer included
*Blinds included
* http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schoolLocate.cfm
*Sorry, no pets
*Available now
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this condo

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From I-4, head West on 436, North on 434, Left on Great Pond Dr, make a Left onto Seabrook. 

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

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Price: $1350/mo
9639 Heron Pointe Drive
Orlando, FL 32832
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 4
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 2008
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2004

*Priced low to rent fast!
*4 Bedrm/2 Bath Home
*Like New Condition
*Living, Family & Dining Rooms
*Move in Ready!
*2 Car Garage
*Just 10 minutes to Airport
*Convenient to 417 & T-pike
*Gated Community
*Golf Community
*All kitchen appliances included
*Blinds included
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets Ok
*Available now
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 528 to Narcoossee Road Exit 13, South on Narcoossee to Moss Park, Left on Moss Park and make Right into North Shore Community. Turn right onto Heron Pointe, go thru gates, go straight, the home will be on your right. 

Orlando Realty & Property Management has decades of experience in real estate rentals, sales, property management of homes, townhomes, and condos in Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Oviedo, Maitland, Altamonte Springs and other areas of Central Florida.  Give us a call at 407-641-5049 or visit our site,  http://www.407rentals.com.

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Price: $1499/mo
6809 Thornhill Circle
Windermere, FL 34786
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 3
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 2624
Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 2005

*Priced low to rent fast!
*3 Bedrm/2.5 Bath Home
*42” Cabinets
*Upstairs bonus area
*Two Story Home
*Living, Family & Dining Rooms
*Move in Ready!
*No rear neighbors
*Pond View
*Screened in Patio
*2 Car Garage
*Convenient to 429, 50 & Tpike
*Just minutes to all theme parks
*Just minutes to Disney
*Tennis Courts
*Community Basketball
*Volleyball Court(s)
*Community Playground
*All appliances included
*Blinds included
*Washer/dryer
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets Ok
*Available now
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Apopka Vineland and 535, head North on 535 past Reams Road. At the traffic light of Chase and 535, make a Left into Lakes of Windermere. Make your first right onto Thornhill. 

Orlando condo for rent?  Winter Park home for sale?  Need Windermere property management?  Want to buy a home in Winter Garden.  Maybe you have real estate needs in Kissimmee, Maitland or Altamonte Springs?  Visit our website, http://www.407rentals.com or give us, Orlando Realty and Property Management at 407-641-5049.  We service all of your Central Florida real estate needs.

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