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However, as any responsible real estate agent will tell you, buying a fixer-upper can be a big challenge. Excessive or hidden damage in a home can be both dangerous and costly. Before you make the plunge, make sure you follow a few important fixer-upper guidelines.

1. Always get an inspection. Nothing will give you a better idea of what kind of repairs you’ll come across than a thorough home inspection from a trusted source. Don’t take on more damage than you, your contractor, and your budget can handle.

2. Pay attention to the layout and structural foundation of the house. If you’ve always dreamed of a large kitchen, make sure your potential new home can be adapted in terms of wiring, plumbing, and layout. Sometimes, the skeletal structure of a house prevents certain types of cosmetic changes.

3. Location matters. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a single family house in Orlando, Oviedo or Longwood or a condo in Windermere, Winter Park or Winter Garden; a home’s value is only as high as the neighborhood in which it’s located. A rundown building in a nice neighborhood has the greatest potential to bring an enormous resale price.

4. Know the difference between “big fixes” and “small fixes.” Things like drywall, painting, floor refinishing, landscaping, and hardware are easy to do yourself. Things like plumbing, electrical work, windows, and roofs can be more expensive and difficult. Stick to changes you can make for certain based on your skill level and budget.

When buying a home in Orlando or looking at Windermere real estate options, a fixer-upper can be one of the best ways to get the home of your dreams for a low overall cost. Just make sure you enter into the transaction with your eyes open, with flexibility in mind, and with Orlando Realty and Property Management at your side.

Central Florida home sales have continued to stay just over the 2000 per month mark for the fifth month in a row.  Realtors were apart of 2206 for sale transactions in Orange & Seminole Counties last month.  October of 2008, sales were nearly half of this October’s figure.  The amount of days on the market in October of 2008 was 110 days, October of 00, 98 days.  The inventory of a year ago was 24,657, now just under 15,743.  This continues to be a great time for buyers of Central Florida real estate and buying a home for sale.  Rates still in the 5% is great reason to become a home owner.  For those renting now would be a great time to buy a home with rates this low and an inventory still high.

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 rent, sell and 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.

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It looks to be true…..that is the Senate passing a bill by unamious vote to extend the $8000 tax credit for home buyers beyond its scheduled November 30, 2009 expiration date.   Now this credit would be available those who close by the end of April, 2010.  This credit will also apply to those buying a second home or subsequent home.  Currently only first time (unless its been more than 3 years) home buyers are eligble. 

Click on the link below and you can read some of the changes and see if they apply to you…..  

http://www.thejaymyersteam.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_HomebuyerTaxCreditExtension

Need property management?  Need to buy or sell a home?  Looking for a home for rent?  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us at Orlando Realty and Property Management a call at 407-641-5049.  We service all of Central Florida including Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Orlando, Maitland, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and the rest of Central Florida.   

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September, not a bad sales month in Central Florida.

Central Florida home sales have continued to stay just over the 2000 per month mark.  Realtors were apart of 2151 for sale transactions in Orange & Seminole Counties last month.  Sept of 2008, this number was only 1394.  The amount of days on the market in Sept of 2008 was 97 days, Sept of 08, 112 days.  The inventory of a year ago was 24,690, now just under 15,967.  This continues to be a great time for buyers of Central Florida real estate and buying a home for sale.  Rates still in the 5% is great reason to become a home owner.  For those renting now would be a great time to buy a home with rates this low and an inventory still high.

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 rent, sell and 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.

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Central Florida home sales have risen to over 2000 in a month, the most since August 2006.  Realtors were apart of 2131 for sale transactions in Orange & Seminole Counties last month.  June of 2008, this number was only 1489.  The amount of days on the market in June of 2008 was 121 days, this past June, only 104 days.  The inventory of a year ago was 24,575, now just under 17,831.  This continues to be a great time for buyers of Central Florida real estate and buying a home for sale, we may never see rates this low again and still plenty of inventory to choose from.  For those renting now would be a great time to buy a home.

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 rent, sell and 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

Rates continue to stay low, May another decent real estate sales month in Central Florida.

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 rent, sell and 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.

View all of our properties at http://www.407rentals.com

Price: $2300/mo
8352 Lake Crowell Cir
Orlando • FL • 32836
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants (407) 641-5782

Bedrooms: 5
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 3096
Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1997

* Priced Low to Rent Fast
* Two Story Dr. Phillips Home
* Move in Ready!
* Master Bedroom Upstairs
* Downstairs Guest Room or Office
* Vaulted Ceilings
* Lots of Closet Space
* Screened in Pool
* 2 Car Garage
* Living, Family & Dining Rooms
* Ceiling Fans
* Upgraded Kitchen
* 42″ Cabinets
* Community Boat Ramp into Big Sand Lake
* Community Playground
* Tennis Courts
* Clubhouse in Subdivision
* 5 Min. Bike Ride To “A” Rated Elementary
* Just 20 Min. to Downtown Orlando
* Convenient to I-4, 528 and Theme Parks
* Convenient to Sand Lake “Rest. Row”

* All kitchen appliances included
* Blinds included
* Washer/dryer
* SORRY, WE DON’T ACCEPT SECTION 8
* School info: http://www.ocps.k12.fl.us/lookup.rhtml
* Call 407-641-5782 to see this pool home
* Pets ok
* AVAILABLE June 15

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Sand Lake Road proceed South on Apopka Vineland, turn Left on Darlene, then turn Right onto Lake Crowell Circle. Once inside the Community turn Left and the home will be on your Right.

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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, and other areas of Central Florida.  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us a call today at 407-641-5049.

View all of our properties at http://www.407rentals.com
 

View all of our properties at http://www.407rentals.com.   

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, 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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