Central Florida Real Estate Blog

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!

ART & LITERATURE

BUZZ ALDRIN

What: astronaut signs and discusses his latest book Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon

When: Sept 24 - 7pm

Where: Borders Books & Music

600 S. Orlando Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-3300

5^TH ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY

What: presented by Smithsonian Magazine

When: Sept 26

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free - download your card at www.smithsonian.com/museumday

Contact: 407-647-6294

MEL MARTINEZ: A SENSE OF BELONGING: FROM CASTRO'S CUBA TO THE U.S. SENATE, ONE MAN'S PURSUIT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

What: the Senator will share his stories as a politician, author & Cuban immigrant

When: Sept 26 - 10am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

PORTRAITS OF HUNGER SHOWCASE

What: Outstanding photographs from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's competition for images of hunger

When: Sept 30 - 8:30pm

Where: Eden Bar at the Enzian

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-1088

THEATER & MOVIES

GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL

What: Their mission is to expand the definition of peace beyond anti-war, ideology, activism or specific causes through film

When: Sept 22 - 27

Where: The majority appear to be shown at Rollins College & Winter Park Library with some also at UCF

Cost: varies

Contact: 407-224-6625 or 407-894-3474

www.PeaceFilmFest.org

DAS RHEINGOLD

What: filmed production of Wagner's fantasy performed by the Barcelona-based La Fura dels Baus company

When: Sept 26 - noon

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

MUSIC & DANCE

ORLANDO SWING BAND

When: Sept 27 - 2pm

Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

201 Magnolia Ave.

Sanford

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-321-8111

HEALTH

WHY OUR HEALTH MATTERS

What: Dr. Andrew Weil discusses the importance of health care reform

When: Sept 26 - 7pm

Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort

8001 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $40 - 150

Contact: 407-595-3731

CHILDREN

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

What: for ages 5 - 12 including gallery exploration, art activities & pizza dinner

When: Sept 25 - 6 - 8pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Registration required Wed prior to event - $15 - $5 extracare til 8:30pm

Contact: 407-896-4231

FUNDRAISERS

LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK

What: benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with entertainment, food & drink & activities for all

When: Sept 26 - 5:30pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Registration required

Contact: 407-898-0733

10^TH ANNUAL VINO WINE TASTING

What: benefitting East Seals with dining, dancing, music, wine & food tastings from local wine shops & restaurants with silent & live auctions

When: Sept 26 - 7pm

Where: The Ballroom at Church Street

225 S. Garland Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $75

Contact: 407-629-7881

WALK FOR T.I.M.E. (TECHNOLOGY, IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS, MAMMOGRAPHY & EDUCATION)

What: benefitting TIME & MD Anderson Cancer Center Walk begins at food court entrance near Panera

When: Sept 27 - 7:30 - 10am

Where: Mall at Milenia

4200 Conroy Rd

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation suggested to participate - pink ribbon bagels & prizes

Contact: 321-841-2272

ETC.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SOLAR ENERGY INCENTIVE WORKSHOP

What: Orange County, OUC, Progress Energy and Florida Local Environmental Resource Agency present this class on how to save through solar; at the Orange County Convention Center

When: Sept 25 & 26 - 9 - 11am

Where: Orange County Extension Office

2350 E. Michigan St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-7573

OKTOBERFEST

What: Downtown party celebrating the German festival of beer, brats and dancing

When: Sept 25 - 6 - 9pm

Where: Wall Street Plaza

Wall & Court Sts.

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-849-9904

FIESTA DEL COQUI

What: celebration of the Hispanic culture with live music, crafts, activities and demonstrations

When: Sept 26 & 27 - 10am - 3pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N. U. S. Hwy 17-92

Cost: $10.95

Contact: 407-323-4450

OKTOBERFEST 2009

What: German food, live German music and fresh, organic Oktoberfest beer

When: Sept 26 - 6pm

Where: Orlando Brewing Company

1301 Atlanta Ave.

Orlando

Contact: 407-872-1117

PLAN AHEAD

VILLAGE FEST: ONE WORLD, ONE NIGHT

What: An international bazaar celebrating the cultures and crafts of developing nations, with music, food and an auction

When: Oct 1 - 6 - 9pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer's Market

200 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $35 advance; $40 at the door

Contact: 407-670-5616

WINTER GARDEN MUSIC FEST

What: more than 30 musicians on outdoor stages & inside the Garden Theatre with food, arts, crafts, children's activities & historical train rides

When: Oct 2 - 5 - 10pm

3^rd - noon - 11pm

4^th - noon - 5pm

Where: Downtown Winter Garden

Plant Street

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; train tickets $5

Contact: 407-656-3244

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS

What: outdoor screening

When: Oct 2 - 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children - concessions available; bring picnic basket, blanket, chairs - gates open at 6pm

Contact: 407-246-2620

BIKERS GONE WILD POKER RUN

What: Bikers collect poker hands with contests for best and worst on this trip to raise money for the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

When: Oct 4 - 9pm

Where: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

18515 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 25

Contact: 407-568-5138

OCOEE'S FOUNDER'S DAY FESTIVAL

What: with concerts including Charlie Daniels & Jim Van Fleet beginning at 7pm on the 9^th & others from 3:30 - 9:15 on Sat with fireworks afterwards. Arts & crafts from 9am - 6pm on the 10^th.

When: Oct 9 - 10

Where: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake

125 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

18^TH ANNUAL FOSSIL FAIR

What: fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, artifacts, books, supplies, children's dig pit & silent auction

When: Oct 10 - 9am - 5pm

11^th - 10am - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $4 adults; $1 children

Contact: 407-699-9274

ROCK FEST

What: buy, trade & sell gemstones, minerals & handmade jewelry

When: Oct 17 - 9am - noon

Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society

2721 Forsyth Rd - Ste. 101

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-625-6336

 

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for August 2009.  Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

27 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $183,422 with 108 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $175,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $317K in Chestnut Ridge and was on the market 314 days

 

The least expensive home sold for $50,000 in Deersong after 363 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $269,958 with 143 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 28 sales, a decrease of 4%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 23% and a decrease in the median sales price of 20%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 16% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

12 homes sold

 

The average sales price is $95,678 with 226 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $89,500.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

 

The most expensive townhome sold for $169,170 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.

 

The least expensive condo sold for $27,000 in Sheoah in The Highlands after 78 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $169,471 with 140 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 7 sales, a 71% increase.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 20% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. There was an increase in sales volume of 140% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for August 2009.  Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

39 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $422,522 with 182 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $208,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $1.85M in Osceola Shores after 169 days on the market.

 

The least expensive home sold for $44,000 in Stansbury Estates after 209 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $366,986 with 148 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% and on 37 sales, an increase of 5%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 11% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 26% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

24 homes sold

 

The average sales price was $81,141 with 130 days on the market.

 

The median sales price was $50,750.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

 

The most expensive sold for $370,105 in Trotters Replat/College Quarters and was on the market 208 days.

 

The least expensive sold for $25,750 in Winter Park Woods Condo after 87 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $211,560 with 106 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 87% on 8 sales, an increase of 200%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 40% and a decrease in the median sales price of 44%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 60% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for August 2009.  Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

39 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $468,304 with 199 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $243,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $5M in Isleworth and was new construction.

 

The least expensive home sold for $175,000 in Lakes of Windermere after 220 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $472,861 with 199 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 37 sales, an increase of 5%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 10% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 28% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

8 homes sold.

 

The average sales price is $146,625 with 58 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $147,750.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

 

The more expensive townhome sold for $180,000 in Berkshire Place and was new construction.

 

The less expensive sold for $99,500 in Lakes of Windermere Lake Reams Townhomes after 53 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $174,950 with 168 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 2 sales, an increase of 300%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 8% and an increase in the median sales price of 9%. There was an increase in sales volume of 30% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

 

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for August 2009.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

347 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $212,847 with 123 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $185,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $790,000 in Kingsbridge West in Oviedo and was on the market 45 days.

 

The least expensive home sold for $16,000 in Canaan in Sanford after 203 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $305,831 with 152 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 221 sales an increase of 57%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3%. There was an increase in sales volume of less than 1% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

151 homes sold

 

The average sales price was $78,039 with 117 days on the market.

 

The median sales price was $60,375.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 99%.

 

The most expensive sold for $211,900 at Oviedo Park Townhomes and was on the market 120 days.

 

The least expensive condo sold for $18,551 at Waterside at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs after 104 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $141,764 with 143 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 57 sales, an increase of 202%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 6%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 12% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Seminole County real estate and  Seminole County homes for sale in addition to  Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your  Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for August 2009.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

69 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $172,855 with 152 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $145,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $649,000 in the Estates of Wekiva Park and was on the market 410 days.

 

The least expensive home sold for $1600 in Canaan after 20days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $247,132 with 141 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 31 sales, an increase of 123%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 11% and a decrease in the median sales price of 12%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 5% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

16 homes sold

 

The average sales price was $112,455 with 141 days on the market.

 

The median sales price was $106,500.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 99%.

 

The most expensive condo sold for $197,990 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.

 

The least expensive townhome sold for $34,000 in Arbors at Hidden Lake after 70 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $144,403 with 79 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 7 sales, an increase of 129%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 3% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 30% with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

Marc It Sold!

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for August 2009.  Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 & 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

83 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $226,976 with 104 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $215,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $790,000 in Kingsbridge West and was on the market 45 days

 

The least expensive home sold for $31,100 in Lone Pines with 144 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $316,159 with 164 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 67 sales, a 24% increase.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 22% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

24 homes sold

 

The average sales price was $100,268 with 76 days on the market.

 

The median sales price was $62,250.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 108%.

 

The most expensive sold for $211,900 in Oviedo Park Townhomes and was new construction.

 

The least expensive condo sold for $25,000 in Villas at Lakeside after 47 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $133,315 with 160 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 6 sales, an increase of 300%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 21%. There was an increase in sales volume of 33% with 11% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

 

For information on Oviedo and Seminole County real estate and Oviedo and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Oviedo and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Oviedo and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

 

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

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The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for August 2009.  Orlando is made up of a multitude of zip codes.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

696 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $181,648 with 128 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $155,000.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $3.89M in Isle of Osprey and was on the market 102 days.

 

The least expensive home sold for $12,750 in Lake Lawne Shores after 13 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $246,863 with 137 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 448 sales, an increase of 55%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 3% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. Yet, there was a decrease in the sales volume of 6% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

434 homes sold

 

The average sales price was $78,512 with 102 days on the market.

 

The median sales price was $55,950.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 101%.

 

The most expensive condo sold for $485,000 in Star Tower and was on the market 145 days.

 

The least expensive sold for $9,900 in Regency Gardens Condo and was on the market for 34 days.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $156,602 with 129 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 115 sales, an increase of 277%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 11% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 19% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orlando Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

 

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

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The following are the market sales statistics for Orange County, Florida for August 2009.  The major city in Orange County is Orlando.  For purposes of this analysis we are splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

Single-Family Homes

939 homes sold during the month of August.

The average sales price is $205,790 with 131 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $161,500.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 96%

 

The most expensive home sold for $5M in Isleworth in Windermere and was new construction.

The least expensive home sold for $12,750 in Lake Lawne Shores in Orlando after 13 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $266,970 with 153 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 634 sales, a 48% increase.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 2%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 11% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

484 homes sold.

The average sales price was $79,414 with 103 days on the market.

The median sales price was $56,750.

The sales to list price ratio is 101%

The most expensive condo sold for $485,000 in Star Tower in Orlando and was on the market 145 days.

The least expensive sold for $9,900 in Regency Gardens Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 34 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $158,946with 124 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 140 sales, an increase of 246%.

 

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 5% and an increase in the median sales price of 3%. There was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

For information on Orange and Seminole County real estate and Orange and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Orange and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orange and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

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The following are the market sales statistics for Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for August 2009.  Maitland is made up of the zip code 32751.  For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

 

A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.

 

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

 

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

 

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

 

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

 

 

Single-Family Homes

 

6 homes sold during the month of August.

 

The average sales price is $326,616 with 197 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $181,500.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

 

The most expensive home sold for $820K in Lake Sybelia Cove and was on the market 271 days

 

The least expensive home sold for $78,800 in Druid Hills Park after 305 days on the market.

 

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $365,423 with 144 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 13 sales, a decrease of 54%.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 10% with a decrease in the median sales price of 37%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 63% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

 

9 homes sold

 

The average sales price is $56,770 with 148 days on the market.

 

The median sales price is $65,500.

 

The sales to list price ratio is 105%.

 

The most expensive townhome sold for $91,500 in Lake Faith Villas and was on the market 122 days.

 

The least expensive condo sold for $28,710 in Carrington Park after 80 days on the market.

 

The average sales price a year earlier was $179,333 with 194 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 6 sales, a 50% increase.

 

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 48% with a decrease in the median sales price of 21%. There was a 18% decrease in sales volume with a 6% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

 

 

For information on Maitland and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Maitland and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Maitland and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Maitland and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

 

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

 

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

 

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

 

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