O-Town Realty

3276 S SEMORAN BLVD # 22

2011-12-15T13:39:00.003-05:00

Complete Floor to ceiling renovation with wood flooring thru out plus nine foot ceilings with crown molding. This home has all the finishes that today's buyer is requesting yet never available at this price point. Even the A/C system was just installed.

Bathroom tub was replaced with a new shower with designer tile that is matched on the floor surface in the room to create a spa like feeling. The nine foot ceilings have designer dark wooden fans that are flanked on both sides by can lights installed in ceiling. All new white Kitchen cabinets with matching appliances are visible thru large pass thru; Maytag refrigerator has freezer on bottom for better efficiency. All doors have been replaced with six panel designer doors along memory light switches thru out home. Screened tiled patio has incredible park like setting of greenbelt space in complex. Wood flooring with high base boards is another feature of this home that will impress the buyer looking for a turnkey home all within a gated community with tennis courts and an oversized pool.

ML# O5076651

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4802 E Loretta Lane

2011-05-23T19:26:00.004-04:00

Private Mature Landscaping set the tone for this corner lot home on cul-de-sac Street in the desirable Lake Ridge Village. Privacy hedge between neighbors along with screened porch measuring over 26 feet long along with additional concrete outdoor space with rear access door to garage makes this the perfect home for enjoying the Florida lifestyle barbequing with friends and family. The home is light and bright with large windows in all rooms along with light colored ceramic tile in the living and eating areas for easy maintenance. The bedrooms feature extra large windows and natural colored wood like flooring ideally suited to complement any furniture taste. Master suite features large walk in closet along with separate vanity area, large windows look out onto mature private hedge Home has just undergone a complete interior and exterior paint color transformation including the garage.Gutters in coordinating colors help with water run-off. Living area of home opens onto large private screened porch via two sets of sliding doors creating additional living and entertaining space.

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Park Lake Towers #1101

2011-04-20T22:48:00.007-04:00

Enjoy unparalleled views from this Pied-à-terre in downtown Orlando for less than any other comparable property. Marble floors and a Black Grand Piano welcome you into a secure two story lobby designed with this timeless elegant for this concierge building Enter this one bedroom condominium from a secure updated floor landing and notice the view the moment the door opens. Guests will appreciate a half bath in the hallway without entering the private master suite area. The master suite bathroom and bedroom features a separate dressing area and vanity from shower and commode. Space is always a premium in a condo and this home features two walk in closets in the master bedroom along with a large hallway closest. The owner has had professionally installed floor to ceiling mirrors in the living area to further enhance the downtown skyline view. Although the home features custom window treatments due to location and height of property along with southern exposure windows coverings are not needed and privacy will still remain. Enjoy the downtown lifestyle of a secure gym, party room and all the amenities and privileges that accompany a concierge building at current recession pricing.

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10 N SUMMERLIN AVE # 39, ORLANDO

2011-04-16T08:58:00.003-04:00

Designer Upgrades with downtown LOFT style address defines this two bedroom two bath condominium located above the boutique shops of Thornton Park. Enjoy the spacious 10 foot ceilings and abundance of natural light. Ten Speaker BOSE surround sound in gathering areas with custom tile flooring leads you into a fully CUSTOMIZED OFFICE with built in computer flex space along with a Murphy bed for the occasional guest all trimmed in rich wood accents. Granite countertops accent both Kitchen countertops and customized island work space. Kitchen boasts all new pendant lighting along with under mount task lighting for ambiance when entertaining. New energy efficient appliances complete the Kitchen upgrade. Master suite is unparallel in size for downtown condo living; easily accommodating a King Size bed. Master bath features coordinating granite countertops with dual sinks with updated wall sconces and a walk in closet completely customized for quick and easy access to all personal effects. The shower area of bathroom features new tile in a luxuriously larger than normal size enclosed with new contemporary glass doors.

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HOA Know How

2011-03-30T16:50:00.005-04:00

From Realty Times....

"When you purchase a into a homeowner association (HOA), you automatically become a member and obligate yourself to financially support the operation and obey the rules. That said, few buyers take the time to examine the information to make an informed decision. Here are some of the basic "Know Hows"

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Park Lake Towers Condo

2010-06-29T16:11:00.003-04:00

Own an unparalleled downtown SKY VIEW for LESS than 100k. Completely remodeled condo features an extra room useable as a bedroom, office or MEDIA room. South facing for HUGE savings on electric along with secure underground PARKING Space. Bathroom boasts new higher height double Vanity in solid surface. Master bedroom and MEDIA room feature French doors for light transfer. Building Features include secure 24 Hour Concierge, WEIGHT room, party room, oversized Olympic POOL. Included in monthly HOA is water, sewer, garbage, pest control, CABLE including HBO and INTERNET.

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Downtown Miami Condos are Selling

2010-03-12T12:51:00.000-05:00

From The Miami Heral ....

"Condos in downtown Miami are no longer ghost towns as young professionals move in and drive new business to area stores and restaurants."

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Tighter Requirements for FHA Loans Loom

2010-03-11T09:24:00.000-05:00

From Realty Times Real Estate News Channel ....
"It's about to get tougher to qualify for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage, often considered the replacement loan for the collapsed subprime market."

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Nab a real estate deal - while you still can

2010-03-02T11:42:00.000-05:00

From CNN Money ....

"If you've been holding off on a real estate purchase, glimmers of a turnaround in the housing market may have you wondering if it's finally time to make your move."

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Mortgage Rates Hover Near Record Lows

2010-02-19T13:13:00.003-05:00

From Realty Times ....

"Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.93 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending February 18, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.97 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.04 percent."

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Florida Court Decision Could Impact Builders and Bank Foreclosure Processes

2010-02-18T15:14:00.001-05:00

From RealtyTimes .....

"A ground-breaking South Florida court decision has paved the way to a legal solution for condominium and homeowners associations to address the under-reported but highly commonplace practice of banks stalling their foreclosures"

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Thornton Park on This Old House's best-neighborhood list

2010-02-17T18:27:00.002-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel ....
"Orlando's Thornton Park neighborhood has been named one of the nation's best places for families and first-time home buyers by This Old House magazine."

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Short-sale buyers race to seal deal before tax credit expires

2010-02-15T09:05:00.001-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel ....

"Even if homebuyers meet April 30 contract deadline, sales might not close by June 30

The tax credit is worth as much as $8,000, but it gives both "first-time" buyers and qualified existing homeowners until April 30 to secure a contract on a home, and until June 30 to close."

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Fannie Mae tries to jolt Florida's condo market

2010-01-09T08:54:00.005-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel - Business .....

"Mortgage backer eases rules on complexes that may not have met previous lending standards

In hopes of reviving one of the nation's hardest-hit condominium markets, the giant mortgage backer Fannie Mae is making it easier for people to buy Florida condos that may not have met previous lending standards"

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Waverly Tube Unit

2009-06-28T10:03:00.006-04:00

322 E Central Blvd, #2002, Orlando

Tube unit in the Waverly with Front and Center views thru-out. No other condominium in town can make claim. All the upgrades including new Walnut floors, granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen is fully renovated with custom designed stainless steel backsplash.

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Report: Orlando home market stabilizing

2009-04-29T15:16:00.004-04:00

From Orlando Business Journal.......

"The latest home starts and inventory data is pinting to a moarket stabilization, accorkding to the latest report from Metrostudy."

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Real estate channel adds 3 more experts

2009-04-02T13:09:00.001-04:00

From the Orlando Sentinel ....

"The Orlando-based Real Estate Channel news and marketing Web site announced this morning that it has added three more veteran real estate experts to its team of writers, reporters and columnists, and the new contributors will focus on New York real estate."

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Affluent travelers rank Orlando 6th

2009-03-04T12:14:00.000-05:00

From the Orlando Business Journal....

"Orlando ranked sixth among destinations affluent travelers would like to visit in the next two years, according to a survey conducted by Orlando travel research and marketing firm YPartnership."

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Home mortgage rates drop to record lows

2009-02-20T08:48:00.000-05:00

From the Orlando Business Journal....

"Freddie Mac on Thursday released the results of its primary mortgage market survey that showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.16 percent for the week ending Feb. 12, 2009. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.72 percent."

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Orlando-area homes sales up 18 percent over last January

2009-02-11T16:22:00.000-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel.....

"A closely watched existing-homes sales report shows that Orlando Regional Realtor Association members sold almost 18 percent more homes in January than the same month a year ago, an increase driven once again by sharply lower prices."

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Orlando is a dream city for many people

2009-01-30T09:20:00.001-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel.....

"A good number of Americans say Orlando would be their dream city, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Thursday."

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As wired cities go, Forbes Magazine ranks Orlando high

2009-01-26T10:02:00.001-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel.....

"A recent report by Forbes Magazine ranks Orlando as the nation's fourth most-wired city. The City Beautiful ranked one spot higher than it did last year."

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Orlando area home sales continued to rebound in December

2009-01-12T16:52:00.003-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel.....

"Orlando area home sales continued to rebound in December, rising more than 21 percent from the same month a year ago and marking the fourth straight month-over-month increase, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association said this morning in its year-end report."

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Mortgage rates dip to new all-time low

2009-01-09T10:55:00.001-05:00

From CNN Money.....

"Mortgage rates dip to new all-time low
Mortgage rates fell to another all-time low, declining for the tenth consecutive week."

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So what's selling? Town houses and condos

2008-12-29T09:11:00.001-05:00

From the Orlando Sentinel......

"The shift in residential sales from new single-family houses to town homes and condos continued in the Orlando area through the third quarter, according to the latest survey by Charles Wayne Consulting Inc. of Maitland."

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Refinancing soars again

2008-12-25T05:15:00.003-05:00

From Orlando Sentinel....

"Mortgage-interest rates skirting 5 percent are creating a home-loan-refinancing frenzy the likes of which Central Florida mortgage brokers have not seen for five years. "

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Orlando Realtors CEO out

2008-12-24T13:38:00.005-05:00

From the Orlando Business Journal....

"Belton Jennings III left his job as chief executive officer of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association following a meeting of the organization’s board of directors on Dec. 23. "

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Orlando home sales pick up

2008-12-24T09:23:00.003-05:00

From Orlando Sentinel - Business.....

"The Orlando and Tampa metropolitan areas continued to dominate existing-home sales in Florida last month, as Realtors reported selling 8,571 single-family homes statewide, up 4 percent from a year ago. "

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SunRail selected as name for commuter rail

2008-12-22T12:21:00.004-05:00

From Orlando Business Journal....
"The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission has chosen SunRail as the new name for the planned 61.5 mile Central Florida Commuter Rail project after a two-month selection process in which 3,000 residents weighed in with their thoughts. "

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Mortgage Rates fall to 37-year low

2008-12-22T09:56:00.003-05:00

From Orlando Business Journal.

"Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages interest rates fell to their lowest level on record, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market survey released Dec. 18. "

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Uptown Place Condo

2008-12-07T09:11:00.018-05:00

911 N Orange Ave, #337, Orlando

This is not a short or foreclosure. Opportunity to own a completely renovated 1 bedroom condo overlooking the manicured private courtyard. Upgrades include New Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertops, New Bathroom Cabinets, Designer Sink, lighted mirror and more. There are 9 ft ceilings, Crown Molding, private laundry, architechtural niches for artwork, custom designed pot rack in kitchen, study with built in desk, balcony that overlooks the quiet courtyard with fountain. There is a huge community room and landscaped, tropical feeling pool area.

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New Listing in the Englewood Park Subdivision

2008-12-07T08:55:00.016-05:00

6460 Lyons St., Orlando, FL

This is not your typical home in this price range. This beautiful pool home has been updated & upgraded including laminate floors, an upgraded bath, new paint, new garage door, and more. This is truly move in ready for you! You will be impressed!! Nice tile in kitchen, new soffit and fascia on exterior of home. Privacy fence around backyard. Quiet street with long time owners. Pride of ownership shows!

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Nick Hale

2008-12-06T16:41:00.007-05:00

25 Years Experience offering unique properties in our great downtown Orlando market.

Nick Hale
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