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Home Inventory Increases - 11-2007

Here are the latest percentages of home inventory increases for the Central Florida region.

Lake Mary - 573%
Heathrow - 429%
Longwood - 325%
Oviedo - 574%
Sanford - 482%
Seminole County - 581%
Orange County - 582%
Volusia County - 499%

Community Spotlight: New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach occupies a notable place in history as the site of the largest single attempt at colonial settlement in what is now the United States. Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician and entrepreneur, obtained a grant of land from the British Crown. In 1768 he established a colony of 1225 immigrants on the […]

An Example of Market Desperation

So we’ve talked about how bad the market is for sellers out there.  You’ve heard the reasons repeated over and over again.  If you don’t believe it, check out this story in Fox News.  It’s definitely a unique potential solution and a shining example of desperation in the marketplace.
Fox News Article

Community Video Spotlight: Marion Oaks in Ocala, Florida

As a new feature, we are proud to bring you video spotlights of some of the wonderful communities that Central Florida has to offer.
This week, we featuer Marion Oaks, located in Ocala, Florida.

Other Sites Homes are Advertised on by Gitta’s Team

In addition to the large amount of sites that Gitta’s Team control to successfully leverage and market your properties, we also advertise on a variety of other major sites. 

Ten Worst Housing Markets For Sellers

Normally, being in the top ten on a list is considered a distinctive honor. However, in this particular case, there’s no honor at all. According to a report from www.consumerist.com, we have the “honor” of being in the top ten list of worst housing markets in the U.S.

Orlando Sentinel Foreclosure Article

There’s a great article in the Orlando Sentinel regarding the current crisis regarding foreclosures.  However, they did leave out a couple of important bits of information, including short sales as an option.  Find out more about this lifesaving option here.

Helpful Central Florida Relocation Information

We know it’s difficult to figure out every bit of information you need to make the right decision regarding moving to a new area and purchasing a new home.  That’s why we’ve compiled all of the necessary information about our area in this handy resource.  You’ll be able to go directly to any city in […]

Bubble Bubble, Toil and Trouble

The Orlando real estate market has yet to see the bottom of the real estate bubble and looks to stay in trouble for another one to two years.  For the complete breakdown, click here.

Mortgage Meltdown: Let the Finger-Pointing Begin

I somewhat agree with the Ralph Roberts article “Mortgage Meltdown: Let the Finger-Pointing Begin” regarding the cause of mortgage meltdown.  However, Roberts misses the opportunity to point out the real culprits in the mortgage meltdown. The rules of the game have been set by national lenders and Wall Street, both cashing in on the huge […]

Home Builder Incentives for Buyers and Realtors

An article in the September 9th Orlando Sentinel newspaper  which addresses the issue of home sales in Orlando and Orlando real estate in general was well written and addresses the issues we are presently facing when selling home.
Home builders are offering incentives for buyers and realtors.  Gitta Urbainczyk, with Keller Williams Heritage Realty, is offering two […]

New Affordable Home Options in Orlando

If you look around in the media, or hang around the watercooler, chances are you’re going to hear over and over again about the misery of the real estate market.  But is it really that bad out there?  Due to the squeeze, builders are taking a break from high-priced homes and returning their focus to […]

Buying a Builder Home in Orlando the Smart Way

Engel Homes, as well as many other new home builders, are dishing up some great developments around the greater Orlando area.  When buying new homes and engaging one of Gitta’s Team Agents, you can really benefit.  You are almost assured at a chance to get an even large discount, other concessions and a better new home deal.
Recently, we saved a […]

The Benefit of Orlando Auctions

The headline article in today’s Orlando Sentinel is correct in many ways.  However, there are pockets within the market (especially in Seminole and Orange Counties) where prices are up and sellers are staying at their price. When taking a look at the overall market, it looks worse then it really is. In this market, Gitta Urbainczyk, […]

Helpful Foreclosure Solutions for Orlando Real Estate and Other Markets

In an August 28th article in the Orlando Sentinel, a very serious subject is addressed - rising foreclosure rates hitting many states, including Florida.  Indeed, we are the epicenter of foreclosures to come and I agree a bailout is not the right approach.
For people already in the terrible position of foreclosure, Gitta’s Real Estate Team with Keller Williams […]