http://www.getorlandorealestate.com This feed contains recent stories from http://www.getorlandorealestate.com. en-us 2010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:21:30 EST http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/What-Orlando-Area-Homebuyers-Want-9-1379.html The following is a list of what Orlando area homebuyers are wanting most53 percent want help finding the right home to purchase 10 percent want he... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:12:31 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/What-Orlando-Area-Homebuyers-Want-9-1379.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Important-Factors-in-Choosing-a-Real-Estate-Agent-in-Orlando--FL-9-1375.html nbspThe results in ORAAs 2009 survey show that the majority of buyers and sellers used a real estate professional for assistance. nbspForty-six... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:56:26 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Important-Factors-in-Choosing-a-Real-Estate-Agent-in-Orlando--FL-9-1375.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Job-Creation-Top-Concern-for-State-Legislature-in-Florida-9-1376.html Florida Legislatures 2010 session is now underway and job creation is a main concern for the state Legislature. nbspThe unemployment rate in Florid... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:55:50 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Job-Creation-Top-Concern-for-State-Legislature-in-Florida-9-1376.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Top-5-Countries-of-Origin-Of-International-Buyers-in-Florida-9-1377.html In 2008 international buyers in Florida represented approximately 30 percent of existing home purchases and 32 percent of new and existing homes. nb... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:31 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Top-5-Countries-of-Origin-Of-International-Buyers-in-Florida-9-1377.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Downtown-Orlando-Venue-Projects-9-1368.html The planned Dr. P. Phillips orlando Performing Arts Center is part of nbspa 1.1 billion three-venue downtown community plan by the city of Orlando ... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:25:47 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Downtown-Orlando-Venue-Projects-9-1368.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Buyers-and-Sellers-Rely-on-Real-Estate-Professionals-Assistance-9-1374.html According to ORAAs 2009 survey 66 of buyers and 87 of sellers relied on the assistance of a real estate professional in the Orlando area. Here are... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:33:23 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Buyers-and-Sellers-Rely-on-Real-Estate-Professionals-Assistance-9-1374.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Spot-Removal-Tips-for-Keeping-Carpets-Clean-9-1373.html Having clean carpets is important when your home is on the market. nbspSpills and accidents do happen when it comes to carpet. nbspHere are some t... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:39:59 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Spot-Removal-Tips-for-Keeping-Carpets-Clean-9-1373.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orange-County-Commission-Votes-Against--1-2B-Rybolt-Park-Plan-9-1369.html On March 9 the Orange County Commission voted down a controversial plan that would have developed a 1440 acre 100-year old cattle ranch east of the ... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:49:46 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orange-County-Commission-Votes-Against--1-2B-Rybolt-Park-Plan-9-1369.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2010-Census-Facts-9-1372.html Interesting facts regarding the United States Census Reports. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:39:11 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2010-Census-Facts-9-1372.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/End-of-2009-Shows-Florida-s-Existing-Home-and-Condo-Sales-Rise-9-1370.html The sales of existing single family homes and condos in the state of Florida were up at the end of 2009 compared to the end of 2008. nbspCondo sale... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:36:24 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/End-of-2009-Shows-Florida-s-Existing-Home-and-Condo-Sales-Rise-9-1370.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2010--Big-Election-Year-for-Florida-May-Revitalize-the-Housing-Market-9-1347.html The 2010 election year is a major one for Floridians as they will be electing a new governor chief financial officer attorney general agriculture c... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:07:26 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2010--Big-Election-Year-for-Florida-May-Revitalize-the-Housing-Market-9-1347.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orlando-Area-Hotel-Occupancy-Better-Than-National-Average-9-1332.html The Orlando area hotel occupancy and revenue per available room fared better than the national average in 2009. nbspBut the local average daily room... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:07:08 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orlando-Area-Hotel-Occupancy-Better-Than-National-Average-9-1332.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Central-Florida-s-Largest-Sports-CEOs--Organizations-and-Events-9-1331.html With its theme parks conventions and resorts Central Florida is the worlds No. 1 tourist destination. nbspSport-related events throughout Central... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:50:06 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Central-Florida-s-Largest-Sports-CEOs--Organizations-and-Events-9-1331.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Seminole-State-College-to-Purchase-Land-for-Altamonte-Springs-Campus-9-1330.html Seminole State College wants to purchase about 25 acres land which would speed up schools expansion plan. nbspThe 25 acres of land is occupied by t... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:19:24 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Seminole-State-College-to-Purchase-Land-for-Altamonte-Springs-Campus-9-1330.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Sterling-University-Central-to-start-Phase-2-Construction-9-1329.html The second phase of sterling university central to break ground in April 2010 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:52:07 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Sterling-University-Central-to-start-Phase-2-Construction-9-1329.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Rollins-College-Proposes-Inn-On-School-Owned-Property-9-1328.html Rollins College to build a 150 room Inn one block from campus. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:33:59 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Rollins-College-Proposes-Inn-On-School-Owned-Property-9-1328.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orlando-Area-Promising-Region-for-Entrepreneurs-9-1327.html Orlando is the 17th best place to start a new business. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:02:06 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Orlando-Area-Promising-Region-for-Entrepreneurs-9-1327.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/10-Inexpensive-Ways-to-Make-Your-Property-More-Attractive-to-Buyers-9-1317.html Tips on making your home more appealing to buyers. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:46:49 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/10-Inexpensive-Ways-to-Make-Your-Property-More-Attractive-to-Buyers-9-1317.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Burnham-Institute-Opens-Orlando-Campus-9-1307.html The Burnham Institute for Medical Research opened its Orlando campus in April as the hub of the Medical City at Lake Nona. The institute offers an inn... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:10:12 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Burnham-Institute-Opens-Orlando-Campus-9-1307.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2009-a-Quiet-Hurricane-Season-for-Central-Florida-9-1306.html The year 2009 was a quiet one for Orlando in regards to the hurricane season which started on June 1 and ended on Nov 30. nbsp There was record-brea... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:51:17 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/2009-a-Quiet-Hurricane-Season-for-Central-Florida-9-1306.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Stimulus-Package-Positive-For-Homebuyers-9-1305.html Tax credit extension is a positive note for the housing market to recover. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:35:32 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Stimulus-Package-Positive-For-Homebuyers-9-1305.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Why-Now-is-a-Good-Time-to-Purchase-a-Home-9-1302.html Reasons to why now is a good time to purchase a home with tax credits offered low interest rates ect. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Why-Now-is-a-Good-Time-to-Purchase-a-Home-9-1302.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Proposed-Bill-Offers-Relief-for-Condo-Market-9-1301.html New bill proposed for struggling condo market with bulk-sale Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:25:00 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Proposed-Bill-Offers-Relief-for-Condo-Market-9-1301.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/University-of-Central-Florida-Makes-List-as-Top-Patent-Technology-9-1300.html A national group that reviews how schools newest patents affect technology has recognized The University of Central Florida among the countrys top 1... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:50:00 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/University-of-Central-Florida-Makes-List-as-Top-Patent-Technology-9-1300.html#comments http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Strong-Future-for-Orlando-Area-Tourism-and-Hospitality-Industry-9-1299.html One-in-four Central Florida residents are working directly or indirectly in the tourism industry making tourism the areas top employer. nbspApprox... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:10:00 EST Karen Arbutine http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/Strong-Future-for-Orlando-Area-Tourism-and-Hospitality-Industry-9-1299.html#comments