The Lake Mary / Heathrow Florida Real Estate Blog

Are you in the market to buy or sell real estate?  If you are or have been you will be interested to know that Re/Max holds steady as the No. 2 real estate search term and remax.com ranks No.4 for real estate Web sites.

The search terms in the latest results wre ranked by volume of searches that successfully drove traffic to Web sites in teh Hitwise Business and Finance Real Estate category for the four weeks ending June of 2008 based on the U.S. Internet useage.

 Real Estate Search Term Rankings

 1.  realtor.com   1.64%

 2.  remax - .81%

 3.  zillow.com  - .56%

 4.  zillow - .39%

 5.  real estate - .38%

 6.  apartments - .37%

 7.  century 21 - .33%

 8.  realtor - .31%

 9.  homes for sale - .30%

10. www.realtor.com - .29%

It is confirmed that remax.com was No. 4 among the most popular real estate sites in June of 2008

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Breaking News for all of those who are wondering if Seminole County  School’s will be expanding!  The Seminole County School Board bought the 47 - Acre Chase Estate on Old Lake Mary Road for $4.9 million.  The district plans to build an elementary school and a learning center on the site.  Steven Triece represented the school board in the transaction.

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Seminole Community College has opened a new Center for Economic Development at Heathrow along I-4.  This three story facility offers a wide variety of  programming and professional training opportunities for the area workforce.   Students seeking to begin or fortify a career can choose from specialized career certificates, continuting education and workplace training.

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Come out and enjoy a movie on the lawn at Central Park at Lake Mary Boulevard and Country Club Road.  Hundreds of locals gather on the second Thursday of the month.  Bring a blanket and enjoy the movie!  For more information Call Kristen Shaw at 407 619-4246.

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More and more homeowners  are redecorating and renovating their homes as a solid investment.  For most homeowners, upgrades were not affordable for them when they first purchased their home.  

 Travertine flooring and cabinetry upgrading is popular as well as  granite countertops, custom fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, surround sound and entertainment centers.Â

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Are you retired or “almost retired” and looking for social events with other Heathrow residents?  Then the R and R of Heathrow group of approximately 100 memebers is for you!  Events include short trips, lunch, dinner, boat rides, the theatre and other enjoyable activities.

The club meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month at the Sawyer Lake Park Pavilion at 10 a.m.  For more information contact Elaine Pasternack at 407 444-0513.

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According to scientists, warmer oceans produce stronger crosswinds (wind shear) which seems to be a factor in haulting the development and strength of hurricanes in Florida and the United States.   Researchers have found that oceans  have been warming for over a century.  Other studies say that the more frequent and powerful hurricanes are the result of the warmer temperatures of the ocean.

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Many baby boomers are not retiring early which is positive news for the housing market and slow economy.  The option that many are choosing to do is living in the same home or making home improvements.  Remodeling is a major selling factor in today’s market.

Simple renovations  including painting, flooring, lighting, appliances, and cabinets can update a look and make the home much more marketable as well as valuable.

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Good news for Florida entreprenueuers and startup businesses as the state is ranked at No. 5 of the nation’s best commerce tax systems.  This is a great incentive to have a start up business in Florida because the taxes are not affecting the profits until the company grows.

The state of  South Dakota topped the list with a score of 10.3 and at the bottom of the list is Washington, D.C.

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The Residence Inn by Marriott will be the latest addition of hotels to the Lake Mary area located on International Parkway.  Built on 2 acres of land south of the Lake Mary Marriott,  the $16 million hotel will consist of 119 rooms and 84,000 square foot.  The hotel project should be complete by spring 2009.

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