http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog The latest news and market updates for Lake Mary, Florida and the surrouning areas Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Lake Mary nightlife has just improved for the better. Welcome Liam Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub located in the Colonial Townpark Center near Heathrow which recently opened  for business.  On my most recent visit to the the new establishment I  found the atmosphere to be lively and festive just as the authentic Irish Pubs in Ireland. This ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/13/lake-mary-irish-pub-rocks/ Fears of recession along with nationwide housing foreclosures have pushed some homeowners to take drastic and illegal measures. Looking to cash in on thier insurance policy rather than face foreclosure some folks have committed arson to avoid losing their home.  "Desperate times cause good people to take desperate measures," said Joe Toscano of The ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/13/foreclosures-on-fire/ Any licensed real estate agents and brokers are invited to attend a complimentary tour of the Street Of Dreams on Wednesday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Club.  Lake Club is located one mile south of Lake Mary Blvd. on Markham Woods Road.  To obtain an ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/22/street-of-dreams-realtor-day/ I am sure you have read the news reports regarding the falling stock market, dwindling economy and the ecomomic downturn affecting the nation's housing market. The real estate market is now turned in favor of the buyer.  It is the perfect time for homebuyers who have been waiting to buy ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/20/awesome-opportunity-for-homebuyers/ Seminole County is the quintessential Central Florida bedroom community.  Seminole County boasts a welth of cozy and high end and well structured neighborhoods.   Nearly 70 percent of the residents who live here work outside of the county.  New communities continue to rise, particularly in teh Winter Springs/Oviedo and Sanford/Lake Mary/Heathrow ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/15/seminole-county-florida/ Are you looking for a great place to shop? Look no further, we have it here in Orlando.  More than 200 shopping centers and eight major malls deliver the goods throughout the region, which ranks in the top 10 percent of all metro areas in total retail sales. The major mall ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/15/orlando-is-a-shopping-destination/ Have you thought about buying a new home in 2007?  Maybe you did and chose to sit on the proverbial fence, waiting and wondering to see how the housing market correction was going to unfold. If so, it is playing out just like much the way corrections always do.  Housing starts ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/15/sitting-on-the-fence-time-to-jump-off/ If you would like to see luxurious homes featuring amenities such as a bowling alley, resort-style lagoon pool, and butler kitchen, extreme custom appointments,  then attend the 2008 Street of Dreams at Lake Club.  This event will take place in Lake Mary from May 10th to June 22nd. This is the ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/15/street-of-dreams-lake-mary-2008/ Consumers shopping for a mortgage today may fine it a bit easier to qualify for a home loan.  Rate cuts take months to work their way through the economy but businesses and consumers could soon feel the effect from the Fed's surprise move Tuesday to cut the federal funds rate ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/01/23/feds-rate-cut-surprisingly-helps-home-buyers/ The Greater Orlando market has a vast amount of foreclosures and homes that are listed for under market value and this presents a great opportunity for investors. Karen Arbutine with Re/Max Central Realty knows the ins and outs of this market and can help you find homes that are listed ... http://www.getorlandorealestate.com/blog/index.php/2008/01/02/foreclosed-properties-and-under-market-value-homes-in-the-greater-orlando-area/