Why Buying in 'Off Season' Can Help Central FL Buyers, but Sellers Market Consistently Strong

Mary Shanklin of the Orlando Sentinel reports on the higher prices and home inventory of the Central FL area:
HERE*  is the Link.

Lots of buyers, not too many sellers is the general rule these days, even as families use this time on the calendar (the end of the school year) to shift homes.

More inventory usually means more 'competition' for buyers, but overall this cycle is so low on properties and so high on buyer numbers, the sellers still have the edge.

If a home is NOT selling, list price is the culprit - Usually.

Have questions about the value of your home? If you are interested in listing, I will be happy to provide a best price report for you-

Stay Cool! Summer is almost here!



If. above link does not post, here is the complete link to cut and paste:
*http://eeditionmobile.orlandosentinel.com/Olive/Tablet/OrlandoSentinel/SharedArticle.aspx?href=OSN%2F2016%2F04%2F15&id=Ar01209 

School Choice Across County Lines Up for Debate -

In an area with families living and working in many counties, this debate over school choice could have far -reaching effects::

http://eeditionmobile.orlandosentinel.com/Olive/Tablet/OrlandoSentinel/Default.aspx

Love the News : New Apartments in UCF Area for Intellectually Disabled Adults

Click this link - or cut and paste - to see the page one details concerning the building plans for a residential complex that assists intellectually disabled adults to be built in the UCF area:

http://eeditionmobile.orlandosentinel.com/Olive/Tablet/OrlandoSentinel/Default.aspx

Have Opinions to share about Sunrail? A survey is now offered to gather feedback--

This link is provided by: 

Jennifer Chapin, City of Orlando Office of Communications & Neighborhood RelationsAGENCY

In an effort to continue improving commuter rail, Central Florida residents are being asked to fill out a brief survey about SunRail. The SunRail team would greatly appreciate your participation. Please visit https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/v7ypc7 to participate.

Orlando Soccer Adding major facility to Lake Nona area -

Joining the Tennis Center's Development in the Medical City area, Orlando Soccer announces a vast facility sure to bring fans and residents to this corner of Central Florida:
http://digitaledition.orlandosentinel.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=8c7875e8-9f37-43fe-9f5d-8b3f7ce3853d

50 Acres purchased close to Disney Property Slated for New Hotel/Water Park-

From today's Orlando Sentinel- A report that Great Wolf is joining the legion of water parks competing for locals and tourists::

Great Wolf closes on 50 acres near Disney

PAUL BRINKMANN

An affiliate of Great Wolf Resorts, a Wisconsin-based water park resort chain, has purchased about 50 acres near Walt Disney World for $23 million. Back in November, Great Wolf told Orange County officials it was contemplating its first resort in Florida. Preliminary plans called for an 800-unit hotel, on 50 acres across Interstate 4 from Disney Springs. Great Wolf affiliate, GWR Orlando Property Owner, bought the land from Garrison Orlando Land LLC, according to county records. Great Wolf Resorts has14 locations, mostly in colder climates where indoor water parks are big business.

Luxury Home Buyers Lose Anonymity: Could the "Test Program" Come to Central Florida?

 As a Realtor®, or as any person viewing public records may notice, many highly-priced properties show the homeowner of record as a  corporate or legal entity. 

This article from Florida Realtors newsletter notes the concern for balancing privacy issues of legitimate home owners with a need for clear identification of purchasers in order to avoid "laundering" of questionable funds. A "pilot program" requiring further disclosure of luxury home purchasers in New York and Miami is underway:

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=1&id=332528#.VpfS8-EgWAQ.email