The Orlando Condo Blog

The Fountains at Millenia hosted their broker party last night. I suppose the real building won’t be made of chocolate but last night the chocolate fountain ruled - at least for me. Call me the Fondue King, but that’s where I hung out. Along with the strawberries and the Champagne. There was a band and a raffle and all [...]

You’ve probably noticed there is a new search engine on CondoMetropolis.com. So there are now two ways to search Orlando condos. Why two? Well, the new MLS (Multiple Listing Service) database is where agents advertise their client’s condominiums - and we’re very happy to be able to share that with you!
 You can still search our original [...]

Millennium Palms is an Orlando condo conversion about a mile from the Mall at Millenia. (See previous post on various spellings of Millennia). It’s block construction (unusual for a conversion) and all upgrades included (new kitchen, new AC, tile etc. etc.). You can still get a 2/2 condo at Millennium Palms for $129,990. You also get 3% [...]

BellaTrae is an upscale, gated, townhome-style and mid-rise condo community in the heart of the beautiful ChampionsGate Golf Resort in Orlando. Located about 5 miles from the Disney, the community offers a great lifestyle with unparalleled amenities. You can certainly live in luxury and play in style.
BellaTrae is currently offering a program where they will reimburse your airfare [...]

Dear Property Tax Reform Supporter:
I am excited to announce that an agreement has been reached between the House and the Senate on the tax cut levels for historic relief and reform package that will save Florida taxpayers $31.6 billion over the next five years.  This is, by far, the largest tax cut in Florida’s history. 
I [...]

NEWS RELEASE: Trevi Development set to break ground on 30,000 square foot Northbridge Building in Downtown Maitland in August.
MAITLAND – After a series of chess moves between a new community bank and the current Trevi sales center, developer Vincent Pellicane Jr. will break ground in August on the 30,000 square foot Northbridge building. The three-story triple A [...]

Solaris in MetroWest is well underway with pre-construction sales. Prices look very attractive for new construction and some of the latest deals are highlighted below. Click on the image to make it large enough to actually read! As always, feel free to call with any questions.

Most expensive condo:
Listed for: $239,900
Sold for: $235,000 (days on market: 08)
Least expensive condo:
Listed for: $59,900
Sold for: $47,500 (days on market: 98) 
Median sales price: $144,500
Average days on market = 104       
Source: Orlando Sentinel

June is National Homeownership Month - it’s sort of like Mother’s Day - except you don’t have to buy anyone a card. Very cool. And as part of “celebrating” homeownership, Florida Housing is hosting a number of events in Orlando, including their 2007 HomeBuyer Expo. The expo was last Saturday, at the Orange County Convention Center. Yes, [...]

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CondoMetropolis.com adds MLS access to website: Creates largest e-roof for Orlando condo shoppers.

Orlando, Fla. – June 19, 2007: Condo Metropolis has added access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to it’s ever growing list of condo-friendly tools at CondoMetropolis.com. The condo website has allowed access to its own proprietary developer database since [...]

The Trevi’s new Lake (Lake Sybellia) has its retainer wall up and the new roadway has now been curbed.
If you’re in Maitland, drive by and check out the progress at the site next to the Publix on 17-92. It may be a slow market right now, but this one’s going ahead!
Meanwhile, the Trevi summer lecture series continues, with [...]

Most expensive condo:
Listed for: $229,900
Sold for: $200,000 (days on market = 92)
Least expensive condo:
Listed for: $129,900
Sold for: $127,000 (days on market = 4)
Median sales price: $129,330
Average days on market = 54        

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Lest I be the only person pointing out the obvious benefits of the current Orlando buyers market - and the cons of waiting too much longer to buy that condo - and lest you find yourself saying: “Well he would say that, wouldn’t he - he’s a real estate agent!” check out today’s piece by Anthony [...]