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Our fearless Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke just enjoyed his semi-annual congressional beat-down today where he gives his testimony on the state of monetary policy.  He had to walk a very fine tightrope of saying inflation will remain tame, that the economy is steadying but still experiencing difficulty, and that he will leave his “quantitative [...]

It’s one Orlando condo auction after another these days. At the end of August, we have the 3-community condo auction for Cascades, Oxford Square & Audubon Villas, but before that, if you’re out for something a little more upmarket, consider the condo auction at Artisan Park in Celebration. These condos used to retail in the high [...]

Orlando condo loans are tricky right now as many of you have discovered. Most condo deals are strictly cash, which is fine in the under $50K bracket out in MetroWest, but what if you’re looking for something downtown Orlando in the $180K or above? Still got that cash? Probably not.
101 Eola condos downtown Orlando are one [...]

This 2nd floor, 2/2, Azur condo deal (MetroWest) with 1062 SF is listed at just $60K and comes complete with a renter who would like to stay and is paying $900/month. Nice gated community with pool, gym, clubhouse and usual amenities. Cash only deal. Proof of funds mandatory.
 Please read this before making offers.
HOA: $299/month
Taxes: To be [...]

The big Orlando condo auction of the summer is coming soon. Three condo communties, one central Orlando auction venue in Altamonte Springs.
As always in this market, cash is king, however there will be in-house seller financing available to those who qualify - unheard of on a condo conversion and a fantastic opportunity for those who have been [...]

Here’s the tease. (Turn those speakers up!)
For more detailed info on this summer’s Orlando condo auctions see the post above.

We don’t normally talk much about deals outside the Orlando metro area but these condos on the Tampa Bay look pretty good.
One-, two- and three-bedroom condos and townhomes starting at $68,900. This is not a short sale or foreclosure, but direct from the developer.
“Waterside at Coquina boasts two distinct villages on either end of Coquina Key, [...]

It’s almost like 2005 again – except at a quarter of the price. $200K Orlando foreclosure condos going for $50K, and suddenly everyone wants a piece of the condo action. However, decreasing inventory, no loans and multiple offers on every deal under $50K means a lot of frustrated buyers. BUT there’s hope: we’re hearing rumors of new [...]

Despite the downturn in the market, some of the Orlando downtown condo towers are continuing to sell, albeit at a slower pace. A hard push by the sales team appears to have paid off and there are just 3 developer units left downtown Orlando at the Sanctuary:
Sanctuary Downtown

Unit 1114, 2 Bed/2.5 Bath, 2080 sf, with [...]

Seems a few folk aren’t aware that you can search the Orlando MLS on our site, so we put together a 2-part video. This is Part I: The Basics – for those who are ”tech challenged”. Don’t forget to turn on your speakers!
We’ll publish Part II next week and look at some of the more advanced features [...]

Home resales in the Orlando market grew more than 43 percent in June, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.
Realtors sold 2,131 homes last month in the Orlando metropolitan statistical area, and the sales growth has helped pare down area inventory supply to single digits for the first time this year.
Homes in the Orlando area spent [...]

The stock market at large has risen approximately 33% from it’s lows last year, fueling feelings of cautious optimism amongst market participants.  However, over the past few months bonds, commodi­ties and stock markets seem to be stuck in a trading range that none can budge.
So why the sudden freeze?
The short answer: no one really knows [...]

One of our favorite Orlando condos is the Sanctuary downtown on South Eola drive. Like a great many of the downtown condos this weekend, the Sanctuary played host to a number of July 4th parties where views of the Lake Eola fireworks were second to none.
Unfortunately, tragedy occured when one man fell from floor17 of Sanctuary’s 18 [...]