Melanie Thomas

Oviedo 5 bedroom Pool Home For Sale in Sanctuary

2011-05-04T08:17:00Z

Spectacular Oviedo Pool Home

• 3,921 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS®$487,500

Sanctuary, Oviedo - Gorgeous pool home in one of Oviedo's most desirable communities. Relax and enjoy the beautiful conservation view from your spacious pool deck. Located on a lovely cul-de-sac, this spacious home has room for everything. The master retreat is downstairs onlooking the beautiful pool area. There's lots of room for entertaining in your formal living and dining rooms, along with a family room featuring a gas fireplace. Enjoy even more entertainment space in the huge bonus room on the second level, large enough for a home theater, game room, or anything else your imagination desires. Highlighting the upstairs bedrooms is a "teen retreat" complete with it's own private bath. The salt water pool can be heated by solar or gas power and is easy to maintain. Enjoy the park like setting of The Sanctuary featuring a resort style community pool and amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. Take advantage of all Oviedo has to offer with A rated schools, beautiful parks and recreation facilities. Oviedo was recently voted as one of the top 100 places to live in the country. This traditional sale can close quickly. Call for your private showing.

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Real Estate Agents are in demand as For Sale By Owner's Decline

2011-02-22T04:11:00Z

According to the latest 2010 statistics from the National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, For Sale By Owner listings now make up only 11% of the market. This is down significantly from the days of the hot and heavy market of several years ago.

This trend was inevitable when you consider the complexity of the listing side of a transaction nowadays. Sellers with equity to spare in their homes today are an endangered species. With so many homeowners being underwater (owing more than what their houses are worth) on their mortgages, it takes an experienced agent to help them navigate through the potential options of short sales and the like.

With the market here in Central Florida being so heavily dominated by short sale and bank owned properties, sellers often need the expertise of an agent just to keep them abreast of the current market value of their homes since prices in any given area can change rapidly. What sold even six months ago is barely relevant in this dynamic market with the constant downward pressure on prices caused by distressed properties selling below market value.

Sellers often make a mistake by overpricing homes and selling on their own in hopes of possibly saving on not paying an agent's fee. The longer a property goes unsold while prices potentially drop, the more money the seller stands to lose on the deal by holding out for an unrealistic price.

Now more than ever, agents can play a pivotal role in guiding sellers through all their best options and assisting them in pricing their home to be competitive and attractive to a buyer population that is consistently looking for a good deal in what they know is a buyer's market.

New Home Builders - Everything Must Go!

2007-10-04T10:11:00Z

Well here we are in the fourth quarter of 2007 and if you watch the news everyday you see that the sky is falling in the real estate market. There is no doubt that times are difficult, but don't lose sight of the positive aspects of these market conditions. Here in the Orlando area there are tons of new construction inventory homes available. You can take it to the bank that the builders that are selling these properties do not want to carry them onto the books into 2008 unsold.

Already there are tons of financial incentives being offered by builders, from closing costs and Association dues paid to free upgrades and low interest mortgage offers. This is in addition to making dramatic cuts in sale prices. If you are in the market for a new construction home, keep your eyes peeled because the deals will be sweeter as we tick down to the end of the year.

Affordable Homes in Orlando

2007-07-09T05:10:00Z

For the first time in a long time, homes in the Metro Orlando area are inching their way back to affordability. With the abundance of inventory in both the resale and new construction sectors, buyers have choices that were not within reach just a couple of years ago. Some additional good news on the First Time Homebuyer Front is that Orange County has increased their maximum purchase price limit to $219,000 as of last month, and those that can qualify for their program can get up to $30,000 of assistance towards purchasing a home. This is a great time to explore all the opportunities available to help first time homebuyers get the jumpstart that they need to purchase their first home.

Visit us at the Free 2007 Homebuyer's Expo at the Orlando Convention Center

2007-06-12T14:33:00Z

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE AND RECEIVE FREE PARKING
Come and Visit the Orlando Dreambuilders Team and Millenium Realty at Booth #527 at the Homebuyer's Expo this Saturday June 16th, 2007!

June is National Homeownership Month, and as part of celebrating homeownership, Florida Housing will host the 2007 HomeBuyer Expo on Saturday, June 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, Hall D2, West Building. The Expo includes hundreds of exhibits and booths showcasing resources available to secure affordable housing.

Highlights of the expo include free credit reports and credit counseling, workshops and seminars on securing financing, understanding the loan closing process and determining how much you can afford. This is a great opportunity for the general public to find out about local, state and federal affordable housing programs. Registration is free for consumers, and parking is free if you pre-register online. To register, go to the link above and sign up.

Hope to see you all there!

2 Story For Sale in Bay Isle

2007-05-06T05:30:00Z

• 3,779 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® #O4763049 $678,000

Bay Isle, Winter Garden - Bay Isle, A gated lakefront community with quiet park & playground. Very Spacious Cabarnet model in expanding area. Elegant yet comfortable describes this 4 bedroom, 3 full baths, 2 powder rooms estate, separate office and loft encompasses fine luxury.

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Are Realtors Worth Their Commission?

2007-04-05T07:32:00Z

Lately there has been an assault on the Real Estate industry from all sides. Online home evaluators like Zillow.com claim that most of the services Realtors used to charge for can now be found free of charge on the internet. My question to all buyers and sellers out there is - what do you think? What is your current opinion of the real estate professionals in the industry and what experiences, good or bad, would lead you to choose or not choose to use a real estate professional for your future transactions?

2 Story For Sale in Sanctuary

2006-11-21T06:00:00Z

Owners Relocating and Very Motivated!

• 2,639 sq. ft., 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS® #O4731466 $434,900 - Reduced Price!

Sanctuary, Oviedo - Beautiful spacious home on 1/4 acre lot. Upgraded tile, corian counters, and a bonus loft and balcony are just a few features of this Sanctuary home. Close to Oviedo's A rated schools, shopping and UCF. Lease option available. Click on the virtual tour. The Sanctuary is one of the most desirable communities in Oviedo. It features a spectacular 3200 sq. ft. community clubhouse where residents enjoy a fitness center, business center and conference room, cabana with summer kitchen facilities, adult pool and children's waterspout/interactive pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's playground, basketball and volleyball courts, a large soccer field and complete tennis facilities.

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