Howard Stockton Memorial Golf TournamentOn Friday (yes, the 13th), I had the privilege to play in the Howard Stockton Memorial Golf Tournament which was put on through the South Lake County Chamber of Commerce.  This event had been sold out for almost 2-3 months in advance, as it is one of the area's largest and most successful tournaments.I received a phone call earlier last week from Mike Smalt.  Mike Smalt is a Lake County Sheriff's deputy that heads up the local DARE division.  Mike is also going to make a run for the Sheriff's seat in the next election.  He asked if I wanted to play in the tournament as a team had backed out at the last minute.  We were able to steal the position thanks to our seat in the Chamber under the Young Rebulicans (I am the VP of the group and Mike's daug... 07/16/2007

Recently I have been getting more and more questions about REO (real estate owned) properties and HUDs.  REO are Properties owned by the bank on a conventional loan, where as a HUD is an FHA or VA loan that went belly up.Working with individuals from all over the nation who find me on the web, a huge allure of Central Florida has been Foreclosures and instant equity.  To many investors of the past, this was a huge way to make some money.  Obviously a bank does not want to hold on to a property.  When a Bank holds a property they are responsible for maintaining it, taxes, and any utilities that might arise to get it sold.  Not to mention the bank is responsible for the mortgage that comes from not having it sold or not having someone else paying the financed mortgage.  I see why people s... 07/10/2007

If you are looking for a family event in the city of Clermont, then you should check the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on June 30, 2007.  Registration will begin at 8 am, also it is encouraged that you pre-register as they have limited space availables.  Chalk will be provided but you can also bring your own. The working spaces for the chalk artwork are approximately 38"x50".  This are the age categories:6 to 1011 to 1516 and olderEven though there is not a fee to enter, there will be a cash price of $100 to the winner of each category.  There is no charge for expectators to enjoy of the event, everyone is welcome.  For more information or a registration packet please call Cheryl Fishel 352-394-8618, or you can also visit the City of Clermont Official Site for more details.For more informa... 06/21/2007

Highgrove community has been planned to have mediterrenean style luxury homes.  All homes in the community  feature a private screened heated pool, deluxe furniture and may also include an in-ground spa. Homes in the back of the community will enjoy their lakeview or the view of the conservation area.  If you want your vacation home to reflect a pampered and luxurious lifestyle then Highgrove is where you should look.Here is a list of others features that a home in Highgrove can offer you:Zoned for short term rentals and one of the most sought communities to stay in for your Orlando Holiday 24 hours gated communityRight next to major roads 192 and 27Your very own private pooleasy access to Walt Disney World theme parksHOA includes the maintenance of the lawn, security, recreational buil... 06/11/2007

    Buying or Selling?  One Call Does it ALL!!        Rick Belben       Direct (407) 341-1706                           Are you looking for an experienced real estate professional who knows the Orlando Real Estate market and can get the results you desire? Let me put my knowledge, experience, and dedication to work for you. Give me a call today, and I will immediately get to work for you - satisfying your real estate needs.  Buying a Home? I'll take the time to listen to your needs and desires, and find your dream home. Your total satisfaction is my number one priority. Selling a Home? I will get your home sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. My online and offline marketing programs will give you the edge you need to sell your home. I don't want to just list your home, I want to ... 03/17/2007

That's the message that many Florida Residents want to get across to local officials.  With this in mind, South Lake County is about to construct a 15-building medical complex in the Clermont area.  This office park building which will be built on 16 acres at Citrus Tower and Oakley Seaver Boulevards will consist of 15 buildings ranging from 2,500 square feet to 30,000 square feet.  The majority of the complexes are expected to be physicians' own according to it's sales representative who is handling the marketing of this complex.This complex is said to be the first of its kind in the area.  Not to mention the added income that it will generate for the county.  The 30,000 square feet office building will have sufficient parking garages that will accompany 200 vehicles.Several of the bui... 01/25/2007

Well, I promised that I would make Clermont my next featured city of Lake County, Florida.  So, here it is...Geography: Clermont, aka "Gem of the Hills", is located at the states true crossroads.  State Road 50 (divides the state into north and south) and U.S. Highway 27 (divided the state into east and west) literally intersect in Clermont.  The city is approximately 25 due west of Orlando and 25 miles northwest of Disneyworld. Clermont has a high elevation of 300 feet and a low elevation of 100 feet. It is bordered by Lake Minnehaha on the South, and Lake Minneola on the North. Clermont is on a chain of 16 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River in the Ocklawha Basin of tributaries of the St. Johns River, the only river system in the U.S.A that flows north.History: In 1868, a man by ... 11/19/2006