ARMs have been strained, ARMs have been twisted. Since Lehman failed you may find that... your ARM as around your own neck?. Ugh... for current home owners with soon-to-adjust adjustable rate mortgages [ARM], the recent financial market upheaval worldwide may lead to a personal catch-22. This is mainly because most conforming ARMs made after 2003 are based on an index called "LIBOR" [London Interbank Offered Rate... this is the rate that banks charge one another] and LIBOR is up an uncharacteristic 2 percent since September. Ooof. Historically, LIBOR has tracked the U.S. treasury market, plus about 1/2-percent. This suggests that banks are only slightly less likely to default versus the U.S. government. That communicated that banks, at the time were only fractionally less likely to defa... 10/15/2008

The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for September 2008.  Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active. The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the nu... 10/08/2008

Regent Interiors are State Certified General Contractors offering the following services throughout the Orlando and surrounding area. Specializing in Any Home Remodeling! Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry Custom Closets Custom Wood Working All solid surface counter tops Wood and Laminate Flooring Wall and Floor Tiling Installation of windows, doors, etc Orlando Contractors Kitchen Remodeling Call Alan Fennell at (407) 423-1288 for an estimate! Alan Fennell, Owner Regent Interiors of Central Florida Inc (407) 423-1288 Direct (407) 423-1289 Fax (321) 948-7233 Cell http://www.regent-interiors.com 10/06/2008

Click here to "Get a FREE List of all NEW properties just added to the market in Longwood FL" Beat other homebuyers to the hottest Apopka new homes coming on the market with my FREE list of properties meeting your specific requirements.  Right to your email.  Great Deals still sell very fast so sign up today for your FREE List of homes and don't miss out on a great opportunity. It's a Great Time to Buy a Home!! Call Rick Belben direct at (407) 341-1706 to set-up your FREE List of New Properties. Apopka Real Estate Orlando Real Estate Rick BelbenAmerivest Realty of Central Florida(407) 341-1706 09/30/2008

Regent Interiors are State Certified General Contractors offering the following services throughout the Orlando and surrounding area. Specializing in Any Home Remodeling! Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry Custom Closets Custom Wood Working All solid surface counter tops Wood and Laminate Flooring Wall and Floor Tiling Installation of windows, doors, etc Orlando Contractors Kitchen Remodeling Call Alan Fennell at (407) 423-1288 for an estimate! Alan Fennell, Owner Regent Interiors of Central Florida Inc (407) 423-1288 Direct (407) 423-1289 Fax (321) 948-7233 Cell http://www.regent-interiors.com 09/27/2008

(click to enlarge) The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for August 2008.  Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.   There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Additionally, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.    Additionally, these are only monthly statisti... 09/16/2008

Longwood Homes For Sale--Unbelievable Deal in Wekiva Cove...Hurry!!Location: Wekiva CoveSought After Wekiva Cove Community! Lake Brantley Schools. No Rear Neighbors. Split floor plan. All new modern light fixtures. Pool Resurfaced 2005. Community features clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, ball field & pool overlooking the lake. Great Location is just minutes away from shopping, dining & major roads. Take a stroll on the 1.5 mile walkway which surrounds the lake. Cozy stone Fireplace in Great Room. Large covered lanai is great for entertaining.Best Priced Pool Home in Subdivision!InformationContact InformationRick BelbenRick57sellshomes@aol.com(407) 341-1706Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingAsking Price: $279,900.00Property Location329 Wekiva Cove RdLongwoo... 09/13/2008

This year Orlando's 2008 Street of Dreams Luxury Home Showcase was hosted right here in Longwood / Lake Mary, Florida of off Markham Woods Road. The Street of Dreams featured the most stunning luxury homes for sale in the exclusive Lake Club community. This beautiful community also has 3 spacious lots for sale and are ready for you to bring your builder. Each of these 3+ acre lots has a breathtaking view of Lake Rice. For more information on the available Street of Dreams homes or parcel of land for sale please contact Karen Arbutine @ 1-888-727-7778.   Street of Dreams Lake Mary / Longwood Homes for Sale Lake Club Exclusive Lots for Sale 08/09/2008

Longwood Homes For Sale--Unbelievable Deal in Wekiva Cove...Hurry!!Location: Wekiva CoveSought After Wekiva Cove Community! Lake Brantley Schools. No Rear Neighbors. Split floor plan. All new modern light fixtures. Pool Resurfaced 2005. Community features clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, ball field & pool overlooking the lake. Great Location is just minutes away from shopping, dining & major roads. Take a stroll on the 1.5 mile walkway which surrounds the lake. Cozy stone Fireplace in Great Room. Large covered lanai is great for entertaining.Best Priced Pool Home in Subdivision!289,900InformationContact InformationRick BelbenRick57sellshomes@aol.com(407) 341-1706Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingAsking Price: $289,900.00Property Location329 Wekiva Cove Rd... 08/06/2008

Regent Interiors are state certified general contractors offering the following services throughout the Orlando and surrounding area. Cabinetry Closets Custom wood working All solid surface counter tops Flooring Wall tiling Electrical Plumbing Air conditioning Installation of windows, doors, etc Kitchen needs remodeling?Need Wood or Laminate Floors? Call an experienced contractor to get the job done RIGHT. Click to view various displays and products Call Alan Fennell at (407) 423-1288 for an estimate! 07/27/2008

Longwood is located in Central Florida abutting Altamonte Springs in Seminole County straddling I-4 (a major thoroughfare reaching from Tampa, on Florida's West Coast to Daytona Beach on its East Coast) and State Road 434.  Longwood is just minutes away from downtown Orlando, the Orlando Sanford Airport, Orlando International Airport and the major theme attractions.    Longwood is rich in history including that of its early settlers John Neill Searcy & Edward Warren Henck.  Longwood has a historic district with many structures dating to the 1800's.  There is the Bradlee-McIntyre House, which was originally located in Altamonte Springs and is on the U. S. National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Longwood Hotel.  Because of Longwood's geographic location, you can enjoy a wide... 07/14/2008

Longwood is located South of Lake Mary and North of Altamonte Springs.  Home to "The Springs" a guard gated community that features a large fresh water spring and the Little Wekiva River running through it's grounds... it feels like Old Florida but it is minutes to I-4 and some of the best restaurants and shopping in the area.  Longwood is a Historic City with a beautiful City Center and a wide variety of housing options available from horse farms to lake front estates... You will find exactly what you are looking for in Longwood. There are currently 688 homes for sale in Longwood, the inventory has been quite consistent for the past few months and there are 69 homes under contract waiting to close.  June saw an increase in closing to 43, a high for the year.  Longwood is a well establ... 07/13/2008

  (click on images to enlarge) The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for June 2008.  Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Additionally, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.  It is all relative and this has to be u... 07/12/2008

Regent Interiors are state certified general contractors offering the following services throughout the Orlando and surrounding area. Kitchen Remodeling Cabinetry Closets Custom wood working All solid surface counter tops Flooring Wall tiling Electrical Plumbing Air conditioning Installation of windows, doors, etc Kitchen needs remodeling?Need Wood or Laminate Floors? Call an experienced contractor to get the job done RIGHT. Click to view various displays and products Call Alan Fennell at (407) 423-1288 for an estimate! 07/07/2008

Yes, it's true. When there is a motivated Seller who keeps their house clean, is willing to accommodate showings on last minute notice and who agrees to the Buyers requests for repairs even when it's more than they wanted to agree to, that Seller can and will sell their house in today's market! Case in point, I listed a home four months ago at 141 Fig Tree Run in Longwood Club, which is a community in Seminole County. Fortunately, the Seller was a true "follower" of directions and took the advice I shared seriously. The house was always clean, the grass was well maintained, they "packed up" their unnecessary clutter and they were ready within a moments notice to make the home available to show...even though they had two dogs and two children! It took 32 showings, one price reduction and... 07/01/2008

  Click here to "Get a FREE List of all NEW properties just added to the market in Longwood FL" Beat other homebuyers to the hottest Longwood new homes coming on the market with my FREE list of properties meeting your specific requirements.  Right to your email.  Great Deals still sell very fast so sign up today for your FREE List of homes and don't miss out on a great opportunity. It's a Great Time to Buy a Home!! Call Rick Belben direct at (407) 341-1706 to set-up your FREE List of New Longwood Properties. Orlando Real Estate Orlando Homes For Sale Rick BelbenAmerivest Realty of Central Florida(407) 341-1706 06/22/2008

  (click images to enlarge) The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for May 2008.  Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Additionally, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.  It is all relative and this has to be under... 06/12/2008

                                                                                                                                                                         Today, Cas and I had the opportunity to attend the Street of Dreams at Lake Club with our good friend & fellow RE/MAX Central REALTOR, Lashawn Norden. We all agreed that it is very exciting to have the Street of Dreams in Seminole County this year, putting the focus on the luxury lifestyle that is available in Lake Mary. The first home "Chateau d'Usse", built by Hillcrest Homes with interiors by CEC Interiors features 11,026 SF of living space and is priced at $9,250,000 furnished. If I had to sum up this home in three words, the first thing that comes to mind is... "Over The Top!"  From the master bedroom closet (the si... 05/22/2008

 The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for March 2008.  Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750.  For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.32779 - Single-Family Homes16 homes sold during the month of March.The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $467,884 with 155 days on the market.The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $302,500.The most expensive home sold for $1,050,000 and was on the market for 186 days.  It was a 4 bedroom, 4 bath 4545sf golf front home on .93 acres with a 3-car garag... 04/09/2008

 Please read this updated information...The 2008 Orlando Street of Dreams At Lake Club will begin on May 10, 2008 and conclude on June 22, 2008.  Closed Monday and Tusdays, except for Memorial Day.  The homes are open from 10 AM to 6 PM daily.The Street of Dreams is the nation's premier luxury home show, where attendees can view upcoming trends in interior and home design.  The homes range from 10,000 to 17,000 square feet and ar priced up to $8 million.Lake Club is a private, exclusive enclave of large estate lots that is located a half mile south of Lake Mary Blvd. on Markham Woods Road across from Alaqua Lakes.Please contact me if you have any questions about the homes for sale or if you are interested in attending.  Considering a Move to Central Florida?Do you want to  Buy or Sell a... 04/08/2008