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With a inventory higher than it's been in years, the buyer certainly has the upper hand in this housing market. Faced with a sea of competition, sellers have been forced to slash prices if they hope to have any chance of making a sale. It's tempting for a buyer to use this current market to their advantage and make drastically reduced offers. This is understandable, of course, everyone wants to get the best deal possible, but it can be risky. An offer that is much lower than the listing price... Read Full Post

Colleen Mitchell has been in the lending field a long time and she's great at her job. I've used her services on many occasions and I trust her expertise. I asked her to write a short summary on what the recent Fed Cut would mean for mortgage rates: How Do the Fed Cuts Effect Mortgage Interest Rates? So the Federal Reserve cut rates! What does this mean for consumers who are thinking of purchasing or refinancing a home? Many mortgage applicants are calling Countrywide and expecting a lower in... Read Full Post

In Central Florida, Winter Park is one of the most prestigious places to own a home. Many of Orlando's wealthiest and most notable familes own homes in this historic city. So just for kicks, I thought I'd take a moment to showcase the highest-priced home for sale in Winter Park and get a taste of the best that luxury homes have to offer. This beautiful 8,000+ square foot home is located within walking distance of Rollins College and the upscale shopping of Park Avenue. Built in 1898, it is on... Read Full Post

Here in Central Florida, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association has released the Real Estate statistics for August of '07. In Orange and Seminole counties, the numbers were not wholly promising. In August of 2007, the number of new contracts decreased by 980 compared to last year, down to 1,451. But as usual, the real problem with the market is the amount of inventory - 26,313, that's the highest it's been in over 12 months. Is there a silver lining to this? Well yes, and for some reason th... Read Full Post

Winter Park, a city dotted with the Winter Park chain of Lakes, is known for its festivals, art shows, museums, restaurants and luxurious Park Avenue shopping, is one of the most prestigious places to call home and in the heart of it all is the Winter Park Pines. There are several neighborhoods - including Sherbrooke, Williamsburgh, Greenview at Winter Pines, Brookshire Heights and Golfside - that make up the expansive Winter Park Pines community. This beautiful neighborhood is minutes from t... Read Full Post

I highlight a lot of communities on my website, but sometimes I feel like some great neighborhoods are falling through the cracks due to small size, out-of-the-way location, or age. One of the reasons I'm excited about having this blog is because I get the opportunity to showcase what I think are truly among the best places to live in Central Florida. Today I'm going to talk about a neighborhood that I think is one of the best-kept secrets in Casselberry. One of Seminole County's most wonderf... Read Full Post

I tried this blog thing a few months ago and had a little trouble committing to it. But I keep hearing how helpful and important they can be for my customers - and for me, as well - so it's time to get back on the horse! Let me reintroduce myself: my name is Lee Cameron with Watson Realty in Orlando, Florida. and I have been selling Real Estate in Central Florida for the last 14 years. I'm hoping to make this blog a valuable resource for my customers to gain experienced insight into this Real... Read Full Post