Wednesday, November 25, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 24, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!

ART & LITERATURE

NATIVE PLANTS

What: lecturer & teacher Milton Heiberg will discuss photographic techniques

When: Dec 1 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

THEATER & MOVIES

THE LEARNED LADIES

What: Moliere's comedy about the dangers of following all the latest trends

When: thru Dec 6

Thurs – Sat – 8pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-823-1500

THE LION IN WINTER

What: James Goldman's dramedy about the affairs of King Henry II on a peculiar Christmas

When: thru Dec 20

Thurs – Sat – 7:30pm

Sun – 2:30pm

Where: Mad Cow Theatre

105 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: $24 - 26

Contact: 407-297-8788

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What: traditional telling of the classic tale, directed by Frank Hilgenberg

When: thru Dec 20

Thurs – Sat – 8pm

Sun – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

DEAR SANTA

What: A child's request throws a wrench in Santa's works in this family comedy

When: thru Dec 20

Fri – 7pm

Sat – 2 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-896-7365

MUSIC

SUNDAY NIGHT VINYL 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

What: Erik Dennison does a live broadcast of his retro radio show

When: Nov 27 – 9pm

Where: The Social

54 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $8 - 10

Contact: 407-246-1419

www.TheSocial.org

HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

What: with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

When: Nov 29 – 4pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free – bring a blanket & picnic

Contact: 407-896-6700

LECTURE

HEALTH

NATURE

FUN WITH FLOWERS – A FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP

What: a make & take workshop creating a seasonal door hanging with Jan Silk, a flower show judge

When: Dec 3 – 1pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $20; registration deadline Nov. 30

Contact: 407-644-5770

HOLIDAY PLANTS

What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season

When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

FOOD, BEER & WINE

THAT FRIDAY THING: BLACK FRIDAY WINEDOWN

What: Wine and beer tasting to take the edge off holiday shopping

When: Nov 27 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Audubon Park Garden District

E Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr

Orlando

Cost: $12

HOLIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS

What: food & wine tasting with live jazz

When: Nov 27 – 6:30pm

Where: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 - 60

Contact: 407-503-1200

BEER BOMB BUS TOUR

What: Shipyard Bus takes beer enthusiasts on a circuit to different beer classes, including a tour of Cigar City Brewing

When: Nov 30 – 1 - 6pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

FUNDRAISERS

LIPIZZANER STALLIONS

What: Original Herrmann's Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria perform a rare, intimate show, with proceeds benefitting Freedom Ride When: Nov 28 – 4pm

29th – 1:30pm

Where: Freedom Ride

1905 Lee Rd

Orlando

Cost: $12 - 15

Contact: 407-293-0411

www.FreedomRide.com

HOLIDAY

THANSGIVING EVE STREET PARTY

What: Drinks and music downtown to help remind people to give thanks

When: Nov 25 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Church St & Garland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

WINTER WONDERLAND

What: tree lighting ceremony with carriage rides, ice rink & hourly snowfalls

When: Nov 28 – 6 - 9pm – thru Dec. 31

Where: Celebration Town Center

610 Sycamore St.

Celebration

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-566-4007

HISTORY CENTER HOLIDAY AT HERITAGE SQUARE

What: lighting ceremony with music & activities

When: Dec 2 – 5:30 – 9pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-8500

ETC.

CENTRAL FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

What: New 2010 model cars displayed with interactive test exhibits and information sessions

When: Nov 26 – noon - 10pm

27 & 28 – 10am – 10pm

29 – 10am – 7pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $9

Contact: 407-685-9800

FLORIDA GUN SHOW

What: Browse arms and arms accessories, plus concealed weapons classes and demonstrations

When: Nov 28 – 9am - 5pm

29th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-295-3247

CFA CAT SHOW

What: Owners bring their cats to compete to be the cutest kitty

When: Nov 28 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 561-274-1911

BOATING, FISHING & OUTDOORS FALL FESTIVAL

What: vendors, seminars & entertainment

When: Nov 28 – 11am - 7pm

Where: The Barn

1200 S. French Ave

Sanford

Cost: $5 adults; free 15 & younger

Contact: 386-235-6274

PLAN AHEAD

A NIGHT OF EXTREME TASTE

What: cocktail, wine & food tastings

When: Dec 3 – 7 - 11pm

Where: Ritz-Carlton Orlando – Grande Lakes

4012 Central Florida Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $95

Contact: 407-206-2400

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL

When: Dec 4 – 6 - 10pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $25 - 35

Contact: 407-383-2331

76TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VESPERS

What: presented by the Rollins College Choir, Singers, Chamber Singers & Orchestra with scriptural passages

When: Dec 4 - 6 – 6:15pm (doors open at 6)

Where: Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-646-2233

CHRISTMAS WITH THE BASILICA CHOIR

What: sacred & secular music from both Advent & Christmas sources plus a holiday sing-a-long

When: Dec 4 – 7:30pm

Where: Mary Queen of the Universe

8300 Vineland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10; children under 11 free

Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317

WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE

When: Dec 5 – 9am

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3399

AVALON AGLOW

What: Christmas parade & fireworks

When: Dec 5 – 4 - 9pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

What: tree & park lighting ceremony with entertainment

When: Dec 5 – 5 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

PAST & PRESENT STYLES OF FASHION FOR THE HOLIDAYS

What: benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka ReStore

When: Dec 6 – 11:30am - 2pm

Where: Highland Manor

604 E. Main St

Apopka

Cost: $35 includes lunch – reservations required

Contact: 407-880-8852

AFTERNOON WITH SANTA

What: for children 10 & younger – holiday crafts, Santa, moonwalk & games

When: Dec 12 – 1 - 3pm

Where: Magnolia Park

2929 Binion Rd

Apopka

Cost: $3 per child; adults free

Contact: 407-886-4231

WINE TASTING & PERFORMANCE

What: with wines, appetizers, music, raffles & a performance by & benefitting Shakespeare Alive! workshops in the local schools @ 6:30pm

When: Dec 10 – 5:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Whole Foods Market

1989 Aloma Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Holiday Events in the Central Florida Greater Orlando Area

This is a guide to holiday events and happenings occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. This post will be updated to include new events and changes that may occur.

FESTIVAL OF TREES

What: Experience the festive sight of designer-decorated Christmas trees in this glittering holiday event

When: through Nov 22

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-672-3838

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

What: Mickey and friends celebrate the season with special holiday shows, fireworks, parades and treats

When: through Dec 18

Where: Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $52 - 59

Contact: 407-824-4321

BEST OF FLORIDA CHRISTMAS

What: Holiday shows and displays, featuring ICE!, the walk-through ice sculpture

When: through Jan 3

Where: Gaylord Palms Resort

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy

Kissimmee

Cost: $12.99

Contact: 407-586-1600

SEAWORLD HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

What: Enjoy festive fountain shows, carolers, nightly snowfall and the musical Polar Express Experiences

When: through Jan 3

Where: SeaWorld

7007 SeaWorld Drive

Orlando

Cost: $69.65

Contact: 407-363-2613

OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF DANCING LIGHTS

What: A dazzling light show in collaboration with businessman Jennings Osborne, who developed the display for his daughter

When: through Jan 4

Where: Disney Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Resort

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $55 - 65

Contact: 407-824-4321

LEU’S HOLIDAY HOUSE

What: Christmas trees, decorations and seasonally spirited dioramas adorn the gardens, with guided tours available

When: through Jan 7

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-246-2620

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 17, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!

ART & LITERATURE

GLENN BECK

What: signing by author of Arguing with Idiots

When: Nov 20 – 11:30am

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

MFA READINGS

What: by UCF students

When: Nov 20 – 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

APARTMENT E ART ROCKS THE BLOCK

What: Two-night party featuring art from local artists, plus music performances and vendors

When: Nov 20 & 21 – 7pm

Where: Taste Restaurant

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: $5 donation

Contact: 407-835-0646

www.TasteCP.com

SEALEGS

What: show of new works by Central Florida artists including Doug Boehm, Hyrdo74, Dres13 and more

When: Nov 21 – 8pm

Where: The Orange Studio

1121 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 407-898-7234

ELIZABETH SIGNER

What: signing by the author of Fat Boxing: A Guide to Weight Loss

When: Nov 22 – 1 - 3pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

THEATER & MOVIES

ORLANDO WEEKLY 2009 READER APPRECIATION NIGHT

What: Free showings of 2012 and Where the Wild Things Are, plus drinks, to say thanks for reading

When: Nov 19 – 5:30pm

Where: Plaza Cinema Café

155 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-558-2878

www.OrlandoWeekly.com

NORMA

What: Filmed production of Bellini's masterwork, performed by Teatro Comunale di Bologna

When: Nov 21 – noon

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

MUSTARD SEED FILM FEST

What: film festival and competition featuring movies produced, directed, or written by some of today's most talented young artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida

When: Nov 21 – 7pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711-B Orange Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-645-0145

CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FEST

What: Screenings of films that look at historical and contemporary Jewish issues

When: Nov 22 – 23 – various times

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $10 - 60

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

COCO BEFORE CHANEL

What: The film opens with a wine reception featuring special guest Gael de Maisonneuve, consul general of France in Miami

When: Nov 22 – 5pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org & www.fabco.us/events

MUSIC

FLORIDA CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS

What: College bands go head-to-head

When: Nov 20 – 6pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St.

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 26

Contact: 407-849-2020

YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST RECITAL

What: Competitive high school vocalists and instrumentalists prepare before judges

When: Nov 21 – 3pm

Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2182

LECTURE

WAYNE WIEGAND

What: historian and director of the Florida Book Awards discusses "Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Heartland, 1865-1956"

When: Nov 18 – 7pm

Where: Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2000

HEALTH

HEALTHY LIVING

What: information on healthful living for all ages

When: Nov 18 – 2pm

Where: University Club & Art Gallery

841 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-6149

NATURE

FOREVER WILD

What: Folksinger Walkin' Jim Stoltz presents a multimedia show about wilderness, sponsored by the Sierra Club

When: Nov 18 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-481-4398

www.CentralFloridaSierra.org

ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM – BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE

What: by Fred Antonio

When: Nov 19 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-5742

BIRDING WALK

What: 2 mile hike – bring lunch, drink & birding gear

When: Nov 21 – 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.

Where: Lake Lotus Park

1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-851-5416

FOOD, BEER & WINE

HOLIDAY MEGA WINE TASTING

What: A sampling of more than 100 wines

When: Nov 21 – 3 - 7pm

Where: The Wine Barn

1711 33rd St.

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-704-8816

THANKSGIVING DINNER

What: potluck dinner with games & entertainment

When: Nov 22 – 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $5 with dish; $10 without

Contact: 407-968-2400

FUNDRAISERS

FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION

What: to benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

When: Nov 19 – 5pm

Where: Plaza Cinema Café

155 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $30 advance; $40 at the door

Contact: 407-422-1535

TASTE OF ORLANDO

What: Food tastings from local restaurants, plus live music; proceeds benefit Simon Youth Foundation

When: Nov 21 – 11am – 3pm

Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center

413 N. Alafaya Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free - $12

Contact: 407-737-2866

ETC.

PUFMM-PALOOZA

What: People United for Medical Marijuana host a 10-night, nine-venue celebration to champion their cause, with concerts and information

When: Nov 19 – 28 – various times

Where: The Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-228-1220

www.pufmm.org

ZONACON 2009

What: Combination anime and horror convention with games, events and celebrity guests

When: Nov 20 – 22 – various times

Where: Holiday Inn

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-351-4430

www.Zonacon.com

AVALON JUBILEE

What: Fall carnival with rides, games and food

When: Nov 20 – 3 - 10pm

21 – 22 – 10am – 10pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

www.AvalonPark.com

JINGLE EVE

What: Holiday open house featuring carolers, food and activities

When: Nov 20 – 6 - 10pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave between New Hampshire & Princeton

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

HOLIDAY JAZZ STROLL

What: Guests take in the elaborate decorations, taste hors d'oeuvre from restaurants and dance to the bebop of Jeff Rupert & Dirty Martinis

When: Nov 20 – 7 - 10pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-896-4231

ROCK FEST

What: vendors to buy, sell & trade gemstones, mineral specimens & hand-made jewelry

When: Nov 21 – 9am - noon

Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society

2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-625-6336

HOLIDAY TOY TRAIN SHOW

When: Nov 21 – 11am - 4pm

Where: Maitland Civic Center

641 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: $5 – free 11 & younger

Contact: 407-647-2111

LATIN JAZZ & ART SHOW

What: Hispanic art expo, food and music from Sol y Mar and more

When: Nov 21 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Brewing Company

1301 Atlanta Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-872-1117

PLAN AHEAD

HOLIDAY PLANTS

What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season

When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Winter Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for October ‘09

winter springs seminole county florida 32708 market sales stats for october 2009

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. 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 number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

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. Also, 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 statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

40 homes sold during the month of October.

The average sales price is $259,037 with 131 days on the market.

The median sales price is $204,950.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $699K in Wicklow Greens at Tuscawilla and was on the market 581 days

The least expensive home sold for $54,000 in Deersong after 78 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $272,271 with 157 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 27 sales, an increase of 48%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was an increase of 48% in sales volume with no change in sales to list price ratio.

winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price

winter springs seminole county florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price sales volume

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

9 homes sold

The average sales price is $121,810 with 150 days on the market.

The median sales price is $128,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 90%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $175,000 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $58,800 in Serenity at Tuskawilla Condo after 198 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $146,333 with 87 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 6 sales, a 50% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 22% and an increase in the median sales price of 23%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 25% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price

winter springs seminole county florida 32708 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume

For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for October ‘09

winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 market sales stats for october 2009

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2009. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. 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 number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

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. Also, 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 statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

57 homes sold during the month of October.

The average sales price is $324,110 with 100 days on the market.

The median sales price is $175,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.05M in Osceola Shores after 1363 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $44,900 after 216 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $279,879 with 131 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% and on 20 sales, an increase of 185%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 8% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price

winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 single family home average and median sales price sales volume

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

20 homes sold

The average sales price was $67,957 with 181 days on the market.

The median sales price was $50,250.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive sold for $220,000 in Townhomes at Harper Place and was on the market 259 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $17,990 in The Colonies after 343 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $195,124 with 227 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, an increase of 67%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 23% and a decrease in the median sales price of 32%. There was an increase in sales volume of 5% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price

winter park orange and seminole county florida 32789 and 32792 condo townhome and villa average and median sales price sales volume

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