What’s Happening in Central Florida - December 29, 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.

ART & LITERATURE

CHANGES IN LATITUDES

What: Artists Carolyn Holland and Steve Siebel present new works utilizing Florida landscape

When: thru Jan 2 – noon - 5pm

Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery

Inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio

820A Lake Baldwin Lane

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0005

CONCRETE REALITIES

What: Sculptures from MAC founder Andre Smith

When: thru Jan 3 – Tues - Sat –9am – 5:30pm

Sun – noon – 5:30pm

Where: Maitland Art Center

231 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-539-2181

ANDRE KERTESZ: ON READING

What: Photographs of people immersed in reading taken throughout Hungary, France and the U.S. between 1915-1970 by the European photographer

When: thru Jan 3 – Tues - Fri –10am – 4pm

Sat & Sun – noon – 5pm

Where: Cornell Fine Arts Museum

Rolllins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-646-2526

www.Rollins.edu/cfam

CLAY ASPECTS

What: New sculptural works from Vincent Sansone and Doug Bringle

When: thru Jan 9 – Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm

Fri & Sat – 9am – 1pm

Where: Crealde School or Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1186

NATURE

NATIVE PLANTS

What: controlling exotic and invasive plants in your yard

When: Jan 5 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ETC.

BOWL-A-PALOOZA FANFEST

What: celebration featuring a variety of games and experiences for college football enthusiasts

When: Dec 28 - 31 – 11am - 8pm

Where: Pointe Orlando

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free - $10

Contact: 407-423-2476

PLAN AHEAD

ZORA NEALE HURSTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

What: writer, folklorist & anthropologist

When: Jan 7 – noon – 2:30pm

Where: Orange County Public Library

200 E. Kennedy Blvd

Eatonville

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

LOU FREY, JR

What: discussion with the congressman & author of Political Rules of the Road

When: Jan 9 – 10am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

WILDFLOWERS OF FLORIDA

What: speaker Walter Taylor of UCF

When: Jan 12 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

MARKED FOR LIFE

What: female tattoo artist expo with contests, seminars & entertainment

When: Jan 15 - 16 – noon – midnight

17^th – noon – 8pm

Where: Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown

191 E. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $15 per day; 15 & under – Free, but must be accompanied by an adult

Contact: 407-568-9200

CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES

What: competitions, dancing & music

When: Jan 16 – 8am - 9pm

17^th – 9am – 5pm

Where: Central Winds Park

1000 E SR 434

Winter Springs

Cost: Sat - $12 advance; $15 at the gate

Sun - $10 advance; $12 at the gate

Contact: www.FlaScot.com

AROUND THE WORLD WITH PORCELAIN ART SHOW

What: demonstrations, art & supplies for sale

When: Jan 18 – 9am - 5pm

19^th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Bahia Shrine Auditorium

2300 Pembrooke Dr

Maitland

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-660-8811

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE

When: Jan 18 – 10am

Where: VFW Post 10147

519 S. Central Ave

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-889-4464

BROMELIADS

What: presented by Maggie Groovie of Colorzone Wholesale Nursery

When: Jan 20 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

TRAIL OF TREES

What: high energy education program for youths & their families about the importance of trees

When: Jan 20 – 3pm

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

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!

Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 & 32714. 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

27 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $149,518 with 71 days on the market.

The median sales price is $151,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive home sold for $350,000 in Sanlando and was on the market 94 days

The least expensive home sold for $50,500 in Oakland Hills after 145 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $229,105 after 164 days on the market with a sales to list ratio of 92 on 10 sales, an increase of 170%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and an increase in the median sales price of 4%. There was a 17.39% increase in sales volume with a 3% increase the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

33 homes sold

The average sales price was $53,357 with 174 days on the market.

The median sales price was $44,900.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive sold for $154,900 in Key West A Condominium and was on the market 1215 days.

The least expensive sold for $20,000 in Waterside at Cranes Roost Condo after 79 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $91,040 with 226 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 87% on 6 sales, an increase of 450%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 15% and an increase in the median sales price of 6%. There was a 21% decrease in sales volume with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Altamonte Springs and Seminole County real estate and Altamonte Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Altamonte Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Altamonte 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!

Apopka, Seminole & Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Apopka, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for November 2009. Apopka is made up of the zip codes of 32703 & 32712. 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

75 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $146,575 with 79 days on the market.

The median sales price is $145,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 99%.

The most expensive home sold for $387K and was on the market 64 days

The least expensive home sold for $19,800 in Bradshaw & Thompson after 17 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $183,041 with 110 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 43 sales, an increase of 74%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and an increase in the median sales price of 22%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 6% with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold

The average sales price is $90,343 with 76 days on the market.

The median sales price is $82,125.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The most expensive sold for $213,000 in Wekiva Village and was on the market 88 days

The least expensive sold for $37,500 in Vineyard Condo after 60 days on the market.

For the same period a year earlier the average sales price was $127,633 with 94 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 3 sales, an increase of 167%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 9% and a decrease in the median sales price of 15%. There was a 20% decrease in sales volume with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Apopka and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Apopka and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Apopka and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Apopka and Seminole & Orange 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!

Casselberry, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. Casselberry is made up of the zip codes 32707 and 32730. For purposes of this analysis we will be 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

25 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $139,808 with 107 days on the market.

The median sales price is $130,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive home sold for $308,500 in Howell Harbor Estates and was on the market 38 days

The least expensive home sold for $49,900 in the Colonnades after 57 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $165,444 with 158 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 90% on 9 sales, an increase of 178%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 13% and a decrease in the median sales price of 20%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 7% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

17 homes sold

The average sales price is $95,428 with 84 days on the market.

The median sales price is $85,492.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $214,421 in Legacy Park and was on the market 111 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $25,000 in Ashwood after 250 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $125,000 with 63 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 1 sales, an increase of 1600%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 3% and an increase in the median sales price of 5%. There was an increase in sales volume of 113% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Casselberry and Seminole County real estate and Casselberry and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Casselberry and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Casselberry 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 profile & 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!

Lake Mary, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Lake Mary, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. Lake Mary is made up of the zip code 32746. For purposes of this analysis we will be 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

34 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $308,955 with 113 days on the market.

The median sales price is $287,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $700K in Heathrow and was on the market 209 days.

The least expensive home sold for $35,000 in The Forest after 96 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $313,276 with 68 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 19 sales an increase of 79%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 9% and an increase in the median sales price of 14%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 3% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

29 homes sold

The average sales price was $118,444 with 95 days on the market.

The median sales price was $79,380.

The sales to list price ratio is 102%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $306,600 in Devon Green and was on the market 136 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $37,000 in Regency Park after 64 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $98,920 with 76 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 12 sales, an increase of 142%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 29% and an increase in the median sales price of 20%. There was an increase in sales volume of 53% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Lake Mary and Seminole County real estate and Lake Mary and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Lake Mary and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Lake Mary and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole ounty 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!

Longwood, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. 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 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

29 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $333,059 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price is $195,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.25M in Alaqua and was on the market 168 days..

The least expensive home sold for $62,865 in Longdale after 89 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $275,540 with 172 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 22 sales, an increase of 32%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 20% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 46% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold

The average sales price is $63,500 with 34 days on the market.

The median sales price is $59,450.

The sales to list price ratio is 102%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $145,000 in Shadowbay and was on the market 74 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $19,000 in Springwood Village after 90 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $139,188 with 41 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 90% on 3 sales, an increase of 167%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 34% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 38% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Longwood and Seminole County real estate and Longwood and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Longwood and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Longwood 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!

Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for November 2009. Maitland is made up of the zip code 32751. For purposes of this analysis we will be 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

8 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $186,708 with 191 days on the market.

The median sales price is $196,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $280,000 in Dommerich Hills and was on the market 12 days

The least expensive home sold for $40,000 in Lake Lovely Estates after 373 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $302,590 with 96 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 11 sales, a decrease of 27%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 47% with a decrease in the median sales price of 41%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 27% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

11 homes sold

The average sales price is $109,718 with 154 days on the market.

The median sales price is $80,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The most expensive condo sold for $239,900 in Maitland Village and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $23,000 in Carrington Park after 44 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $88,750 with 155 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 87% on 5 sales, a 120% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 53% with an increase in the median sales price of 29%. There was an 8% decrease in sales volume with a 4% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Maitland and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Maitland and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Maitland and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Maitland and Seminole and Orange 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!

Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Orange County, Florida for November 2009. The major city in Orange County is Orlando. For purposes of this analysis we are 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

1008 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $191,716 with 116 days on the market.

The median sales price is $154,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%

The most expensive home sold for $3.26M in Isleworth in Windermere and was on the market 1156 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Morgans Van in Orlando after 100 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $249,278 with 145 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 522 sales, a 93% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3%. There was a decrease in sales volume of less than 1% with no change in the sales to list price.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

455 homes sold.

The average sales price was $81,006 with 74 days on the market.

The median sales price was $60,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 102%

The most expensive sold for $1.0125M in Perle du Lac Condo in Winter Park and was on the market 300 days.

The least expensive sold for $2900 in Grove Park Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 108 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $130,995 with 128 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 128 sales, an increase of 255%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of less than 9%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 3% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Orange and Seminole County real estate and Orange and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Orange and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orange 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.

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

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

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

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Orlando, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for November 2009. Orlando is made up of a multitude of zip codes. 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

751 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $161,435 with 110 days on the market.

The median sales price is $140,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.5M in Lake Nona and was on the market 388 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Morgans Van after 100 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $219,605 with 138 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 364 sales, an increase of 106%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 7%. There was an increase in the sales volume of 4% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

382 homes sold

The average sales price was $71,953 with 73 days on the market.

The median sales price was $53,300.

The sales to list price ratio is 103%.

The most expensive condo sold for $510K in Bay View Reserve and was on the market 70 days.

The least expensive sold for $2900 in Grove Park Condo and was on the market for 108 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $118,884 with 126 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 101 sales, an increase of 278%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 6% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orlando 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!

Oviedo, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 & 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota. 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

46 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $245,220 with 78 days on the market.

The median sales price is $211,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $925,000 in Terralago and was new construction.

The least expensive home sold for $50,000 in North Chuluota with 83 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $263,427 with 132 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 35 sales, a 31% increase.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 29% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

14 homes sold

The average sales price was $119,226 with 47 days on the market.

The median sales price was $147,762.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The most expensive sold for $178,738 in Clayton Crossing Townhomes and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $26,900 in Villas at Lakeside after 27 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $169,397 with 79 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 88% on 7 sales, a decrease of 157%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 25% and an increase in the median sales price of 134%. There was an increase in sales volume of 29% with 9% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Oviedo and Seminole County real estate and Oviedo and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Oviedo and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Oviedo 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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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

Marc It Sold!

Sanford, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for November ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for November 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. 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

61 homes sold during the month of November.

The average sales price is $191,747 with 94 days on the market.

The median sales price is $134,990.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.15M in the Lake Forest and was on the market 575 days.

The least expensive home sold for $20,500 in Buena Vista Estates after 42 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $225,641 with 146 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 97% on 25 sales, an increase of 144%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 9% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

28 homes sold

The average sales price was $123,292 with 75 days on the market.

The median sales price was $120,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 100%.

The most expensive condo sold for $246,600 in Gateway at Riverwalk and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $42,000 in Granada Townhomes at Sanora after 235 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $147,152 with 96 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 11 sales, an increase of 155%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 22%. There was an increase in sales volume of 56% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford 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!