Friday, February 27, 2009

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

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

What: with Wanda Weber by the Central Florida Watercolor Society

When: March 1 – 1:30pm

Where: Florida Hospital Orlando

601 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-831-7108

KIDZART

What: children’s art show & family activities

When: March 1 – 2 - 4pm

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - admission required for some activities

Contact: 407-645-5933

AUTHOR

HOLIDAY ROSES

What: Antique Roses of the South, by Peggy Rose Martin

When: March 1 – 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Garden House

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-556-3936

HEALTH

FIT FOR LIFE

What: various classes & programs including Heart, Health & You, etc.

When: throughout February – click link for schedule

http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp?bhcp=1

Where: Orange County Public Library System – various locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7320

CAREGIVER SEMINAR

What: learn healthy communication skills

When: February 26 – 6:30 - 8pm

Where: Senior’s First/CCE Adult Day Care

1655 Peel Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required; respite care available on site

Contact: 407-894-4669

HEALTH FAIR

What: cholesterol, chiropractic, body fat, blood pressure, etc.

When: February 28 – 9 – 11am

Where: Winter Park YMCA Family Center

1201 N. Lakemont Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-1509

LANDSCAPING

SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle

When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Univ. of FL Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

2725 S. Binion Road

Apopka

Cost: $20 including course guide & drawing supplies

Contact: 407-254-9200

FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

What: landscaping and irrigation practices while protecting resources

When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9224

ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY

What: orange county residents can receive 2 trees per household

When: February 28 – 8am - noon

Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park

1300 Fort Christmas Road

Christmas

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

NATIVE PLANTS

What: native habitat restoration with ecologist Nancy Bisset

When: March 3 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ETC

GALLAGHER

When: February 27 & 28 – 8pm

Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown

304 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $25; Watermelon Patch Seats - $35

Contact: 407-629-2665

SAFE BOATING

What: class & meets youth boating certification requirements

When: February 28 – 8am – 4:30pm

Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond Street

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-876-2977

THE GREAT DUCK DERBY

What: rubber duck racing and activities to benefit Mead Gardens

When: February 28 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; duck $5

Contact: 407-623-3341

SHAKESPEARE POKER TOURNAMENT

What: to benefit the Orlando Shakespeare Theater

When: February 28 – 6pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $60 – suggested donation

Contact: 407-447-1700

GETTING READY TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT

What: for those who are currently unemployed & were full-timers; presented by Marilyn Marks, an organizational consultant for 25+ years.

When: March 2 & 9 – 9:30am - noon

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free – 2-part course; registration deadline 2/24

Contact: 407-645-5933

ON-GOING

“CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT

What: artwork by Miriam Brysk

When: Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm

Fri – 9am – 1pm

Sun – 1pm – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

BEGINNING RACEWALKING

What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail

When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm

Where: Chapin Station

501 Crown Point Cross Road

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; advanced registration required

Contact: 407-654-1108

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday – 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY’S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE

What: vendors, competition, cooking demos, children’s workshop

When: March 7 – 10am - 6pm

8th – noon – 6pm

Where: Florida Mall Hotel

1500 Sand Lake Road

Orlando

Cost: $10; 9 & younger free

Contact: 407-859-1500

DECORATIVE CONTAINER GARDENING FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER

What: presented by the Herb Society and Nick Francisco

When: March 9 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-381-1992

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda

When: March 14 – 7:30pm

Where: Quinn Strong Park

Packwood & Ventris Streets

Maitland

Cost: Free

SPRING POPS CONCERT

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato

When: March 15 – 7pm

Where: Central Park

Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs

Contact: 407-896-6700

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, resumes, etc.

When: March 18 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Road

Winter Park

Cost: Free – reservation deadline 3/16

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 237

PLANT SALE

What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants

When: March 21 & 22 – 9am - 5pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

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!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - February 18, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

ORLANDO DOWNTOWN ART & LIVING EXPO

What: 100+ juried art & fine craft vendors + concerts

When: February 21 - 22 – 11am - 6pm

Where: Global Gallery at the Plaza

183 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-588-1260

HEALTH

FIT FOR LIFE

What: various classes & programs including Heart, Health & You, etc.

When: throughout February – click link for schedule

http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp?bhcp=1

Where: Orange County Public Library System – various locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7320

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

What: geared towards adult beginners, but open to all levels

When: February 21 – 10:30am - noon

Where: Maitland Public Library

501 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-7700

CANCER COMMUNITY AWARENESS

What: education, screenings, food, raffles, entertainment, auction, arts & crafts

When: February 22 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

LANDSCAPING/NATURE

SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle

When: February 19, 26 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Univ. of FL Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

2725 S. Binion Road

Apopka

Cost: $20 including course guide & drawing supplies

Contact: 407-254-9200

NATURE’S BOUNTY – COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY

What: speakers and vendors

When: February 21 – 8:30am - 2pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Drive

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

THE POWER OF DIVERSITY: IN THE RAINFOREST & IN THE WORKPLACE

What: researcher & National Geographic speaker, Nalini Nadkarni

When: February 24 – 1 - 2pm

Where: Valencia Community College East

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-582-1729

ETC

ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

What: furniture, paintings, jewelry, rugs, porcelain, etc.

When: February 20 - 21 – 10am - 5pm

22nd – noon – 5pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231 – x 254

BBQ LUNCH – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

What: benefits Habitat with 5/3 Bank – free credit report, etc.

When: February 21 – 11am - 2pm

Where: Habitat ReStore

2001 N. Rock Springs Road

Apopka

Cost: $8 adults; 4 – children under 12

Contact: 407-880-8280

LADIES LAUGH OUT LOUD

What: comedy & music to benefit the American Heart Assn.

When: February 21 – 2pm

Where: Casselberry Art House

127 Quail Pond Circle

Casselberry

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-279-1089

3RD ANNUAL BLUES BBQ FESTIVAL

When: February 22 – 2 - 9pm

Where: Orlando City Hall

400 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2036

CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY

What: 13 week course - education, demonstrations, tours.

When: February 24 & following Tues. – 6:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office

2500 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – background check for all applicants

Contact: 407-254-7389

ON-GOING

“CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT

What: artwork by Miriam Brysk

When: Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm

Fri – 9am – 1pm

Sun – 1pm – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

BEGINNING RACEWALKING

What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail

When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm

Where: Chapin Station

501 Crown Point Cross Road

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; advanced registration required

Contact: 407-654-1108

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday – 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY’S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

What: landscaping and irrigation practices while protecting resources

When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9224

CAREGIVER SEMINAR

What: learn healthy communication skills

When: February 26 – 6:30 - 8pm

Where: Senior’s First/CCE Adult Day Care

1655 Peel Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required; respite care available on site

Contact: 407-894-4669

GALLAGHER

When: February 27 & 28 – 8pm

Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown

304 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $25; Watermelon Patch Seats - $35

Contact: 407-629-2665

ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY

What: orange county residents can receive 2 trees per household

When: February 28 – 8am - noon

Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park

1300 Fort Christmas Road

Christmas

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

SAFE BOATING

What: class & meets youth boating certification requirements

When: February 28 – 8am – 4:30pm

Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond Street

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-876-2977

HEALTH FAIR

What: cholesterol, chiropractic, body fat, blood pressure, etc.

When: February 28 – 9 – 11am

Where: Winter Park YMCA Family Center

1201 N. Lakemont Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-1509

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

What: with Wanda Weber by the Central Florida Watercolor Society

When: March 1 – 1:30pm

Where: Florida Hospital Orlando

601 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-831-7108

KIDZART

What: children’s art show & family activities

When: March 1 – 2 - 4pm

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - admission required for some activities

Contact: 407-645-5933

HOLIDAY ROSES

What: Antique Roses of the South, by Peggy Rose Martin

When: March 1 – 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Garden House

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-556-3936

GETTING READY TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT

What: for those who are currently unemployed & were full-timers; presented by Marilyn Marks, an organizational consultant for 25+ years.

When: March 2 & 9 – 9:30am - noon

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free – 2-part course; registration deadline 2/24

Contact: 407-645-5933

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda

When: March 14 – 7:30pm

Where: Quinn Strong Park

Packwood & Ventris Streets

Maitland

Cost: Free

SPRING POPS CONCERT

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato

When: March 15 – 7pm

Where: Central Park

Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs

Contact: 407-896-6700


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!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

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

orange county florida market sales statistics

The following are the market sales statistics for Orange County, Florida for January 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

512 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $230,235 with 138 days on the market.

The median sales price is $173,250.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $5.6M in Preserve Point at Windsong in Winter Park and was on the market 8 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Lake Mann Shores in Orlando after 71 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $358,357 with 165 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 364 sales, a 41% increase.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of less than 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8.2%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 25% and no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

186 homes sold.

The average sales price was $95,628 with 130 days on the market.

The median sales price was $69,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%

The most expensive townhome sold for $500K in Thornton Park in Orlando and was new construction on the market 640 days.

The least expensive sold for $6,000 in Sandlake Courtyards Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 21 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $240,039 with 148 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 93 sales, an increase of 200%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 24.5% and a decrease in the median sales price of 24%. This is in part due to the fact that last month there was a villa that sold for over $2.6M. There was a decrease in sales volume of 5% 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.

Marc It Sold!

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

orlando orange county florida market sales statistics

The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for January 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

389 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $219,748 with 188 days on the market.

The median sales price is $171,384.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $1,806,250 in Bay Point and was on the market 361 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Lake Mann Shores after 71 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $303,793 with 162 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 252 sales, an increase of 154%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 11% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3.7%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 20% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

166 homes sold

The average sales price was $91,173 with 134 days on the market.

The median sales price was $65,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $500K in Thornton Park in Orlando and was new construction on the market 640 days.

The least expensive sold for $6,000 in Sandlake Courtyards Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 21 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $212,134 with 151 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 73 sales, an increase of 227%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 10% and a decrease in the median sales price of 19%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 6.4% with no change 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 January ‘09

oviedo and chuluota seminole county florida 32765 and 32766 market sales statistics

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for January 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

33 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $256,188 with 164 days on the market.

The median sales price is $234,175.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $439,500 in Preserve at Black Hammock and was on the market 435 days

The least expensive home sold for $144,000 in Alafaya Woods with 79 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $302,436 with 138 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 34 sales, a decrease of 3%.

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 1.8%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 38% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

9 homes sold

The average sales price was $102,797 with 102 days on the market.

The median sales price was $62,000.

The sales to list price ratio averages out to be 88%.

The most expensive sold for $184,700 in Clayton Crossing and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $30,000 in Villas at Lakeside after 65 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $194,995 with 26 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 83% on 2 sales, an increase of 450%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 40% and a decrease in the median sales price of 65%. These decreases can be partially attributed to the fact that 5 of these units were located in the Villas at Lakeside and all sold for under $62K. There was a decrease in sales volume of 50% with an 8% 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!

Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘09

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

125 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $247,636 with 159 days on the market.

The median sales price is $185,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.04M in Lake Forest in Sanford and was on the market 555 days.

The least expensive home sold for $11,525 in Winwood Park in Altamonte Springs after 201 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $352,993 with 121 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 162 sales a decrease of 23%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 5% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8.8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 43% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

48 homes sold

The average sales price was $112,817 with 119 days on the market.

The median sales price was $127,725.

The sales to list price ratio is 91%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $245,990 at Lake Mary Landings and was on the market 67 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $30,000 at Villas at Lakeside in Oviedo after 65 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $153,315 with 136 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 33 sales, an increase of 46%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 18% and a decrease in the median sales price of 12%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 24% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


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

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

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The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for January 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

20 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $292,518 with 280 days on the market.

The median sales price is $178,750.

The sales to list price ratio is 88%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.04M in the Lake Forest and was on the market 555 days.

The least expensive home sold for $13,125 in Seminole Park after 141 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $325,756 with 138 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 24 sales, a decrease of 16.7%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1.8% and an increase in the median sales price of 11.4%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 47% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

6 homes sold

The average sales price was $148,535 with 127 days on the market.

The median sales price was $148,107.

The sales to list price ratio is 88%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $202,500 in Greystone and was on the market 270 days.

The least expensive townhome sold for $97,000 in Regency Oaks after 233 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $183,721 with 89 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 8 sales, a decrease of25%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6.8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 2.5%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 45% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

It should be noted that 8 properties that closed are new construction.


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!