What’s Happening in Central Florida - March 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, MOVIE & THEATER

18^TH ANNUAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL

What: movies, interviews, food & wine, parties & special events

When: March 27 – April 5

Where: various locations & times throughout Central Florida

Cost: varies

Website: www.FloridaFilmFestival.com

MERCHANT OF VENICE

What: Orlando Shakespeare Theater

When: various times through April 26

www.OrlandoShakes.org

Where: Margeson Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $22 – 38; $14 senior matinee April 22

Contact: 407-447-1700

PETER AND THE WOLF

What: Orlando Ballet production of the children’s story

When: March 28 – 11am

Where: Carr Performing Arts Centre

401 W. Livingston St.

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-426-1739

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: photographer Phil Eschbach

When: Mon - Fri – 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY

What: American arts & crafts from the Morse Collection thru April

When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am - 4pm

Fri – 9:30am – 8pm

Sun – 1 – 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm

Contact: 407-645-5311

HEALTH

CPR TRAINING FOR TEENS

What: presented by the American Red Cross of Central Florida for teens grade 9 - 12

When: April 1 – 9am – 1:30pm

Where: Caribe Royale Orlando

World Center Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-894-4141

WINE

A SPRING AFFAIRE

What: medieval themed wine tasting benefitting the Avian Reconditioning Center

When: March 27 – 4pm

Where: Avian Reconditioning Center

323 W. Lester Road

Apopka

Cost: $20 advance; $25 at the door

Contact: 407-461-1056

ART OF THE VINE

What: wine tasting and auction benefitting New Hope for Kids

When: March 27 – 6pm

Where: Fields BMW

963 Wymore Road

Winter Park

Cost: $85 advance; $100 at the door

Contact: 407-331-3059

CHAD BYERLY

What: photography exhibit & wine tasting

When: March 27 – 6:30pm

Where: Winestyles

4841 New Broad St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-363-4743

ETC

SAFE BOATING

What: laws, safety, handling, navigation, trailering, storing, etc.

When: March 28 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Verteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond St.

Orlando

Cost: $35; registration 8am

Contact: 407-876-2977

FLORIDA WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

What: activities and entertainment

When: March 28 – 9am - 4pm

Where: Dowtown Deland

Indiana Avenue

Deland

Cost: Free

Contact: 386-734-0162

9^TH ANNUAL CREADLE ART SHOW & SALE

What: photography, ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, etc.

When: March 28 – 9am - 5pm

29^th – 11am – 4pm

Where: Creadle School of Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

CENTRAL FLORIDA MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY’S 40^TH ANNUAL SHOW

What: jewelry, demonstrations, auctions, door prizes

When: March 28 & 29 – 9am - 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $4 adults; $2 students; 11 or younger free w/an adult

Contact: 407-625-6336

OCOEE’S 4^TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING

What: children poster contest, puppet show, tire changing contest, martial arts demonstration, vision screenings, residents can get free trees, bushes, plants & rain barrels

When: March 28 – 10am - 3pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

BOAT SHOW

What: demo rides, raffles, refreshments, manufacturer reps, etc.

When: March 28 & 29 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Lake Fairview Marina

4503 N. Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-295-0117

MARDI GRAS FOR THE TROOPS

What: food by Tabasco Exec Chef Jason Gronlund, music, parade, silent auction – benefits local troops & their families serving in the current war

When: March 28 – 6 - 10pm

Where: VFW Post 10147

519 S. Central Ave.

Apopka

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-814-8266

ON-GOING

ABSENT MINDED IMPROV

When: Mondays – 9pm

Where: Taste

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: $2 – must be at least 18

Contact: 407-835-0646

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

REAL OPEN MIKE

When: Wednesdays – 8:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

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

YOUTH SPORTS FESTIVAL

What: for K – 5^th – baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball or cheerleading

When: April 4 – 9 - 11am

Where: University of Central Florida

UCF Baseball Complex – Jay Bergman Field

4000 Central Florida Boulevard

Orlando

Cost: Registration required - $4 includes clinic, lunch & goodie bag

Contact: 407-823-2586

BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION CLASS

What: The Orange Audubon Society

When: April 4, 11, 18 – 2:30 - 5pm

Where: Orlando Wetlands Park

25155 Wheeler Road

Christmas

Cost: $40; $25 – Audubon members

Contact: 407-644-0796

LATIN FEST

What: entertainers from Central & South America, art & crafts, food, laser light show

When: April 4 – 5 - 9pm

Where: Avalon Park Towncenter

13001 Founder’s Square

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

CAREGIVER TOOLBOX TRAINING

What: medication management, caregiver relief, abuse, neglect, fall prevention, etc.

When: April 15 – 1 - 4pm

Where: Renaissance Senior Center

3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 727-637-7227

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!

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

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for February 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

14 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $223,535 with 105 days on the market.

The median sales price is $197,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 91%.

The most expensive home sold for $431,000 in Glen Eagle and was on the market 165 days

The least expensive home sold for $90,000 in North Orlando Townsite after 335 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $297,469 with 179 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 21 sales, a decrease of 33%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4.9% and a increase in the median sales price of 10%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 27% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

5 homes sold

The average sales price was $139,998 with 160 days on the market.

The median sales price was $145,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $189,000 in Harbor Winds and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $76,000 in Deer Run after 331 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $196,833 with 143 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 3 sales, a 67% increase.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1.6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5.2%. There was no change in sales volume with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

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 February ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for February 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

25 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $787,893 with 185 days on the market.

The median sales price is $178,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 89%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.45M in Comstock Park after 609 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $11,000 after 393 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $471,239 with 203 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 23 sales, an increase of 9%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 62% and a decrease in the median sales price of 38%. The numbers are skewed and can be attributed to a home selling for $5.6M last month. There was also an increase in sales volume of 67% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold

The average sales price was $419,925 with 215 days on the market.

The median sales price was $172,700.

The sales to list price ratio is 87%.

The most expensive condo sold for $1.32M in Villa Siena and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $40,000 in Hidden Oak Condo after 460 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $355,956 with 321 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 14 sales, a decrease of 43%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 386% and an increase in the median sales price of 180%. The skewed numbers are due to the fact that two condos sold for over $1M this month. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 33% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

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

Windermere, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘09

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for February 2009. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. 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

22 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $458,910 with 148 days on the market.

The median sales price is $287,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.594M in Keenes Point and was on the market 332 days.

The least expensive home sold for $187,500 in Lakes of Windermere after 86 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $861,946 with 211 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 27 sales, an increase of 18.5%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 18% and an increase in the median sales price of 15%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 16% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

1 homes sold with a sales price was $203,010 in Berkshire Place and was new construction.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $193,058 with 69 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 97% on 9 sales, a decrease of 89%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 32% and an increase in the median sales price of less than 34%. Yet, there was also a decrease in sales volume of 75% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

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

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

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

169 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $261,233 with 170 days on the market.

The median sales price is $210,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.1M in Lake Markham Preserve in Sanford and was on the market 7 days.

The least expensive home sold for $27,000 in Country Club Manor in Sanford after 36 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $295,322 with 145 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 179 sales a decrease of 5.6%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 14%. There was an increase in sales volume of 35% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

61 homes sold

The average sales price was $105,725 with 133 days on the market.

The median sales price was $110,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $261,500 at Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $21,900 at Altamonte Village in Altamonte Springs after 82 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $171,154 with 121 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 43 sales, an increase of 42%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6.3% and a decrease in the median sales price of 14%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 27% with a 1% increase 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.

Marc It Sold!

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

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

24 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $273,337 with 285 days on the market.

The median sales price is $159,950.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $2.1M in the Lake Markham Reserve and was on the market 7 days.

The least expensive home sold for $27,000 in Country Club Manor after 36 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $284,594 with 133 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 19 sales, a decrease of 26%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6.6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10.5%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

14 homes sold

The average sales price was $136,682 with 88 days on the market.

The median sales price was $141,437.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $261,500 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.

The least expensive townhome sold for $37,500 in Pine Ridge Club after 141 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $173,433 with 106 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, a decrease of17%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 133% with a 7% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

It should be noted that 6 properties that closed were 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!

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

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

39 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $252,110 with 172 days on the market.

The median sales price is $230,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $500K in Chapman Lakes and was on the market 68 days

The least expensive home sold for $117,000 in Alafaya Woods with 73 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $298,297 with 142 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 52 sales, a decrease of 25%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 1.6% and a decrease in the median sales price of less than 1.8%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 21% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

11 homes sold

The average sales price was $109,487 with 140 days on the market.

The median sales price was $115,000.

The sales to list price ratio averages out to be 85%.

The most expensive sold for $193,990 in Clayton Crossing and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $33,000 in Villas at Lakeside after 227 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $209,593 with 34 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 7 sales, an increase of 57%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6.5% and an increase in the median sales price of 86%. Six units sold in Villas at Lakeside with the most expensive selling for $80K, but four selling for less than $35K. On the other side of the spectrum, the 5 remaining sales were new construction with the least expensive selling for $150K. There was an increase in sales volume of 22% with an 3% 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.

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

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

429 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $180,918 with 139 days on the market.

The median sales price is $156,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $950K in Phillips Landing and was new construction.

The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Washington Park after 101 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $284,546 with 163 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 282 sales, an increase of 52%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 18% and a decrease in the median sales price of 9%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 10% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

214 homes sold

The average sales price was $83,213 with 123 days on the market.

The median sales price was $59,450.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive sold for $500K in Sanctuary Downtown Condo and was on the market 236 days.

The least expensive sold for $11,500 in Avalon Condo and was on the market for 120 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $203,744 with 128 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 92 sales, an increase of 133%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 9% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8.5%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 29% 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!

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

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

574 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price is $197,505 with 125 days on the market.

The median sales price is $165,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.45M in Keenes Point in Windermere and was on the market 332 days.

The least expensive home sold for $9,000 in Washington Park in Orlando after 101 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $326.699 with 172 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 414 sales, a 39% increase.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 14% and a decrease in the median sales price of 5%. These decreases can be attributed to the fact that a $5.6M home closed the previous month. There was an increase in sales volume of 12% and no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

238 homes sold.

The average sales price was $97,005 with 126 days on the market.

The median sales price was $69,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%

The most expensive condo sold for $1.32MK in Villa Siena in Winter Park and was new construction.

The least expensive sold for $11,500 in Avalon Condo in Orlando and was on the market for 120 days.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $217,835 with 151 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 127 sales, an increase of 87%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1.4% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10%. There was an increase in sales volume of 28% with no change 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!