Ocoee Realtor® Plays Watchful Role in Appraisals    It may be a fundamental element in nearly two-thirds of every residential real estate transaction, yet when you think about buying or selling an Ocoee home, it's not likely to be your major focus. Important though it may be, for most people, the appraisal process seems like a mere formality. After all, haven't the seller and buyer already agreed to the deal? What's left to do, other than dot the I's and cross the T's? Of course, if you are a cash buyer, you can choose to skip the appraisal altogether. If so, congrats - you are ready to buy as soon as you find the right property! But for the rest of us, if a loan is involved, so too is the lender's appraisal - or appraisals.  Yet many real estate agents are not a part of this element. T... 01/11/2013

Old Ocoee Homes & New Ocoee Homes If you live in a home built in the early 20th Century (or before), cold winter evenings can send visions of new homes dancing through your head. With floors that creak and windows that barely slow the icy gales of January, even the antique charm of your original wooden banisters can wear thin (most noticeably after your sister's kid knocks another handrail loose). But don't despair. While new homes in Ocoee may be a preferred investment for some buyers, duplicating the authenticity of your hand-hewn, turn-of-the-century Victorian is, quite simply, not possible.  With the right specialists to help, keeping your original home in top repair might not be as time consuming or costly as some fear. Original windows, for example (the kind famous for letting chi... 01/11/2013

Ocoee Real Estate 2013: The Year We Get Off Our Hands The holiday décor is down; neighborhood kids are back in school; January's social calendar looks amazingly clear (compared with the previous two months, anyway)… so, what now?  One suggestion I might offer: put some serious thought into acting on those financial New Year's resolutions - at least the ones dealing with your Ocoee real estate plans. Doing so would dovetail nicely with my own New Year's prediction, one I share with many credible real estate watchers: 2013 is the year buyers and sellers are going to really get serious about real estate. According to Money Magazine on CNN's website, the housing market rebound is here. Among other sources, they site the Mortgage Bankers Association forecast that “more and more house hunters... 01/10/2013

Home Values 34761: Residential Real Estate Statistics The average home value in the 34761 neighborhood of Orlando have been steadily rising in the past year.  Here are the statistics:   Sold Statistics Average Sold Price of Homes: $153,977, up 12.4% from July 2011 Closed Sales: 53 units, up 10.4% from July 2011 Average Days on the Market: 59 days, down 38% from July 2011 Total Sold Dollar Volume: $8,160,759, up 24% from July 2011   Inventory Statistics Active Listings: 94 units, down 67% from July 2011 New Listings: 60 units, down 25% from July 2011 All Pending Sales: 281 units, up 73.5% from July 2011   Financing Cash: 20 units Conventional: 17 units FHA: 8 units VA: 4 units Other: 2 units Assumption: 2 units   Average Sold Price based on Square Footage           08/20/2012

Average Sale Price 34761 Ocoee, FL The average sold price for homes in the 34761 zip code has been steadily rising since January 2012.  Single family homes in Ocoee have seen the biggest change as the real estate market continues its upward climb.  Condos and townhomes in 34761 have also seen a sale price increase, especially in the month of June 2012 when the average sale price for these types of homes crossed the $100,000 mark.  Single family homes in Ocoee saw a slight decrease in the average sold price for June compared to May and April sales.  For more information on the 34761 Orlando neighborhood, click on the graph below.  Want to know what your home is worth in Ocoee? Click here! Francisco Orchilles, Realtor® | Residential Real Estate Services | Keller Williams Classic Realty 59... 08/09/2012

2621 COVENTRY LANE, OCOEE FL 34761                                                                              $$$ 117,000 $$$ Exterior Front Master Bedroom Bath1 Bath1 Bath2 Living Room Kitchen Yard/Garden HUD Case#094-524176. Property is HUD owned & subject to HUD rules. FHA eligibility-Insured  w/Escrow $583 (FHA ok) Sold As-Is, no post-contract repairs or credits whatsoever; Lien/Code violations may or may not exist; Mold issues may or may not exist.           Buyer to independently verify all measurements, condition and HOA info if any. Buyer responsible for activating utilities for inspection. Investors must complete inspections prior to bid. Buyer to pay doc stamps, title ins and HOA transfer fee. For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando Area, contact ... 05/22/2012

1415 PRAIRIE LAKE BLVD, OCOEE FL 34761                                                                          $$$ 125,000 $$$ Exterior Front Kitchen Kitchen Master Bedroom Dining Room Living Room Den/Family/Great Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Florida Room Yard/Garden Tired of waiting on short sales? Look no further. Traditional sale. Home has been lovingly cared for by owners for the past 20 years. Home is move in ready, just bring your furniture and move right in. Upgraded kitchen includes granite counter tops, wood cabinetry, lazy susan, island, under cabinet lighting, energy effecient appliances and is a chef's delight. Master bathroom has also been updated with granite countertops, dual sinks and romatic evening lighting. This home sits on just under a 1/4 acre of land, has n... 04/23/2012

March is over and the Spring selling season is in full force.  Orlando home sales are brisk and inventory continues to go down.  Check out some of these great deals we sold last month in Central Florida.                        Basking Ridge                                   Kristenright                                                 Stagbury   1. Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Tanglewood subdivision.  Great Seminole County schools. 5 bed/3 bath, 2200 square feet.  It was a definite fixer upper but sold for 50 cents on the dollar.  $61,000 to a new homeowner in a neighborhood of 130K homes. 2. Basking Ridge Ct, Ocoee, FL 34761. 3/2/2 in Forest Ridge.  Great condition.  Look how beautiful that house is.  Sold for only $90,000 after only 8 days on the market.  Pretty sweet deal ... 04/05/2012

If you have a fire damaged house anywhere in Florida, I am interested in buying it.  Whether the property has minor smoke damage or the property is a total loss from fire damage, we need to talk.  I am your fire damage home buyer in Florida.  Buying homes in all areas of Florida.  The focus is on Central Florida - Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Apopka, Deltona, Deland, Clermont, Ocala, Lakeland, but I will consider them in any area.  Sell your fire damage house as is and let me fix it up.  I have connections with roofers, electricians, and other contractors to get that burnout house cleaned up and looking back to new.  Why deal with the huge headaches of trying to fix up the mess from all that fire and smoke? Take your insurance proceeds and buy a new house.  I can even help connect you w... 03/25/2012

247 BEACON POINTE DR, OCOEE FL 34761                                                                    $$$ 150,000 $$$ Exterior Front Entrance Living Room Kitchen Breakfast Nook Den/Family/Great Room Master Bath Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Exterior Back Exterior Front   Short Sale."Location, Location, Location!" This home is located in the charming gated community of Forestbrooke Estates, convenient to Major Highways, Schools, Shopping, Dining, Downtown & International Airport.  This home features over 2997 SF, 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms/2 car garage on an oversized lot site with a Huge backyard. Home features: covered porch with access from the family room, or cabana bathroom, tile flooring through traffic areas, 42 inch maple cabinets, beveled kitchen tops, black Kenmore appliances, knock d... 01/30/2012

2760 PYTHAGORAS CIR, OCOEE FL 34761                                                                     $$$ 230,000 $$$ Exterior Front Kitchen Living Room Dining Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Master Bath: Includes Garden Tub and separate Shower Foyer Bedroom 4 Other Ready to Move In House.  Like no one lived there!  The owner didn't even put a nail hole in the walls to hang pictures!  Instant almost new Home just for you!  Just add your own furniture and family and Relax & Enjoy a peaceful community of 55 households. Upgrades Galore: 16" diagonal Tile, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, tasteful 1 1/8" granite in Kitchen with long Breakfast Bar, 42" cabinets with crown trim, diagonal backsplash from top of counter to cabinets, upgraded baseboards, radiant barrier, installed propane ... 11/29/2011

305 MISTY MEADOW DR, OCOEE FL 34761                                                        $$$ 100,000 $$$ Exterior Front Living Room Interior Space/Layout Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Short Sale. Excellent value on this 3/2 in nice, established neighborhood. Laminate flooring relatively new. Good location - close to shopping and Rts. 408/429. Great deal!   For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. All Short Sale Properties a... 10/24/2011

Ocoee FL Real Estate - Market Statistics - July 2011 Each month I will provide an update for real estate activity in the city of Ocoee FL. Sales activity will reflect traditional sales, short sales, & REO/foreclosure sales. Traditional sales are negotiated between a buyer and seller; short sales are negotiated by the buyer, seller, and seller's lender; and a REO/foreclosure is negotiated between a buyer and bank.   Ocoee Real Estate Sales - June 2011     Ocoee Median Price: As you can see the Median Price for Ocoee homes is $136,549. This number is nearly 20% higher than the $115,000 median price for homes sold in the Greater Orlando real estate market. Expect prices to hold steady during the summer months.   List to Sales Price Ratio: Time and again market data reflects a properly pric... 07/10/2011

   1704 CAROLINA WREN DR, OCOEE FL 34761                          $$$ 275,000 $$$ Exterior Front Entrance Aerial View Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen 2nd Floor Plan Master Bath Master Bedroom Laundry Room Lanai Exterior Back EXQUISITE,HOME FULLY LOADED.UPGRADES GALORE.FRENCH DOORS TO MASTER.DOUBLE SINKS,SEPARATE SHOWER AND SOAKING TUB,HARD WOOD FLOORS,HUGE WALK IN CLOSET AND CARPET.RCSD LGT,2ND BATH WITH TRIPLE SINKS.OVERSIZED BONUS ROOM FULLY LOADED KITCHEN.LOTS OF UPGRADES. HOME HAS LAMINATE,CARPET AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. ENCLOSED LANAI WITH TILE FLOORS. OVERSIZED BACKYARD. A BEDROOM IS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALL BLACK AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES. For the latest status on this property and many more in the Ocoee area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit ww... 03/10/2011

   MLS# O5023235                        2793 CULLENS CT, OCOEE FL 34761     $$$ 110,300 $$$ Exterior Front Foyer Living Room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Master Bedroom Master Bath Bedroom 2 Patio/Deck Yard/Garden Put this remarkable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on your must see list!  Walk in to your spacious living room with columns and archways to the dining room.  Do not miss this fabulous kitchen with center island, breakfast bar and built-in hutch!  Throw open your french doors, and imagine grilling out on your oversized patio and soaking up the sun!  Located off Clarke Road, you're minutes to the West Oaks Mall area with plenty of options for shopping and dining.  Just beyond that, you have the 408, with easy access to downtown Orlando, the 429, Turnpike, and theme parks!  W... 01/06/2011

WELCOME TO Windsor Landings,  Ocoee, Florida 34761 Presenting Windsor Landings entrance marquee. Windsor Landing is nestled in the town of Ocoee. Buying or selling your home in Windsor Landings we can assist you! Call today for VIP service. Windsor Landings Community Quick Facts!  Neighborhood established in 2001 This community consist of 214 home sites As of 2010 HOA fee is $810.00 annually Square foot range 2,108 - 4,151 Price range low 300's to high 500's Hoa Info: Windsor Landing HOA Public Schools for this Community: Thornebrooke Elementary Gotha Middle Olympia High school Exclusive Private Schools Lake Highland Preparatory School Windermere Preparatory Bishop Moore First Academy MonteVerde Academy Streets associated with this community. Braelock Drive, Calliope ST, Beazer DR, Sage... 11/21/2010

Meadow Ridge, Ocoee, Florida 34761 This is a photo of Meadow Ridge, subdivision entrance sign.   I would be happy to help you with any info regarding this neighborhood!  Ocoee is a fabulous community offering the best schools, and all the entertainment you could ever ask for is  a few minutes away. 07/30/2010

SAY NO TO FORECLOSURE!!  CUT YOUR LOSSES NOW!! There is a Way Out!!Your Bank will Pay! What is a Short Sale?? Rick Belben and his Partners represent homeowners and investors who are behind on their payments or facing foreclosure.  Rick Belben along with his partners are very successful short sale real estate agents in Orlando.  We successfully list, market and negotiate with seller's lender and have saved our clients $$$. Our Services are FREE to you!!  What's My Westyn Bay Home Worth? Westyn Bay Real Estate We even make your Bank pay your closing costs! Call Rick today at (407) 341-1706 for a Free Consultation! Rick BelbenREALTOR®RE/MAX Gold PartnersRick57sellshomes@aol.com(407) 341-1706 Direct(866) 897-5758 Faxwww.RickSellsFlorida.com Orlando Real Estate   "Assisting Homeowners with A... 03/18/2010

LinksOrlando Homes for SaleVirtual TourMore Property InfoPhoto GalleryDescriptionSharp "Well Maintained" 4br/2.5ba home in Sought after Westyn Bay is ready for a New Owner. Very Open Floor Plan! Nicely Equipped Kitchen features Corian Counters, 42" Maple Cabinets, Cooking Island, Butlers Pantry and a separate dinette area. Formal Living Room and Dining Room. Master Bedroom Suite is Downstairs and Master Bath has Dual Vanities, Garden Tub and Separate Shower. Upstairs has 3 secondary bedrooms, a Full Bath and Loft overlooking the downstairs family room. Westyn Bay is a Gated and Guarded Community. This Fabulous Community of Westyn Bay has many amenities such as a Lakefront Recreation Area with Clubhouse and Pool, Playgrounds, Volleyball, Tennis and Basketball Courts, Baseball and Soccer ... 03/09/2010

Rick Belben | RE/MAX Gold Partners | (407) 341-1706 609 Cimarosa Ct, Ocoee, FL Westyn Bay Beauty! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $210,000 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 2,577 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,000 sqft HOA/Maint $113 per month DESCRIPTION Sharp "Well Maintained" 4br/2.5ba home in Sought after Westyn Bay is ready for a New Owner. Very Open Floor Plan! Nicely Equipped Kitchen features Corian Counters, 42" Maple Cabinets, Cooking Island, Butlers Pantry and a separate dinette area. Formal Living Room and Dining Room. Master Bedroom Suite is Downstairs and Master Bath has Dual Vanities, Garden Tub and Separate Shower. Upstairs has 3 secondary bedrooms, a Full Bath and Loft overlooking the downstairs family room. Westyn Bay ... 03/08/2010