Octoberfest in Avalon

October 13th from 5pm- 9pm Check out another great event!

Town Center at Avalon Park
Join the community of Avalon Park for a festive, family-friendly evening of dance, games, music, and socializing complete with a keg-tapping ceremony, alpine hats, a beer stein-holding contest, barrel rolling, a root beer garden, yodeling and more. [407-658-6565; http://www.avalonpark.com]

Hope to see you there!

Avalon Park Community Yard Sale

Take advantage of the traffic that will be coming through the area! 

Attention Home Sellers — Our Team of Buyer’s Agents Can Be OnSite To Conduct a Home Tour of YOUR Home while you sell your goods!  Call me today to schedule this First Come First Serve opportunity (407-482-8225).  No fee, of course!  And since we will represent the buyers there is no conflict of interest for you or your listing agent!!

When: Saturday, October 13^th, 2007

Where: In each family’s front yard/garage

Who: Any resident of East Orlando is welcome to participate

What is needed: Your address, $3 to cover permits and advertising, and an optional descriptive list of items.

Please contact Chris Carroll at chris@avalonyardsale.com or visit www.avalonyardsale.com.

Looking For A Unique Buyer

I have been fortunate enough to be asked to market this unique property in Christmas, Florida.  Not too many people know of Christmas…it is an unincorporated portion of Orange County; a natural setting where most homes have the luxury of one or more acres of land (something that will become much more valuable as available land dwindles).

This home is absolutely perfect for the executive who loves to entertain. The floor plan is open and flowing, providing many spaces for gathering.  Take a moment to check it out:  http://www.selbyrealestate.net/reindeer.htm

If you know of someone looking for room to stretch out (both inside and out), please pass this link along to them. I know there is a person out there who would love to live in this house!  I can’t wait for them to see it and make it their own.

The Mortgage Market and You

Looks like a number of buyers are feeling more like Chicken Little these days!  It’s practically impossible to avoid the doom and gloom “sky is falling” portrayed on the news about both the mortgage and housing industries. Granted, the Mortgage Industry is in an active state of transition; which, after speaking with several industry professionals over the past few weeks, seems to be a good thing for the industry!  Buyers are worried about where this shake out will actually leave them.  The consensus from these experts is that most buyers will be fine, however there should be a greater sense of urgency to lock in your loan as soon as possible.  Today’s rates and terms may change as of tomorrow.

The real estate market is very localized so you cannot rely on media to provide you with all the facts. While prices may be taking a nose dive in some subdivisions or even zip codes, others are actually not fluctuating that much.  You need to find a Realtor who is well educated on the market in which you wish to live. That Realtor can discuss the trends and negotiate the best deal now.  If you are looking at home ownership as a long term investment, this market can be a positive one for you.

The entire real estate purchase transaction remains a very personal one — driven by you!  The purchase price, terms negotiated, loan chosen…all of these are unique to you.  Are there good loans out there?  The experts say “Yes!”  Are there good deals on homes out there?  “Yes!”  Is now a good time to buy?  “Yes!”

So if you are serious about buying a home in the foreseeable future, consult with industry experts who can guide you through every step of the process.  If you don’t know a reputable mortgage planner and have fears about choosing one, simply email me at debrahorowitz@selbyrealestate.net.   We work with a number of reputable mortgage planners who can help you achieve your goals.  Before you put your dream on hold, at least meet with us and get all your questions answered; you’ll get information and advice with no obligation on your part!  See, there are some good deals out there…