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I occasionally read the questions that buyers post on Zillow. This one caught my eye because this buyer knows that he is in trouble. But I want to respond in this blog so that others do not make the same mistake...   THE ZILLOW QUESTION FROM BUYER: I'm a Buyer...and the appraisal came in low I made the "MISTAKE" of going with the sellers "listing" agent and not getting my own agent.  So this gal is trying to make both of us happy. I am already paying his title insurance. Now the appra...

Not all Orlando Luxury Home Property Management is the same... Some Orlando Luxury Home Property Management specialize in short term rentals and a select few managers specialize in concierge white glove property management.  That is a skill that comes with experience and an eye for what needs to be done.     Orlando Luxury Home Property Management is not run of the mill...   Orlando Luxury Homes are typically much larger with more upgrades, features...

Bellalago New Homes in Resort Style Community Bellalago new homes are being built in this impressive waterfront community located in Kissimmee Florida.  Bellalago new homes is truly  the "it" for resort living.  Designed for active lifestyle living, it is a perfect community for a second home, vacation home or to enjoy permanently, as everything you need is right on site.   Bellalago new homes are divided into two premier communities: Both Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago are...

Living in Maitland Florida... Maitland Florida is next to Winter Park Florida, close to Orlando Florida.  Maitland Florida offers an array of reasons why it is a great place to live.  Maitland Florida, is in both Orange and Seminole county and home to approximately 16,000 residents.   Maitland Florida offers some historic homes, as it was first settled in late 1800's and was the site of second Seminole War.  Maitland Florida  become a suburban area in the 1970's after Martin Mar...

Lake Nona VA Hospital slated for completion in 2015   The new Lake Nona VA Hospital and Medical Center will be the one of the biggest VA hospitals in the nation.   This VA Medical City will have it all. It is a $665 million dollar project that will be rolling out in three phases.   This Lake Nona VA hospital will for sure have the latest in technology and an array of  much needed services. Primary care providers, medical specialists, dental, vision, and mental h...

Bella Collina Real Estate is getting better...   The luxury Central Florida community of Bella Collina was sold out in hours when it first open several years ago, but progress dwindled when the market crashed.  Bella Collina dried up as builders disappeared and new construction stopped.  Bella Collina had many lots for sale, foreclosures, a large HOA debt against properties, with  unpaid membership fees.  Bella Collina appeared to be a dim investment.   Now that the mar...

  Lake Nona NEW CONSTRUCTION home inspections  Are LAKE NONA NEW CONSTRUCTION home inspections important?  Absolutely! and not only in Lake Nona, but anywhere in Central Florida where  home buyers are buying a brand new home.  Central Florida is booming with New Construction Homes going up faster than you can imagine.  There are single family, town home and condo construction in every corner and occasionally there is an oversight of perfecting the ho...

   Orlando Zombie Foreclosures   Orlando Zombie Foreclosures is the latest real estate drama.  I hate the term Orlando Zombie foreclosures!  I wonder who made it up?  I recently read that Orlando has the lions share of zombie foreclosures, as Florida is ranked much too high on the zombie  list of illusions.  At one time there were more than 300,000 zombie foreclosures in the state of Florida, but that number is dwindling quickly. Very quickly.   Orlando Zombie For...

Orlando Buyers Broker.com got a face lift.  Badly needed. Overdue,  glad it is over...Whew!   Re-doing a Real Estate website is a big job...it always is.  The last website that we launched took 3 years to complete...this one took a 10 months.  OK, I admit I did not build it, so why did it take so long? So many things to decide...the look, the content, the IDX, how much on the home search page to customize, etc. I want my websites to be correct and look good...I do not want t...