CITY OF LAKE MARY PRESENTS - HOLIDAY IN THE PARK    Friday, December 7, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm     ~ Bob Glickman Music & Entertainment     ~ Face Painting     ~ Ornament Sale          ~ Cookies and Punch served to those who bring can goods or unwrapped toy.     6:45 ~ The mayor will be announcing the official lighting of the Christmas Tree.     7:00 ~ Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive by Fire TruckPlease click here for a map and directions HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  12/03/2007

Everyone has that moment when the whole process of selling seems overwhelming. And that’s when you lie awake at night and the fears replay themselves in your head. But there’s help from the Fearbusters! Here’s a list of common fears of the seller, and solutions.Fear: I'll sell my house for too little because I priced it too low.Fearbuster: You can price your house fairly, but having an expert Realtor helping educate you in the process is the best idea. Obtain three Comparative Market Analyses from agents.Fear: There are so many real estate agents out there, and they all claim to be super salespeople! What if the agent I decide to list my home with turns out to be a slick wheeler-dealer who’s all talk and no action?Fearbuster: Counter with your own two-step plan of talk and action: Get o... 11/22/2007

          The following is a quick analysis of the re-sale market of Timacuan in Lake Mary (Seminole County), Florida for October 2007, provided by Debbie Summers of RE/MAX Central Realty, in Lake Mary, FL (sales information compiled from the Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service)Properties currently active on the market: 26 Properties closed in October 2007: 3Ratio of homes that are selling:  10% (Double the county average)Sales pending: 2Current Market Conditions:  Seminole County continues to have an elevated market supply of homes. Seminole County is a great place to live and the quality of homes for sale is outstanding.  Please contact me for additional information about Timacuan or other neighborhoods in Seminole County. Properties closed in September 2007: 1 Properties cl... 11/04/2007

The following is a quick analysis of the re-sale market of Magnolia Plantation in Lake Mary (Seminole County), Florida for October 2007, provided by Debbie Summers of RE/MAX Central Realty, in Lake Mary, FL (sales information compiled from the Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service)Properties currently active on the market: 23Properties closed in October 2007:  NoneRatio of homes that are selling: 0%Sales pending: 2Current Market Conditions:  Seminole County continues to have an elevated market supply of homes.  The historical data indicates that the market is still on a decline.Properties closed in September 2007: 3Properties closed in October 2006: 4Properties closed in October 2005: 3Magnolia Plantation is a luxurious Golf Course Community with homes ranging from the high 400'... 11/01/2007

Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Lake Mary, FL as of 11/01/2007. The following is a quick analysis of the re-sale market in Lake Mary within Seminole County, Florida for October 2007, provided by Debbie Summers of RE/MAX Central Realty, in Lake Mary, FL (sales information compiled from the Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service)Properties currently active on the market: 522 Properties closed in October 2007: 31 Ratio of inventory homes that are selling:  8%Sales pending: 44 Properties closed in September 2007: 41Properties closed in October 2006: 44Properties closed in October 2005: 69For additional information and resources concerning real estate and living in Seminole County, Florida, please visit my website, http://www.casanddebbie.com .  11/01/2007

The City of Lake Mary is set to debut their deeply anticipated Farmer's Market on Saturday, November 10th.  I've attended the highly regarded Winter Park Farmer's Market for years and I am really looking forward to this new venue.  I've always found the "freshest" fruits and vegetables are those that come from local growers. There is nothing better than a fresh picked tomato sliced up with a dash of salt and pepper. The Farmers Market will be located at Lake Mary City Hall on Lake Mary Blvd., please click here for directions. 10/28/2007

How can a real estate agent help a first time buyer?If you are a first time buyer, an experienced real estate agent can guide you through the process of buying a home, and make it all much easier. The Realtor will consult with you about the different types of mortgages, help you find a reputable lender, and advise you about how you can structure the deal, so you can save money.  Your real estate agent will help you to determine the price range that you can afford, and to get valuable information about the neighborhood you are considering.To buy a home, you need to understand the home buying process, the market and more. Knowledge and experience can save you time, money, aggrivation and worse, and that's why it pays to hire a real estate professional. Buying, of course, involves much mor... 10/04/2007

Amazing Restaurants Abound Throughout Lake Mary, Florida in Seminole CountyAustral: Savor Latin American fusion cuisine in Central Florida!Lake Mary, in Central Florida now has a new restaurant called "Austral," where you can enjoy the cuisine of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Chile. Lake Mary is rated as one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida and a great place to live! The restaurant is capable of meeting the dining requirements of people with different types of requirements and tastes, including vegetarians.  What does Austral have to offer?Austral offers a full bar, outdoor dining, and live entertainment on weekends! The restaurant specializes in "Latin fusion" cuisine, which involves the use of traditional spices in innovative ways. The restaurant has five dining rooms... 09/23/2007

Enjoy The Good Life at Heathrow Country Club!I'm asked all the time: "Where are the best golf communities in Seminole County?"  Well Heathrow  is just that! Heathrow Country Club boasts an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and gym! This exclusive private country club has an outside patio, main dining hall, bar and lounge, men's and women's card room and lounge, and a banquet hall for private functions. The club also hosts social events and dining for members every week.Enjoy the best of Heathrow at the Country Club!The Heathrow Country Club is a great place where you and your family can relax and have fun. The lush green grass and the crystal clear water of the lake make it an idyllic retreat for people of all ages! Heathrow has much to offer - job opportunities, wonder... 09/23/2007

Lake Mary, Florida ranked as one of America's best places to live!Lake Mary, Florida was voted as one of the Best Places To Live in the US by CNNMoney.com in 2005.  It made the list again, ranking fourth in the country, and first in the South in Money Magazine's list of America's best cities to live! The cities were ranked on the basis of criteria that included inexpensive housing and schools, and economic opportunities.Cities that had high crime rates and those that did not have much racial and ethnic diversity were removed from the list, as were those that were too elitist, or not exclusive enough!What does Lake Mary have to offer?Residents of Lake Mary are very happy to live in a city with lots of greenery, a booming economy, and no income tax. The city has no snow, though residents ... 09/22/2007

Enjoy the best that Lake Mary, Florida has to offer at the Timacuan Golf Club!People who are crazy about golf, as well as those who can't tell a golf club from a base ball bat, can live it up in the Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Florida. The club has an 18-hole course, which is rated as one of the most challenging courses in Florida. It hosts many important tournaments every year, and boasts of a 24,000 square-foot club house.If I don't play golf, what can I do at the Timacuan Golf Club?The management of the club caters to the tastes of the community, and is aware that not everyone who lives in Timacuan is a golfer. The club offers meals on most days, and has a well-stocked bar. It also offers buffets and banquets. Timacuan Golf Club is a great place to hang out, to eat and also to p... 09/22/2007

Heathrow Home Sales - Lake Mary Florida - Seminole County Heathrow & Lake Mary Luxury Homes Real EstateHeathrow is a guard gated, upscale neighborhood and country club featuring condos, townhomes, and single family homes with many golf-front and water-front homes available.  Square footage from 1154 sf to 7482 sfPrices from $199,900 to $2,700,000Days on market from 1 to 529Sold Homes:  98 Homes sold between January 1 and August 31, 2007. For more information on Heathrow's neighborhoods or country club, the surrounding area or Central Florida in general, please contact us.Heathrow Homes For Sale 09/20/2007

One of the favorite topics of homebuyers from out of the area is local restaurants.  Whether you already live in Lake Mary, Florida or are relocating from out of the area and buying a home here, you'll definitely want to check out The CorkScrew Grill @ Lake Mary.This new Seminole County eatery is not another chain restaurant.  Convenient to Orlando and all of its Central Florida suburbs, The CorkScrew Grill @ Lake Mary is a Wine and Coffee Bar mixed with an upscale grill restaurant, however the atmosphere is casual and unpretentious.The menu features steakhouse favorites, such as Pan Seared Pork Chops, a perfectly grilled Bone-In Fillet, Salmon, Pasta and many other exquisite items with much more descriptive names than I'm listing briefly here.  If you'd prefer to just enjoy a relaxing ... 09/19/2007

The information below is brought to you by Joe Bartolotta, an Upfront Mortgage Broker with Fidelity Mortgage Services in Altamonte Springs, Fl.  If you are in need of financing a home anywhere in Florida, call Joe Bartolotta.  He can be reached at 407.340.0220, or by visiting http://www.joebartolotta.com/ or by email at joe@joebartolotta.com.   LAKE MARY WAS RANKED #1 IN FLORIDA AND #4 IN U.S. AS BEST PLACE TO LIVE. The City of Lake Mary takes pride in its strong sense of community and its commitment to high standards of quality living. That's part of the reason Lake Mary is one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida! Lake Mary is located near Interstate 4, along the fast growing high tech business center near Heathrow. The City offers well planned residential communities, exce... 08/19/2007

I have been a resident of this lovely city since 1990. I have seen this area change each year in leaps and bounds. When I first moved here Lake Mary Blvd was 2 lanes and it's now 6 and 8 at some points. We had a gas station, grocery store, BK and MCdonalds now we have everything you could ever imagine even 2 of them within a mile of one another. So lets see why Money magazine thinks this bedroom community is the 4th best place to live in the US.PS One of the top reasons no Income tax!!! If you are thinking of relocating to this area, let me resident expertise help you find the perfect neighborhood and home. Hjoubran@Remax.net or visit www.centralfloridaluxuryestates.comFinancial City statsBest places avg.Median family income(per year)$80,881$90,316Family purchasing power(annual, cost-of... 08/15/2007

    Buying or Selling?  One Call Does it ALL!!        Rick Belben       Direct (407) 341-1706                        Are you looking for an experienced real estate professional who knows the Orlando Real Estate market and can get the results you desire? Let me put my knowledge, experience, and dedication to work for you. Give me a call today, and I will immediately get to work for you - satisfying your real estate needs.  Buying a Home? I'll take the time to listen to your needs and desires, and find your dream home. Your total satisfaction is my number one priority. Selling a Home? I will get your home sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. My online and offline marketing programs will give you the edge you need to sell your home. I don't want to just list your home, I want to sel... 03/18/2007

I don't purport to know the best way to do things.  I do know that you need to take risks and adapt to change along the way in everything you do.  I believe in being accessible to my clients 24 hours a day.  I believe in working for people and with people only after I get to know them as a little more than just "another client."  I believe that we (as Realtors) get well compensated and should do more than stick the sign in the ground and wait for someone else to sell our listings.  I believe in communicating with my valued clients at least once a week.  I believe in educating them to the market and walking them through the sales process step by step.  I have laid mulch, planted flowers and cut lawns for my valued clients.  I have even recently delivered a dog from one partner to another... 02/26/2007