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Saint Cloud, FL Real Estate News

By Sandy Sills, Associate Broker
(Preferred Real Estate Brokers)
New Construction Homes of East Lake Park in Saint Cloud, FL. East Lake Park in Saint Cloud,  Fl. is definitely unique city to live in. Saint Cloud has very rich history that explains only one major feature- growth. Growth is always a plus when buying a new home.  Located near Kissimmee and Orlando only minutes from Central Florida's famous tourist attractions and beaches.  The Saint Cloud has approximately 40,000 residents with only 20,000 residents back in 2000.  The school district for this neighborhood is improving more and more each year with a graduation rate of 83% from its senior classes at the High School level. See more school ratings and info here.    Home prices in East Lake Park in Saint Cloud, FL. range from $319k- $850k. The homes within this beautiful new community consi...
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By Dee Toohey, Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro
(Innovative Realty Solutions Group)
Here are the 30 day, single family home stats for St. Cloud, Florida.  Inventory is increasing along with prices.    Status: Active (947)     Beds Baths SqFt Heated List Price LP/SqFt Close Price SP/SqFt DTC DTCL ADOM CDOM SP/LP Ratio Min 1 1 528 $42,000 $41.68 - - - -     - Max 8 8 9,889 $1,900,000 $307.05 - - - - 2,973 3,186 - Avg 4 3 2,257 $261,927 $114.30 - - - - 121 148 - Median 4 3 2,136 $229,950 $108.62 - - - - 63 75 -   Status: Pending (223)     Beds Baths SqFt Heated List Price LP/SqFt Close Price SP/SqFt DTC DTCL ADOM CDOM SP/LP Ratio Min 1 1 448 $30,000 $40.82 - -   -     - Max 6 6 4,380 $850,000 $412.62 - - 599 - 580 580 - Avg 4 2 1,889 $195,331 $103.05 - - 85 - 77 87 - Median 3 2 1,795 $174,990 $101.01 - - 51 - 48 52 -   Status: Sold (161)     Beds Baths SqFt Heated List Pr...
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By Sandy Sills, Associate Broker
(Preferred Real Estate Brokers)
New Construction Homes in St. Cloud       St. Cloud, a family-oriented city near Orlando, was founded April 16, 1909, as a retirement community for Civil War Union veterans who paid $50 for five-acre lots. The birth of modern day St. Cloud is possible through the aspirations of several men, including Hamilton Disston, who began visiting Florida from Philadelphia on fishing trips in the 1870s. After positive results from sugarcane at Southport, Disston became interested in its production. He erected the first sugar factory at the St. Cloud Plantation at East Lake Tohopekaliga. A small community developed at Disston’s sugar works and when the plantation was abandoned, a few families stayed on, moving to the location. The Sugar Belt Railway was merged with South Florida Railway and the St...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
Find Homes for Sale in 34769, Saint Cloud Florida     Saint Cloud Florida is a great place to live work and play! If you’re in the market for a home in central Florida, we really recommend that you check out the 34769 zip code first. This area has close proximity to all of the major highways and you can be in Downtown Orlando in less than a half an hour—the beach on either coast in less than an hour! If you’re interested in living in a more relaxed locale, while still having access to the great nightlife that Orlando and the surrounding cities have to offer, this area is ideal. 34769 is located in close proximity to Medical City and the airport, but far enough away that you can escape the high paced, high traffic lifestyle. As of writing, a quick search reveals over 100 properties for s...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  Lake Ajay Village St Cloud, FL Homes For Sale       This private gated community in Saint Cloud, Florida has lakefront homes on  beautiful Lake Ajay. Located in North Osceola County this community has it all. With close proximity to Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando International Airport, Melbourne Beach, Downtown Orlando, The 417 Expressway,and Lake Nona's Medical City, it's hard to pick a better place to live in Central Florida with this loaction. Lake Ajay Village has 40 acres of private green space, lighted tennis courts, picnic and natures areas, and exclusive canal access to the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes for the avid fishermen and water sports enthousiast.   The community has a private boat ramp into Lake Ajay's canal that leads to Lake Ajay, Fells Cove, and East Lake Tohopekalig...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
      Fantastic large 4 bedroom home in Lorraine Estates. Just added new Carpeting! Convenient to shopping, schools, and Florida's Turnpike. An exceptional front door leads to the living room/dinning room with wonderful wood flooring. To the rear is the family room as with wood floors where French doors lead to a large backyard, great for family gatherings and parties. The bedrooms are split two to a side with the kitchen in the middle with oak cabinets and a breakfast area in the kitchen. This home has it all, even an inside utility room. Lorraine Estates is a wonderful community in a great location. For Homes For Sale in St Cloud Florida visit www.ResidentTeam.com       We help Buyers and Sellers find and purchase homes for sale in St Cloud Florida. Property ownership Central Florida ...
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By Dee Toohey, Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro
(Innovative Realty Solutions Group)
Enjoy Lake Front Living OverviewMapsPhotosMarket Stats $460,890 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 3,414 sqftLot: 1.09 acre(s) Location 3176 LAKE BREEZE CIRSAINT CLOUD, FL 34771USA Dee Toohey Innovative Realty Solutions Group(407) 421-7915deetoohey@aol.comhttp://www.innovativeregroup.com   Listed by: Innovative Realty Solutions Group Our recent listings Enjoy Lake Front LivingMove right in!College Park Home Newly Renovated!Dr. Phillips Beauty!Great place to live! Close Quick! Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
useful tips for investors from Toni's Property Management in St Cloud Florida   If you’re looking at becoming a landlord, you may be investing in real estate for the first time; there are a number of important things you need to consider before you get started. As a rental manager and investor, I understand all of the ins and outs involved with property management in St Cloud FL. As an investor, you want to make a sound purchase and see a return on your investment. These are things I can help you with. Here are some quick tips for investors interested in getting into property management in St Cloud FL.   1. Know your credit score Many buyers will want to know their credit eligibility to finance investment property. Most lenders require a FICO score higher than 700 from borrowers who wa...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
      Is this rental property in foreclosure? In current market conditions as an REO agent there have been many instances where I check a property for occupation and a renter is the occupant. Many cases the information I deliver, that a bank is the current owner, is a total surprise. I have been a Realtor and a property manager for some time and understand the courts post the property before the foreclosure sale. So, this is not a total surprise, but I empathize with the tenant and play along. My job is to find out the names and number of the occupants. If there is a lease, obtain a copy. Then report back to the new owner.       The reason for this post is to educate potential renters to check public records and find out it the mortgage is behind and a Lis Pendens has been filed. Is the...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  Every homeowner thinking of putting their house on the market with the other homes for sale in St Cloud FL hopes to get top dollar for their property. Sometimes the homeowner’s idea of what their home is worth is spot on, and sometimes—a good deal of the time, actually—their idea of the value of their home is an unrealistic expectation. The truth is that your home is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it. Understanding the factors that sway values will help homeowners determine the true value of homes for sale in St Cloud FL.     1. Location… Location, location, location. It’s more important than we realize. Whether or not your home has a nice view, no rear neighbors or waterfrontage can drastically affect the price that your home will command when placed on the market...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  I am looking at homes for sale in St Cloud, FL. There are some great deals on homes for sale in St Cloud with the median price of $219,500. This area of Osceola County represents the greatest growth area South of Orlando. Close to everything that matters. Jobs, beaches, lakes, and Walt Disney World Resort. There are still a large amount of foreclosures to get a really good deal on a home. No wonder St Cloud is home to over 40,000 residents and as of September 2014, unemployment currently sits at 5.4%. This community is only 25 minutes from the largest employer of medical professionals in Central Florida.    Lake Nona's Medical City is only twenty-five minutes away which is home to UCF Heath Sciences Campus, the new V.A. Hospital, Nemours Children's Hospital, University of Florida Acad...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  A number of economists are predicting that there will be an increase in millennials buying homes in the next five years. This is great news for sellers of homes for sale in St Cloud Florida, especially first-time sellers who are very likely to have the type of starter homes these new buyers will want.   5 Tips For First-Time Sellers 1. Get Your Home Ready For Your Buyer Before you even list the property, do whatever you can to make sure that your home is move-in ready for buyers. Strip the house of all sentimental value by removing any family photos and limiting knickknacks. Pack what you can away into moving boxes and store them inside of the garage. Make your closets look larger by packing away everything but 6 or 7 outfits and clearing out the clutter. The easier you can transitio...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
5 Easy Maintenance Jobs Homeowners Can Do Today Working with sellers with homes for sale in St Cloud FL, for as many years as we have, we have seen every kind of disaster stall the closing of a sale. What makes these disasters worse the type of thing that inspectors are likely to find are often things that the homeowner already knew about. Homeowners know what things in their house need repair, even if they don’t attend to them right away. When you find a buyer for your property, chances are that a licensed home inspector will be hired to give the house a good look over and sometimes what they find can be costly. Even if you are not looking to list your property with all of the other homes for sale in St Cloud FL today, you can save money later starting now! (Wait, what was that tongue...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
    When looking to buying a bank owned foreclosure with all the homes for sale in St Cloud, FL, what should I be looking for to keep from spending a bunch of money after purchase? When working as a buyer's agent representing a future homeowner, I start from top to bottom.     1.) Inspect the exterior roof from the ground walking around the house. You can get an idea of age with a visual inspection and knowing the date of construction. My inspection is not enough and does not replace a licensed home inspection. Pay attention to the soffit to look for water marks streaming down the exterior wall and discoloration underneath. Check for holes that may be entry ways for pests into the structure which may be the cause of other problems. Remember, the majority of foreclosures have sat vacant...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  I recently had a home for sale in St Cloud, Florida. It was built in 2005, over 1800 sqft and had 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with wood floors. The home was on over a third of an acre. I was representing an investor that was selling the house. So, I did my due diligence, pulled the comps in the neighborhood and listed the home 2% over what the appraisal would be. After seven years of selling bank owned homes and doing multiple BPO's every week, this isn't a task I do lightly. So, what I am trying to say was, the home was priced correctly taking the past three months of values to calculate. The home was getting showings over the holidays but no offers. Prices had declined slightly so, the listing price was addressed accordingly. Then we got an offer. 15% below list price and the negotia...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  The American Dream is attainable! Your white picket fence and 2.5 children await you in this quaint little-big town in Central Florida. Sure there are other places in the country you could choose, but we think that...       ...Saint Cloud is “the cat’s pajamas” as they say…Okay so maybe those 2.5 kids aren’t waiting for you there; whatever size or type of family you have, you’ll certainly find room for your family here! Homes for sale in St Cloud Florida are affordable and within your reach! Maybe you have your sights set elsewhere (why exactly would you?...Don’t you trust us?)       No matter where you wind up, there are a few things you need to know before you even begin to look at homes.  So you’re ready to be a homeowner and stop throwing away all of your hard earned money on ren...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
When searching for a home the criteria one chooses varies. What are the schools like? Am I convenient to work? Is this area conducent to my lifestyle? All of these factors are important to homeownership. If the property is a rental property, the first two apply and third would be, what are the rent rolls in the area. These factors are why homes for sale in St. Cloud Florida should be at the top of the list. Located in Central Florida, within thirty minutes of either coast and pristine Florida beaches. Saint Cloud is located twenty miles South of downtown Orlando and within twenty five minutes of any of Orlando's  theme parks. East Lake Tohopekaliga, Alligator Lake, West Lake Tohopekaliga, and Lake Lizzie are large water bodies that support great fishing, wildlife and every water sport. ...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
So you’ve just moved in to your new place, or maybe you want to give your space a little update? The quickest change you can make to any room is to paint an accent wall. It even sounds fancy: "accent wall..." how bohemian. Painting an accent wall is quicker and cheaper than painting an entire room and it does a lot to change  the space and how you and your guests feel as they enjoy the room as well. Property management Saint Cloud, Florida is what we do (view our site: find an apartment or home for rent at www.tonisrentals.com), so we really must stress that if you are planning to give your rental home or apartment a fresh new look, you should first contact your property manager to ask permission before you try to recreate that charming *snicker* fairy wonderland bedroom you saw on Pint...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
I’m perfect—at least in my own mind I am. Admit it; you think that you’re pretty great too, and that's normal! We as people tend to judge ourselves by our own higher standards—where we are the pinnacle of humanity and all others should be looking to our example. Of course that means that in a rental situation, I would be the ideal tenant—at least in my own mind I would. So then; are you the ideal tenant? Yea, me also…it’s just so annoying that the landlord is constantly bugging me about parking on the grass, or my trashcans at the curb or whatever it is he keeps harping on…isn’t it? Isn’t it annoying that he keeps bothering me with notice after notice? Ha! This post is our best advice as landlords who have property management Kissimmee, Florida, Saint Cloud, Davenport, Poinciana, Orlan...
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By Mark Horan, "The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
(Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC)
  When looking at  homes for sale, be sure that you have done all your preliminary steps before you actually look. Know the area that you would like to live. Understand where the stores and your distance to your job. It may be a good idea to drive around the area at the times you will be traveling to and from your new home during your commute to work. Traffic patterns may vary at different times of the day and may be the heavier than you might like during your commuting times.                                                                                      If you are financing, get your loan preapproval before looking. Getting a preapproval will give you your budget within the monthly payments you are comfortable with. It is also important to understand that all loans are not equal...
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