This is just a quick post to invite you to check out my New Winter Park Real Estate Market Conditions blog on New Homes Directory. The kind folks at New Homes Directory asked me to write a blog at least once a month about the market in our fair city just North of Orlando, and dedicated a page on their site. I received an invite to a Winter Park AR meetup tomorrow, and it made me think this might not be a bad place to mention my new blog. I would love to hear ideas about other aspects of Winter Park that you might like to hear about, so check it out and share your thoughts. http://www.newhomesdirectory.com/Florida/Winter_Park/Real-Estate-Market/ Thanks for your help. David 12/12/2011

Recently Sold Homes in Winter Park FL October 2011   Winter Park, Florida consists of zip codes 32789 and 32792 located in Orange County. The results of this report are separated by the two area codes and by property style. The statistics do not include properties sold "For Sale Buy Owner" nor custom built new homes. These are only past month results, in order to get a better understanding of the market it is suggested to use a compilation of several months results.   Zip Code: 32789 Single Family Homes Sold 17 Townhome/Condos Sold 3 Average List Price $376,382 Average List Price $114,300 Average Sales Price $152,189 Average Sales Price $110,000 Average Days on Market 151 Average Days on Market 23 Lowest Priced home Sold $69,000 Highest Priced home Sold $800,000 $69,000, 2 Bedroom 1 bat... 11/29/2011

958 S LAKEMONT AVE, WINTER PARK FL 32792                                                            $$$ 159,900 $$$ Exterior Front Yard/Garden Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Kitchen Den/Family/Great Room Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Den/Family/Great Room Exterior Back Kitchen Short Sale. Location, Location, Location! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in desirable Winter Park is in the middle of the action. Less than a mile from Baldwin Park, a 5 minute drive to Park Ave, a 15 minute drive to UCF and 10 minutes to Downtown Orlando. A great open floor plan with dining area, living room and family room allows for flexible use of space.  Light and bright. Large fenced yard with a HUGE deck for entertaining.  Laminate wood floors and tile throughout. Stop renting and own your home in a great sch... 11/16/2011

Winter Park Homes Sold September 2011 September 2011   Winter Park, Florida consists of zip codes 32789 and 32792 located in Orange County. The results of this report are separated by the two area codes and by property style. The statistics do not include properties sold "For Sale Buy Owner" nor custom built new homes. These are only past month results, in order to get a better understanding of the market it is suggested to use a compilation of several months results.   Zip Code: 32789 Single Family Homes Sold 24 Townhome/Condos Sold 6 Average List Price $659,321 Average List Price $160,800 Average Sales Price $629,896 Average Sales Price $149,300 Average Days on Market 192 Average Days on Market 83 Lowest Priced home Sold $58,000 Highest Priced home Sold $2,995,000 $58,000, 3 Bed 2 bat... 10/11/2011

5182 LAKE HOWELL RD, WINTER PARK  FL 32792                                                        $$$ 209,000 $$$ Exterior Front Den/Family/Great Room Kitchen Kitchen Master Bath Master Bedroom Living Room Facade/Exterior Front Dining Room Bath1 ZEN in Winter Park...... completely remodeleded  , hardwood floors, designer kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. 4 bedrooms with huge master. large backyard with Grande Oaks.A gorgeous rock garden and fountain welcome you home! For the latest status on this property and many more in the Winter Park 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: 02... 10/07/2011

      The 38th Annual Winter Park Art Festival is happening this weekend Oct 8 & 9.  The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only  art show to feature Florida artists exclusively.  Held annually on the second weekend in October, this community-oriented sidewalk show presents quality visual art, live entertainment, children's activities and more.  The festival is held in beautiful Central Park located along historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. When & Where38th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art FestivalSaturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, 2011Central Park in downtown Winter Park251 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789   So Make sure you don't miss this annual tradition as it is sure to be a fun way to spend the weekend with your family.                                    ... 10/06/2011

   Million Dollar Homes in Winter Park, Florida 32789 Winter Park, Fl. Home Values: Pricey? At an average selling price of almost $300 per square foot, the city of Winter Park. Fl. 32789 is at the top of the list for desirable, upscale...and expensive. Almost 1 out of every 4 homes for sale in Winter Park Florida 32789 are priced at $1 Million dollars and up....and selling. Most Winter Park homes sell at about 88% of the asking price and there is never a shortage of beautiful homes to see. Homes in Winter Park, Fl.: These Winter Park homes are marked with charm and elegance, each with its own unique style providing many real estate options, from condo's to waterfront estates. Within the city are 12 lakes, some of which are connected by navigable canals, called the "chain of lakes". A si... 10/03/2011

Localism Challenge, Day #28:  Big Frog® Custom T-Shirts & More Our company had a team-building event yesterday.  We left work in the middle of the day (shut the place down from 11-2)- and spent time at a place called Olde Towne in the nearby Kissimmee area. A big part of out exercise involved team T-Shirts with funky names on them- and that's where Big Frog® Custom T-Shirts & More came into the equation.  We needed shirts with our company logo on the front- and names like "ANITA NEWMAN" and "WHOSGOT PROBLEMS".  We needed shirts and needed them done quickly- as we have some new folks that have joined the company in the past few days.  Not good to have "team building" events if all of the team members don't have their T-Shirts!  No fear, though- as we enlisted the help of Big Frog® Custom... 09/28/2011

Localism Challenge, Day #25:  Winter Park Farmer's Market, Winter Park Honey Localism Challenge, Day #25:  Winter Park Farmer's Market, Winter Park Honey What to use for my Localism Challenge post today?  Hmmm... it's my birthday- so I'm going with 2 things:  one being places I feel are very important to America, the other being a product offered by one. I'll begin with the family farm, because the family farm is important.  I remember going to the local stores when I was younger- and buying produce from families nearby- no big fancy set-ups like today.  If she hadn't grown her own a particular year, my granny would buy radishes from a guy that sold his outside the hardware store. If we didn't green beans or "snap peas", tomatoes or okra- we knew where to find it- and it came from folks... 09/25/2011

Localism Challenge, Day #18:  Women of Worth The following is some information about an upcoming conference at my church here in the Orlando area (Aloma is actually in Winter Park).  It's an event I won't be attending, though- for the W.O.W. (Women of Worth) Conference is for the ladies. Folks may read this post and say "Dang.  He seems kind of 'churchy'"- and that's fine.  Today's Sunday, and I didn't leave church that long ago- so it's cool to still be "churchy".  And if some don't like that...too bad. Folks may read this post and say "Dang.  He's not a woman- why's he posting about a women's conference?"  That's fine, too- because I think women are important.  Everyone has a mother, and women are typically the glue holding families together.  It's important for women to have good Chr... 09/18/2011

2833 EASTERN PKWY, WINTER PARK FL 32789                                           $$$ 135,000 $$$ Exterior Front Living Room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Bath1 Master Bedroom Bath2: This 1/2 bath is in the Master Bedroom. Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Florida Room Other Short Sale. Nicely maintained 3/1.5 in a great Winter Park neighborhood! Kitchen appliances stay. Large laundry room in carport with storage. Nice sized back yard with additional storage shed.  There's both a covered and open patio - great for entertaining. Clean and move-in ready - great deal! For the latest status on this property and many more in the Winter Park 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... 08/12/2011

2104 FOSGATE DR, WINTER PARK FL 32789                                                         $$$ 275,000 $$$ Exterior Front Great Room Kitchen Kitchen Master Bedroom Master Bath Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Florida Room Patio/Deck Other Exterior Back Classic Winter Park charmer!  This 4/3 pool home is located in an attractive, established neighborhood. You'll love the large family/dining area featuring a fireplace and wood flooring. This overlooks an air conditioned Florida room that leads out to a private garden patio and the pool area. A nice fenced back yard provides privacy. There is plenty of storage - the garage has wall cabinetry and there's a nice utility shed in the back yard. Ideally situated close to both Winter Park and Orlando shopping and dining, this property is a great deal! For... 07/21/2011

Orlando Short Sale Specialist Michael Kara, Kara Homes and Associates helped this seller to save $25,000 in the amount of cash that was needed to close on the home. The seller purchased this property for $1.1 Million and Kara Homes completed the short sale for $625,000 and the buyer had to pay an additional amount of $25,000 of the seller’s outstanding liens at closing. Michael Kara helped by utilizing his negotiating experience and it was a win-win for both the buyer and the seller. The seller sold the property without paying any money out of pocket at closing. Visit KaraHomesOrlando.com for more information on Orlando Short Sales. Visit KaraHomesOrlando.com for More Information on Short Sales! 05/05/2011

   424 GARFIELD AVE, WINTER PARK FL                                                   $$$ 225,000 $$$ Exterior Front Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Short Sale. Excellent value for this beautiful contemporary 3/2 in the heart of desirable Winter Park. This home has quality features such as granite counters and wood floors, and a beautiful private (fenced) back yard. For the latest status on this property and many more in the Winter Park 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. U.K callers dial: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. All Short Sale Properties are subje... 03/25/2011

Looking to live like a NBA star? Look no further then the Mediterranean Estate owned by former Orlando Magic Player Rashard Lewis. His home just went up for sale today. I guess that's a sign he wont be traded back to the Orlando Magic anytime soon, however this is an opportunity for someone looking to purchase this stunning estate. Winter Park Luxury Real Estate at it's finest. Coastal Living in Winter Park, Enjoy this 'Santa Barbara' style home with expansive rooms detailed with river washed wood beams, Peruvian travertine and a reclaimed terra cotta roof. This fully furnished show place by Montanna & Associates boasts 5 bedrooms, includes 2 master suites, 5 full and 2 half baths, pool with fire pots, outdoor cigar terrace adjoining the gentlemen's lounge with theatre, and an extraordi... 02/28/2011

   MLS# O5030193                     5528 GARDEN GROVE CIR, WINTER PARK FL 32792   $$$ 135,000 $$$ Exterior Front Kitchen Dining Room Living Room Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bath2 Other Patio/Deck Exterior Back Short Sale - very well maintained 3/2 in the Garden Grove community of Winter Park. 1850 sqft of living space, large back yard for the kids and pets. Updated throughout and just waiting for you. This one will go fast so call today for more information.Please allow a minimum of 120 days for the short sale approval. For the latest status on this property and many more in the Winter Park 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@theflorida... 02/17/2011

  Homes in Winter Park, Florida 32789 or 32792 ?    My daughter starts off her weekend, with fresh baked croissants at an authentic French Bakery at Winter Park's famous Park Avenue.  Do you know where that is?   Many home buyers do not know the difference between Winter Park, FL 32789 and Winter Park FL 32792 and think that there is only one Winter Park, Florida...but actually, there are two and here is a comparison: ZIP CODE 32789:  City of Winter Park Florida 32789 is in Orange County Florida.  It has 7.28 square miles with a population of about 25,000.   Well known for it brick paved streets, and mature oak trees, Winter Park is a sought after community.  This zip code is home to the famous Park Avenue which models a European town with boutique shops, restaurants, and train station.... 12/13/2010

Winter Park Florida Market Statistics October 2010   Winter Park, Florida consists of zip codes 32789 and 32792 located in Orange County. The results of this report are separated by the two area codes and by property style. The statistics do not include properties sold "For Sale Buy Owner" nor custom built new homes. These are only past month results, in order to get a better understanding of the market it is suggested to use a compilation of several months results.   Zip Code: 32789 Single Family Homes Sold 26 Townhome/Condos Sold 6 Average List Price $558,423 Average List Price $180,300 Average Sales Price $505,902 Average Sales Price $160,667 Average Days on Market 71 Average Days on Market 128 Lowest Priced home Sold $54,000 Highest Priced home Sold $1,680,000 $54,000, 4 Bedroom 2 b... 11/11/2010

Welcome to Winter Park New Homes, Builder Spec Homes & Pre Construction. Winter Park has many new communities to choose from with a vast range of pricing and style. You may ask do you need a REALTOR® when buying a brand new home from a builder? Dealing directly with a salesperson at the model home will not get you the best deal or get you the best advice. Your own REALTOR can negotiate incentives you may not be aware of. Your REALTOR works in your interest and is your representative. Your REALTOR also helps you get through the endless paperwork! It is a common misconception not using a REALTOR will save you money! NOT TRUE! Your own REALTOR costs you nothing. Your own REALTOR has your best interest. Sales consultants for a builder is only looking out for the builder not you! Home site s... 11/05/2010

Welcome to Knowles Place at Windsong, Winter Park, FL 32789 Knowles Place at Windsong is nestled in Winter Park which is known as the "City of Gracious Living". You may ask do you need a REALTOR® when buying a brand new home from a builder? Dealing directly with a salesperson at the model home will not get you the best deal or get you the best advice. Your own REALTOR can negotiate incentives you may not be aware of. Your REALTOR works in your interest and is your representative. Your REALTOR also helps you get through the endless paperwork! It is a common misconception not using a REALTOR will save you money! NOT TRUE! Your own REALTOR costs you nothing. Your own REALTOR has your best interest. Sales consultants for a builder is only looking out for the builder not you! Home site sales... 11/05/2010