Cumbrian Lakes Listing Sold!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Broker for E.R.E.S

Daniel Young, broker at Evergreen Real Estate Services, successfully listed and sold another single family pool home in Cumbrian Lakes. The home was sold in mid-March for $255,000. Screen Shot 2015-03-27 at 3.31.30 PM

As a community, Cumbrian Lakes is very popular amongst travelers due to its proximity all major attractions & highways. It’s just a 20 minute car ride to Disney! Not only is the location fantastic, but the home itself is too! 4682 Cumbrian Lakes is made up of over 2,500 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, three bathroom and was sold fully furnished. Can’t beat that!

If you’re looking to sell your vacation home or if you’re in the market to purchase one, feel free to fill out the contact form below. We’ll be glad to help!

Living near a Starbucks can increase your homes value.

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Broker for E.R.E.S

Whether you’re a fan of coffee or not, living near a Starbucks certainly has its benefits to homeowners.

‘The value of homes within a quarter-mile of a Starbucks rise faster than those that aren’t, according to real estate research group Zillow. Between 1997 and 2013, homes closer to the coffee shop increased in value by 96%, compared to 65% for all US homes.’

‘The coffee chain is very good at finding locations that are up-and-coming,’ and by no means is taking credit for changing communities.

For the full article by CNN Money, click here.

Homes with Howie

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Broker for E.R.E.S

Born and raised in Liverpool, England Howard “Howie” McMahon is a graduate of the University of Liverpool and now a trusted agent here at Evergreen Real Estate Services. He decided to make the move to Orlando twelve years ago and has been here since.

Howie specializes in real estate in the Greater Orlando area, including both residential and commercial. Watch the video below to get to know Howie and see how he can take your listing to the next level.

Check back regularly under the ‘Homes with Howie‘ tab to see new personalized video tours of some of Central Florida’s most attractive neighborhoods filmed by Howie himself!

Florida Homes Still a Bargain to Canadians

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Broker for E.R.E.S

According to a Canadian-based BMO Private Bank, despite the stronger US dollar, housing affordability remains good for Canadians.

“U.S. housing is inexpensive when viewed through the lens of international real estate,” says Jack Ablin, chief investment officer with BMO. “Residential real estate in Florida and Arizona is roughly two-to-three times median incomes. That is about half the valuation of many of America’s trading partners.”

“Florida continues to be a hotspot with Canadians – the largest foreign buyers of Florida housing. More than 500,000 Canadians currently own real estate in Florida. Jerry Bevers, regional mortgage manager of BMO Harris Bank in Florida and Arizona, advises that those interested in purchasing U.S. properties should consider financing the new purchase with a financial institution in the U.S. – preferably a Canadian-based bank with branches south of the border. ‘The process of purchasing a home and acquiring a mortgage in the U.S. is quite different than in Canada.'”

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For the full article & other tips, click here.

Condo Near Orlando Airport JUST CLOSED

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Broker for E.R.E.S

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! I just closed on a condo in Soutbrooke Condominiums, right off of Semoran Blvd. This two bedroom, two bathroom condo is less than 6 miles from the Orlando Airport (MCO) and even closer to the Beachline Expressway (528). The community is full of greenery & surrounded by water…Florida living at it’s finest!

Located on the second floor, 4870 S Semoran APT 1970 is a cozy condo with 851 square feet of living space. Recently updated with new carpets & paint, a custom walk-in cedar closet, plus it’s got a fireplace! The new owner will feel right at home as she’ll be relocating from up north.

You cannot get more centralized than this. The location is great and the community is superbly maintained.

It was a pleasure assisting this buyer and family.

If you’re looking for a home in the Orlando or Kissimmee areas, feel free to contact me through the form below 🙂

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