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Florida’s Housing Market Shows Positive Momentum!

Florida's Housing Market Shows Positive Momentum! Florida's housing market shows positive momentum with more closed sales, higher median prices, increased pending sales and more new listings in February, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 18,701 last month, up 19 percent over February 2014. "Florida's housing market...

Orlando’s Cultural Scene Has Grown Up!

Orlando's Cultural Scene Has Grown Up, No Longer a Wasteland! Long derided as a cultural wasteland, Orlando's restaurant and performing arts scene has grown up in recent years, and it is starting to attract attention from national arbiters of taste. Wine Enthusiast magazine recently named Orlando as one of the nation's top wine travel destinations, and The New York Times singled out the city's food scene...

10 Reasons to Hire an Orlando Property Manager

10 Reasons to Hire an Orlando Property Manager

10 Reasons to Hire an Orlando Property Manager If you've owned income property for any length of time, you know that managing a rental can be financially rewarding. At the same time, you've also likely discovered that property management requires a large commitment of time and effort. While it may make sense to take the do-it-yourself approach if you're a handy person, live close to your property, and...

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Orlando City Soccer Turns the Citrus Bowl Purple for the Inaugural MLS Match

Orlando City Soccer Turns the Citrus Bowl Purple for the Inaugural MLS Match In preparation of their inaugural MLS season, Orlando City Soccer has seemingly rebranded the entire Citrus Bowl Stadium. Ten massive royal purple banners, eight of which proudly display the team s new MLS designation, hang from the stadium. The opening match against New York City FC is scheduled for Sunday, March 8. On Monday...

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Developer Plans $102M Downtown Orlando Apartment Complex

Developer Plans $102M Downtown Orlando Apartment Complex Downtown Orlando's housing stock is set to get even bigger in the coming years, thanks to a new apartment project being planned by Jefferson Apartment Group, whose office is located right next door to our Metro City Realty boutique office. The McLean, Va.-based developer bought the property just east of its existing Artisan 420 multifamily complex...

Downtown Orlando Partnership Announces 2015 Golden Brick Winners

Downtown Orlando Partnership Announces 2015 Golden Brick Winners The following organizations and initiatives were recognized today by the Downtown Orlando Partnership for having a positive impact on Downtown Orlando in 2014. More than 250 business professionals and community leaders gathered at the Dr. Phillip s Center for Performing Arts to award thirty five Golden and Silver Bricks to the winners. The...

Florida’s Housing Market Continues on a Steady Track

Florida's Housing Market Continues on a Steady Track Florida's housing market continues on a steady track with higher median prices, more new listings, and a continued stabilization of inventory in January, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors . Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 16,087 last month, up 10 percent over January 2014. "Home price gains in areas...

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This Weekend’s Events in the City Beautiful!

Weekend Preview for February 20-22! Here's a look at some of this weekend's events in the City Beautiful! Friday, February 20th Ralphfest 4 February 20th at 7:00 p.m. - February 22nd, 2:00 a.m. Mills 50 District A three-day music festival at different venues around town celebrating the memory of Ralph Ameduri Jr. through music, friends and fun. Tons of bands, band reunions, Sunday BBQ, and more....

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5 Telltale Signs That You’re Ready to Sell

5 Telltale Signs That You're Ready to Sell When it comes time to list your home on the market, the decision to sell shouldn't be taken lightly. Rather than asking your Magic 8 Ball whether now's the time to pack up your belongings and move into a new space, you'll want to focus on a variety of factors to be sure your decision makes the most sense for you and your family. Here are five telltale signs that...

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