Don't Suffer Homebuying Heartbreak This Valentine's Day Just when you thought you d gotten out of those awkward conversations with relatives over the holidays, Valentine's Day rolls around. And like finding your perfect match, searching for the perfect home can stir up a mix of emotions. According to a recent survey, home buyers visit an average of 10 homes before purchasing the one . Sounds a lot like...
Orlando Ranked Second Most Creative City! Creativity is something highly valued in today's society. Whether you're finding new ways to present a product to the masses, writing the best screenplay ever, or capturing emotion with the movement of a paintbrush or violin bow, being creative can be lucrative and deeply satisfying. And it makes sense that creative types would want to stick together, right? But...
87% of Buyers Qualify for Downpayment Help According to a RealtyTrac report released last week, 87 percent of U.S. buyers qualify for downpayment help if they know where to look. In Florida, the percent of qualifying buyers goes as high as 97 percent in some counties, with the general range in the mid to upper 80's, to a state low of 77 percent. However, the percent of qualifying homeowners is only one...
Orlando to Give Out Free Composters for Valentine's Day According to the City's Green Works initiative, 24 percent of the municipal solid waste stream is food and yard waste. In an effort to reduce that number, the city will be promoting the use of house-hold composters. The City will be offering free home composters and workshops to residents of the City of Orlando, just in time for Valentine's Day. Be...
Apartment Trend is Accelerating in Downtown Orlando Standing inside the lobby of Orlando's newest luxury apartment complex, Nora, Mayor Buddy Dyer noted that this was his fourth ribbon cutting ceremony of the week a sign of the increased building in Orlando. Dyer was attending the dedication and ribbon cutting at Nora, an eco-friendly, urban rental development at 899 N. Orange Ave. I'm the happiest...
Freddie Mac Advises Buyers to Move Quickly Freddie Mac recently cited a number of favorable opportunities for the housing sector but stressed the need for consumers and businesses to take advantage of them sooner rather than later they may be limited. According to Freddie Mac's January 2015 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook, one big positive for housing currently is the attractive potential for...
Orlando Science Center Begins New KidsTown Project The Orlando Science Center's KidsTown exhibit has been a staple in the community since the opening of the Science Center in 1997. The specialized 3,000 square foot early-childhood exhibit and play area has gone through several changes through the years to keep up with the number and age of children it serves. However, many parts of the exhibit, including...
Weekend Preview for January 23-25 Here's a look at some of this weekend's events! Friday, January 23rd WE ARE ONE! 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Snap! Orlando Can you believe it's only been a year?! Mills50 cornerstone Snap! Space Celebrates One Year this Friday starting at 7:00 p.m. The celebration includes the unveiling of the new public art fence, an art mobile, beauty treats, a DJ, cocktails and coffee, a...
Orlando Stars in Florida Job Growth for 2015 The Great Recession is not quite forgotten in Central Florida, but 2015 is all about growth, and Orlando stars in Florida job growth for 2015. The signs are everywhere: cranes along Orange Avenue, continued expansion of Medical City in Lake Nona, and the upcoming overhaul of Interstate 4. International Drive is booming with projects like the I-Drive 360 retail...
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